New Britain herald., 1927-11-09

1 the Tabs hall in Kensington. Busi ness matters concerning the winter activities were discussed.
 Nichols to Speak
 C. G. Nichols, president Of the national exchanges and q member ol the state highway department, will be the speaker at the meeting of the mems Bible class of the Berlin Con. gregational church tonight in the community hall. He will speak about service clubs. It is expected that a large number of local men will be in attendance.
 The members of the New Britain Exchange club will be represented in large numbers to hear their na- tional president speak. They are the guests of F. s. Gold of Berlin, who extended the invitation to the Ex- change members at their weekly meeting last night in Burritt hoteI at New Britain. The speaker will be the guest of the Exchange clubs of the state at the Hotel Bond in Hart ford on Thursday eveaing.
 Small Fire
 A automobile truck owned by Frank Pierpont of Hotchkiss street, kensington, took fire yesterday on the road near the American Paper Goods Co. Co. No. of New Britain was called. 4 few minutes later an attempt was made to stop the com pany from coming as it was not needed, but is was already on the way and proceeded to the scene of the fire.
 Town Court
 The cases of E. Thompson of Mcr- iden, J. NeWbauser of New Britain and E. Lindburgh and E. Christcn- sen Of kcnsington were brought be- fore Judge George G. Griswold last night in the town court. Thompson was charged with carrying concealed weapons and breach of peace. The other three men were charged with breach of peace.
 Thompson was fined s15 on the first count sand sI0 on the second count. The other three men were discharged.
 Benefit Success
 The bridge party held last eve ming for the benefit of the town nurse fund oy the Berlin Mother hood club was a financial success. About 60 people were in attendance and enjoyed games of whist and bridge.
 Traffic on New Highway
 Another change was made today in the traffic rules on the new Ser lin highway. Cars coming from New Britain had been detoured through Lower lane and Hudson street which leads 10 the Hartford highway Starting today all traffic, either from New Britain or on the way to New Britain, was allowed to proceed on the new highway as far as the bridge at the foot Of the hill near the ceme- tcry Here one way traffic rules are in effect with Constable William Ritehie in charge. Cars are not forced to wait very long.
 Improve Hall Men were at work today building rev stairs on the Worthington Com building. The old stairs were in bad condition and because he hall will be in constant use dur ng the winter, 1t was felt advisable o erect new stairs
 Play Tonight The Women's Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a playlet n the church parlors tonight The play will be presented in two acts, md music will be rendered between tets and after the play by quar- ct. Refreshments will be put on ale.
 East Berlin Items The flood waters have dropped so apidly during the past A hours that t is now possible to reach Middle own without the usual detour. There is less than foot of water rear Sharps pond and this is not ufficient to prevent automobiles iciIt pdSSlHS lHlouGll. | Hti V Slll emains a few inches of water over he twin bridges but at the present ate of decrease the water will be we'll below the bridge by tonight. Cellars are being pumped out and arms in the flood area are now be- lg reoccupied. The floor of the rist mill was covered with sawdust l his morning to absorb the water nd dampness.