New Britain herald., 1926-09-02

partment was again called upon. Engine Company No. 1 went 10 the scene and pumped water into the trees, dispersing the birds, whose aversion to water was discceered a few weeks ago as tho result of al experiment.
 This is the third occasion on which the fire department has been called out to drive the birds away and while the relief is temporary. 1t is believed that some other me- thod will have to be resorted to be- lore the nuisance Is permantly abated. When driven from one place the stariings seek refuge in another location and it is probable that the use Of shotguns or poisonous gases Will be necessary before really sa- tsfactory results are obtained.
 V. F. W. Meeting
 Harold F. Emmett Post No. aas. Veterans Foreign Wars. will hold their regular monthly meeting at SIS this evening in American Le- zion hall in the city building.
 Police Pistol Team
 A pistol team composed of mem bers Of the police department has heen entered at the annual outing Of Associated Sportsmen at Lake Compounce next Saturday. The per sonnel of the team consists Of Po- lice Commissioner Homer H. Judd. Officers John c. Mclaughlin. Con Connolly, Victor A. Chabot and William W. Thompson.
 Officer Connolly is admitted to be the peer of all revolver shots in the department and he has been assist ing Commissioner Judd in getting the team in shape for the competi- tion
 Water Carnival
 A large number of children were present at the water carnival at Rockwell park lagoon yesterday. held under the direction Of Life Guards Grafton O'Conneil and Jack Cronin.
 The winners in the events were IS follows:
 e5 yard free style for boys, won by Louis Albanelli; second, Martin Kenny; third, Harold Unterspan.
 25 yard free style for girls. won by Jennie Naeyiasick.
 Sand and water race for sirls. won by Vivian Huffman. second. Mary Costello.
 sand and water race for boys. won by Gerard Bergeron; second. Adam Musel.
 Spoon race, girls, won by Rena second. Rose Surrey.
 Back stroke. boys, won by Charles Mccarthy; second. Joe Rochanelli. Watermelon race, won by Harvey irooks.
 Doll race, won by Vivian Hult- nan: second, Marion Shelley.
 The prizes were contributed by Saretaker Joseph Civizzio.
 Resumes Duties
 Traffic Officer Aldie Brault of the ocal police department resumed his uties this morning after an annual acauon or two weeks.
 Fire On Race Street
 At 12;S0 ?. m., yesterday a Are ras discovered in pile of sawdust round the boiler in the building coupled by t..e Bristol Wet Wash n Race street. Squad A and En- inc company No. responded to he still alarm and extinguished the laze with chemicals. The damage 'as very slight.
 D. of P. Meeting
 At o'clock this evening the reg lar meeting of kitchewan council. }. of P. will be held at Red Mems all. A class of Is candidates will Q initiated and after the business ession refreshments will be served nd a social hour enjoyed. Plans or the annual picnic will also be iscussed.
 To Attend Carnival Tomorrow night will be Bristol fight at the annual carnival of the orrington lodge of Elks and legation of at least fifty members the local lodge will journey to lat city by automobile to attend.
 K. of F. Meeting The regular meeting of Ethan dge, Knights of Pythia., will be ald at o'clock this evening at rcanum hall.
 Births A son. Robert Francis. has been >rn 10 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Burns Main street
 Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt Zemrau
 West street are receiving con on the birth of ,ughter yesterday morning.
 Held For Dcscrtion Harry H. Williams was arrested is morning by Detective Sergeant lniel McGillicuddy on complaint army officials, charged with de- rtion. Williams a member of bat ry c, Tthe Field Artillery at Fort than Allen, Vermont and left mp August 9th, failing 10 return. Q is being held at police head Iartcrs until advice as to his dis sition is received from the army ficials.