New Britain herald., 1925-09-04
l5 will attend the Middletown High school. This figure is approximate. i The Years Calendar

15 will attend the Middletown High school. This figure is approximate.
 The Years Calendar
 The calendar for the school year has also been announced by the superintendent. The schools of the town will open on Wednesday morn- ing, Sept. 9, at o'clock, and will close on Friday, Jnne IS. 1926, for the summer recess. The Thanks giving recess will begin at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will con- tinue until Monday, Nov. 30, at 9 a. m. The Christmas recess will be- gin at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 23, end will continue until Monday, Jan. 4. at 9 a. I'll.
 Will Try Eight-Weells Period
 The eight-weeks period system will be tried out in the Berlin schools during the winter and spring. Eight weeks after the open ing of the spring term there will be one week of vacation and eight weeks from the end of the first va cation another recess period of one week will be given. The first period will begin on Friday, Feb. 26, and will close on Monday, March 8, while the second will start on Fri day, April 30. and end Monday, May 10.
 This system is carried on in many cities, New Britain being among them. Instead of the usual Easter vacation the second recess is given and the children also have an eX- tra vacation after eight weeks Of work following the beginning of the second semester.
 The calendar calls for four day omissions during the school term. The schools will be closed on the two convention days for teachers, one in the fall and the other in the spring. These days will he em- pIoycd by the teachers in attending the county and state teachers con- tcrences. Good Friday, which falls on April 2, and Washingtons Birth day on Feb. 22 will also be holidays.
 School Board Meeting
 A meeting of the Berlin school board will be held this evening at s o'clock in the office of the town clerk and final reparations for the opening of the new school year Will he made. It is expected that sev- eral important matters will be dis posed of.
 Son Born This Morning
 Mir. and Mrs. Harold Clark or Fast Berlin are receiving congratu- latIons on the birth of a son this morning. MT. Clark is the son of Robert O. Clark and is associated with his father in the brick business He is prominent in the activities ot the East Berlin Community club and is also a baseball player of consid- erable ability. Mrs, Clark is also well known in Berlin and East Ser lin. Before her marriage she was Miss Lenore Prentice, daughter or Mir. and Mrs. George F.. Prentice ot Wovthington Ridge.
 Registrars Will Meet
 The registrars of voters will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, between the hours of 2 a. m. and 5 D. m. for the purpose of receiving the names of those desirous to be made voters The voting lists will be corrected at flat time also. Henry C. Deming and George J. Corr are the regis trars for the town of Berlin.
 Hooking Over Produce
 Berlin farmers and truck garden CTS, together with the flower grow OTIS and housewives. are looking over the produce and canned goods in preparaiion for the annual Harvest Fair and Carnival of Berlin Grange which win be held on September IT, IS and 1a. It is expected that the number of exhibits will be greater than that of any previous years and the exhibitors are already being signed up for places in the various displays. The premium lists will be eff the press in a day or two. it was announced today. The fair will be bigger than ever in all ways and many features will be offered for the entertainment of the guests on the three nights.
 Expect to Have Large Class
 A large class will be taken in by Berlin Grange this fall, according tc present indications, Claude W Stevens. master, stated today that the Grange wants to be q real fac ! tor in the community and is anxiou: