New Britain herald., 1926-11-16

have applied for mem nbership. At later date the third and fourth de- grees will be given the candidates and the harvest supper will be served, as has been the custom of this chapter for the past limitations. Two groups of candidates are accept ed each year, one in the spring and the other at this time.
 Driver Arrested.
 Wilbur Curtis of e17 Center street was arrested by Constable George Kanupka early Monday morning on the pike and will appear before Judge George G. Griswold at the regular weekly session of the Berlin town court. Charges of speeding were lodged against him by the local officer when Kanupka caught the man driving his machine at high rate of speed.
 Setback Tournament.
 One of the chief questions that is being discussed by Kensingtonians will be settled this evening when the Blue Hillians, John Conlin's band of card sharks will take on the setback team of the American Paper Goods company this evening at the Tabs rooms. Last weeks fracas between the Acorn club of Meriden and a team composed of Conlin's Blue Hillians and the Tab team resulted in a dispute as to just how good the men from the mountains really were as the Tabs players have appropri- ated a good part of the praise for beating the Silver City aggregation. Conlin promises that tonight's joust will go to the Blue Hillians and that his entire squad will be present to remove all doubt of the employ Of ringers.
 Professor to Speak.
 Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips, pastor of the Kensington Congregational has announced that Prof. J. C. Archer, of the department of mis- sions of Yale university, will be the speaker at the Ladies Home Mis- sionary service to be held at the church on Sunday evening, Novem- Der 21, at 7;30 o'clock. The profes- sor was missionary in India for several years and is considered an authority on the subject of Moham- in the Far East countries. Everybody is cordially. invited to hear his talk on the subject. The annual thank offering will be taken at this service.
 Birthday Party.
 A birthday party was ten1ered Miss Elizabeth Gugle last evening at ington, about T. guests attending. Refreshments were served and dancing followed. Miss Gugle re- ceived many beautiful gifts and con- from the assemblage.
 What They're Doing
 Mir. and Mrs. James Onorato of 279 Linwood street, New Britain, are receiving congratulations on the birth of son, born November 14th. at New Britain General hospital. Mrs. Onorato was, before her mar ragc, Miss Helen McKeon of Farm ington avenue.
 A daughter, Kathyleen Tresha, has been born to Mir. and Mrs. John Malarney. Killarney is the baggage agent at ,he local station.
 Fritzie Polouzi and Joseph Bonos- Ri are motoring to Florida. Their car carries their entire equipment and they intend to camp beside the road on the journey.
 The Kensington Athletic club will hold its regular weekly meeting this evening at 8 o'clock at the Tabs rooms.
 Reception to Teachers
 The Motherhood club of the Der lin Congregational church has an- nouncc1 that the reception to the teachers will be given at the home Of Mrs. l.. w. Gwatl<in instead of the house as previously stat ed. The luncheon will be served at f o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
 East Berlin Items
 Mrs. Agnes DeForest of New Haven is spending few days as the guest of Mrs. J. Rose Belden.
 The Knights of Pythias will hold their regular weekly meeting this evening in their club rooms at o'clock.
 Mrs. Archer Walsh was pleasantly surprised last evening by members of the Lafanso. the occasion being her birthday. An enjoyable evening was had.