New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
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 The Mems Special Bible Study class of the Kensington Congrega- tional church met last evening at the parsonage of the Kensington Con- gregational church. Rev. Vernon L. Phillips led the meeting and an in- structive and pleasant evening was reported by those attending.
 To Hold Card Party.
 The kensington Athletic club has completed arrangements for whist and setback party to be held in Lloyd hall, Kensington, on Tuesday evening, February 22, at s o'clock. At this time local residents will have the opportunity of seeing one of the most complete display of setback sharks ever shown in this com munity. Imported at the risk of hu- man life, the observer may witness the following players in action: John Conlin, Rocky" Belmont, w. w. Pagan, John r. Lewis, Tom Malar- ney, Jack Giana and the famous Newt Baldwin, recent breaker of the ranks of the Blue Hillians and at present captain of "Baldwin's Best which, although it has never appear ed in local circles. strikes terror into the hearts of other setback players at the mere mention of the team's s name.
 A large attendance is anticipated at the games, interest in Kensington' s setback enthusiasts being high after the hectic season recently completed.
 Vcrmin Hunting.
 Many gunners in this vicinity are willing away the winter months with crow and hawk shooting in the outlying districts. During the snow months, the crows which are usually so wary, lose a part of their caution and present good target for shot gun artists. Hawk hunting requires a little more skill than popping of the crows and those who have been fortunate enough to bring down their red shouldered specimen ot goshawk have a right to feel proud.
 Meeting Adjourned.
 Last evenings meeting of the Kensington Finance club held at the Tabs hall, kensington, was adjourn ed until Monday evening, February 21, at s o'clock at the same place At that time election of officers will be held and a report given on the financial condition of the club.
 Back at Them.
 Supporters of the Stevens biennial election bill, who include many Of the towns prominent republicans have answered criticism with a bar rage of figures. They state that there are 1875 registered voters in the three districts. Allowing a 5 per cent reduction through death or re- moval of voters, the total votes cast should approximate 1906. Last year 566 votes were counted at the cleo tions or approximately 43 per cent of the total votes. It is claimed by the affirmative that a 43 per cent vote is distinctly not a considerable percentage of the voting public and rally to their initial statement which charged lack of election interest.
 Pruning Exhibition
 The Berlin Farmers club in con- nection with the Connecticut Farm Bureau has arranged for an exhi- bition of fruit tree pruning and grating to be held at the farm O. George Norton on Thursday morn ing at 9;30 o'clock. V. c. Record at the local organization has charge of the event and has promised the appearance of Professor Darrow ol the Storrs Agricultural College, ar authority on the subject.
 All Berlinites interested in the subject of fruit tree pruning anG grating are cordially invited to at tend the meeting.
 Mail Service Improved
 Postmaster Sidney M. Cowles oi the Kensington post office has an nounced that through an arrange ment with the chief clerk of the railroad service, local mail incoming from both directions will reach tht local office in time for inclusion or the morning rural delivery.
 Previously the rural receiver. were required to wait overnight fol their incoming mail from New Yorl and Boston, because of it's reaching the office too late for the rural de liverics. The new service will be { great aid to those on the rura