New Britain herald., 1915-03-06

Mrs. William F. Brooks of South High street delightfully."- entertained at luncheon, yesterday noon, at her l home in honor of Mrs. William Gum ming Story of New York and Wash ington, D. C., president general of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolutions; Miss Flor ence Finch of New York and Wash ington, confidential secretary of Mrs. Story; Mrs. George Maynard Minor of New London, vice president gen. eral of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion and Mrs. Wightman of New Lon don. Yellow marguerites, Mrs. Story's favorite flower, added their distinc- tive beauty to the artistic decora tions and blue ribbons, the color of the D. A. R. flag most charmingy contributed to the beautiful effect of the luncheon table. The unique place cards consisted of small spinning wheels.
 The other guests present, besides Mrs. Charles E. Wetmore and Mrs. Clarence F. Bennett were the members or Esther Stanley chapter, D. A. R., who will attend as delegates the TWenty-fourth Continental Congress, at Washington, D. c. Mrs. William c. Hungerford, vice regent; Mrs. Frank J. Porter, Miss Frances Whit tlesey. Miss Flora Humphrey and Miss Katherine Wilbor. Mrs William F. Brooks will attend as regent of Esther Stanley chapter, D. A. R.
 The engagement of Mrs. Benjamin W. Labaree, of Hartford, to Frederick Gideon Platt. of 32 Grove Hill. was announced Wednesday evening of this week
 Mrs. Labaree was formerly super lntendent of the City Mission in this city and took an active part in church work. Through her numerous deeds of kindness her untiring interests in charitable projects and her charming personality, she has made many local friends in every walk of life who will most cordially greet her return to this city.
 Mr. Platt is president of the New Britain Machine company and is one of New Britain's most prominent and wealthy citizens. This city owes much to MT. Platt for his support and ac- tivity in philanthropic, educational and social movements and numerous are his charitable deeds, known only to the recipients.
 Miss Katharine Wilbor of Esther Stanley chapter and Miss I1ista Lin- coin of Emma Hart Willard chapter. Daughters of the American Revolu- ton, have had the honor of being chosen pages of the national congress of the D.. A. R. at Washington, D. C., to be held in April.
 Mrs. Benjamin w. Labaree of Hart ford gave the third of her series of lectures, Wednesday evening at the Y. w. c. A. on The Child in the Midst
 The Misses Elizabeth and Francesca Traut gave a dance last evening at their home to the members of the Alpha Alpha sorority and their friends. A very enjoyable evening was spent by the twenty-four young people present.
 Miss Mary Rogers of 29 Camp street will entertain the members of the College club at her home Monday evening, March 8. Current Event
 
 will read a paper.
 Mrs. Hedley P. Garter of Vine 1 street is entertaining her mother, Mrs. 1 William H. Griffith of Trenton, N. J. 1
 Mrs. Louis $. Reynal of Grove Hill 1 gave a delightful bridge at her home 1 Wednesday afternoon in honor of 1 Mrs Albert G. Voight Jr., of East | Orange, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Dugald MacMillan of 1 Forest street have returned from | Palm Beach, Florida.
 Mrs. Marcus White of Forest street | left Tuesday for the west where she will visit at the home of her brother Rev. George B. Cowles, of San Fran cisco.