New Britain herald., 1927-01-19

avenue. State Master Minor Ives o' South Meriden performed the cere- monies assisted by Mrs. Ives and their daughter. Because of travelling conditions, attendance was disap- pointingly small.
 Those who were installed were: George w. Tryon, master: Mrs. George w. Tryon, lecturer; Charles Weldon, chaplain: George B. Carter, treasurer; Mrs. E. B. Adams, secre- tary; Mrs. Austin Sheldon, Pomona; Miss Myrtle Prior, Ceres; Mrs. Sarah steward; G. Lindquist, assistant steward; John Sheldon, gate keep CT; Mrs. Ada Watkins, lady assistant steward. Howard Stevens. who was elected to the post of overseer was absent and will require a special in stallation for his office. Refresh ments were served by the retiring officers.
 The next meeting of the local or ganization will be held on February i at the associations hall. This will be anniversary night and the refreshments will be furnished by Mir. and Mrs Harold Ventres.
 Conlin's Team Downed
 Last nights curtain raiser to the Kensington setback tournament went to Rocky" Belmonts Paper Goods team which downed John Conlin's Blue Hillians. minus John Conlin, to the tune of 31 to IT. Good playing was in evidence throughout the con- tests and the men from the noun tains went down fighting hard to es- tablish their name as more than one man team as th"y have been dubbed.
 Rosenberg donned the armor of the doughty leader of the Hillians and acquitted himself creditably in defeat. His team included c. Meyer R. Meyer, C. Holmquist, s. Holm- quist. Simms and kalen.
 Belmonts Paper Dolls" showed their usual fashy form in the first encounter. This is delegation which is hard to beat and includes such stars as w. W. Pagan and Tom Malarney who are experts at Tipping the printed cards.
 Farmers Club
 Tn cooperation with the Berlin Farmers club. Rery c. Southwick. county agricultural agent, has ar ranged a dairy meeting for this eve 'nIo nf Grange hall. Everyone interested in the subject of dairying is cordially invited.
 A. R. Merrill. extension dairy spe- cialist of the state agricultural col lege, will talk on Shall We Raise or Buy Our Cows?" Mr. Southwick will give a lecture on Growing More Alfalfa
 This meeting Is termed as an ex- cellent opportunity for dairymen to get help from MT. Merrill who is known throughout the state as an capable dairyman. Questions regarding individual prob lems will be in order following the 
 MinStrels' Rehearsal
 The Tabs minstrels will hold a rehearsal tomorrow evening at S:00 o'clock in their hall on Beech Swamp road. A definite program will be formed at this time. Bob Pagan, director, is hard at work ar ranging the selections for the com- ing event which will be given on March 1.
 Local Man Sued
 Ernest Plathe of New Britain has brought suit for s400 damages against William Witham of Kensing- ton through his attorney, Edward A. Mag of New Britain. Constable Frank Brown served the papers on the defendant yesterday The writ is returnable in the city court of New Britain on the fifth Monday of Jan- uary.
 What They're Doing
 Emma Hart Willard Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frances Deming o Worthington Ridge. The subject of the Manuals for Immigrants and Foreigners will be taken up and a report on the distribution of the booklets will be made at this time.
 MT. and Mrs. D. H. Montgomery and family of Hudson street will leave Saturday for visit In Florida. MT. Montgomery intends to return