New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

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Whittlesey gave a delightful tea to
officers and members of the New Brit
ain McAll Auxiliary at her West Main
street home as a delicate indication OF
her appreciation of their untiring ef-
| forts to make the endeavors of the Or
ganization in behalf of the children OF
France so pleasant and effective. The
profusion of flowers, the soft candle
light and the charming costumes OF
the women gave an unusually attrac-
tive setting to the brilliant gathering
sey were her sister. Miss Mary Whit
tlesey. Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell, vice.
| president of the Auxiliary and Mrs.
| H. c. NJ. Thompson. AS chairman of
| the hospitality committee Miss Cor
nelia Chamberlain was constantly in
demand, with Mrs. Robert Parsons,
Mrs. Harold T. Sloper and Mrs. E. II.
Cooper adding their cordially to the
spirit of the occasion,
I In the dining room where the deli
| cate fragrance of clusters of sweet
peas and the glorious coloring of all
! the flowers gave an artistic touch to
| the scene. Mrs. William c. Hungerford
| poured coffee and Mrs. William r
Brooks served frappe, Assisting were
Mrs. Stanley T. Goss, Mrs. Estela r.
Wilbur, Miss Bertha Chamberlain and
Miss Florence Camp.
The chief subject of discussion was
the enthusiastically anticipated For
tieth Annual Meeting of the American
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city next week, and the pretty conceit
of the use of many candles by Miss
Whittlesey on this occasion had a
particular significance in view of the
watchword of the coming convention
keeping the Candle Lighted"
Mrs. Algot johnson of 46 Prospect
street was pleasantly surprised by a
large number of friends and relatives
Thursday afternoon, the occasion
being celebration of her 50th birth
day. She was presented with a dia-
mond ring by those present, the pres
cntation being made by Mrs. ADJUST.
The New Britain Musical club
achieved another pronounced success
in its second public concert of the
year Monday evening, at the Camp
school auditorium, attracting large
audience to hear and enjoy the work
of its members. The program was
varied and musically sound, giving
splendid opportunity to the perform
ers to display their natural talents
perfected by conscientious work and
study. The work on the piano of
Theron Hart and Mrs. Andzulatis was.
as usual brilliant in understanding
and marked by precise and delicate
execution, as the performance of Miss
Parker and Miss Tomassoni displayed
a high degree of skill. On the strings
Messrs. Anderson and Schauffler were
at their best, and Mr.. Fleitzer's solos
on the violin were enthusiastically re-
ceived The voices of Misses Water
Schade and Messrs. Stuhlman and
Latham blended delightfully."- in their
quartet work, and the singing of Miss
Meyer, accompanied capably by Miss
Hine on the piano, with Messrs.
Tleitzer and Schauffler on the violin
and cello, was appauded enthusiastic
cally.
Theron Harris Ashes of Roses"
sung by Mr.. Smaller, made pro-
nounced hit, both because of the in
Irinsic beauty of the ballad and its
by the singer. Mr.. Shailer's
voice made a decided impression upon
his hearers and his singing inspired
expressions of confidence in his must |
al future. A noteworthy feature of
he entertainment was MIR. Cornwall's |
reading of Poe's Tho Raven" with !
Mr.. Hart bringing the tragic atmos-
Dherc of sorrow and dependence to
The poem by his fine piano accom-
oaniment. Mr. CORVALLIS deep, rich /
voice and understanding of the work |
made this dramatic number a fea-
.ure of the thoroughly enjoyable I
avening.
Stanley woman's Relief Corps OBJ
served the birthday of General Ulysses
!. Grant on Wednesday afternoon.
VI embers were present from Stanley /
Post. G.. A. r., Sons of Veterans and .
heir Auxiliary, and the Daughters of t
Veterans. A pleasing program was
,arried out under the direction of
Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson, patriotic
instructor of the corps.
Mrs. L. A. Spra que OF Maple Hill
$ attending the National Girl Scout
in Washington, ID. C., this
week.