New Britain herald., 1927-08-24
meeting for the purpose of filing

meeting for the purpose of filing petitions for abatement of. water and light taxes will be held this eve- ming at o'clock at the Berlin Saw ings bank. The first meeting for the purpose of hearing pleas for reduc- ton of taxes was held last evening. fairly sizeable gathering of Ken sington residents attending.
 To Appear Before "Mike"
 Kensington will be represented on the ether waves tomorrow evening at 7:15 o'clock when F. Elmer Johnson, accompanied by Robert Pagan on the piano will present a series of popular songs from station WTIC, Hartford.
 Both young men are we'll known in this community, having appear ed several times before the local audiences where they were well re- ceived. Johnson has appeared be- fore the microphone once before from the Hartford station and has received numerous requests for a repitition of his program.
 Baseball News
 The Kensington Tabs baseball team will go 10 Fort Trumbull on Sunday, to meet the Fort Trum- bull nine at their home field. The down-state aggregation has already administered one defeat to the Ken singtonians and the locals are out for revenge in the coming encount- CT.
 The All-Kensington team, after reporting that there would be no series between the All-ks and the Falcons of New Britain. have ar ranged a series of five games to be- gin Sunday at New Britain. Fans of this community have hailed the latest announcement with enthusi- asm and a large attendance at the series is expected.
 Rain halted the proposed game between the Berlin Juniors and the East Berlin Boys club which was to have been held last evening at East Berlin. The game will be play ed on Thursday evening at East Berlin. according to Adolph Schultz, manager of the Worthington Ridge squad.
 No Court
 The weekly session of the Berlin town court was postponed one week last evening as several cases due to come before Judge George G. Gris- wold for disposal were continued. The local magistrate reports that activities in police circles are ex- ceedingly quiet this time of year. It is thought that the campaign against reckless driving started early in the, year has resulted in better conditions on local roads.
 Prayer Meeting
 Members of the Emmanuel Gospel church of New Britain will hold cottage prayer meeting this evening at 7:45 o'clock at the home of Mrs, Ida Sarvali of kensington.
 Mott Funeral
 Several local residents attended the funeral of the late Edward w. Mott of North Haven, formerly of this town, which was held from the establishment of Beech CT, Benedict and Lincoln in New Haven at 1;30 o'clock this afternoon. Burial took place in Maple ceme- tery. Berlin. at 3 o'clock.
 Surprise Party
 About Is members of the Sewing Circle made a surprise visit to Mrs. c. NJ. Hamilton of School street last evening, wedding anniversary being the occasion for the celebra- tion. Mrs. Hamilton was the recipi- ent Of many gifts. Refreshments were served.
 Game Plentiful
 Measuring local gunners who have expressed opinions that this seasons hunting season would not equal last years excellent results, comes the news from outlying parts that plenty of game is being ob- served daily in the secluded portions of the town. Pheasants are at present busily engaged in rearing the youngsters and are not seen as often in open places, they state, but a hunt through the more thickly wooded sections of the community brings them forth in great quanti- ties. Rabbits and partridge are also reported plentiful but a marked ab- sence of squirrels is noticed.
 The Kensington Gun club will hold its weekly shoot at the Per-