New Britain herald., 1915-08-13

iiiS hASI Ic1lIl. NO 1dulC, SO lar as
can be learned, has been found with
him as to the performance of his
duties. Whatever opposition has found
voice among the citizens is the same
that was heard during the campaign
last fall. 1t is that Mr.. Lewis, draw
ing lucrative salary from the Amer
lean. Paper Goods company, should
give way to capable man who is
, more in need of the income that goes
: with the tax. dictatorship.
: ! The friends Of Mr.. Lewis, however,
do not share this view. They point
out that now that the town has the
best tax collector it has ever had
it is the part of wisdom to continue
with the incumbent than go seeking
in pastures new for one who may not
turn out nearly SO satisfactory.
The woods will be full of candi-
dates for the office of town clerk and
treasurer now held by Francis H.
Shaw. A good deal of opposition has
developed against Mr.. Shaw who has
held the office for the past eight
years. But he is not without his sup
porters who assert that he is still
capable man and with the able as
sistance of his daughter can continue
to fill his public trust to the salts
faction of a majority of citizens OF
the town. The new system of book
keeping will be installed soon and
when that is done, Mr.. Shaw's friends
maintain, all criticism of his office
will vanish.
It has been rumored about town
that Edward o. Dean of Blue Hills,
after conference with number of
~ q
for tax collector Another report
was that Mr. Dean would be can
didate for second selectman When
approached on the subject Mr.. Dean
said:
Il have not the rernotest idea of
running for any office. I have no po-
1itical aspirations at all 1 expect to
be in New York the greater part of
the coming winter and could not at
tend to an office if elected. I regard
both Mr.. Lewis and Mr.. Baldwin as
highly efficient men and would be
glad to see them continue in office"
Sons OF Veterans Entertained.
The Sons of Veterans were enter
tanned in royal fashion at the homo
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Ritchie Of
Kensington last evening. The early
part Of the evening was devoted to
a business session and was followed
by a social hour. An appetizing
luncheon was served.
An excellent musical program was
carried out by Miss Nora O'Brien,
Miss Anna Trehy, Miss Katherine Nc
Kcon, Miss Margaret Flynn and Miss
Mae Bowler of Willimantic. Miss
Lillian Trehy. presided at the piano
! in capable manner. The young la
| dies also assisted in serving. The
| concensus Of opinion of the members
was that the meeting was the best
held this season and reflects much
cridit upon Mr.. and Mrs. Richie as
hosts. ..
1t was decided to hold the next
meeting at the home of Secretary Ar
! thur II. Bushnell of Pennington road
on Wednesday, September 8. An en-
tertainment' committee of three con-
, sisting Of Roy Gibney, chairman; A
| H Bushnell and Garfield Gibney was
appointed to- arrange a suitable pro-
gram for the occasion.
! Mrs. Grey Entertains.
| Mrs. George Gray of Worthington
Ridge en- >ertained the Busy Bee cir
Gle of the Berlin Grange at her homo
yesterday afternoon. Refreshments
were served and the ladies spent the
afternoon on the veranda sewing.
d.. "Jitney'' Owner Complains.
A complaint was made to the au-
thorities this morning by a "jitney"
| driver, who goes back and forth from