New Britain herald., 1927-11-03

with Judge B. F. Gafney of New Britain. the town attorney. It is not believed that the town can stop the establishment of junk yard except by appealing to the good will of the prospective buyer.
 Teachers Lecture Course
 A series of eight lectures open to all teachers of the town and all others interested In education will begin in the high scholo study hall on Monday afternoon, November 1%. The general subject will be that of classroom tests as an effective means of educational measurement, and this will be divided into four parts. each containing four lectures.
 The first part will consist Of q general discussion of the purpose ot testing, advantages and disadvan- tages or tho common types of tests. and the method of organizing the following tests: true-talse. judgment. selection. association and compile ton. These will be Given on No. vember l4, T and :S and December 5.
 Test results will be taken up in the second part. These lectures will develop a method of judging pupils both in terms Of ability and group placement and will conclude with q demonstration of testing as most effective device for facilitating teach ing. The dates for these talks will be December F and 19 and January Is and 23.
 The lectures will be given by Su- perintendent Leon C. Stples in the study hall from 4 to o'clock in the afternoon. There will be no charges connected with the course. Acorn A. C. Meeting There will be a meeting of the Acorn 4. (. in it's rooms on West Main street this evening at o'clock. This will take the place of the ad- vertised practice of tho Acorn foot ball team. All candidates for the eleven are asked to be present at the meeting.
 Complaint Over Road
 A complaint has been made con- cerninx the condition Of the road at Milford and Kent streets. At this 1 corner there arc two huge holes several feet deep. These were left by the contractor who constructed the storm water sewer in the east end. and he has not yet fulfilled that part Of his contract which called for him 10 put the road back in the condition in which he found 1t.
 South Encs Improving 1 The South End football team held q hard practice at Trumbull field last night and expects 10 make a better 1 showing when it meets its next op- ponent. Weak spots were eliminated , by sending new men in to replace the old, and much work was spent on overcoming the tendency to fum- ble. Another hard session will be held at the field tomorrow night.
 Attending Convention
 Miss Ida Babcock of Hart's cor ncr went to Boston yesterday to at- tend the o0th anniversary of the Girls Friendly society, which IS be- ing celebrated at the convention be- ing held there during this week. Miss Babcock is president of the local branch Of the society and is an enthusiastic worker.
 The Girls Friendly society is non- sectarian. The local branch has a membership Of 15 from the ages of s to l3 years. and it is hoped to in crease this number during the win ter months.
 Legion Auxiliary Bazaar l The Ladies Auxiliary to Brock i Barnes post. American Legion. will hold a bazaar in Legion hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening. be- ginning al o'clock. Home-cooked foods and fancy articles will be on sale. The ladies have recently nn- ished tacking a quilt, and this will be awarded at the bazaar. Seeking Games
 The Ferocious Eleven would like to arrange games with any football team composed of players not over 14 years Of age. Teams wishing 10 play are asked to communicate with Patsy Melito. manager.
 (. of (. Meeting The regular November meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the club rooms at o'clock this evening. The seasons projects are now beginning to take shape. and a large attendance is desired.
 Casting IT. $. Play
 The cast Of characters for the high school play, Nothing But the Truth" is now being elected. This play. which will be the first ever given by the school pupils, is under the direction of Assistant Principal Douglas Macdonald, who is leader