New Britain herald., 1916-04-01

evening at the Methodist church. Mrs. Henry w. Peabody of Beverly, Mass, gave a splendid talk, her theme being "The Meddlesome Mis- sionary.' She said that although missionaries were, of necessity, med dlers they had to be in order to &C., complish their work and that they were the real doers of the world. Miss Frances Joy who is president of the society led the meeting and also read in a very charming manner, a poem entitled Victory" Miss Louise Noble read the minutes of the last meeting. Presidents of the different chap ters spoke and voted to adjourn until September.
 After the meeting refreshments and a social hour were enjoyed ~ The Misses Francesca and Elizabeth Traut gave a, very delightful tea yes- terda& afternoon at their home on Plainville road. Mrs George Traut and Mrs. Frank Traut, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Francesca Traut received the guests. Mrs. Adolph sternberg of Hartford poured at the prettily ap- pointed tea table in the center of which was a large bowl of beautiful nasturtians. Miss Katherine Mills and Miss Eleanor White assisted in the din ing room and Mrs. Ingraham of Bris-s to1, Miss Harriet Wells and Miss Viola Strosser served the ices.
 At the forty-third annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Mis- sionary conference of the Hartford as sociation held Friday at the Baptist chureh, there were 112 visitors and delegates present. Reports were read and officers elected. Reverend Dr. Cross pastor of the Baptist church, gave as most interesting and instruc tive talk on Missions and Intellectual Life"
 Monday evening the members of the Berlin Literary society will enjoy a. lecture on Russia" by Professor Geer of the Hartford Theological seminary. The meeting will take place in the chapel of the. Berlin Congregational church.
 The concert which the New Britain Choral society will give on April 19, promises to be a splendid success especially since Madame Rider-Kelsey of New York will be the soprano so loist. slas
 The members of the Home Whist club of Kensington were pleasantly entertained Wednesday evening when they met at the home of MT. and Mrs. George Griffith, their hosts be- ing Miss Minnie Gibbs and Richard Brown, Miss Marjorie Moore, Mrs. Milton Emery, H. B. Cau1ey and F. E. Williams won the prizes. q
 Mrs. Harold Hatch gave a charm ing card party Friday aftern oon at her home on Harrison street. Mrs. Wat son House and Miss Robinson of Meriden won the, prizes. Mrs. Rich- ard Lewis of Hartford poured coffee for the guests. [
 Miss Katherine Mills and Miss Eleanor Lewis who are students at Miss Capen's school Northampton, are spending the vacation at their homes here.
 The Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity of the High school gave an informal dance last evening in Booths hall. Mrs. Ashley and, Mrs. J. Dean chaper- oned .3s
 
 The mem bers of the senior class of the high school are planning to give their annual promenade on Friday evening, June 16.s
 Miss Sarah Carroll will speak at the Y. w. c. A. vesper service Sunday aft ernoon at 4:30 o'clock. Tea and social hour will follow.
 
 Miss Mary Bereberesz of Baltimore is the guest of her sister, Mrs A. Skrentny, of Grand street.
 The Esther Stanley Chapter, D. A. R.. will meet next Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. Bennett, on Vine street.
 Mir. and Mrs Arthur c. Kimball of Lexington street have returned from three weeks trip to the south. i.
 Arthur Rugh gave a very interest ing address at the Y. M. c. A. last evening.
 Alfred Lang has returned from Mid- dlebury to spend the holidays at his home here.
 Gordon Robinson is home from Middlebury college for the Spring re- cess.
 Miss Frances Pierce is home from Wheaton college for the holidays. -