New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
BERLIN NEWS
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 Invitations Received
 pr. Roger N, Griswold of Ken sington, lieutenant and historian of the Putnam PhalanX, and Dr, Mat thew II. Griswod, lieutenant and surgeon in the same command, and also major in tho United states army reserves. are in receipt Of invita- tions to attend the reception and hall of the Old Guard Of New York city, commemorating the moth an- niversary of that command and the Sooth anniversary of the founding of inc city of New York. The affair will be held on January @ at the Waldorf. f.Astoria.
 Contribute sum of S32
 IF StNQOl AIllI3lil liE'H HtiN ihI- tributed to the "Oll Ironsdes fund" the sum of S$9. This fund was or ganized for the preservation Of the old "Constitution," a ship which has played d prominent part in the forming of American history, Chll- dren all over the country are con- tributing, although in some cities fhe practice is forbidden.
 In tho case of the Berlin schools Miss Mary Griawold, superintcnd"nt stated that she favored the contri- buttons in this case, although par rcuar stress was not placed on the fund. Children were allowed 10 givo pennies and nickels. but no large sums.
 She stated that she favored mak. ing the contribution because Of th" f1ct that the children would foel lhrt they md been in close touch with one Of The great characters of history 2 lfeless character, 10 he sure. but notable one. The chi. dren were proud 10 give their small Eums although none of them were required to do SD, The giving was voluntary.
 Coasting Is Forbidden
 First Selectman George B Car ter of Berlin, in q statement issued today, forbade coasting on all thor oughfares in the town, with the eX- ception of Hudson street, Berlin and Allirg Hill Kensington. The dangers this year have been so great that 1t has been found necessary tC take this prohibitary measure.
 Many of the hills In town arc found on main travelled highways and the children, either failing tc realize the danger, or ignoring il have been enjoying themselves to I great extent School street, Farm ington road, Main street in Kensing' ton, Galpin's Hill and other hill: running along the highways where # found the greatest amount of traffic have been in use nearly every even ing. Narrow escapes have beer plentiful and the dangers have in creased with the wearing down O the snow, since automobile canno stop quickly when they are moving over a slippery surface.
 Hudson street and filling Hill, tn two places mentioned where coast ing can be enjoyed, do not have great deal of travel over them. Hud son street presents a long hill fo inc coaster, as does Aling hil which runs along one of kensing tons streets.
 Miss Mary Griswold, superinten dent of schools, has advised tn children against coasting on tn highways and the cdict of the frs selectman will probably prevent | fatality this year. If the warning is not needed, steps will be takcl 10 see that it is,
 There arc many hills In the tow of Berlin, upon which children ma coast in safety if they will only 8 10 the trouble of making a slide. many of the lots and pasture throughout the town, are foun hills, the like of which cannot b found along rhe highways. Coaster would be able to enjoy thcmselve without any fear ot danger.
 Superintendent Griswold wi speak to the school children neN week. calling to their attention tn warming issued by the first select man and urging thom to obey it.
 Danger turks along Berlins high ways and he authorities are doin their best to sue that the safety ( ,he children is preserved, even the children may think the author itias are somewhat strict. Parent will realize that the seleCtman is nc uniuy strict, b',t Is acting for tn good of the youngsters of the towl