New Britain herald., 1926-01-27
Card Tournament Tomorrow.

Tomorrow evening will be an in. tereSting one for all men interested In the great American game of set back Two of Kensington's best teams will go to the mat for the championship of the district, and the affair promises to be one which will live long in tho history of the town. John Conlon and his squad of tried and true warriors from Blue Hills will make their weekly trip into town" and will attempt to take a fall out of the equally tried and true T. A. B. society team.
 The stage has been set at the T. 4. B. hall and plans to accommo- date large gathering have been made. The score stands one and one in 8 two out of three contest for q cup, and John has sworn by the Seven Sons of Schenectady that he will take that cup back to Blue Hills or forever after hold his peace. "The Mayor" has been giving the mem bers of his team some hot dope re- garding setback during the past week, and 1t is hoped that the group will make good showing when 1t stacks Up against the T. A. B. sharks.
 Will Present Minstrels.
 The Ranger Athletic club min strels of New Britain will appear nt Foresters' hall, Kensington, on Tues day evening, February 16 at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the Kensington Athletic club, 1t was an- nounted today, It Is reported that the Rangers are putting out an un- usually excellent show this year and the hall will doubtless be filled to capacity when they play Kensington.
 The proceeds of this entertain ment will be used to defray the eX- penses incident to erecting a dress ing room and shower baths at the Porcival avenue baseball field.
 Acted as Marshal.
 Mrs. Irene Reed acted as marshal at the annual installation of officers of Wethersfcld Grange last evening Several from Berlin attended tho ceremonies and several from this place were also present at the New ington installation.
 Whist Attracts Many
 One of the largest crowds ever present at a whist social In Berlin, attended the whist given by tho Kensington League of Women Vot- CTS at Legion hall last evening. The hall was filled with card enthusiasts who spent the evening playing bridge, whist and five hundred.
 Mrs. Claude W. Stevens was awarded the first prize for women in the whist games, while the first prize for mon went to Fred L. Peck. The second prizes were awarded to Mrs. Frank McKeon and George Hult- quist, while the third ladies' went to Mrs. Rollin DeWolfe. Mrs. Ray mond Williams was presented with the first prize for bridge. while the first prizes for five hundred went 10 Miss Phyllis Senning and George Griffith.
 Civil Service Examinations
 The United States civil service commission will hold an open com petitive examination at Kensington for the position of clerk and village carrier, on February 20.
 Regular positions with full time service are seldom filled by direct appointment from eligible registers. Eligibles are first appointed as sub. stitutcs and are required 10 be avail able to render service whenever needed. Vacancies in the regular force are filled by the promotion of the senior substitutes. The salaries for regular clerical employees range from $1,700 10 S2,lO0 per annum. The salaries for regular village car riers range from Sl,15O to s1.350. Part time village carriers receive from S575 to S675 a year. These positions are permanent during good behaviour. Retirement on an an- nuity is provided for at 65 years of age or in the case of total disability, Compensation during disability for injuries received in the service is al- lowed and annuities are given 10 de- pendents in case of death as a re- suit of such injurE
 Fifteen days vacation with full pay is allowed with an addition Of 10 days sick leave with pay.
 For further information address the secretry, Margaret Flynn of the board of United States civil service