New Britain herald., 1929-11-19

regarding the method of use in q town the size of Berlin. It is thought that inasmuch as there are no floods in the town the money will not be required. However, there are other things that come under the work of the Red Cross. In the past several families whose homes have burned down have received aid from this source. One particular instance stands out in the work done by the local unit. Not so long ago a case was brought to the attention of local officers of the organization that re- qulred attention. A young girl was found in one part of the town, in a badly crippled condition. She need ed treatment from specialists. The Red Cross Interested itself in th1 case. took the matter up with doc tors, and had the girl transferred to a hospital. There, under treatment by specialists, the girl was ractical- ly cured. The expense involved was met partly by the funds obtained from the Red Cross unit of the town.
 Assessors Meet
 
 The board of assessors of the town of Berlin is meeting in the town hall to sort out the tax lists as compiled at the recent meetings of the board. A check will be made in an attempt 10 find out how many sent in their lists and just how many will have to be assessed the required 10 per cent for failure to hand in their lists in the required length of time Jason Taylor, chairman of the board, who has returned from the hospital, will probably meet with the other two members.
 D. A R. To Meet
 The November meeting of the Emma Hart Willard chapter Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, will be held on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Albert Scripture, 32 Ten Acre road, New Britain. The meeting will be marked by an ad- dress on National Defense" by Mrs. John Laidlaw Buel.
 Scout Glass Initiated
 Members of the first class group of Boy Scouts of America, Troop No. 1, were entirely in charge of the initia- ton services at the last meeting of the troop. The group initiated con- sisted of boys entering into the tenderfoot class. Those performing the ceremonies consisted of Wesly Gwatkin, who acted as scoutmaster; Douglas DeMers assistant scout master; Robert William. guide; and Edwin Michaels, color bearer.
 Those initiated into the group were George j.. DeMers, Cortland c. Reed. Jack Cutie, Ensley White, Wesley Root, Norman Lanier, John Griswold, and Erwin Emerson. The members initiated into the tender- foot class will receive their badges and scout registration cards at the next meeting.
 Pancake Supper Tonight
 The pancake supper and whist and bridge party to be given this evening by the members of St. Paul parish promises to be one of the biggest events in the history of the parish. Not only will those attending the event have the privilege of eating as many cakes and Sausages as they can but they will also have an oppor- tunity to display their skill in bridge and whist later in the evening. Visit ors are expected from out of town Meriden, Middletown, and New Brit ain. Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Macdonald of Westf1eld. formerly residents of the town, will visit the affair, which will he held at Lloyd's hall this eve ming.
 Collins Improved
 Several friends of Harry Collins. who have visited him at the hospital in New Britain, have reported he is in an improved condition. Collins was injured in an accident last week and taken to New Britain General hospital suffering with fractured skull and severe cuts of the face. For a time it was thought that he would not survive, but at the present time it is believed by hospital authorities that there is a chance for his re- covery.
 Card Party
 Bolton Kasica unit, American Le- zion auxiliary, will hold card party and social in the Legion rooms in the Town hall tomorrow night at [ o'clock. The public is invited to at