New Britain herald., 1916-03-11

] The '. M. C. A. members proved l ideal hosts last evening when they en- 1 tertained their father at the annual Father and Son" banquet. During 1 the dinner an orchestra composed of Mrs R. w. Egan, pianist, Nelson and Milton Egan, violinists and John Egan cornetist gave an enjoyable musical program. E. w. Christ was toastmas- ter and Dr. F. N. Seerley of Spring field spoke to the fathers and boys on The Boy, the Father the Man" Frederick w. Latham contributed great pleasure to the guests by sing ing several solos. After dinner, in the lecture room, Dr. Seerley gave an interesting talk to the fathers on "The Conscious and Sub-conscious in Char acter Building while Judge James T. Meskill spoke to the boys on The Court and the Boy"
 
 The open meeting of the Berlin Literary society, which was held Mon- day evening in the Berlin Congrega- tonal church parlors, lived up to it's promise of being an especially de- lightful occasion. A large number of members and guests of the society att tended and the work of Miss Althea Clark of Meriden who read Henry Arthur Jones' comedy: "The Liars, was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. Between the acts Miss Helen Nourse of Berlin, contributed to the evenings pleasure by playing several piano se- lections.
 Tuesday afternoon Mrs. J. R. An drews entertained the Literature and Science groups of the Woman's club at her home on Vine street. The meeting was a we'll attended one and the program was greatly enjoyed, the subject for the afternoon being the Slavic emigrant. Mrs. R. N. Hemen- way told, in a splendid manner, of him "At Home; Mrs. Charles F. Chase told of him Tn America" and Miss Harriet Bliss spoke on "The Slav in New Britain
 
 The musical club of Hartford is of fering very unusual program at it's recital which will take place on Tues day evening, March IA, at Foot Guard hall. The recital will be unusual in as there will be present two artists, Pavla F'risch, soprano, and Pablo Casals, 'cellst. Furthermore, l lean verd, the eminent French plan 1 st, will be the accompanist.
 
 Mrs Kenneth Sloper delightfully."- ntertained at cards Tuesday after oon at her home on Russell street. Hiss Gertrude Hine and Mrs. Harold latch won the prizes. Mrs. Hatch cured at the attractively arranged ea table.
 The members of the Woman's Mis- 1 ionary society of the Baptist church leld a very interesting meeting yes erday afternoon, the subject of the meeting being 'The Devotees of AL ah." Mrs. G. B. Germond led the neeting.
 Much interest is being manifested n the debate which the William Hart Debating club will hold on Monday ! vening, the subject being, Resolved ~ hat rural credit system should be established by the present congress" On April 12 Professor Shurr, who a naturalist, will give an illustrated acture at the High school. The pro- eeds of this event will help pay for he school moving picture machine.
  -illcrest church enjoyed a delightful lusicale and social Tuesday evening hen Miss Ruth Williams, violin t, of Hartford, entertained.
  New Britain people ASe anticipating 'ith pleasure the organ recital which .dwin H. Lemare, the famous or anist, will give next Friday evening { the South church. Thursday afternoon the members of | he Women's Missionary society of the | Congregational church net and discussed the subject, "The .and Where It Is Always Afternoon" Mrs. J. Fl. Foster of Russell street 1 S guest at the sanitarium at Battle | Creek Michigan, having gone there to ake advantage of the health facilities ! If the institution.
 
 Miss Elizabeth Weed who 1as been zisiting Miss Alice Hart has re- turned to her home, Binghamton, New York.
 Mrs. George Corbin and Miss Helen corbin have returned from Florida. Miss Ruth Corbin is visiting in Virginia.
 MT. and Mrs. A. G. Kimball have gone to Bermuda.
 Miss Margaret Lee has returned rom Bermuda.