New Britain herald., 1915-04-10

a national reputation as a public speaker and the members of the w. c. T. U., under whose auspices the lecture will be given, consider them selves very fortunate in being able to have her in New Britain, especially as she will only spend a week in this state.
 The subject of her address is 2 most interesting one, being "The Present Status of Temperance Re form No admission will be asked and the public is cordially invited to attend.
 Miss Florine Parker gave a card party Monday afternoon at her home on Vine street in honor of Miss Isabel Fisher of Detroit Miss Gertrude Hine and Miss Fisher won the prizes. Miss Parker's other guests were: Miss Mildred Robinson, Miss Ruth Bristoll, Miss Mildred Goodwin, Miss Ruth Damon, Miss Barbara Moore, Miss Elise Russell, Miss Agnes Vance, Miss Alice Hart, Miss Hazel Andrews and Miss Edith White.
 At a meeting of the Stanley Quar- ter Parents and Teachers association Wednesday evening Miss Elizabeth Andrews told the history of Stanley Quarter. Her talk was of especial interest since many had never before known what a very interesting historic spot Stanley Quarter had been.
 Miss Marjorie Woodford con- t-ibuted largely to the pleasure of the evening by singing several songs, &C., companied by Mrs. Herbert Blake. Louis P. Shade, principal of the High school, presided.
 Yesterday afternoon the members of the Esther Stanley Chapter, D. A. R. met at the home of Mrs. Carlisle Baldwin on Forest street, and an en- tertaining program which was greatly enjoyed was carried out. Miss Helen E. Osgood read g. paper on Two Old Portraits in a New Frame" and Miss Ada M Segur of Hartford sang sev- eral selections. Mrs. Herbert Vince Ter assisted Mrs. Baldwin in receiving her guests. .-4e.
 A pretty home wedding took place Wednesday noon when Miss Mary Elizabeth Hartman, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William J. Hartman, and Howard Wesley Draper, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Draper, were married, the Reverend Dr. T. Edwin Brown of the First Baptist church officiating.
 Tuesday evening the local Y. M. C. A. gave its last entertainment of the season when the Orchestral class, un- <l I,z had charge of the pleasing program. The recitations given by Miss Elsie Siegal and the songs by Fred w. Latham were greatly enjoyed and ap- preciated.
 Members of the Christian Endeavor union of the Center church are pre- pairing to give "The Village Post Off, fice' which. from the present out look, promises to be a most success full play. Miss Anna Ward, who is directing the rehearsals, expects that the play will be ready for presenta- ton the latter part of this month.
 The Misses Georgie and Mabel Hypelius gave 8 linen shower last evening in honor of Miss Carolyn Bollerer whose engagement to Ru- dolph Ehler was announced some time ago, The color scheme of the decorations was red and yellow and was attractively carried out. About twenty guests enjoyed the hospitality of the Misses Hypelius.
 Wednesday afternoon Miss Lucy Talcott gave a delightful party at her home on Franklin square. The SUD- per table was attractively decorated with yellow daisies and white roses.
 The Kensington Dramatic club gave a splendid presentation of "The Doctor" Wednesday evening at For esters' hall. Each character was we'll taken and the work of each member of the cast was greatly appreciated.
 
 The members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of tho South church held very enjoyable meeting Monday aftrnoon. when they met at the home of Mrs. John R. Talcott. Mrs J. P Jones of Iidia, gave D most intefesting talk which was greatly appreciated.
 The comedy drama. 1884" will be given by members of the Working Girls club on April 22 in Judd's hall. The play should prove a most inter- esting one, as the young ladies have spared no effort to make it marked success.
 The Yama Yama or fancy dress dance which was to be gIven next Friday evening in Booths hall has Teen indefinitely postponed.
 Friday the engagement of Miss Helen Mckay to David Hunter of Hartford was announced.