New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

colors. The colOrs, or SpeCtra, are similar 10 the Well-known rainbow, but in the mass of colors there are thin black lines running vertically throughout the entire mass Of color. In a cooling star there are in- numerable black lines. Through in- struments used by astronomers these black lines tell the nature of the elements. whether it be helium, hydrogen and other known gases. The hotter the body, the fewer the black lines shown In the spectra, which means that only few ele- ments can be discerned. but as the body cools through the space Of time more clements are discernible.
 There are brilliant spots in the sky which are not discernible. but it Is known that they are there, as there are what appear 10 be dark walls covering what perhaps might be nebulae, the light being given forth at the edges of the dark masses, said Dr. Stearns.
 The telescope at Wesleyan uriver- sity Is one of the largest in tho cast, having a c0-inct lens. T. is Of inc long. tubular type, about 30 feet long. The telescope at tho Wilson observatory is of the reflecting type, having a 100-inch reflecting mirror. This type of reflectorscope is not al- ways to he relied upon, however, due to atmospheric changes which have & tendency to distort the mass of the mirror, making 1t impossible at times to compute accurate data. hands of the astronomer which make it possible to know whether a heavenly body is moving toward or away from the earth and the direc- ton of movement. New equipment is being constructed and invented constantly. but the scientists of scv- era, centuries back have really given 10 the world today much Of which is known of astronomy.
 May Eliminate Crossing
 The elimination of the Deckley crossing at cost Of approximately sto0,o0O is being planned by the state highway department. Com- missioner John A. Macdonald has filed a petition for authority to make the necessary changes. with the public utilities commission and a hearing on that petition has been set for Thursday, April 1, at 11;S0 |. h., at the state capitol,
 Ii is understood that an over head pass is being planned. such a step being made to do away with the dangerous conditions now ex- istent at the crossing, Even in the daylight hours this crossing pre- sents dangers, duo to the fact that autoists are unable to see the ap- proach Of a train until nearly on the tracks.
 Several fatal accidents have oc- cured at the crossing and the an- nouncement that the highway de- partment Is determined to do away with the condition will be received with interest by Berlin residents. For many years townspeople have been advocating the elimination of the crossing hazards and in the past have even circulated petitions. asking that the nuisance be discon- tinued.
 This new project is one of three recently announced by the high way department, the others being at Plainf1eld and at Old saybrook.
 Will Present Plays
 Two plays, 'The Angel" and ''The Aunts Visit" will be pre- sented by the recreation commit- lee of the Kensington Congrega- .ional church next Friday evening, March 26, at s o'clock at the Grange hall, Damon's Hill. The proceeds will go toward paying the expenses of several recreation pro- iects planned by the committee.
 The first play is In one act and he second is in two acts. They are said 10 be highly entertaining and he casts have been rehearsing regularly in order that inc pre- may he q success. Tho show will be presented under the direction of Miss Marjorie Moore. James B. Ellsworth is chairman of the recreation committee,
 Membership Drive
 Bolton Kasica post. American Legion. Of Berlin fig in the midst Of one of the most successful mem drives ever held by the or sanitation, it has been said by