New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
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was emphatically denied by one of the men this morning. There are fifty three men in the squad, which has been here for the past two weeks, and during that time six have left. At first there was some dissatisfaction because of the company holding back the first weeks pay. The men are not used to that, for "it is not done in TideWater County" But after it was explained that custom prevailed among all the manufacturers in these parts, they were satisfied. The men were exceedingly happy this morning when the 'ghost'' walked for the first time. A few asked for the morn ing off and went to New Britain where they purchased several articles to be sent to their sweethearts down "in old Ninia, Sah.''
 At an informal meeting Saturday evening, the entire crew decided that they would stay north until Decem Der, but as Christmas is a great time in Dixie, they desire to be home at that time. And then, "you all knew desc here northern winters are mighty cold,' said one. So they are going to stay and every evening will render those old plantations melodies, with which the Kensington air has rung since their arrival.
 School Days.
 The building committee of the schC Ol board is drawing up specitica- tiOns for the new room, which will be built in the basement of the Kens- ington Grammar school and that is the only activity in school matters. It is expected the plans will be com n1o all local contractors will be asked to send in bids II the work.
 The teaching force has been en- tireiy completed with the exception of the Blue Hills school. Miss Nellie Dunleavy resigned at the close of the last term and while severa. applica- tions have been received for the po- sition, the teachers committee has made no final decision as yet
 Restricted Swimming.
 Because of swimming in the pond adjacent to the factory, the officials of the American Paper Goods com- pany have decided to restrict that pop u1ar form of summer amusement. Ac- cordingly, embryo Daniels and An nette Kellermans will have the use of the pond on Saturday afternoons only in the near future. Signs U that ef- feet are being printed and will soon be posted in conspicuous places about he pond.
 Briefs.
 Miss Josephine Pagan and Miss Elizabeth Hut, hinson of KensingtOn returned Satu1 day after a visit with Mrs Joseph Stanton of Detroit, Mic1n- igan Mrs. Stanton is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Pagan.
 There is an advertised letter at the Berlin postoffice for MT. and Mrs. Robert Churchill.
 Rev. S. A. Fisl1e, pastor of the Der lin Congl egational church, and fam fly left this morning on an automobile trip to Chic ago, where they will visit Rev. MT. Fis<e's brother. Later they plan to camp on the shores of Lake Michigan. Rev. MT. Fiske will resume his pastorate Cn the first Sunday in September.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Mullen of Springfield, spent the weekend with Mrs Mullen's parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick HannOn of Pennington road.
 Mrs. John T. Molumphy and chill dren are sojourning at Pleasant View Beach, Westerly, R. I.
 Harold G. Stearns has returned from a two weeks vacation in Yer mont.
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