New Britain herald., 1926-05-01

Frances Miller. Tho Eoamcrs or chostra of New Britain furnished
 music for the affair.
 The Road situation
 Following Tax Commissioner W. Il. Rlodgett'a talk the other evening on "TaNation,' at q meeting of the Last Berlin Community club, several .ot rho town officials have concurrcd "ith Nlr. Blodgrtt in his treatment .of taxation problems. Scloctmau George B. Carter expressing himself IS being entirely in accord with tho tax commissioner on thc problem Of small town taxation difficulties and their solution. Mir. Blodge.t spoke particularly on the cost Of road building. stating that it costs from &4o,o9o to $50.C44 a mile for every .rioce Of new road construction in this state and that il cannot be done for less.
 Seloctman Carter took occasion today to give out a fcw points Of iu- formation regarding what the town VI '''l li NT' 4tI Us liII I' IltllIr and road construction. A sum 0t S9.500 is allowed for the labor and incidental expenses of construction and S2500 is furnished for road ma terials such as sand gravel and tar. Tn other words, S12,0n0 is allowed +or the entire uphccp Of town roads. This argues well for an increase in tHa towns road appropriation and it is expected that the matter will he brought lip at the next annual meeting when the budget for the year is prepared. II has hocn serious problem in Harlin 10 main jain the highways in their proper condition with tho small amount of
 funds available for this purpose, and Tax Commissioner BioG@on's "u- Tightening information as 10 what jt actually costs lo build and keep Highways in proper condition has shown couclusiyely how meagrc is the appropriation in tho town of Berlin for such an important mat ter.
 There has been considerable crl- ticism at times dUriuG un pas. sea son on Hcrlin's roads lut inc fault has moi been with the officials, II is said. but rather that inc funds were not enough to carry on th" work wl.ch should be done. Mir. Carter stated that economy is tho watcA- word Of 'oJ&Y's administrations, but that this means economy in the sense of wise expenditure ot money, not parsimony which would mean tn" saving of money and letting town property run down and dcteri- ordte, eventually costing many thousands Of dollars for rcplace- mcnts. Selactman Garter at the East Berlin Community club ncct- ine, at which Commissioner Eiodgntt spoke. expressed himself on this meaning Of economy and many flaw ,rablo comments have been heard for his interpretation and handling cf th" matter. Oscar Benson of East Berlin was responsible for ]rinGiuE Tax Commissioner Hlod@c't and the tow nofiicials together to discuss thc towns problems.
 Banquet Tuesday ENcnin%
 Tho members Of St Paul's r. A F. minstrel troupe will have a big time next Tuesday evening, when 2 hanauot which will constitute the formal windur Of the season, will be held at inc Silver Lake Inn. A committee has been selected to work ont the details and it is probable that the entire place will be turned over to the members Of this or eanization. so that they may make merry, Entertainment features will he provided and there will probably Lo several solos by members Of inc troupe. A mcnu is being planned by the chef at the inn and this will