New Britain herald., 1926-03-08

in short time.
 Should q sale go through. i: is thought that the lower floor will be remodelled into store and filling station. The upper floor will prob ably remain as it is, an auditorium suitable for fairs, dances and shows.
 To Visit Local Lodge.
 Grand Chancellor Mitchell and his staff or the Knights Of Pythias will pay an official vis!t 10 the East Ber- lin lodge tomorrow evening. EX- tensiHe plans for the entertainment or the distinguished visitor have been made and 1t Is expected that the affair will he gala one.
 Bowling Match Tonight.
 The scheduled match between the East Berlin bowling team and the squad Of rhe Berlin Construction Co. will be held tonight at 5 o'clock on the East Berlin alleys, The match las excited q great deal of interest. due to the fact that the Kensington five is regarded as ono Of the best teams in this section Of the country. However, East Berlin claims that Ter team Is no slouch and it is expected that the pins will receive a Erta, deal of punishment before the eVen- ing is brought to a conclusion.
 Nolley Ball Team.
 The East Berlin Community club will organize a volley ball league within the near future, according 10 plans being considered at the pres ent time. The members are interest cd in this sport and it is thought that many interesting games will be arranged during the coming season.
 Mems Lsceum Meeting.
 The Mems I.yceum of kcnsington will hold a debate on the rubber question at the Kensington Congre- sational church on Wednesday eve ming at s o'clock. The subjec, is of interest to all citizens and the dc bate should be largely attended.
 Meeting of Sclectmcn.
 A meeting of the board or select men will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the office ot the town clerk. Several matters Of impor- tance will be discussed.
 Woman's Aid Meeting
 Mrs. Thomas C. Hodgson will open her home on Worthington Ridge, Wednesday afternoon of this week, for the regular monthly meet ins Of the Woman's Aid society of the Berlin Congregational church. It Is hoped that there will be a large attendance, as plans for he sale next fall will he started at this meet ing.
 Leave For California
 Peter Dczzani and family left yes terday by train for California IL is expected that they will spend month In that state, returning later tn the spring. Mr. Dezzani is one Of Kcnsington's well known Italian residents.
 Is Seriously III
 Louis R. Becklcy, who Is seriously III with pneumonia, was reported to- day as being somewhat improved. Mr. Becklcv makes his home with MT. and Mrs. George S. Griffith.
 Hand Is Injured
 Victor C. Record of Kensington sustained q painful injury to his left hand as he was chopping wood at his home last Friday. pr. Matthew Fl. Griswold attended him and dress cd the wound which is said to be heahng nicely.
 Cub Scouts Meeting
 A meeting Of the Berlin Cub Scouts was held this afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock. These youngsters, who aspire to he Boy Scouts when they shall have become Of age, are taking a great deal Of interest in the acti- vitles and each meeting sees large attendance.
 Pinches Much Improved
 The condition of John Pinches of Worthington Ridge. who has been confined to the New Britain General hospital since undergoing an opera tion on his eyes last week. is re- ported to be much improved. Mir. Pinchcs expects to return to his home some time this week.
 Edward ]. Peck The funeral of the late Edward ]. Peck Of Blue Hills was held yester- day afternoon at 2:3o o'clock from his home, Rev. Lonis J. Shepler. pas tor of thn Main Street Eaptist Meriden, officiating. Burial was in the Stockings Corner ceme- tery.