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New Britain herald., 1921-02-25

ILlUGrldIIIIilcnI.
 The committee in charge of the en- teTtainment and dance of the Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, held a meeting last night at the home of Charles ConIon, of Central Square. Plans were com pleted for the affair and tickets were distributed among the members. Placards for window display at the local stores were given to the proprie- tors this morning. The event will be held at the Grange hall on March 17. Charles Conlon and James J. Graham are in charge of the program. and have some excellent talent for the evening. Dancing will be held. Re treatments will be served. The ladies of the parish of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy will hold meeting at the basement of the church after serv- ices this evening. The ladies will aid in the serving at the entertainment and will make plans tonight.
 Knights of Pythias Meeting.
 The first meeting on the new sched- ule of the Pythian lodge, No. AZ. K. of P, will be held next Friday evening, March I, at it's rooms in the I. O. O. F., hall. The date of the lodge meet ings were changed from the first and third Tuesdays of the month to every Friday evening. An appropriate pro-
New Britain herald., 1921-02-25

the town and wish to be a member of the local post.
 Relief Committee Formed
 A committee consisting of Arthur Benson chairman, and Messrs Moore, Lewis. Thompson and Fagan, was chosen as a relief committee 10 look into the cases of any fellows who might be in need. If any such per son is found the matter will be taken up with the state and aid will be fur nished him. The committee however will not do any such work until they have met a few times. looked up rec ords and made themselves acquainted with state rules and regulations in re- gard to the work they are to do.
 Morbidity Report.
 The weekly morbidity report which is issued by the state department of health in Hartford shows the town of Berlin to h. e cases of measles. No other diseavvs are on the report for this town.
 Son Born in New Britain.
 A son was born at the New Britain General hospital yesterday afternoon to MT. and Mrs. Harold Ashworth of Percival avenue in kensington.
 Washington Birthday Party.
 Washington Birthday party was held last evening at the home of Col onel Herbert A Johnson on Berlin street About 35 friends from New Britain and Hartford were present. The interior of the house was gaily decorated with American flags and things appropriate for the day. Wash ington birthday favors were passed about while dancing took up the ma jor part of the evening"
 Dwight Hills Lecture.
 The fourth of the series Of Newell Dwight Hills Better America Lee ture" was given at the kensineton Grammar school this morning and not in the community house last evening. The lecture was given by B. R. Sho- walter. who had as his topic Why there is no excuse for poverty in the United States">
 Mir. Hills, in the lecture, claims that with the wonderful natural op- portunities offered in this country that there is no excuse for poverty He asserts that the United States is the best situated country geograph- ically and is the best country in the world for offering agricultural oppor- tunities.
 The next series of the lecturs will be given on March 10 and MT. Sho- walter will have as his topic "How BOlsheViSm ruined Russia and how it works ruin where it is tried"
 Farmers Institute Here.
 farmers institute was observed in Grang hall today. This is the first of its kind to be held in this town. The exercises opened about 10 o'clock this morning and continued throughout the day. Many men and women were present at the session.
 R. F.. Jones. extension poultry specialist, discussed The general care and management of the farm poultry flock" and answered many questions that people present asked him.
 A. w. Manchester, farm manage ment specialist of the state college. talked on Why some farms pay and others do not" His lecture i'm Aerested many .
New Britain herald., 1921-02-25
EGION MAY SEEK THUMBS FOR A HOME
vice Men Gather Tor Big Social 1 Held Last Evening
NMT HILLS LECTURE

'Eiycn by B. R. Showalter at Jun |or High School This Morning .arge Attendance at F. and T. Ieeting-Bcrlin Bits.
 Following the meeting Of the cx- Ice men at Foresters' hall in tklngton last evening 1t is-auite Bible that tho men ns m organized
 may ask the town of Berlin for lcicnt funds with which to build \pme. Such a plan. however. would hably fall under the auspices Of local branch of American Legion
 If tho town should do anything
 the proposition all clubs of ex- Fico men would neccssa rily be in ped.
 he local American Legion post. wn as the Bolton Kasica post. has been very active for the past year bough Of late interest has been re- hd and two or three important etings have been held. The boys
 again becoming interested in
New Britain herald., 1921-02-25

election when a qualified successor to him will be named.
 Not less than two weeks before the annual meeting, this board shall hold a public meeting when the itemizcd estimates Of the SkHenditures of the town shall be presented for the fiscal year. All persons who wish to be heard in regard to any appropriation will then present their case before the board. After this public meeting, the board will hold an executive ses- sion when it shall consider the estl- mates presented and prepare these estimates for publication in any local newspaper. The board shall recon. ment in such estimates the rate of tax as is deemed necessary to meet the expenses of the town.
 The board shall also have the power to transfer uneXpendcd balances from one appropriation to another. but no amount appropriated. whether gener~ al or special, shall be used for any other purpose than those recom- mended by the board. Should any occasion arise when the town needs more money for some department, which will he larger than the sum ap- prOpriated. the selectmen shall n0tl- fy the board of finance and a meeting will be called when the necessary ap- propriation will be giVcn if seen fit.
 Any town voting to have board of finance, must hold and obey the same. for the period of two years. If. at the end of two years, it is found that the board is not needed, a vote will be made to abolish il.
 Water Company Increase.
 Senator John H. Trumbull present. cd a bill to the legislature for an in crease in the Plainville Water com pany capital stock from $60,000 to $100.0O0, and an increase in it's bonds from $3O.O0O to $50,000. Joseph N. McKernan and John B. Minor attend ed the meeting of the senate yester- day. when a hearing on the proposed increase was held. The committee reported faNorably' on the bill, and it will i'm all probability be paled.
 Rendered Party.
 Mrs. Anna Rogue of Central Square was rendered a birthday surprise party last evening at a meeting of the Busy Bee Sewing circle at the home of Mrs. Justus Roedler of East Broad street. About 20 of her friends at.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-25

gram will be carried Ol ing, and a class of cal conferred the Page dec local degree team, whi utation of being secons state, will have chara It is expected that ses Pythian members will. dress the lodge men. will follow the work al will be served. All md ed to attend.
 Morbidity R
 A morbidity reportl ending February 19 hs ted by the state depar at Hartford. This repol vile to be in excellent sickness. The followil the files: Whooping scarlet fever 1. This il markable in view of several surrounding cj have had epidemics of
 ForestviIle E
 The recently organi troop under direction| held a meeting last mid mems hall. Plans wei future and some long ned. 'il re are soml rOll,"\
 :, loom is rel
 Ir1nti,1nnI N1 ToI
New Britain herald., 1921-02-25

GcorEiaV Period seven piece solid Amerioan walnut suite. bed.
 drersor. chifforobe. toilet table.
 ~.iair. bench and night table. .reEular price $S30 for S50O.OO Mahogany Suite-threc pieces.
 bureau. bed. and vanity case.
 regular price $437. 50 for $500
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New Britain herald., 1921-02-25

Four Piece Suite of mahogany or American walnut. comprising
 bed, dresser. chiffonicr and tri- pIicate mirror dressing table,
 regular price was S275.OO. We offer it to you at this sale for ........ S1S5.O0 Four Piece Ivory Suite, large dresser, Chiffonicr, triple mirror toilet table and full size bed,
 S295. .OO value, for .... $149.50
New Britain herald., 1921-02-25

Mahogany Suite for chamber con sisting of five pieurs, including twin beds, regular selling price was S527. Our February Sale price is only ......... S35O .0O Three PieceS-large mahogany dresser. Chifforobe and full size
 bow foot bed. $275.0O value.
 for ....S S157.5O
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21
THE MUSIC STUDY CLUB
MEETS WITH MRS. KNOWLES

American Composers was the sub
ject of the very delightful meeting of
the Music Study club at the home of
Mrs. w. H. knowles Wednesday,
morning. A very pleasant feature of
the occasion We're the piano solos of
Miss Brown, of New York, who is the
guest of Mrs. Knowles. Some of her
numbers were Of her own composition.
Tea was served the guests after the
completion of the program, which
was as follows:
1. Piano solos, (a) Butterfly, "
Grant Schaffer;. OBJ "Cuntry Garden -
Percy Grainger-Miss Marion Laney.
2. Vocal solos, (a) Spring Song
Sadie Harrison; (b) "All the World
Sings Summer" Sadie Harrison-Mrs.
A. r. McAllister.
3. Whistling solo, "Narcissus," Ne
vin-Miss Modiste Hargis.
4. Paper, THE Growth of Instru-
mental Music in America"-Mrs. Paul
Stewart
5. Violin solo, 'Ivyll," Mcdowell
Mrs. Lhamon
6. Group of Songs, Dwight Ander-
son-Mrs. John Sandusky.
z. Piano solo. "Gondolier'-Miss
Elizabeth Moreno
Following the program the hostess
served dainty refreshments of hot tea
and waters.
The next meeting of the club will
be at the home of Mrs. Stewart on
West Lloyd-st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21

ladies, Mrs. Price was presented with
a prettily bound engagement book, a
lovely hand-painted basket was given
Mrs. Wood for second honors. Top
score was made by Lit. Commander
Mcintosh, of the gentlemen, who was
presented with picture frame. 1t.
Comdr. Quarles won the second prize,
a silver pencil. 1t Reeves, of the Ar
which was a deck Of playing cards,
in a leather case.
Among those who enjoyed this very
pleasant evening as the guests of Miss
Christy, were the honorees, the Misses
Marjorie and Emily Sargent, Captain
and Mrs. II. H. Christy, Commander
and Mrs. r. w. Cabaniss, 1t. Comdr.
and Mrs. K. c. Mcintosh, Misses Ele-
amor Mitchell, Anna Lamar, Judith
Maxwell. Ellie Muldon, Beatrice Howe,
Christine Sheppard Goolofien, 1t. and
Mrs. Radford, 1t. and Mrs. caches, Lit.
and Mrs Wyatt, 1t. and Mrs. Nelson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hilton Green,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Quina, Lit. Colndr.
and Mrs. Wood, 1t Comdr. Roth. 1t.
Comdr. Quarles. 1t. Chaplinc, 1t.
conquest. 1t. Duncan, DIR. James, ii.
and Mrs. Hugo Schmitz. 1t. Duncan.
Lit. Hunt. 1t. and Mrs Price, Lit.
Comdr. Cassard, 1t. Mcdonnell, 1t.
Cannon, 1t Dillan, 1t HaIlanl, III
Heath. Lit. Comdr. and Mrs. Simpson.
1t. Comdr Brown, Mrs. Joseph Seiig-
man, of New York, Miss Brown. the
guest of Mrs. w. H. Knowles, 1t. Fra
ger, 1t. Johnston. 1t. and Mrs. Nelson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bars, Jr., Ensign
and Mrs. Hofer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21
MISS CHRISTY ENTERTAINS AT VERY CLEVER
PARTY IN HONOR OF MISS SARGENT

Wednesday evening the quarters of
Captain and Mrs. II. H. christy was
the scene of one of the most original
as well as delightful social affairs of
the season, when Miss Marjorie Chris
ty entertained about sixty friends at
casion being the Misses Sargent, of
Boston. This new card game proved a
most delightful innovation. because,
in addition to the fascination of bridge
as usually played. interest was kept
suspended by g. novel condition which
was imposed each time a new game
was started; one time the players pro-
crossed, for instance, conversation
was forbidden until the four hands had
been played.
The large drawing room and the Ii
brary on one side Of the house were
used for the card games. They had
been beautified with many, many mar
cissi. The guests found their partners
for cards by means of the names of
some. of the great lovers in fiction
Lancelot searched until he found
Elaine: Romeo, juliet: Venus, Adonis;
even Ethel and Mrs. Saltina were not
forgotten, while the Two Gentlemen
of Verona considered themselves quite
unfortunate until the bell rang and
secured each of them a feminine part
ner.
A delicious buffet supper was served
the guests toward the close of the
evening in the other drawing room
and the dining room, which had been
thrown in one.
For making the highest score OF the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21
MRS. HORACE QUINA Is
HOSTESS TO WEDNESDAY
BRIDGE CLUB.

The little club of congenial friends
who play bridge each Wednesday at
ternoon was delightfully."- entertained
by Mrs. Horace Quina this week at her
home. When the scores We're counted
it was found that Mrs. Ed Gale Quina
and Miss Lucy Swaine were entitled to
the prizes, Mrs. Quina receiving a
lovely scarf and Miss Swaine two
pretty handkerchiefs. The guests at
this pleasant afternoon event were
served with a delicious sweet course,
which was followed by salad and cof-
fee. Guests were Mrs. Frank Marston,
Miss Florence Marston and Mrs. No
BILE, the members present being Mrs.
Ed Gale Quina. Mrs. Haywood Will
hanson, Miss Lucy Swaine, Mrs. Clar-
ence Wood, Mrs. Peter Atlink, Mrs.
Malcolm Hannah, Mrs. Joe Riera and
the hostess, Mrs. Quina.
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Mrs. Louis Merwin, who has been
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Goldring for several weeks. left We'd
nesday for her home in Brooklyn. Mrs
Merwin makes her home on St. Marks
avenue in that city
Many friends will be glad to learn
that Mrs. H. C. Howell. of Chumuck-
la, Fla, who has been quite I'll at the
Pensacola hospital is now very much
improved. Mrs. Howell was formerly
Miss Mary Jones, of Ferry Pass.
Mrs. C. j. Rice. who has been III
with lagrippe for the past week, Is
now very much improved.
Ensign and Mrs. Donald Country
man are now very pleasantly located
at 1904 y. Tenth avenue. Mrs. Coun-
tryman was formerly Miss Edith Com
ney, her marriage TO Mr.. Count-yman
having been one OF the holiday mar
riages in Pensacola
Mrs. Julia n. Keith, who has been
the guest OF Mrs. A. G. Runyan at her
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21
MRS. CRAIG ENTERTAlNs FOR
MISS LAMAR

At the adjutant's quarters, at Fort
Barrancas, Wednesday afternoon, Mrs.
Louis Craig was the hostess at love
~ little afternoon party in honor of
MISS Anna Lamar, one of the very at
tractiye debutantes. of the season.
After enjoying several games of bridge
scores were added and to Mrs. Robert
Quina for the highest total was pre-
scented lovely rose vanity case, which
was fitted with various dainty little
toilet articles. A similar trophy but
in blue. was presented to Mrs. Henry
Hilton-Green, for making second high.
10 Miss Lamar was presented the
guest prize, which was lovely little
cloth of gold coin and card case
Following the games, the guests en-
toyed delicious salad course with
sandwiches and tea. Mrs. Joseph
Seligman Of New York, presided at the
tea table.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21
LEE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
FITTlNcLY OBSERVED BY
CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS.

The Pensacola Chapter, u. ID. g.,
fittingly celebrated the birthday of
Gen. Robert f.. Lee yesterday after
noon at the Bivouac with a very in
teresting program and reception.
r. Pope Reese was the orator of the
day. and gave an eloquent address
Dixie" was sung by all present, and
wa8 followed by the famous rebel yell.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
by Miss West and Mrs. Reese, presi-
dent Pensacola chapter, with Confed-
crate flags and many red and white
japonicas and carnations. Mrs. G. w.
Lamar and Mrs. Hilton Green served
refreshments. The veterans were the
honor guests of the occasion. Mrs. r.
S. Pierce, OF Mariana, third vice.
president OF the state organization,
was present at the reception.
The program was opened by Mrs.
Frank y. Tracy president OF the Flor
ida Division United Daughters of the
confederacy, and she took as her sub
ject "The Five Memorials to Lee" Mrs.
Tracy stated:
'As proof to the world that our
matchless leader, Gen. Robert e. Lee,
abides I'm the hearts of the Southern
people wherever they may be, from
Massachusetts, 10 California TO Florida.
mora than forty thousand United
Daughters OF the Confederacy are cell
ebrating the one hundreth and four
teenth anniversary OF his birth.
There are at present five great pro-
jects under way 20 pay tribute TO his
Incompatible name:
First The Lee highway from New
York to New Orleans. and possibly 10
a California port, is TO be maintained,
and the Lee Highway association is
holding its annual convention In
Knoxville today. with more than four
hundred delegates present working TO
that end.
Second. A custodian for the Lee
mausoleum and chapel. which are Wis
tied by vast numbers of visitors and
reverent pilgrims IS provided, and they
are given pamphlets telling the story
of this matchless hero.
Third. The western half OF the
chapel is being reconstructed without
changing the mausoleum, statue or Of
flee OF General Lee, and the capacity
OF the famous chapel enlarged.
Fourth. A chair of Journalism.
known as the Robert Il. Lee Chair of
Journalism, win perpetuate the fact
that he was the founder of the most
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21

turned from Columbia, Ala, where
where they visited with relatives
Mrs. w. w Knowles and daughter
spent a short while as the guests of
Mrs. Emily Owens and family this
week.
Johnnie Owens was a guest at the
Spencer home Sunday.
Mr.. Obbie has just returned from a
trip to Malone.
Miss Ruth owens attended church
at Paremore last Sunday
David n. Cults has returned to his
work as member OF the crew of the
City Of Weatherford.
Mrs. Mary Cooper, little son, Quen-
ton, and other friends were guests at
the home Of Mrs. w. r. Williams one
afternoon this week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-21
Pre-Lenten
Dance Schedule

January 2f-
Officers Club, Naval Air Station.
Military Ball, osceola Club.
January 22-
Dinner Dance. San Carlos Hotel.
Informal dance, MIR. and Mrs. Was
son entertaining.
Supper dance, Country Club.
January 90
Dinner Dance, San Carlos Hotel.
Ball, under the auspices of the Par
ish Workers.
January 2e-
G. c. Girls ball. knights of Column
bus Hail.
January 29-
Dinner Dance, San Carlos Hotel.
$3.50 p. m.
supper Dance. Country Club.
February p
Dinner Dance, San Carlos Hotel.
$3.50 y. m.
February g.
knights of Columbus masquerade
ball.
Maids of the Moon ball, Keyser
Auditorium.
February 81
Dinner Dance. San Carlos Hotel.
Supper Dance. Country Club.
February p
Maids of Mystery dance, Keyser
Auditorium.
Civil Service association ball, San
Carlos auditorium.
February g.
Masquerade dance, Osceola Club.
young married and unmarried cou-
pies.
Ball, given by gentlemen to Maids
of the Moon.
January a.
Girls Basketball Team, Warning
ton, /. o. O. F. Hall.
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MARIANA

MARIANNE, Jan. 20.-A real estate
deal of unusual interest in Mariana
was recently transacted between j. ID.
Farrior and w. w. Bruce making the
tract of land known as the Old Dudley
Hill place the property of Mr. Bruce
who sells 1t to the Louisville Real
Estate and Development company Of
Louisville, Ky. The land which has
been kept intact by previous owners
viii be improved and divided into city
lots and sold.
The big steam shovel is now being
used in the streets of Mariana by the
construction company in preparation
for the street paving soon to be made.
John B. Daffin. professor of chem
istry in Arkansas college, Batesville,
who recently discovered platinum in
the shaIe near Batesville in valuab
quantities, is a Mariana boy, the son
Of Z. L. Daffin. of this city Mr. Daft
fins success in the scientific world is
Of much qualification to his Mariana
friends.
Among the law partnerships formed
in Mariana at the beginning of the
yea1 is that of Smith and Davis, COM
posed Of w. Z. Bryan Smith and Ellis
F. Davis, both well known Mariana
attorneys. John II. Carter and J.
Bowers Campbell have also formed an
association in the practice of law
Both are recognized for their ability
in the profession.