New Britain herald., 1916-02-12

Arrangements for the big Masonic ] street Friday night, February 25, are l practically complete and it is an- houhced that it will be on a more elaporate scale than ever before. The committee of arrangements met again laS' hlsht and gave approval to the plans. The ball will not be confined to Masons and it is now apparent that it will be the most elaborate social function of the season. The h1nplre orchestra of Hartford, con- taln1ng oo pieces will play for the danclng, which begins at o'clock and between atd g o'clock a concert Will De gwen by the Sphinx Temple pand or Hartford. Professional dan- cers rom New York will entertain at intervals With examples of the modern steps. It is hoped to secure either Miss Vida Tolbat of the An sonia hotel with her partner Mr. Gary, or Miss Wilman Wynn of the McAlpin. They are said to be among the cleverest dancers in the Metro polls. Tickets are reported selling fast. Arrangements have been madx, for late trolley cars to accommodate visitors and out of town guests.
 The members of the Woman's club held a most delightful meeting Tues day afternoon at the home of Mrs A. J. Sloper on Grove Hill. The sub- ject for the afternoon was "Russia.o and Miss Flora L.. Terry talked on Russian Peasant Art Mrs. Marcia Hill Arrents of New Haven, who was dressed as a Russian peasant, gave an Interesting talk on Russian Folk Customs" A splendid collection of Slavic arts and crafts was Cn exhibition. Mrs Kenneth Sloper and the Misses Mabel Crawford. Ger trude Hine, Agnes Vance and Mildred Goodwin, all dressed as Russian peasants, assisted the hostess in serving her guests with tea
 The members of the Mems Brother hood of the South church have se- sured Edwin H. Lemare to give an organ recital there on Friday even ing, March IT. This recital promises to be one of the best New Britain has ever known since Mr. Lemare is famous as an organist and his artistic musical skill has been recognized in many countries
 The members of the Central Con- club spent a very pleas 2nt evening Tuesday, when they met qt the South church. Supper was served and then, Hamilton Holt, who is editor of the "Independent" and a most able and brilliant speaker gave an Interesting talk on "Pcace From the Independent NieW."
 Cards have been issued for the wedding of Miss Carolyn M. Woolley of Fremont street, Hartford and Edgar Toll Glass of this city. The wedding will take place at the home of MT and Mrs. Arthur G. Woolley of Prospect avenue. Hartford on s;~ turday evening, February 19.
 
 The members of the Home Whist club of Kensington met at the home of Dr. and Mrs M H. Grswold We'd nesday evening. Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. 1T. B. Cooley won the prizes. MT. and Mrs. H. B. Cooley will entertain the club on February 23.
 A delightful informal reception
  Cross in the Baptist church chapel Wednesday evening. About two hun dred guests were present to greet Reverend and Mrs. Cross.
 Next Tuesday evening Miss Ruth solo violinist, of Hartford, will give recital at the Hillcrest church.
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 Robert N. Peck and his daughter, 1 Miss Margaret Peck, sailed yesterday for a months stay in the West h. lies.
 Mrs. Calef of Springfield has been 1 the guest of her daughter, Mrs. 1 Leonard B. Mallory of Maple Hill.
 Miss Julia Spring of Maple Hill is | spending the week at Wells River, l Vernon