New Britain herald., 1916-05-06

H& N served it's eightieth birthday in the s3 chapel of the South church. About 3 15O members and guests were present on this interesting occasion, Mrs. Buel B. Bassette being leader of the meet Il ing. Mrs. Upton of Arkansas who A was a member forty-two years ago, % opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs I Bassette then read the history of the A association, the first seventy-nVe years history having been written by 2 the late Mrs. H. G. Bowers who read N it at the anniversary five years ago. Mrs. Bassette wrote the history of the % last five years. Mrs. Frederlc'> Churchill who has been member of 8 the association for forty years, gave personal "reminiscences.
 Mrs Horton favored with two beau tiful selections, one of which was T Cannot Sing the Old Songs" An en- core was demanded to which she gracefully responded.
 Mrs. A. l.. Wizard gave an interest ing address and the meeting closed with a benediction by Reverend G. w. C. Hill, pastor of the church, and prayer led by Mrs. Milton Bassette. The members and guests then went into the children's department where a>.very delightful program had been arranged by Mrs. Walter P. Crabtree, Mrs. s. w. Irving and Mrs. Stanley H. Holmes. The children gave a May pole dance, songs and recitations. A large birthday cake bearing the nu- morals 1S36-1916 and decorated with small American flags made by Miss Mary Porter was much admired by the guests. Each child received a flag.
 The two-night whist tournament held in Berlin Tuesday and Wednes- day evening for the benefit of the Peck Mem morial library was a social and financial success. The sale of tickets was large as was also the sale of home made candy. The winners the first evening were: Mrs. Arthur catton, Miss Kathryn Murray, John Conlon and John A. Moore; the sec ond evening: Miss Adele Murray, Mrs Harry Chapman, Henry Deming and Harold Upson, won the prizes.
 The concert which the Catholic Choral union will give in the Lyceum May IA, promises to be a most sue cessful and enjoyable one. Profess sor H. H. Harmon has arranged to gfVe Rossini's "Stabat Mater and
 
 be Miss Marie Stoddard of New York John Finnegan, tenor, and Donald Chalmers, bass.
 The Woman's Literary club of Ma pie Hill, enjoyed a pleasant after noon Thursday, when they met at the home of Mrs. T. s. Cogswell, who was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. Rempp, Mrs. Bracket, Mrs Proudman and Mrs. Doane. Miss l Bessie Ackermann, Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical society, the only woman so honored, addressed the 1 xneeting. Miss June Crowley of Hart l ford gave several cello selections which were greatly appreciated.
 The Masonic concert and ball which took place in Foot Guard hall, Hart ford, Wednesday evening was a most brilliant affair. The hall was attrac- lively decorated with vari-colored streamers and was crowded with guests from all parts of the state. The famous Sphinx Temple band played a delightful program which was greatly enjoyed by the apprecia- tive audience and the drill which the Arab patrol gave was splendid. A large number of local people attended. The members of the Smith school Parents and Teachers association held their annual meeting Thursday evening. An enjoyable musical pro- gram was carried out. F. c. Goodwin gave an interesting and instructive talk on the work of the Prevocational and Vocational schools, and the Pathescope belonging to the United as- sociation was used to show pictures.
 The members of the Lafayette Sew ing school enjoyed an out of door party Thursday afternoon in William H. Hart's lot on Court street. The children spent a delightful afternoon playing games; refreshments were served to the one hundred and fifty .. little guests.
 The New Britain Teachers club are planning to give a farewell dance on May 10 in the Grammar school hall. Judd's orchestra will furnish the mu- sic. Miss Bertha A. Cook Miss Flor ence Converse, Miss Grace Meehan, Miss Mary McGill and Miss Nina Blair are in charge of the arrange ments for this event.
 The Woman's Guild of St. Marks church held it's annual meeting We'd nesday at which reports were read and officers elected. A supper was served before the meeting, at which ReVer end H I. Bodley, Reverend Carlos Jones and Organist William Hurst were guests of honor.
 
 Mrs Francis Deming entertained