New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

conductors and other workmen, all Chinese, walked out. When the strike was finally settled and the men came back to work, they had to be treated as green hands. They had been off duty for about three months, but they had forgotten everything they had learned about running trolley cars. The conductors had 10 be taught how to make change and the motormcn needed instruction in operating the cars.
 There seems to be considerable corruption in that land. according to the speaker, although Americans going there have been able to ac- quire fortunes. He spoke of one dentist who made a fortune over there, came to the United States and lost it, returned to make an- other fortune and again lost it in the United States. He is now in China working on his third fortune.
 The speaker said that the Stan- dard Oil company is deeply respect cd by the Chinese and evidences Of this firm are everywhere. lie said one can go almost anywhere in China and find a gasoline container in use, not always as a container for gasoline. but in some capacity.
 He also spoke of the Philippines and how some politicians are get ting rich on the desire for freedom. Apparently the people are not anX- ious for freedom. The politicians who receive good pay for coming to America to argue for liberty, seem to be the only ones interested in the proposition and these men have no idea what would happen if the Philippines were given their free- dom and the politicians were put out ol a job.
 A short talk was given by John II. kingsbury, a returned mission ary to Turkey. He. with his fam fly, is now residing in the John Smith house on Hudson street.
 Miscellaneous shower
 Miss Emma Smith Of Bockley was rendered a miscellaneous shower last evening at the home of Miss Elsie Dalke. There were many friends present, who gave her large num- Der of beautiful and useful gifts, The house was prettily decorated. Miss Smith will become the bride of Will liam Glatz on June ,.
 Starting Brick Making
 The Richard Murray Brick com- pany is preparing for its summer season and brick making will begin within a short time. it is expected. The clay pits, which have become filled with water during the period of disuse, brought about by the fact that this firm does not make brick during the winter, are heinz pumped out and q large pump is being used night and day to clear the water out of the excavations.
 It was stated today that about 20 men are employed at the plant at the present time, but that So or 4o will be maintained when the work or making brick starts, The men working now are engaged in making ready for the approaching season.
 The capacity of the yard is about 100000 bricks year and this firm is one of the larger yards in town. Although the firm has dryer and bricks could be made during the winter, this practice has not been resorted to and the dryer IS used only when the weather does not per- init the bricks to properly dry them selves.
 Buildings Are Inspected
 The building committee of the Berlin school board has inspected all schools in town with q view in mind of finding out just what repairs are needed. Each building in Berlin has been carefully looked over. The committee has formulated no report as yet, but it will be ready for the June meeting of the board. Any re- pairs to be made will be done during the summer months.
 Many To Hear Program
 Many Berlin residents who do not own radio sets, are planning 10 take advantage of the hospitality Of Bol- ton-Kasica post, American Legion tomorrow evening when that organl- zation holds open house at Legion hall on Main street. The occasion will be the broadcasting of a state legion program from WTlC, Hart ford, and the Berlin post will hear 1t at the hall, a radio set installed for the purpose, being used. The set