New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

dows in the sedan were broken and ! the roof considerably damaged while l one of the front wheels was broken | off Ellsworth's car.
 | Both drivers appeared before Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather this morning and agreed to settle the matter between them- selves. No arrests were made. Dredger Starts Work ! The work of dredging out the Pequabuck river in the vicinity of the Downs street bridge has been started and rapid headway Is being made. The work is 10 be completed before the erection of the new con- crete bridge Is started and is esti- mated To cost approximately s2.500. Cup Presented to Police
 A silver loving cup was presented to the pistol team of the Bristol po- lice department today by representa- tives Of the Bristol Fish and Game association. The local police team took fourth place in the pistol target shooting contest at the first annual field day and outing of the Connec- ticut Fish and Game association at Lake Compounce last Saturday.
 Ncighborhood Club Meeting
 The postponed meeting of tn. South Chippins Hill Neighborhood club will be held at the schoolhouse this evening. when reception 1in he rendered to the new teachers of the district. stephen Wells will be the speaker.
 Funeral Of William C. Bryant
 The funeral of William Cullen Bryant was held from his late home at 150 North street at o'clock this afternoon, with services at the Prospect Methodist church at 1880. Rev. Hubert D. Jones, pastor, con ducted the services and burial was in the West cemetery.
 Last Band Concert
 The last band concert of the sea Son will be held at Lake Compounce next Sunday afternoon. September l2 from to o'clock. The pro- gram will be made up exclusively of request numbers and will be ren- dered by the Veterans of Foreign " drS bdnd or tn-S clry.
 Firemen's Annual Barbecue
 The annual field day and barbecue of the Bristol fire department will be held on Saturday, Sept.mbe,, Is at the Fall! Mountain Fish and Game preserve. The dinner will b. served under the supervision G, Councilman Homer H. Judd, on whose property the outing will b. held and Chief John H. Hayes will be host 10 city officials, members of the volunteer and regular fire de- partments.
 Following the dinner, various athletic events will be held and ball game will be played between two teams to be selected | little later.
 To Transfer Accounting Department
 Ray K. Lipsley, office manager of the Bristol and Plainville Electric Co. is to be transferred to Hart ford where he will act in a super visory capacity in the accounting de- partment of the Connecticut Light and Power Co. It is also understood that other members in the local accounting department will also be affected by the change, which is being made to concentrate all of the accounting departments Of the Light and Power company. which purchased the holdings Of the local utility company several months ago.
 General Manager George F. Cock n A ha TNrt. t~t st, Electric Co.,, said today that 1t was early to make a definite statement, as plans have not been completed. The location of the Hartford head quarters has not been decided upon and great many details will neces- sarily have to be attended to before any action Is taken. He did inform the press. however, that bills will still be paid at the local office and it is the belief that the only branch to be affected will be the account ing department
 Council Visits Curtis Lane
 Acting on 8 petition received from property owners on Curtis lane, asking that building line be estab- hs'Vu ahu ths s'ieet De accepted py the city. Mayor John F. Wade, members of the city council the city engineer met with those inter- cstcd today and looked over the proposed layout. The location is only a short distance from the city and with the establishment of building line and the streets accep- tance. many good building lots would be available. W. E. Fogg. q lccal building contractor, and Dr. R. B, Robbins. city health officer. were instrumental in bringing the matter 10 the councils attention and it Is believed that some definite &C., tion will be taken by that body within the next few days.