New Britain herald., 1921-04-14

given in May. Through Miss Roby 12 girls, who were laid off from their factory work, have found employment, and she has, also, assisted several girls and wonIen to find work by the day. The spirit of comradeship and the interest developed in this part of the Association work can, doubtless, be increased throughout the summer by swims. tennis, picnics and hikes. Educational Classes
 For those members not so inter ested in the strenous recreation of the gymnasium the Educational Commit tee has conducted classes in sewing. During the first term there were 6 members in each of the two classes. On March 21 two new classes with enrolment of 10 and 12 respectively were formed, and are now enthusias- ttcally at work. An inventory of the Association library shows that there arc 3S6 books in use.
 The Religious Education Commit
 tee began its work in November, with { Sunday afternoon "at homes in the , Administration Building. A more or less informal program which many of the city's talented young people helped to carry out was followed by tea,
 sandwiches, and cake served by vari- ous members of the committee as hostesses. The total attendance at these gatherings has been som etning
 over 500 and the number present any one Sunday has ranged from 12 to 60 girls. On December IT series of tableaux depicting the Christmas story was given under the direction of Miss
 Porter of the Normal school. On the Sundays of the Lenten season special meetings were held at which the min- isters of the various churches were the speakers. On March 13 Miss Mabel Stafford of the National Board spoke on the ind ustrial conditions among the women and children of the Orient. With the coming of worm weather the programs will be discontinued but the building will be open and someone there to help make it attractive for any girls who care to drop in on Sun day afternoons.
 Does Social Work.
 From April to June. 1920, the membership committee was busy with the routine work connected with yot- ing in new members and following up dehnquents. but in September it as- sumed new duties as the social com mittee, also. though retaining the old title. The first good time planned and carried out was the anniversary SUD- per with nearly 200 present Then came teachers tea, to which all the teachers in New Britain's schools were invited that. they might become better acquainted with the associa- ton; Christmas party, a Resolution party, and a combination Valentine and 'Washington's Birthday party. This latter was the culmination of a. quiet membership canvass which brought us 123 members. At most of the socials entertainment has been furnished by the girls of the dormi- tory. The committee acted as tal- ent committee for ''Springtime" and helped with the production of the play. It is now interested in the pub hcation of ~. w. c. A Jottings" a monthly bulletin for members. which first appeared in March and is to be the means of bringing to them a bet ter knowledge of the association's ac- tivities. From January 2sth to March 18th members dancing parties were held on every other Saturday evening. Lack of patronage--there never being over forty present-made it advisable to give up this form of entertainment, but the committee,UlSzcontin to plan other good tiik6 ftil the sum- mer recess. On March 2sth a Mem bers' council. composed of two girls representing each of the various de- partments. was formed to act as an auxiliary to the board of directors. The chairman of the membership committee, who serves as an ex-officio member. is the connection between the two groups. The two meetings already held give evidence that this new or ganization is going to prove exceed ingly valuable.
 Two very important departments are the association cafeteria and the dormitory. The figures of the former show that from it's opening, August IT. 1920. to the end of March. 1921, that department has been practically self-supporting. During the above period the total number of meals which have been served is sS.543.
 ff3 Girls Use Dormttory.
 "One hundred thirteen girls have lived in the dormitory during the past year. Through the spring of 1920 the house was practically full until June when the teachers left During July and August IS girls were admitted, leaving a few vacancies, filled Septem- Der 1st by teachers who had been there before. Since then there have been constant changes. due largely to industrial conditions in the city. At present there are living in the dor mitory 21 teachers, 12 girls in offices, 2 in banks. 2 nurses. students. l in home service work, 1 church worker, 1 secretary and girls working in the factories. The prices now stand $2.50 to $3.7b each for double rooms and $4.25 for single rooms. Tn the fall it was decided to reserve Thursday night as "House NiRht'' and party