New Britain herald., 1927-01-28

pions of the movement have cen tered their efforts on filling the hall with supporters of the proposed re- consideration and expect to pass the vote over the heads of less or sanized opposition. Popular opinion seems to favor the acceptance of the petition.
 The opposition has not yet broken cover with public announcements of it's objection to the scheme and it is thought that they will take no action until the coming meeting.
 Whist Winners
 About so residents were present at whist given last evening at the home of Mrs. Henry Hooker. Prizes were awarded to the following play CTS: Ladies: Miss Minnie Holmquist, Mrs. Charles Erickson, Mrs. Thomas Cross, Mrs. Ralph White. Gentle men: Charles Holmquist. Richard Hill, Dr. Charles Erickson and Claude ". Stevens.
 Prizes were furnished by Mrs. George Green. Mrs. Henry Gulong, Mrs. John Cashman, Mrs. Frank Gogliati, Miss Loretta McKeon, Mrs. R. M. Hill, Mrs. Charles Erichson and Mrs. Paul Gianotti Proceeds from the event went towards the kensington Women League of Voters.
 Boys Club Loses.
 The Kensington Boys club senior basketball team met defeat last eve ming at the hands Of the South Con- gregational church team of New Britain. The score was 49 to 14. The locals met reverses soon after the termination of the first quarter when, with the score standing to 6 in fa- vor of the New Britainites. Coach Phillips sent in a whole new team in an effort to tire out the New Brit ainites with fresh men. The scheme did not work as well as Phillips be- lieved as the Hardware City five had no trouble in breaking through the new defense for several baskets in rapid succession.
 The junior delegations did not fare much better at the hands of the South Church seconds, emerging from the slaughter with a score of 45 to 10. In the senior game, Bell and Mercy had no trouble in pierc- ing the locals defense, which Phil lips had endeavored to make impen- etrable against the crack New Brit ain organization.
 What They're Doing
 Mrs. c. H. Eleiscarr of kensing- ton has left for tho Peter Brent Brigham hospital Of Boston, where she will undergo treatment.
 Miss Marion Cashman entertained group of her friends at her home on Wednesday evening. Those at tending included Virginia Golden, Dorothy Wright, Elizabeth Honiss Irene Andersen, Eleanor Zimmer- man and Frances Rockwell.
 William Fowler of Hudson street who is confined to his home with an attacl, Of grippe. is reported as improving.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Judd re- turned to their home here yesterday to attend the funeral of G. M. Lan- ders in New Britain. They will re- turn to Florida in the near future.
 East Berlin Items
 There will be whist party this evening at St. Gabriers Episcopal church. These whists have only a few weeks more to run. A five dol lar gold piece is to be awarded to the man or woman having the high- est point score for the season. Re- treatments will be served following the playing this evening.
 Robert Cole leaves tomorrow morning for Providence, R. l., where he will spend the weekend as the guest of relatives.
 Edson Maine and family will leave Middletown. They have sold their East Berlin property
 Mrs. Mary Bourgeois spent the day in New Britain with friends.
 The Boys club will meet this evening at Community hall under the supervision of Physical Director William Ogle.
 There will be an illustrated lec- ture at the Methodist church Sum- day evening on the Foo Choo" Is- lands, off the coast of Japan. The public is invited to attend. A pro-