New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Concert By the SavranoffS a Treat
 to Music Lovers
PLAY FOR LIBRARY BENEFIT

Audience Makes Up In Enthusiasm
 What It Lacks In Nlmbcrs-Tourth
 Death In Family hl Few Weeks
 Patrick Sammon Dies Suddenly.
 Scoring another artistic success, the Woman's club last evening presented the Savranoffs, famous Russian musi- clans who gave a concert in the Town hall as the third of a series of en- tcrtainmcntS which the organization has arranged With the hope of adding to the fund raised for the benefit of the library. The affair was not wonderful success, from d financial viewpoint, although the ladies re- ported today that the attendance was larger than they had expected, but it proved a musical treat and was thor ough1y enjoyed.
 The SaVranoffs, three talented mu sicians rendered most pleasing pro- gram and their concert was enthusi- astically received. Included in the selections rendered were some of the most popular operatic numbers and a few lighter compositions, all of which were enthusiastically received
 
 a master of the violin. His solos were admirably rendered. Many of his selections were difficult compost tions but he showed wonderful skill and played in masterful fashion. The singing of Mrs. Savranoff, who also en- tcrtained with piano selections was an other enjoyable feature of the pro- gram There were also numbers on the cello by Russell Chilinsl1i, one of the trio.
 The entertainment from start to finish was exceptionally good. It was a triumph for the musicians and from the clubs viewpoint a success of which the members have reason to be proud. Another entertainme ent Is scheduled 1 before the series is completed, Wal | ter ECCles having been booked to | appear here. The popular variety en- 1 tcrtaincr was to have given his pro- gram last month but owing to illness, l his appearance had to be postponed, 1 A new date has not as yet been select l cd but the club expects that he will be l in P1ainvi1lc before the end of the l month
 Fourth Death I'm Short Time, 1 Word was received here this morn l ing of the sudden death of William l Prior, which occurred at his home l in Waterbury last evening. Mr. l Prior had a number of friends ill 1 PIainville.
 His passing is particularly sad as it kCS the fourth death in his l family in very short time. Last month his vifcs father and mothcr 1 died within a week of each other. His wife caught cold at their funeral and passed away herself few days later. MT. Prior was hero last week to attend tho funeral of Mrs William 1 Cunningham and at the time seemed to be in good health. News of his
 death was a big surprise to his 1 friends here.
 1 He is survived by four small chil- 1 dren.
 1 Patrick Sammon Dead. ] Patrick Sammon, a Bristol saloon keeper, who operated a "jitney' in PlainVille, while the ncighboring city was getting along without liquor, died 1 suddenly while seated at the supper l table at his home last evening. He 1 had been suffering from heart trouble l for a long time and his physicians had been anticipating q shock for l months.
 MT. Sammon was 51 years of age and was a native of Vermont. He 1 had been a resident of Bristol for 1 over thirty years ago. Five years 1 ago he started in the liquor business 1 and during the no-license period was 'jitney" operator. He was grant cd license after the city voted "wet' last fall. A son survives him. Mr. SammOn was well known in Plainville. He made many friends here during the time his "jitney" wus 1 in service.
 Marine Gets \ "DrunI>'' Joseph Surko of Forestvillc, came hcre last night to visit friends. He became intoxicated during his stay and was picked up by Constable Philip Marino. Surko was in an ugly mood and the officers had to use handcuffs to get him to the lookup.
 Justice Condell arranged this morn- Ing to have him brought before the court for hearing tonight.
 Engagement Announced
 Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pierson of Southington have announced the en- SaSement Of their daughter Miss, kuoy l.. Picrson, to Benjamin Hol- brook Derby of this place. The date for tho wedding has not as yet been set.
 MT Derby is a son of MT. and Mrs Frederick Derby of Park street fIe