New Britain herald., 1915-01-01
BIG WELCOME IS
 1 GIVEN NEW YEAR
Bubbles, Joy and Song Greet 1915
 at Celebrations in City.

When the old year famed to the striking out tune of the city's church bells and 1915 took his place at the bat in the baseball game of time, 1,e was cheered by thousands who had gathered to celebrate his coming in New Britain. Whatever succeeding days may bring. the first hours of the year were mee.y and everybody that came in contact. with the crowds was instantly an enthusiast.
 At the Elk's club the old year got just as rousing a farewell as did his successor. The dinner started at 10 o'clock and at o'clock the piece de resistance" turkey, was quitely slip ping away amid the noise of cheering and the syncopated music of the or chestra and the cabaret performers from New York
 The Moose, the Eagles and other fraeernal organizations had similar celebrations. At the several New Years balls the dancers stopped long enough to get a good footing on the New Years territory and then floated on amid happy greetings.
 When the everlasting Adam was returning home from his all night revels at about five o'clock this morn ing, the moon was Beautifully full, as full as a barrel, and the tree in Gen. tral park was only one of several ob- jects that was beautifully lit Adam says the moon was right over thar" and it was wishing me the best kind of happy New Year, the dear old darling" The officer on night duty, however, has corroborated the fact that it was a beautiful morning.
 The lights on the peoples Christ mas tree in Central Park were glitter ing at the first suggestion of darkness and at 6:30 the Musicians Union band started the concert that attract ed the biggest crowd since the tree was erected. The Salvation Army fol- lowed, with another concert, after which a union chorus from the churches sang national anthems and Christmas carols which were thrown on the screen by a stereopticon.
 Watch night services were held at the Trinity M F. church, Peo- ple's church, the German Baptist church, the Swedish Baptist church, the Swedish Bethany, and the Swed- ish Lutheran church. At the latter church refreshments were served f. ter the services and the address by Rev. Dr. Ohman and social was en- joyed until 12 o'clock.
 Many college students home for the holidays attended the H. H. Sorority dance in Booths hall last night. Phenix orchestra furnished the music. The patronesses were: Mrs. Eugene J. Porter, Mrs. John E. Martin, Mrs. Herbert l.. Mills, Mrs. Eugene Parker and Mrs. Frank A. Porter.
 Jehuda Halevi Ball.
 With 110 couples in attendance the annual New. Years ball of the Jehuda Halevi lodge, I. o. B. B., was held in New Turner hall last night, a success from every point of view. The grand march was lead by Attorney Morris r. Saxe, president of the ledge, and his wife. Benjamin Clark was floor director.
 The inspiring music handsomely gowned ladies and the many couples gliding gracefully over the ball room floor gave appearance that was most pleasing to the eye.
 The receipts from last nights ball will go to the Jewish war relief fund
 At the Firemen's Ball.
 While many other attractions about the city last night kept the attend ance at the F,iremen's ball below that which it otherwise would have been nevertheless there was a good sized crowd present and there were plenty or partners for everyone. Hanna's armory was gorgeously decorated in pink, green and white and presented pretty appearance. Fire Chief Robert M. Dame and Miss Margaret Egan led the grand march with seventy five couples in their wake. Miss Egan was charmingly gowned and carried a bouquet of pink roses.
 From until o'clock Judd's or chestra gave a concert and then the dancing began There was a series of ell the popular dances, none of which were executed in an offensive manner, and the old fashioned square dances for those who enjoyed them
 The f1remen, and the committees in charge, are being congratulated on their success