Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-06-29
WITTSTEIN GIVES
SERVICES TO FUND
Famous Orchestra Leader Plays
For Nurses Home Without
Remuneration
Mi. 1ustsfson Dances at Woodstock.
Other Fund Activities

At the close of the dance held at
Union hail ON Tuesday evening for the
benefit of the Nurses Home Fund of
the Day k:lGhall Hospital, Edward
Wittstein. leader of the orchestra
which had delighted some 500 dancers
for several hours, announced that he
would accept no payment for the ser
vices of himself and his orchestra. but
would give them as donation to the
campaign As a result, when all ae-
counts are cleared. the results Of the
dance will add over 5000 To the fund
Mr.. Wittstein.s exceptional gener-
osity has made him the recipient of
the thanks of the committee in charge
of the fund. His orchestra. which
under his personal leadership has
long been the finest band of its kind
to play In this section Of the state.
only strengthens its position as first
in popularity.
During the evening. under the d.
rection of Mrs. Andrew v. Frost.
Putnam chairman of the fund, ice
cream and cake and soft drinks were
sold by Mrs. W. +. Rafferty,, Mrs. Cliff
ford Mongeon, Mrs. G.. Byron Morse.
Mrs. George Twigg. Mrs. Herbert A.
johnson and Miss Emma Roberts.
Miss Gu.t.fsou Dances
A large and representative audi
ence of people from all parts Of the
county assembled Wednesday after
noon on the lawn of "Roselands, the
summer home of Judge and Mrs. Geo.
f. Holt at Woodstock, for the recital
Of interpretative dancing given By
Miss Ester Gnstafsen Of Pomfret, as
sisted by Frederick Very, pianist. The
setting for the dancing was ideal and
the various numbers given by Miss
Gustafson were enthusiastically ap-
plauded. The high wind of the after
noon proved both an annoyance to the
audience and an inconvenience to the
dancer, as 1t frequently made IL ina
possible TO hear the music. However.
the wind could not rob Miss Gustaf-
sons dancing of any of Its beauty or
poetry.
At the close Of the recital, the tiny
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Henry Holt
presented Miss Gustafson with large
bouquet. Ice cream and cake were
sold to the guests, several objects were
ratified off, and many flowers. the gift
u the iutfu ny tRNfUf WIN
sold, the whole afternoon realizing
sl23 for the fund. t~s
Garden Party In Brooklyn ~
Brooklyn residents and many
| friends from the surrounding towns
gathered on Thursday afternoon at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Field in Brooklyn to aid the fund by
the purchase of various refreshments
and objects that were donated. Dur
ing the afternoon the need for the
Nurses Home was described to the
guests by the funds director.
Tut's Tomb at North Woodstock
Tonight, mt the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Wendell Wittcr in North Wood
stock, one Of the most amusing at
fairs arranged for the fund will take
place when the Tomb Of King Tut
will be opened 10 the public. A num-
Der OF interesting features have been
designed and the affair promises to
bring together one Of the largest
crowds that has yet been attracted to
assist In this charity.
Fancy Dress Dance In Pomfrst
Invitations have been issued for n
fancy dress dsnce at Pomfret hall for
next Tuesday evening. July 3rd. A
Boston orchestra will play and many
dinners and social events will precede.
- Two units. or 400, sST the fuui
were raised last Saturday evening at
card party held at the home Of
Charles Field Swain in Pomfret.
One personal contribution Of $50
has been received, and a check for
$3.50 has been forwarded by the
Mems Social Club Of Attswaugaa.
On Tuesday evening. nm entertain
ment held at uinebaug by EApres
Midi Club Of ladies from Quinebaug,
Dudley. Fabyan and Woodstocks, also
raised a contribution.