New Britain herald., 1927-05-06

will give an organ recital this eve- ming at 8 o'clock at the church. She will be assisted by Erich Peesche, we'll known Hartford tenor. and by Mrs. Samuel A. Fiske on the piano.
 The recital will include several compositions by composers of the old and tho new schools.
 School Board Meeting
 The monthly meeting of the school board will take place this evening at 8 o'clock at the Kensing- ton Grammar school. Considerable important business is scheduled and 1t is thought that some definite ac- tion on tho choosing and possible purchase of a plot of ground for the erection of a new school building will be taken.
 Activities of the board for the past three months have centered on the possible location foV a new building to be erected to care for the consested conditions existing in local schools. Several properties have been examined by the board and a decision in the matter Is look ed for at tonight's meeting.
 Surprise Party
 William Chapman. son of Mir. and Mrs. John Chapman of Kensington. was pleasantly surprised last eve ming when friends and neighbors rendered him a party at his homo. Chapman Is homo on leave from his duties in the U. s. navy and the party was in celebration of his home coming after several years ab- sence.
 Dancing and games were enjoyed by the gathering which numbered about 50. Refreshments were served.
 Play Ball
 Many local baseball fans will be- seech the weather man for a clear day tomorrow when the Kensington Athletic clubs team is scheduled to meet the Falcons of New Britain. Since Wednesday the members of the organization have centered their activities on getting the Percival avenue grounds ir,- shape and they report that the opening day will ind the diamond in good condition con- sidering the early season rains which have made most baseball fields in the vicinity very soft
 Farmer" Bucholz will 60 into the box for the local squad and Jimmy Mccormick. despite early season ru. mors to the effect that he had re- tired from the game. will have his old position in the outfield. Select man Carter will throw out the first ball of the year. and the fight will be on. A record breaking crowd Is expected to be on hand to watch the Kensingtonians begin the sea- son.
 Visits Relatives
 Judge E. s. Lyman. judge of the Circuit Court of Alabama, is visiting his cousin. Mrs. Sidney N. Cowlea of Kensington. The magistrate ii expected to remain In this com munity for two or three weeks Judge Lyman has many friends in this town. having visited Mir. and Mrs. Cowles several times previ' ously.
 Meeting Postponed
 The town nurse committee which was scheduled to meet this evening has postponed its meeting until Fri day evening. May l3. at . o'clock at the Kensington Grammar school The regular reports of tho towr nurse will be heard at that time and other routine business will be disposed of by the committee ir charge.
 What They're Doing
 The Kensington Tabs Fife and Drum Corps will visit the St. Fran cis Tabs Fife and Dru Corps oi Naugatuck tomorrow evening. Tho local band will leave by bus from the Tabs hall at 6 o'clock.
 E. F.. Honiss of Hudson street who is seriously i'll at his homo il reported unchanged.
 Newton w. Baldwin of Blue Hills