New Britain herald., 1926-03-27

toned long curlss Without knowing 1t, perhaps, wo are treading back ward in our style trend, not with rapid strides but gradually.
 Mention that the Y. M, T. A, & r, Society is about to break ground for a new $lS0,000 fraternal building directs attention 10 a unique organi- zation, an organization founded to promote total abstinence from intoN- icants, yet wholly dlsinterested in the prohibition movement.
 While many other temperance movements which have come and gone during tho span of 45 years successful existence enjoyed by the Tabs" hayo been the subjects of concerted opposition, there arc no instances on record of crystallized sentiment opposing the "Tabs". Vol untary total abslanance has been the aim of the organization, Not only has 1t rofrainod from entering any movement for compulsory fast irg from drink, but 1t has stead fastly refused 10 be drawn into movements of that nature. Welcom- ing 10 its circle any who felt dis | posed to abstain from liquor, it's members have used persuasive methods 10 gain increased member ship, but have never as an organiza- 1 ton, favored the "dry" law.
 The society will have one of the most pretcntious clubhouses In the state. It will be a boon for the city since, in inc absence of municipal auditorium, it will provide the most spacious meeting hall in the city and at least partially meet that need.
 To provide the first meeting hall of the Tabs, in 1881, several tons of coal were shovclled out of corner of the old town school. Today, with an unemcumbered building at Lafay- cite and Beaver streets and with q site on Main street in it's possession. the society is in good financial condition 10 proceed. It's member ship has multiplied many times over. and with the new advantages to be offered, its officers look for the larg- est organization in the city.
 Traffic cops are human. The Ob- server makes this astounding state ment, deliberately, with premedita- ton and positive emphasis. Popular delusions among motorists to the contrary. we repeat, although we fear we will bring down the wraths of the gods (of the highways) on our heads-"Traffic cops are hu- man."
 In making this remarkable asser- ton, 1t is necessary to back it up with some evidence upon which to base the belief. The miracle hap pened A real live. honost-to-good ness traffic cop-blue coat, brass buttons and all, actually admitted d mistake.
 We fear he will never make q traffic cop--at least not q tradition al one. Of course he can handle traffic. In fact he handles traffic very well. He sends through but one stream at a time and thus rohs motoring of some of its narrow es- capes, but he is too polite. He fails In the most important feature of n traffic cops duty. The slogan of traffic cops is, "When in doubt, bawl out the motorist." This cop fell down hard on that duty. He saw a motorist coming towards him. The motorist signalled for left turn. The policeman signalled to go ahead, A truck came in from the interscct- ing street. A collision was avcrted by a close margin. both cars com ing to a full stop. The policeman was on the job to prevent an acci- dent.
 Later one of the drivers came back to see who made the mistake. Tt was my error.' said the cop, q failed to see your signal"
 The motorist is expected to re- cover.