New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

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Congregational club of Connecticut
held in Bristol Tuesday evening at the
Center church was an extremely in
teresting one with Major Vivian Gill
bert, known as the actor-soldier, as
the speaker. Major Gilbert's theme
was 1.-The Romance Crusade" an in
tensely vivid narrative of adventure
in the world warstold with all the
speakers splendid ability as gifted
actor.
Personally, Major Gilbert with his
esting figure; distant kinsman of
Admiral Lord Nelson. he is one of
eight brothers, all of whom held COM
missions in the great war. and was
educated at the Royal Naval academy
in Portsmouth, Eng. Later he went on
the stage appearing in leading parts
in London and, when the war broke
out, was playing in Peg O-My
Heart" in New York. Immediately
he resigned, went to England and
served four years in the British army
fensive, later went to Macedonia, had
five months fighting in the hills of
Serbia Bulgaria and Greece, and,
later was assigned to Egypt, where
General Allenby had taken over com
mand and with whom Major Gilbert
served during the entire campaign.
A number of New Britain people
attended this meeting, among whom
We're; Dr. and Mrs. G.. W. C. Hill, Mr..
and Mrs. Donald Bartlett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earnest Pelton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Buel B. Bassette, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sloan, Mr.. and Mrs. Moody and Mrs.
Weiant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Young gave
a party Thursday evening at their
home. 20 William street, in honor of
the twenty-first birthday of their
daughter Edith. The house was pref
tily decorated in pink and white and
during supper Mr.. Leslie Gaff pre-
sented her with a platinum wrist
watch on behalf of her parents. Piano
selections We're rendered by Leslie Gaff
and David Magnuson and banjo se-
lections by Charles Kinkade The
party broke up in the Vice. hours of
morn-all wishing Miss Young many
happy returns of the day. Miss Young
was the recipient of many beautiful
presents. Dancing and games were
also enjoyed.
Friends and relatives of Mr.. and
Mrs. Helene of 526 Church street
rendered them a pleasant surprise on
April %, in honor of their 25th an
niversary Guests were present from
Hartford, Burnside. Willimantic.
Meriden. New York, Manchester and |
this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Helene were |
the recipients of many useful gifts.
A buffet lunch was served.
During the occasion Mr.. and Mrs |
Helene announced the marriage of !
their son, Henry r. to Esther Ericsson |
of New York, which took place on |
January Is, 1922. The party broke
up at late hour offering their hearty
congratulations.
Announcement has been made of
The engagement of Miss Lucille Clark,
laughter of Herbert Clark of Orange,
VT, to Winfield LOOMS of Whiting
street, Plainvile. No date has been
set for the wedding.
A very enjoyable card party was
given by Martha Chapter Q. f. s.,
II Masonic hall, Thursday afternoon.
I've II ri, oh ;r,,, ~, /
If the committee in charge of the ar
Those reserving tables
we're: Mrs. A. w. Mason, Mrs. John
\. Andrews, Mrs. George H. Dyson,
Yrs. T. l.. Weed, Mrs. Clarence H.
Barnes. Mrs. Lambert Lord, Mrs. r.
1. Omstead, Mrs. John Owen, Mrs
ie orEe Blinn, Mrs Leonard Fox, Mrs.
crank Goddard, Mrs. w. II. Sparks
Hrs. Earl Burdick Mrs. Burton Bel
len. Mrs. John Young and Mrs. John
lube.
Mrs Henry T. Bray entertained de-
ightfully at bridge party at her
lome on Court street Wednesday eve-
ling, when there were four tables of
,layers. Miss Agnes Curtin won the
rst prize. Miss Agnes Finnegan, the
econd and Mrs. George Dunn, the
bird.
At the national congress of the |
Iothers and Teachers associations
,eld at Louisville, Kentucky. this ,
week. Mrs. George II. Chandler of ,
Rocky Hill was elected corresponding