New Britain herald., 1926-03-10

kensington Grammar school for use in the new library being collect cd at that institution, ten volume set of "A History of the World War;" a copy of Francis Trevilian Mtllers Photographic Life of Lin- coin" which is quite a rare work, d copy of Parkman's Oregon Trail" August White Longs American Poems With Notes and Biographies, " and a copy of the Memorial Ad- dresses in Congress on the life of the late Senator Frank F. Brande- gee Of Connecticut. It Is certain that this gift will be much appro- ciated.
 It is understood that several other Berlin citizens have made gifts to this new library. A special room has been set aside for the collection of books, which will be used for ref erence by the pupils. Superintend- ent of Schools Mary E, Griswold has asked residents to send con- tributions of books to the library.
 Lcnten Service Tonight
 The Very Rev. C. J. Hayes Of the LaSaletto Fathers, Hartford, will deliver the sermon at the Lenten service tonight at 7:30 o'clock at St. Paul's church. In addition to the sermon there will be the Rosary and Bencdiction. On Friday evc- ming at 7;30 o'clock the service will consist of the Way of the Cross.
 Midweek Services Tomorrow
 The regular midweek service will be held tomorrow evening at s 0 o'clock at the Berlin Congregational church, instead of at 7:30 o'clock, the usual hour due to the fact that Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor of the church, is scheduled 10 speak in New Britain early in the evening. The subject of his address at the Berlin church will be, "The Chris tan Motive" one of series of Lcntcn talks.
 The regular midwcek service will be held tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock at the K"nsinGton Methodist church. Rev. May F. Lord con- ducting.
 Mems Lyccum Meeting
 The Mems Lyceum of Kensington will meet tonight at o'clock at the kensington Congregational A debate Is scheduled, the subject of which will be- Re solved; That Great Britain Is Justi- fed in Her Policy in the Rubber an interesting and high ly important question. Tho debaters for the affirmative will be Clarence E. Baldwin and Leon E. Hall; for the negative, Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips, pastor Of the Kensington Congregational church, and Paul c. Hakor. A large attendance is ex- pcctcd.
 Plan Annual Dance
 The Lo-EIi Girls met last evening 1t the Community house for the purpose of making plans for the an- 1ual dance which will be held at Grange hall on April 9. Ahlberg's Melody orchestra Of New Britain will furnish music for the affair, which will be largely attended, judging hy the sale of tickets,
 Plan Hall Improvements
 The board Of selectmcn has under 1 several improvements l which will probably be made at tho | own hall in the course of a month )r two. It Is planned 10 re-decorate he interior of the building and to install new electric lights, the pres- mt fixtures being inadequate and )ld. There is not enough concen- ration of light and the hall, even when all lights are turned on, pre- ients an almost gloomy appearance. Modern fixtures are being planned. Fchther or not the measure will go through, is not known, although the officials arc giving the matter care- 'ul consideration and will soon con- luct q thorough investigation.
 East Berlin Items
 An elaborate St. Patrick's day pro- gram for the Community club night on March F is being arranged. In olacc of the usual business program here will be a banquet and it is ex- pected that the entire membership will turn out for the festivities. Jar wis Dowd is booking the talent for hc entertainment part of the pro- ram and an out of town act in ad- diiion 10 local talent has been se- cured. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 150 present.
 If present plans mature it is ex-