New Britain herald., 1916-04-15

the laborers at the brickyards and a strike was imminent unless daily wages are increased. The owners ridicuIed the idea of the men asking for time and one half for overtime, as all work is done at piece work rates. According to the manager of one of the larger yards, the older men have informed him they are per- fectly satisfied with present conditions. The scale of wages in vogue runs from $2 to $2.75 per day for day work, but as soon as the work is running stead fly it will be paid for according to the amount done.
 It develops that the idea of union was fostered by men who are not employed at the business at pres ent and merely working for a salary position as organizers and officers of proposed union The men commence work very early and often have days work completed at 10 o'clock. If they care to, the men may work even after that hour and often times, two days work is accomplished within twenty-four hours.
 From present indications the pres ent year will be the biggest in the his- tory of local brick manufacturers and despite the rumor of impending labor troubles, a spirit of optimism pre- vails. It is known the older men are perfectly satisfied with present condi- tons and the disgruntled ones, if there are any, can be found in the ranks of the newcomers who possi- ply do not understand as yet the chance they have to work overtime if they desire.
 D. A. R. Meeting.
 A very enjoyble meeting of Emma Hart Willard chapter, D. A. R., was held yesterday afternoon at the home of the Misses Royce The nominating committee brought in a list of off, 1 cers, which will be voted on at the next meeting to be held may IA, at the home of Mrs. Leland Gwatlkin. It will be the annual meeting and re- ports of the past year will be pre- sented and officers elected for the en- suing year.
 Getting Ready.
 The fishing club of the Berlin Con- struct1on company met last night and discussed plans for the coming season The following officers were elected: President, l.. A. Warner; vice presi- 1 dent, F. Schroedel; treasurer. Fred | Hickey; fishing committee, P Quay. Charles Warner J. Neurath, o. Sea- l burgh; Janitor, G. Warren
 l It was decided to take a long fish ing trip this year and the mem bers 1 expect to make Izaak Walton turn
 over In his grve with jealously, when they return from the trip.
 Those Roads Again. l Discussions concerning the roads l about town are still heard and those 1 niaintained by the state highway de.
 partment are severely censured. A 1 large automobile truck owned b> Minor, Reed & Tullock of New Brit ain came to grief in the ruts in front of the Savings bank on Main street kensington, yesterday afternoon and It required the efforts of four horses to bring it back on terra firma This morning a gang of men started re- l pairing the stretch.
 | Berlin Congregational Church.
 Rev. $. A. FiSke, pastor. Morning | worship tomorrow at 1O:45 o'clock | Sermon by the pastor on "Victory
 Through the Lordshlp of Jesus | Christ" The Sunday school will con- 1 Indeavor society will meet at :
 o'clock in the afternoon. The vcspel
 services will be held at 4 o'clock. The
 painting, The Master" by Darius
 Cobb of Boston will be exhibited and l Rev. c. F. Hill Crathern of Worcester