New Britain herald., 1923-11-16

years ago Miss Elmgren suffered an attack of spinal meningitis and it left her in a crippled condition. Her fam fly got in touch with Dr. Adolph Lor- eng, tho famous Austrian surgeons and an appointment was made for an op- eration last Wednesday, in an attempt to cure this condition.
 IL is hoped by her many friends in Berlin that the result may be satisfac- tory.
 Ioiesters Hold Meeting.
 Six new members were taken in at the meeting Of Court Mattabcssett, lprestrrs of America. last evening at thc regular meeting of the organiza- ton Thei entertainment committee reported that it. had not completed plans for it's coming entertainment. but would have the program arranged in tho near future.
 X committee was appointed 10 take up with tho electric light company tho matter of rewiring the hall and improving tho lighting system which, nj the present time, is not good.
 To Present Minstrcls
 4h 'i'liFti'i nhbN tlIu udIltt WILL DE given by Court Mattabcssett of the foresters at the hall on the evening Of November 23. The committee has not fully decided upon the program, but it is expected that the show will consist entirely of local talent. The lance which follows the show will be 'eplete with surprises.
 Cast Is ADpouucpd
 The cast of The Old Peabody Pew" the play which will be present. d by the Womcn's Aid society of the Berlin Congregational church, was announced this morning. The char l leters are: Mrs. Baxter. Mrs. Nor inner l.. Rhodes: Mrs. Burbank. Miss Hattie Roys. Mrs. Sergcnt, Miss Olive 1 Shaw; Maria Sharp, Mrs. Garner Goodwin. Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Arthur b. Woodruff; Nancy, Mrs. Grant Lobelia. sMrs. Anna Saw ige; Jane Buzzcl, Mrs. Robert Dem- l ng: Justin Peabody, Grant Wickwire. 1
 The play is from the well known | look of the same name by Kate i Douglas Wiggin. II concerns the | Of the Dorcas society of a | 'illage church and their efforts 10 'epair their church and put down a l lew carpet or rcnovate the old one.
 Special attention has been called to | he change in the date of the produc- i ion. It will be presented Friday | 'vening. November g. at s o'clock at | he Berlin Congregational church.
 A short musical program will be before the play. Mrs. ! ieorge r. Dodd has been directing he cast and is in charge Of arrange nonts. 4 large number Of tickets for he performance have already been old.
 Dance and social
 < dRnce and social will be held to- morrow evening at the community Iousc on Berlin street This has been | rranged by the community associa- ion and all Community members are ntitod 10 attend.
 Bowler To Meet
 \ meeting of all those interested n owing is scheduled for this evening | o'clock in the T. 4. E. hall. Ken ington. The purpose of the meeting rill bc 10 get the Kensington bowling agne started on ifs reasons round ! f activities. Members of the teams h -hich have taken part in the matches uring the past years will be expect l tO attend. H
 Miss Parlcc Spaks
 < large gathering was present to ear Miss Mary Pardee speak yester- ay afternoon at the comRnnity house nder the auspices of Emma Hart Willard chapter. Daughters of the merican Heyoiution. Miss Psrdec poke Of experiences among the im- ligrant women al Ellis Island. Miss 'ardee is state chairman Of the inn iigrant aid committee Of the Nation [ D. A. F. She also spoke ofsthc -ork being done in caring for the 'omem
 Items of Interest Members or the New Britain E.p- -orth league will hold a group meet lg at the Ktnsineton Methodist hBrch this eveninE. < reception to teachers of the TortHington district uiII Be held this ypnine at o'clock at inc home of Irs. SamueI A. ETske. n < wardi cras aud dsuoe niil bC held s- Al