New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

under a doctors care for some time because his cyesight is not clear and normal yet. The boy received the injury while at play in the Worth. lngton school
 Boys Club Loses 1 The kensington Boys club basket 1 ball team was defeated the second tino in two nights in a Hartford i county "1' game when they lost to the fast New Britain South church five at the New Britain Bows club last evening by 29 to 1 , score. The locals were away off form and were . completely outclaSsod by their op- poncn's at all stages of the game. The church team led at the half by lG to : score. The work of Chotkowski was the one redeeming point of the locals playing. He was all over the floor, breaking up the passes of the church five and acting as pivot man for the kensington passes. Malone, with eight points, was the high point man for kcnsing- ton. The defeat puts the locals in the bottom position of the league.
 In the preliminary game the Ken slngton Juniors were defeated by the Juniors of the South church after q thrilling game by three points, 14 to II. The locals outplayed their op- ponents in the first half and led at half time by one point 3 to 8. The second half developed into a great defensive battle and the locals were able to break through their op- ponents' defense for only one basket.
 The New Britain team was able to cage points which was enough to give them a victory. Havlick was the individual star of the game.
 Son Born.
 X son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meiss at the New Britain General hospital yesterday. Both child and mother are reported to be resting comfortably.
 Change Lines.
 The state highway department has sent q map to Town Clerk Ar thur Woodruff indicating q change Ill the boundary line on the highway from Silver Lake Inn and northerly about 2,b00 feet. This was done in accordance with section 49 and 2G3 of the public acts.
 Improve Road.
 Tho condition of Christian Lane road has been very poor for the last month or so because Of the heavy rains. II was practically mpassable for cars. Crushed stone is now being put on the road and this should overcome the bad travelling condi- ! ions.
 Collect Gifts.
 The Emma Hart Willard chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu- i ion, mct yesterday afternoon at the ! Community House and collected thristmas gifts which will be sent 0 Ellis Island for the Christmas [ rec that will be held for those dc aimed at the island.
 Legion Whist.
 Tho American Legion wishes 10 'Nt'Iu all iHNlldtlbll tO lu' p'UIl' ,t the town to attend their whist nd card party which will be held n the American Legion hall in kcn4 ington this evening. Those attend ng will be sure of good evening f entertainment.
 Enters Travellers.
 Miss Gertrude Skene of kensing- on has entered tho employ of Trav- lors' Insurance Company of Hart ord.
 East Berlin Items
 The Boys club will meet this eve ing at Community hall The older oys will meet at & o'clock.
 William Walsh is q member of tho High school basketball quad. Middletown will play the ristol High school today.
 Several East Berlin women have | 'lned the kensington League of .omen Voters. The league has un- ertaken the task of supplying the ,wh poor with Christmas baskets. ,e baskets to include food and toys. ny one With gifts of food and toys aould turn same over to the league Miss Ivy Dolby will be in large of the distribution of the ] askets as she is familiar with the 'ndltlons as concerns the town DOT.
 The Methodist church choir will )ld choir rehearsal in the church Is evening at 7:30 o'clock. Every