New Britain herald., 1926-12-20

business meeting. Every member is requested to be present as important matters will be brought up for dis cussion. The ranks of the drum mers have been swelled considerably in the past few weeks as the result Of the membrship drive which was launched at the anniversary meet ing held in November.
 Cadet Returns.
 Cadet John P. Hodgson, son of Dr. and Mrs T. c. Hodgson of Wor- thington ridge has arrived at his home for the holidays. Cadet Hodg- son is a student at Manlius School at Manlius. N. Y. He is a member of the reserve officers training corps xnit maintained at the school by the war department. He Is talk ing college preparatory course at the New York institution.
 John Bernardo, son of MT. and Mrs. Carmen Bernardo, has returned home for a 10 day furlough with his parents. Bernardo is a sailor on the U. s. s. Arkansas.
 Christmas Program.
 The Berlin Congregational church will hold a Christmas entertain ment in the chapel at 7:30 o'clock on Wednesday evening. The mem bers of the Sunday school will be the guests, Songs, recitations and a Christmas tree will provide the en- tertainment.
 The Worthington Community Association invites all residents to illuminate their windows with candles between and 9 o'clock on Friday evening. Groups of young people will go through the streets singing carols. Those interested should meet at the Community house at ' o'clock.
 The Woman's Aid Society of the Berlin Congregational church has appropriated $50 to the Christmas Fund for aged and disabled minis ters.
 What They're Doing.
 James Hart of Brown University has returned to his home in Ken singtcn for the holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. Burnham Williams of Burnside were visitors at Mrs. Williams former home as the guest of MT. and Mrs. G. E. Carter yes terday. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Helen Carter of this place.
 Miss Mary F. Griswold, superin- tendent of schools. who has been confined to her homc with an attack of rheumatism, returned to her du- ties this morning.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Benjamin Of Hartford visited MT. and Mrs. George B. Carter yesterday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Phillip Sparks Of Plainville were the guests of Miss Ina Carter yesterday. Mrs. sparks was formerly Miss Doris Beckley Of this town.
 Trees Arrive
 Bolton -Kasica post of the Amerl- can Legion has received shipment of 400 trees for disposal. Advance orders indicate that there will De shortage of the evergreens and the Legionnaires in charge have decided on the first come first served rule. Those ordered in advance will be de- liyered on Wednesday afternoon The balsams are stored in the post s headquarters in Kensington.
 Leaves for Floridn
 Claude w. Stevens of kensington will leave tomorrow for Orlando, Florida for a ten day visit in the southern city.
 Frank Ciana will poin the hens- ington post office force tomorrow as assistant to Charles Williams. The Christmas rush of mail has necessi- tated the addition. It is thought that an extra man on the rural route will also be needed before Christmas Day although no proVi- sion has been made as yet
 Setback Postponed
 The weekly setback battle has been postponed until next week as the Christmas holidays have tied up most of the stars. The next game will probably be between John Con- lin's Blue Hillians and the Tabs, a game which has been looked for ward to since the tournament started, as each team claims supe- riority over the other. Conlln's men have been hitting into hard luck recently and have several losses chalked up against them. The Tabs have been playing q supe- rior brand of setback since their ar rival in the race and popular senti- ment seems to favor the kensing- tonians for the cup victory.
 Hockey Tournament Hampered
 The annual hockey contest be- tween Bottle Alley and Cypress Hill for the Doyle Cup has been hampered this year because of the presence of snow on all available ponds. It is thought that unless the snow disappears soon, it will be necessary to gather the hockey en- thusiasts to clear off the ice at nearby pond.
 East Berlin Items
 The first of the Christmas week activities will take place this eve ming when the combined organiza- tions of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian. Sisters will hold their first Christmas tree celebration this evening at Community Hall. The Christmas tree was erected on Fri day and was decorated by members of the organizations Saturday and yesterday santa Claus is expected to arrive some time during the eve ming although he is doubtlessly busy with his own Christmas week activities and could only promise to arrive some time during the cele- braton.
 Miss Ruth Bourgois Is confined to her home with an attack of grippe.
 Edward Porter of Hartford was
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