New Britain herald., 1927-06-11

foremost resident of the Beskley dis trict, petition to the selec,nen for the annual care oi the cemetery has met with universal consent, the peti- ton requiring only few hours for the completion of the necessary list of 20 residents. r. NJ. Bacon of the district has consented to act as treasurer of a committee appointed to look after the work.
 The petition reads as follows:
 This petition under Section 3o45 of the Gensral Statutes of the State of Connecticut reads as follows
 Whereas the Beckley cemetery at Beckley in the town of Berlin, founded in the year l637. has now become eligible under the section aforesaid Statute.
 And whereas. said aforesaid cemetery, the second oldest in the State of Connecticut is now in such a condition to appeal to law and con- science.
 And whereas said cemetery con- tains historic relations to the past of this state.
 Now. therefore. We, the pet- tioners of the Town of Berlin, arc qualified under the statutes, and do hereby petition the selectmen of the Town of Berlin, in conformity with Section 3045 of the general laws of the state, viz:
 "'Care Of Neglected Cemeteries:  In any town in which there is a pub lie burial ground or cemetery, not under the control or management of any cemetery association. which has been neglected and allowed to grow mp to weeds, briars, and bushes, or about which the fences have become broken. decayed or dilapidated. the sclectmen of such town. shall an- nually cause such burial ground to be cleared from weeds, bushes and briars and shall cause it's fences or walls to be repaired and kept in or derly and decent condition. and it's memorial stones to be strengthened; but the expenditure by such select men for said purposes, in any one burial ground or cemetery. shall not exceed one hundred dollars in any year.
 In speaking of the petition. Mir. Beckley stated:
 "The cemetery has no fence. It will take time and money to restore it. This historic place linked to the past appeals to all. No one person can do this work-the appeal is general. Send your checks to r. NJ. Bacon. treasurer, at Beckley. l am going to give personal attention to this work and this time no mistakes will be made.
 Under the general laws of this state a trust later on will give this ancient spot a permanent upkeep. To everybody who has been so loyal, many thanks. And to Miss Griswold superintendent of schools in this town. my personal thanks"
 It is not known what immediate action would be taken by the board of selectmen but it is thought that special town meeting for the dis cussion of the petition would be call ed in the near future.
 East Berlin Items
 The Methodist church will observe Children's Day exercises at the morning service tomorrow at 10:45 o'clock. The children of the Sun day school will take part in this service with song and recitation. The public is invited to attend. Junior league at 3 o'clock followed by the regular evening service at 7:S0 o'clock.
 Services will be held at the St. Gabriel's Episcopal church tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock preceded by church school at o'clock.
 The East Berlin Junior baseball team will join the town league now being formed. The loop will contain four teams according 10 report and will be represented with teams from Berlin, East Berlin and Kensington, two teams to be formed in Kensing- ton. The American Legion is one of the promoters of the new league. lhe iotdi poSs tedlll Has beeH Illdh- ing rapid strides under the tutelage of Arthur Lawrence who has coach. cd the team the present season. The boys have won all their games but two, and in another year or so will make up a much more formidable organization.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet at their rooms in Community hall next Tuesday evening.