New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Much interest is being taken in the
annual spring festival concert, which
the New Britain Choral club is plan
ming for Monday, May Z, at the Fox
theater. The concert, coming as il
does as climax to New Britain's
musical season, promises to be one OF
the most brilliant of the year.
/ The members of the club will pre-
sent Elijah" an oratorio by Mendel-
ssohn, with Arthur Middleton a most
able and gifted baritone, singing the
| title role, while Miss Rhea Masscotte,
an artist of rare skill, will sing the
soprano role. Mr.. Middleton is we'll
known to New Britain audiences, as
he sang King Olaf here a number of
seasons ago, when his artistic work
was so enthusiastically received. Miss
Massicotte, too, is a musician of great
ability possessing a voice of great
sweetness and strength.
A birthday party was rendered Mrs.
John r. Peterson of "a Belden street
by number of her friends on Thurs
day afternoon. She received large
number of gifts. Mlsical selections
were rendered and refreshments
served.
The all day Home Missionary meet
ing held in Hartford Wednesday at
the Center church was attended by
number of ladies' from New Britain,
among whom were Mrs. H. W. Maier,
Il hay lat
Mrs. F. G. Plat. Mrs. Boardman, Mrs.
Lockwood. Mrs. A. Lee, Mrs. ]. Rob-
inson. Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Swanson,
Miss McAuley, Miss H. Rogers, Miss
S. Rogers, Mrs. F. Vessel, Miss J.
Vessel, Miss Young and Mrs. A. w.
Epson.
Mrs. Douglas Johnstosn of West
Main street attended the bridge party
given by Mrs. Lee Rockwell at her
home in Plainville Friday afternoon.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Barnes entertained at a
delightful luncheon and bridge party
Wednesday at her home on Lincoln
street There were three tables of
players, Mrs. G. Prentice winning the
first prize, Mrs. Q. Murray the sec
ond and Mrs. NJ. l.. Rhodes the third
Mrs. NJ. l.. Marsh entertained at
luncheon yesterday at her home on
Lincoln street
A large and appreciative audience
attended the concert rendered by the
Colonial Male Quartet of Hartford at
the Congregational church. Plainville, |
Thursday evening. The affair was given
under the auspices of the Woman's
club, and was a success socially and |
financially.
The ushers were Mrs. +. l.. Burgon. |
Mrs. T.. r. Brastow. Mrs ]. X. La
Field, Mrs. j. n. McBernan, Mrs, |
Henry Trumhull and Mrs, r. r.
Wheeler.
Among those present from New |
Britain were Mrs. Andzulatis, Miss
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. |
LaField.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Hess of |
Madison street left yesterday after
noon for Railway, n. j., TO be pres
ent at the marriage of their son,
Rudolph to Miss Dorothy Roll. which
took place at the brides home this
afternoon at quarter of four. Miss
Elsie and Miss Minna Hess were also
in attendance.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Hess return
from their wedding trip thnv wii!
make their home in Railway, N. J.
Mr.. Hess is connected with the
Hess & Roll Co. of Elizabeth, N. j.
Henry T. Burr of the school board |
gave a talk on What the Teachers
Expect of Parents" at the meeting of
the Lincoln School Parents and /
Teachers association held Tuesday
evening. Louis Young was elected
president and Mrs. George Dunn APP
pointed chairman of the social COM
mittee and Ralph Wainwright chair
man of the program committee.