New Britain herald., 1925-02-24

are not large, but are sufficient to attract attention. They may be placed on pole several feet in the air. They show a black cross on a red background and are wis., ible for some distance.
 Dyer is Much Improved
 Raymond F. Dyer. third selectman of the Town of Berlin, was reported today as being much improved. MT. Dyer has been seriouly i'll with pneumonia for the past week and the news of his improvement will be received with pleasure by Ber- lin residents, with whom MT. Dyer is popular.
 Receives Large Bouquet
 Mrs. Isabelle Gray, familiarly known as Grandma" Gray, to resi- dents of Berlin, has received a large bouquet from members of the Sun day school of the Berlin Congrega- tional church in remembrance of her birthday, the anniversary of which she observed on Sunday.
 May Attend Meeting
 The meeting of the Mems Lyccum of Kenslngton was attended by about 50 men. The session was held in the parlor of the Kensington Methodist church last night and a supper, served by members of the Ladies' Aid society of the church, was much enjoyed. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor of the Berlin Congre- gational church, spoke on George Washington" drawing several les sons from the life of the first presi- dent of the United States. He traced Washington's life and his talk was much enjoyed.
 No Organ This Year
 The purchase of new organ for the Kensington Methodist church, which has been under consideration by the official board of that church, has been deferred until next year, it was announced today. It was originl ally planned to expand some money for new organ, but there are seV- eral important items which must be disposed of before an organ can be purchased. It has been decided to attend to these matters first.
 Final Appraisal Meeting
 The final meeting of the reassess- ment committee will be held in the town clerks office on Friday eve ming at o'clock, The work of drawing up report for presentation to the taxpayers at the special town meeting on the following Friday will be finished. It is expected that this report will contain much of interest to residents, in the way of recom- mendations and estimates.
 Athletic Club Festivities
 The Kensington Athletic club will hold a Washington Birthday dance and whist at Lloyd hall Kensington, tonight at o'clock A large crowd of Kensington people is planning to attend. The committee in charge of the affair is, Daniel Malarney, chair man; James C. Hart, John McKeon, Edward Moore, Thomas Malarney and Frank Pierpont.
 Final Whist is Held
 The final whist and social of the season was held by the women of Sacred Heart church, East Berlin, in the church parlors. It was one of the largest held this year. The prize winners were: Ladies' first, Mrs. Joseph Cote; second, Mrs. Peterson of Middletown; third, Mrs. Leland Rich: fourth, Mrs. James MacPher- son; fifth. Miss Dorothy Sugenhime: sixth, Miss Helen O'Brien of Mid- dletown: seventh, Miss Mary Orsie of kensngton; eighth. Miss Mar garet Kidney of Middletown; ninth, Mrs. James Trevethan; tenth, Miss Helen Flaherty: eleventh, Miss Agnes Pagan of Kensington and 1 consolation, Mrs. Mildred Harring- ton. Gentlemen's first, George Hull quist of Kensington; second, Charles Giana of kensington; third, Will liam Elton: fourth. Edgar Morgan; fifth, Edward Krauth; sixth, J. A. 1 Williams: seventh, Leland Rich; | eighth. John Holigan; ninth, Gerald | Footit; tenth. Mir. Peterson of Mid 1 dletown; eleventh, w. F. Chamber lain of Kensington. and consolation, August Frank
 Fast Berlin Items
 The regular meeting Of the 1 Knights of Pythias will be held al