New Britain herald., 1915-03-27

l The final event on the calendar of l the Woman's club was it's annual meeting held Tuesday afternoon at
 the First Baptist Church Chapel. There was an excellent attendance. Mrs. Frank l.. Traut, as correspond 1 ing secretary, read her annual report, 1 one of unusual interest which gave a complete review of the splendid work ; done throughout the past year One ] of the items of interest in the report 1 was the announcement of Civic Day, 1 to be given under the Civic depart ] ment of the Woman's club some time 1 in May.
 ] Mrs. George Rapelye as treasurer reported an account of S6,283.95 in l the different banks credited to the l Woman's club account, including $1,- l 12S,57 for the building fund. The following officers for the com- ing year were elected on report of | the nominating committee: President, Miss Andrew J. Sloper; first vice president, Mrs. Edwin w. Schultz; second vice president, Mrs. Isaac D.. Russell; recording secretary, Mrs. Frank L. Traut; corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. William F. Rowland; ; treasurer, Mrs. George Rapelye; audi tor, Mrs. Hartwell A. Taylor. !; The following new members were voted in: Mrs. Philip B. Stanley
 Mrs. Harry M. Bates, Mrs. Louis F.
 Slade, Mrs. Frank H. Johnston, Mrs
 Grace M. Coholan, Miss Cornelia Chamberlain, Miss Bertha Chamber lain, Miss Florence A. Camp and Miss Jennie Vessel. There are now 250 members in the club.
 Mrs. Henry w. Maier, as chairman
 of the nominating committee, an nounced the list of the new officers, and graciously expressed the appre- citation and admiration of the mem- bers for Mrs. George w. Traut and her untiring labors during the past two years, in which time she has served in the capacity of president of the club.
 At the close of the meeting charming tea was held in charge of the social committee of which Mrs Walter H. Hart is chairman. The serving table was beautifully dec- orated with nodding daffodils and two handsome brass candlesticks which were presented to Mrs. Traut at the luncheon given by her last week to her associate officers and CIldlIIIleH OI committees. Mrs. Traut, the retiring president; and Mrs. An drew J. Sloper, the new president, poured. About the room potted daf-- fodils were artistically arranged and added much to the attra ctiveness of the occasion.
 Elaborate preparations and many novel arrangements are being made for the card party and dance too be given for the benefit of the New Bri- tain General Hospital, on Saturday afternoon, April 10 from to o'clock One of the most attractive features of the afternoon is the danc- ing which is new venture for those in charge of the annual affair, but it will undoubtedly prove most popu- lar and will in no way interfere with those preferring to play cards.
 Parties wishing to secure tables may communicate with Miss Annie Copley of 23 Park Place and tables also will be held in reserve for any who have not made special plans.
 Candies, nuts, and little Jack Hor- ner pies are some of the attractive things that will be on sale.
 Tickets may still be secured from Mrs James H. Robinson of Court street, chairman of the ticket commit tee. from officers and directors of the board and at CrowelPs Drug store.