New Britain herald., 1915-12-04


 A. banquet hall. Dr. George w. Tup-
 per of Boston, Mass, spoke on "The New American Work" subject which 1 proved instructive and interesting Miss Thyra Doessel played several piano solos and the High school orchestra also furnished music. The next meeting of the club will take place January A and will be called the Big Home Night" An I unusual program has been arranged and is as follows:
 New Britain in Colonial Days'- Mrs. F. H. Churchill. 1 New Britain in Revolutionary Days"-Mrs. w. F. Brooks. ] New Britain in Civil War Days -- Andrew J. Sloper.
 New Britain in .Literature"- i George c. Atwell
 Natural History of New Rritain"- | Charles E. Pratt. Early Industry of New Britain Carl F. Neuman.
 The mothers meeting held at the was an unusually enjoyable and in- ! teresting one. Mrs. w. F. Brooks, was in charge and had arranged a splendid program which was appro- priate to this Christmas season. Mrs. F. H. Churchill read an extract from the Survey" telling of the municipal Christmas tree and the good it does the community since it does much toward bringing the Christmas spirit to all. Mrs. J. Kirkham read George Wither's "Christmas Carol" l these verses of which were later sung as were the carols Three Kings" and "Shepards Noel"
 The Italian sale and tea given last Saturday in the Y. w. c. A. parlors was a splendid success, both socially and financially. The articles for sale, made by Italian women, have no mar ket now in Italy since the usual buy CTS, the tourists, are kept away by the war. The things were almost all sold and Mrs. F. H. Churchill is greatly pleased with the success of her venture. Miss Flora Humphrey and Mrs. Theodore Brown had charge of the tea room where there were many visitors during the afternoon. Mrs. H. s. Parsons attractively dressed as an Italian lady, poured tea while the Misses Mildred Robinson, Mar garet Eddy, Agnes Vance and Florine
 
 The talk upon the Consumers league and some of the problems of our ageearning people is arousing much interest and anticipation. Miss Mary c. Welles, the general secretary | of the league, will speak on Tues day afternoon, December 7, at the home of Mrs. A. J. Sloper, at 3 so1o iect, are cordially invited to attend. 1
 The Woman's Exchange announces a Christmas sale and tea, which will l be held on the afternoons of Friday and Saturday, December 10 and II, at the Berlin Tea and Craft shop. A number of attractive novelties have been received, and it is expected that many will take this opportunity to visit the exchange room. The ladies of the civic committee will serve a complimentary tea to all who at tenG
 An informal reception to MT. and Mrs. w. Watson House, who have just returned from their honeymoon was given last evening to party of fif- ty relatives and friends at the home of MT. Houses parents, MT. and Mrs. w. A. House on LenoX Place and delightful evening was spent MT. and Mrs. w. w. House and MT. and Mrs. w. A. House received and were assisted by Mrs. George B. Taylor, Mrs. Raymond A. Catlin and Mrs. W. $. Rand. Refreshments were served in the dining room
 At the prayer meeting of the First Church of Christ next Thursday even- ing the Home Missionary society of that church will observe it's centennial. The society has records of it's work during these hundred years and it is these remarkable records that the peo- pie of the church will hear about and see next Thursday.
 Thursday evening the old members of the Y. w. c. A. gave a reception to the new members. The program for this occasion was an especially pleas ing one, being made up of dancing, games, an entertainment and refresh ments.
 Mrs. William Sternberg of Maple Hill, entertained bridge club, four tables, at her home yesterday aft ernoon. Mrs. Woram won the first prize.
 MT. and Mrs. L. B. Mallory spent in Springfield with Mrs. Mallory's parents, MT. and Mrs. E. D. CaIef.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Hart are