New Britain herald., 1927-04-25

Paul T. A. X R. mins.rels will be given this evening al s o'clock in Fraternal hall, kensinr,on. for the benefit of the town nurse fund. The productions is being sponsored by a committee made up of several prom. trent towns people headed by John ?. Moore. who are offering the min strel show IS a means 10 meet un- foreseen expenses Of the town nurs- ing department.
 The entire program has been changed from the other two prsscn- 1atlons and a large attendance is expected this evening. The advance Sale of tickets has pointed to a record breaking crowd at the Kons- lngton hall when the curtain rises on tle company. Local talent will ap- pear on the boards at tonisht's show, the entire cast being filled with Ser Inns singers and entertainers.
 Maria Bonafontc
 Maria Bonafonte. aged so. died this morning at her homo here. She is survived by her husband, Beniamio: three sons. Peter. Angelo and Alfonso of Berlin; three dauch- ters, Theresa of Berlin and Phil amend and Eliza of Italy. and two brothers. Peter Giovanni of Italy.
 The funeral arrangemcnrs. which are in charge of Laraia & Sasarino Of New Britain, are incomplete,
 Last Week
 The last week for the issuing of dog licenses began today and Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff urges that every dog owner make an effort 10 get his fee in 10 the town clerks Of fee during the carly part of the week to avoid the rush which is ex- pected on the last few days
 According to the town clerks records. about 15o of the 400 dogs in town have been registered. loav- ing 25O which are still 10 be tagged. A summons will call the negligent dog owner 10 court after May l, where q small fine will be levied in addition to the costs of the court.
 Returns Front Washington.
 Mrs. E. W. Stoarns and Miss Caro- line Savage. delegates from Emma Hart Willard Chapter, n. A. R.. 10 the n. \. K. Continental Congress held in Washington. D. C., have re- turned from the capitol after two weeks stay.
 They report an interesting time and an instructive congress and have brought back 10 the local chapter many helpful notes.
 Boy scouts Reorsanizcd
 The Boy Scout troop of th" Der lin Congregational church will meet or Friday evening, April 23, at { o'clock for 2 reorganization meeting following q long period of inactivity. Emil 0. Shjerden will take over the rost of scoutmaster and having at tended the scoutmaSters' school in New Britain for the past two is expected 10 lead the To- cal troop 10 greater prominence in the near future.
 l. is planned that the new troop will put several athletic teams in the Celd of the various branches of sport and that this summer will sec the local group well organized under its rev and able leadership.
 SeIcctmanS Meeting
 The weekly meeting of the board of sclectmen will be held this eve ming at s o'clock in the office of the town clerk. Beside routine business several details will be disposed of. including a discussion on the need Of white lines on the highways. It is thought that the local governing body will bring some pressure to bear on the state highway commits sion for the guiding stroaks in the near future.
 Practice Encouraging
 Yesterdays practice of the Ken Athletic club baseball team which was held at the Percival ave- nuc field, has greatly encouraged of the club who hope for a championship team this year. Sever al New Britain and Hartford stars visited the grounds yesterday and took their turn at tossing the ball around. It is thought that several new additions will be recruited from surrounding towns this year.
 One disturbing report to the Ken sington squad is the rumor that James Mccormick the teams stand by for the past few years. and one of th" best all-around players in semi professional ranks, has stated that he will not be able to play this