New Britain herald., 1915-04-17

by the civic committee of the Women club on Saturday, May 22, in the 1n- terest of the Women's Exchange and to some other local philanthroples for which the club is partially respon- sble. Mrs. Robinson and Miss Pease of Court street have very kindly of fered their homes for the afternoon and grounds adjoining will be dec- orated appropriately for the occasion. Cards will be played, tea served and certain novelties appropriate to the season are keenly anticipated. Among them the Women's club jitney bus service and grab bag for children and other features which will be an- nounced later. Those who wish to reserve tables for cards may com municate with Mrs. Herbert l.. Mills, 30 Curtis street, telephone 754. Miss Anna Bodley, who has so efficiently managed the tea room at the Wom- ems Exchange, will have charge of the refreshments, telephone 495-3. Although this has been a season of many and varied demands, the work of the civic department of the Wom- ems club has won such an important place for itself that the ladies most actively interested do not hesitate to send very cordial invitation to all who may be interested to reserve Sat urday afternoon, May P, for this de- lightful occasion.
 Many local parties were present at the annual meeting of the Central Congregational club which was held Tuesday evening in Middletown.
 A very interesting address was given by Rev. Gaius Glen Atkins, D. D., of Providence, R. I.
 At the business meeting held at this time William H. Squire of Meri- den was elected president; Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill, New Britain, Judge Eugene E. Culver, of Middletown, and Rev. Herbert Massey, of Newington, vice presidents; secretary, Henry A. Smith of Meriden: treasurer, We'll ington B. Snow, of Bristol: auditor, William Muir, of Bristol; executive committee, W. H. Squire, of Meriden, Henry A. Smith, of Meriden, pr. J. D. Eggleston. of Meriden, Wellington B. Snow and Judge Epaphroditus Peck of Bristol, F. H. Johnston of New Britain; reception committee, J. T. Chidsey, of Bristol, George H. Dyson, of New Britain, R. J. Plumb of Terry vile, A. R. Chamberlain, of Meriden, Rev. Samuel X. Fisl1e, of Berlin, John B. Minor, of Plainville; nominating, A. F. Lane, of Meriden: E. B. Eddy, of New Britain, Rev. +. w. Greene, Middletown, Professor l.. P Slade, New Britain, and Rev. E. l.. Wismer, Bristol
 The Misses Elizabeth and Francesca Traut of West Main street charmingly entertained their friends last evening at a dance at their home. The oc- casion was held in honor of Miss Elizabeths nineteenth birthday, which fell on Tuesday of this week.
 Palms and Easter lilies were most conspicuous among the artistic dec orations, while red electric lights adorned with sprays of asparagus ferns made a pleasing effect through out the rooms. @ ..
 There were about twenty-six couples present, including guests from Hartford and West Hartford. .
 Miss Florence H. Wells, who for the past four years has been staying with her grandmother, Mrs. Henry Sage of Berlin, will return to her home in Los Angeles next week Fri day. Miss Florence Webster, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. William H. Web ster of Berlin, will accompany Miss Wells.
 The members of the Book and Thimble club gave delightful fare we'll party Wednesday evening in Miss Wells honor and during the evening she was presented with 8 beautiful pearl pin.
 A group of the Camp Fire Girls of the Y. w. c. A., the Busy Bees, will give a Folk Song concert in costume. Monday evening, April 19. at o'clock at the First Church chapeE
 The members of the club have spared no efforts in making the eve ning's entertainment most attractive and costumes representing many na- tionalities will be worn by the young ladies.
 The selection of songs will include, Italian, French, Spanish, Polish, Swedish Russian, German, English, Irish and Scotch.
 Miss Ada Stark of Stamford and Miss Martha k. Thomas of Winsted, were the guests of Mrs. Cotton D. Noble of Forest street over last week end.
 Rev. and Mrs. George B. Neuman returned Sunday from their prolonged stay as missionaries to Chang Tu, China.
 Miss Jean Hamilton of Naugatuck gave an interesting address on Club Work" before the young ladies of the Working Girls club Tuesday even- ing.
 Gardner Weld and Johnstone Vance
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