New Britain herald., 1916-07-07

road is his by divine right and re- sents the idea of one coming in an opposite direction using it. And the l Workmen on the job are amused | during the day by the constant biclz- l erings between various individuals. An amusing incident occurred in front of the Congregational church last evening about 7:3O o'clock. Two autom obiles coming in opposite direc tions met and each driver wished the other to turn out to one side. Both refused and a period of "watchful waiting" ensued. Finally a trolley came along. The motorman sounded his bell, but the irate motorists re- fused to budge. The trolley man took the situation in good nature for a half minute and then informed the others that the schedule called for him to reach the end of the line. He made various suggestions, but they fell on deaf ears. At last, he threatened to put his high powered machine in action and sweep both belligerents off the path. A suggestion was then made that the two autoists match a coin to see which would get off first. The men compiled and the coin was spun. The machine going north lost
 
 to the east side of the road and the other continued toward Meriden.
 Strike Still On. Evidently the laborers employed by the Suzio company, who went on strike Wednesday, are going to stick it out, for no trace of any could be found this morning. The strikers are mostly Portuguese, few speaking English, and refuse to discuss the matter in any form, except the re- quired raise Only about a dozen men are at work, but the job is going on at a rapid rate. A short delay was made this morning, when a carload of crushed stone due from the quarries yesterday afternoon did not arrive un- til 10 o'clock. However, if nothing more happens, the contractor expects to finish the job in the required time.
 c. E. Lawn Festival.
 The annual strawberry and Ice cream festival, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society of the Berlin Congregational church, will be held on the lawn this evening at o'clock. The affair has always proven successful in the past and there Is ev- cry indication that this evenings party will be the best ever.
 Briefs.
 Mrs. Catherine F'itzsimmons and son John of Kensington left this morning for Philadelphia, where they will re- main the balance of the week While there they will visit Sister Mary Ro- maine, one of the Little Sisters of the Poor, who was formerly Miss Julia FftzsmmOns. Sister Mary Romaine joined the order several years ago at the home novitiate in France and about three years ago was transferred to the City of BrotherIy Love, where she is doing settlement work.
 Miss Elizabeth Robey has returned to her duties with the Bell Telephone company in the Chicago office after a short vacation spent with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Robey. Miss Robey holds a responsible position with the Bell system.
 John Trehy of Kensington has ac- cepted a position with the Rockwell Drake company of Plainville.
 Mrs. E. w. Stearns left yesterday for Salisbury, Vt, where she will spend the season at her summer home.
 District Deputy W. w. Pagan in- stalled the newly elected officers of Court Mattabessett, F. of A., at a meeting last evening. The new rit- ual of Forestry was used for the first time.
 E. P. Cody has returned to New ark, N. J., after brief visit at his home in East Berlin.