New Britain herald., 1915-02-20

The following clippings taken from the "Beaumont Enterprise" will be of interest to the many local friends of Mrs. Wilbor Carroll Gilbert, former ly Miss Elizabeth Bassette of this city:
 'The bridge given for Mrs. w. c. Gilbert and the Misses Ethelyn and Harvey Willis of California, by Mrs. N. P. H. McFaddin at her home, 1906 McFaddin avenuei Friday afternoon, the 18th, proved to be one of the most thoroughly charming affairs of a season, marked by it's many delight full hospitalities. In the McFaddin home, the reception hall, drawing room and dining room were artisti- cally decorated with a profusion of flowers, while the music room and library were gay with holding daffo- dils. About forty guests enjoyed the very interesting game. The honoress, the Misses Wallis, the Mrs. Wilbur Gilbert, were presented with exquisite silver bud vases. Four-course re- treatments were served on trays, each tray bearing in the center vase Of daffodils and ferns. The first prize was won by Mrs. Kenslow and Mrs. VIII Keith captured the second.
 Miss Adelaide Wheless was hostess Saturday at a beautiful luncheon in honor of two of the seasons brides Mrs. Wilbur Gilbert of New Britain, Conn.,. and Mrs. John J. Johns of Sulphur, La. The valentine idea was carried out in decorations and in the table appointments. Red geraniums and red carnations were used laVlshly throughout the reception suite, kew pies and red hearts were strung in fes- toons across doors and windows, and the chandelier were clouded in red maline. The luncheon table was spread with a lace cover over red satin, and red shaded candles fes- tooned with smilax shed their light over one of the most charming scenes. A perfectly appointed seven course luncheon was served.
 The last entertainment of series of four, presented by the United Par ents and Teachers association was held Tuesday evening at the Cram mar School hall. Dr. Thomas Green, lecturer, traveller and author, deliv- cred a masterful presentation of a most interesting and timely subject, America, the Worlds Peacemaker."
 It might be we'll to review the vorthy aim of the United Parents md Teachers association in securing for New Britain these excellent purses at so nominal a sum. They Ire providing the parents and chil- lren of this city With the best edu- ational entertainments, both in music nd literature and they hope that the purses will annually gain in favor o that in time the community will i've them such support as to enable hem to have a special hall in this interest.
 The announcement of the net pro- ,eeds of 'The Red Mill' production siven by members of local society will 1 }e of great interest to all in New 1 Britain. The sum of s2,112.68 was 1; feared and the receipts will be di l yided among the charities of this city 1! IS follows: Hospital, ts1,000; Visiting 1 Nurse association, $500; Charity Or 1 $4OO; Tuberculosis Relief l society, $55; Children's Home, $55; ; Boys club, $50; milk station, $50. 1 The Literature and Science study l classes of the Woman's club met at | he home of Mrs. Elford B. Eddy of West Main street Tuesday afternoon 1,
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 Mrs. Robert M. Clark's subject was Observations and Impressions" Mrs. Henry w. Felt read a paper on 'Lit- erature of Brazil'' andr Mrs. Laurence Monat, Jr, gave Current Events
 
 Many of Mrs. Benjamin w. Lab- trees local friends took advantage of he opportunity of seeing and hearing Ter Wednesday evening at the Y. w. ;. A., when she gave the first of series of lectures on the subject, 'The Child in the Midst.'
 An unusually enthusiastic audience greeted the Lyceum Players Tuesday evening, when the mem bers of 'The Red Mill' company held a theater party. The evening was greatly en- oyed by all and one of the delight ,ul features was the presentation Of beautiful bouquets of roses and tulips o Mrs. Hubbard, Miss Galloway and Miss Bolton.
 A church sociab ble and buffet supper vas enjoyed Thursday evening at the South Congregational church. Musi- ,al selections were rendered by Mrs. Wyrley Birch, Miss Jean Cochrane, Mrs. Harry F. Hart of Hartford and Theron w. Hart
 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Booth of Forest street were in attendance at the marriage of Miss Char otte Parker. daughter of pr. Hor- ,tio Parker and Mrs. Parker of New