New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

made happy thlS afternoon through the hospitality of the New Britain | lodge of Elks, when the annual Christ mas party was held. Parties of this nature have been undertaken by this 1 popular organization in the past but it is an assured fact that no more fitting exhibition of the generosity of the vast hord of Elkdom, has ever been before. It is a wonderful proof of the sincerity of the men- bers of the local lodge that so many poor children could be made to feel Yuletide cheer.
 For many weeks the committee in charge of the event has worked zeal ously to get in touch through the various charity organizations, school teachers and members of the order, with deserving cases of poverty and it was with pleasure that this group of men and the women friends of the isfaction of each little tot as the chil- dren reached forward to accept what was laid out for them..
 Long before o'clock the hour set for opening the festivities the young sters began to assemble and it was indeed an impressive sight. When the doors were thrown open the children were taken in charge by Mrs. o. O. Butler, C"Mrs. Santa Claus as the children referred her to), and ushered to the spacious banquet hall where they were seated prior to- the opening of the afternoons entertain ment. Such a picture had never before been seen within the walls of much merriment and sociability. On the stage, brilliantly illuminated, was the Christmas tree, it's electric lights, (thanks to. the ingenuity of Esteemed Lectured Knight O. o. Butler), offer ing encouragement and welcome to each of the guests of the B. P. o. B.
 Exalted Ruler James, H. Curtin mounted the stage and when his an- nouncement of the opening of the att erneon's entertainment which was cheered to the echo,s had died, the following program was carried out
 Selection-Lynch's Orchestra. "America"-By the Audience.
 f Prayer-Rev. Lyman Johnson. -" < Song-Birth of a Nation. :. .s... ............ Master George Lynch selection-Violins, Nelson Egan, Milton Egan; cornet, John Egan ................. Egan Trio Song-Daisies. .... Miss Nina Butler Song-The End of the World. ....... .................. John Kiniry Star Spangled Banner-By the Au-
 dience
 Closing selection-Lynch's orchestra. At the close of the entertainment the distribution of prizes took place. Mrs. Butler and Mrs. w. E. Beers and | T the preparatory work of arranging the party were everywhere in evidence, and at the close little fellows who looked like Rip Van Winlzle' on his return from his long slumber, as told by Washington Irving left the build | ing, candidates to fill the roll of an | Adonis on the boardwalk at Atlantic | City. The maidens tightly clutching 1 their gifts of dolls and other presents, were the picture of content as they i drew their hand from that massive benefactor, Santa Claus (known in everyday life as Fred G. Walker.)
 ,sTo the success of the undertaking much praise must be given for the capable manner in which the com mittee has worked for time of sim liar character is one that no end of la bor must be put forth. Night and day for the past week, the committee has worked to make the affair one that will stand as a monument in the future for the charitable aims of the New Britain lodge, No. 957, Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks Its members, always generous in an un- dertaking of this nature. responded 1 readily this year to the cause. Or Miss Elsie Osborre, Superintendent A l. l.
 tion Officer James c. Connolly Rev. L.
 $. Johnson and the school teachers
 many words of praise should be show. cred.
 Miss Carroll as ecIady Bountiful.''
 Miss Sara Carroll, the tuberculosis
 nurse connected with the health de.
 partment, radiated sunshine ant
 Christmas cheer among her numer-
 ous patients by presenting to all sen : sible and useful gifts. These consist
 cd of mufflers, comfortables, wristlets
 and other articles that will make life l | more bearable for the unfortunate , to whom she ministers.
 In this noble work, Miss Carol
 was assisted by many who have tn, welfare of the sick at heart. She wa
 pleased to receive in her Christina:
 mall HuIHSIOuS COllIiOuIIOi1S Ol lIlOlloN
 with which she purchased the article
 for her patients, although she gav'
 generously of her own funds as. we'll
 Among those who contributed was th'
 Alpha Alpha sorority of the Nev
 Britain High school, whose gif
 amounted to $5. Ten warm comfort f ables were donated by the Holy Fam
 ily Circle of St. Mary's church. Con . 1 tributions of cash were made by Mis- Alice Stanley, Miss Laura Woodford
 Mrs A. H. Abbe, Mrs. J. N. Skinner
 Miss Lillian Berg, Mrs. L. A. Vibbert and Frank w Holmes. One womal