New Britain herald., 1916-04-01

There have been so many requests that the Y w. C. A. members, who so successfully gave a circus during the winter, repeat the entertainment that they have decided to do so, Wednes- day evening. April 5, being the date set for it. Those who saw the circus last time remember that it was es- pecially clever and enjoyable. In ad- dition to the first program there will be several new features to say noth- ing of the side shows which form such an important part of every circus. The parade: the ten stunts in the ring and the side shows, together with the sale of the traditi onal pink lemonade, and balloons, make up the evenings S entire program, which promises to be so delightfully."- entertaining. Among some of. the stunts are tightrope walk ing. high dive, chariot race, cock fight and dip of. death all of which sounds as though it would be<a true circus
 A pleasant and interesting departure from precedent will be taken this spring at the High school when, in stead of giving a large dramatic pro- duction the dramatic club will give two playIets written by school stu dents. The first one of these being "Ned's Aunt Jane," written by Ed ward Ginsberg and the other, Three Sundays in a Week." written by Roger Holmes The cast of the first is as follows:
 Bill l.......... Edward Ginsberg Ned .......... ..''...... Fdul flHi Aunt .............. Mildred Brown Maid :. .......... Mildred Ahlstrom
 The cast of Three Sundays in Week." is:
 Granduncle Rumgudgeon ......
 Roger Holmes Robert ............... George Betz Kate ...... /. ..... Ruth Bacon Captain Pratt =. Alden Lincoln Captain Smetherton Arthur Atwen
 At the annual business meeting of the Woman's club held Tuesday aft ernoon in the Baptist church parlors. the reports of the officers were read and officers for the coming season elected. Miss Grace l.. Baum who is now with the Aborn Opera Company, repeated the delightful program of Slavic songs which she gave, during the winter, at the home of Mrs. c. M. Landers. { Miss Baum was ac-
  and she sang one of his compositions, which was especiallysenjoy by her audience. Tea was served to the members, Mrs. A. J. Sloper who is president of the club, and Mrs. Frank Traut vice president, pouring at the artistical1y appointed tea table. .
 The members of the Berlin Troop J xl, ity to cook and serve a splendid SUD- per to their other accom- plishments as scouts. Wednesday, evening they in- vited their parents to supper and, al- though there were sixty parents and thirty-fi scouts, the supper was a great success. After supper the first degree of Boy Scoutdom was con- ferred on Edward Krauth of East Ber- lin by Scoutmaster Reverend $. A. Fiske and Commissioners Major F. l.. Wilcox, A. A. North and F. W. Mill drum.
 Miss Gertrude Hine entertained Wednesday afternoon at her home on Hillside place in honor of Miss Ruth Damon, whose marriage to Laurence Humason of this city will take place in June. The party was a miscella- neous shower for her and she re- ceived many pretty and useful gifts. Auction bridge was enjoyed by the guests, Mrs. Richard Lewis of Hart ford, and Miss Agnes Vance, winning the prizes.
 Berlin people are looking forward with-pleasure to.the cpAcert which the Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin club willfgive Wednesday. evening, April 5, in the town hall. All arrangements for the concert have been made by the Book and Thimble club of the Berlin Congregational church and the club expects that large number of people will take advantage of this ex- ceptional opportunity.
 In the recent prizeo awards at the Hartford art school h cStber of New Britain people were most successful The Hillyes prize for the best work in design was given to A. H. Hess of this city and honorable mention in this class to Miss Ethel Anderson and Bristoll also of New Britain received honorable mention for pastel drawing from life.
 It will be of interest to local people to know that Miss Emily Galloway, who was the leading woman of the local stock company last winter will play in Nothing but the Truth which is soon to begin in New York.
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 Miss Agnes Johnston is home from Wellesley college for the spring hol- idays. Miss Johnston expects Miss Marion Winstead of St. Louis to come