New Britain herald., 1926-03-19

types, the bridges alorg that line arc being reconstructed and strengthened. In their present con- dition they would not be strong enough to sustain the heavy weight which they will be subjected 10 and for that reason gang of workmen has boen employed in rebuilding them. There arc several bridges along tho line and in some cases new ones arg beins built.
 With the finishing of this work the freight transportation problem will be setysdpit is thought, as far as MiddletpWn and Berlin transpor- tation is concerned. Tho engines used at present to pull the trains on the line, are not heavy enough 10 draw the loads they should and, consequently, the roads is not able to handle the amount of freight it should.
 The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. is providing for increased freight traffic and it is thought the work being done will be Of a distinct benefit 10 Berlin and the river towns. It is expected that the work will take some time. since there is considerable steel con- struction involved.
 To Hold Card Party
 The Kensington league of women voters will hold a card party al Le- zion hall on Tuesday evening, March 30. at s o'clock, this being one of a series of affairs which will continue throughout the spring months, Mrs. John Cashman is chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements.
 Mrs. Cashman will entertain the members of her committee at her home next Tuesday evening. when final plans will be made for the party. It Is expected that there will be a large number in attendance. Five Hundred Club
 The Five Hundred club of Ken singtOn will meet tomorrow evening with Mir. and Mrs. Hjalmar John- son. This club meets at stated in- tervals at the homes of the mcm- hers and it is said 10 be one Of the towns most popular organizations BeCklcy Is Improved The condition of Lewis Beckley of Kensington, who has been seriously Ill at his home with pneumonia, is reported as being much improved. Mir. Becklcy makes his homo with Mir. and Mrs. George Griffith Visiting in Maine Miss Lorise Hall Of Kensington is spending two weeks in WooIwich Me.
 Fast Berlin ItCms The supply of hard coal, which has hcen so long delayed in arriving was received here yesterday morn ing and imm odiatc steps are being taken 10 supply all of those who have been without fuel for the past week.
 Gerald Rummcry is seriously III with pneumonia. He had been con- fined 10 his home for tho past week with hard cold which now has talk l. lcn q serious turn, His many friends wish him speedy recovery.
 The Roys' club will meet al Athle- tic Hall this evening at 7:So o'clock Mir. OGlc will be in charge.
 Members and frienGs Of the Par. cnts and Teachers association arc requested 10 be present this evening at the meeting Of the association ir the Hubbard school to- hear Prot Carl Stearns of Wesleyan give an il. frustrated lecture on Astronomy The meeting will begin promptly al s o'clock.
 Mrs. Cyril Brunellc was visiting friends in Middletown today.
 The next meeting Of the Com. munity club will be in charge O Jarvis Dowd and committee.
 Those who are returning from school for the Easter holidays ar, Margaret Root, Miriam North. Der tha Hagen and Henry Mildrum. Mis- Root a' q Miss North attend Storrt college. Miss Hagen attends th, University of Vermont. Mir. Mildruu attends the Worcester Polytechni' Institute.
 Several Of the local sporismel have be,r out trying their luck bu so far the only thing brought hac' was the guns.
 The East Berlin basketball dole ra'lon are arranging 3 game wit the West Cromwell basketball tean to he played within the next twu