New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

Thomas W. Emerson, acting as toastmaster, welcomed the guests of the evening. He spoke of the 25 years work of the Kensington Mems Lyceum and pointed out such men as Claude w. Stevens,as a product of the organizations debates.
 Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips, pastor of the Kensington Congregational church, in an address entitled Looking Back 25 Years" gave an interesting account of the work of the Lyceum since its inauguration. He had many interesting and amus- ing anecdotes to offer.
 Mrs. Douglas V. De Mers. accom- panied on the piano by Mrs. Walter E. Hart, gave "A Dutch Lullaby which was well received by the audience. A quartet comprised of Albert Holmgren, W. F. Hart, Douglas V. De Mers and Joseph Wilson. rendered several selections which won their share of the ap- plause.
 Several charter members of the organization, which was formed in 1902, were present at the celebra- tions. The toastmaster was includ. ed in the list of those who had watched the organization grow from it's start.
 Defer Action
 No decision was reached by the board of selectmen at last evenings meeting in reference to the appoint ment of third selectman to fill the vacancy left by the death of Will liam H. Schroeder. Raymond F. Dyer, democratic representative on the board, has been advanced to the office of second selectman. leaving the position of third selectman va cant.
 Several applications were receiv- ed by the board which decided on a weeks consideration. It is thought that the appointment of a kensing- ton man will be the result of the boards action. as that district is not represented on the governing body. A five month term will be afforded the newest addition to the board.
 Granted Divorce
 Mary A. l.. Johnson of Kensing- ton was given a decree of divorce from Charles J. Johnson by Judge Edwin s. Dickenson at yesterdays session of the superior court in Hartford.
 The couple were married in Will limantic on July 31, 1902, and sep arated December 31. 1921. Mrs. Johnson charged drunkenness and intolerable cruelty in her plea for the divorce.
 Seriously Ill
 Newton W. Baldwin of Blue Hills, well known in this community as owner of one of the largest farms in that district, is reported seriously i'll from heart trouble at his home.
 His condition today was reported unchanged and attending physicians are grayely concerned regarding the recovery of the well known sports man.
 Carnival Closes
 The three day indoor carnival sponsored by the Kensington Athle- tic club and the St. Paul Tabs drum corps, closed last evening at Lloyd hall with a presentation of the Kitchen Kabinet Revue" given by New Britain girls.
 The revue proved hit, the work of the Hardware City ladies taking the audience by storm. Dancing followed the presentation of the minstrels. The three day entertain ment was voted success from a financial and social standpoint by those in charge.
 Court Tonight
 Several cases will come before Judge George G. Griswold at the regular Tuesday evening session of the Berlin town court. Among those to appear will be Lewis A. Clark, charged with parking with improper lights. Clark is alleged to have caused the triple accident on the turnpike last Wednesday night.
 Break Record
 Once the dog owners of the town put their minds to it, they provided Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff with an extremely busy day yester- day as they took advantage of the last hours of license issuing and filled the small office from morning