New Britain herald., 1928-10-18

lin. East Berlin, New Britain and Kensington.
 One guest, Fred Bradbury. came from Bridgeport to greet old friends of his homo town. The ages of all the guests present aggregated about 2200 years, the oldest guest present being Plumah Skinner who is 90 years old. A pleasing response to one of the invitations sent out was greeting from Rev. and Mrs. E. NJ. Pickop. a former pastor and his wife, who are now living in Flor ida.
 Although four years have elapsed since one of these autumn gather ings were held. it is hoped that hereafter they will be an annual event.
 To Make Voters
 All persons whose names appear on the preliminary list of those who desire to be made voters are re- minded that Saturday will be their last opportunity to appear before the selectmen and the town clerk to be sworn in as voters.
 Over 150 new voters are expected to be made Saturday. The select men and the town clerk will be in session from 9 to 8 o'clock.
 Car Overturns
 Charles Cobey of East Berlin es- capped serious injury yesterday morning when one of the rear wheels on his car collapsed while he was driving west on the East Berlin road. The machine overturned on the stretch of highway near Caesars Hill, taking a somersault.
 According to reports Cobey was travelling at . moderate rate of speed when the accident occurred and escaped with minor injuries.
 Former Berlin Widow Weeds
 Mrs. Lillian Eggers, a nurse. and widow. formerly of Berlin, and now of 14s Eighth avenue. New York. and John J. Shea of the same New York address, procured a mar riage license at the municipal build ing yesterday. They indicated that they would be married in the city chapel by Deputy City Clerk John J. Mccormick.
 Mrs. Eggers was born in Berlin, the daughter of Charles and Lizzie Miller Nye. She was previously mar ried and her former husband died in 1920. MT. Shea, the son of John and Mary A'Hearn Shea, was born in New York city.
 To Hold Whist and Bridge
 The Smith, Robinson club of Ber- lin for women will hold . large whist and bridge" tomorrow eve- ming at the St. Paul T. A. B. hall in People are asked to note the change in halls, the affair being originally scheduled to be held in the American Legion hall.
 The party is expected to be one of the largest events of the fall season and the Tabs hall will no doubt be filled to fits capacity. The women in the club have completed all arrange ments in regard to the party and every detail has been perfected.
 A total of IS prizes will be award- ed the winners in tho game. There vii also be a special door prize of s2.50 in gold. Refreshments will also be served. The party is open to the general public and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Those planning to attend arc again re- of tho change in halls, the party taking place in the Tabs hall instead of the Legion hall.
 To Give Presentation
 A pictorial presentation of that story. ''The Other Wise Man." by Henry Van Dyke. will be given tomorrow evening at the Ken- sington M. E. church at [ o'clock under the auspices of the Epworth league. The story will be read and will be made more vivid by accom-. pictures. This is the third of the Lyceum course.
 In cooperation with the Kensing- ton Congregational church. special have been made where- by the program at the Congregation al church, consisting of supper at s:3O o'clock followed by talks by three missionaries from South Africa, will be completed in time to tart the stereopticon lecture at the Methodist church at S:30 o'clock.
 The public will enjoy hearing these