New Britain herald., 1923-04-14

The New Britain Choral club will present Elijah" by Mendelssohn. at their eighth annual spring festival concert which is to be given at the Fox theater. Monday evening. May T. Among the many hne oratories "EliJah" Is the greatest and long after the present generation has passed from memory this immortal work Of Elijah" will continue to be a source of inspiration and pleasure to all classes of concert goers.
 Tho title role which dominates the oratorlo will be sung by Arthur Mid dleton, America's leading baritone. and the greatest Elijah of today. He has Just returned from concert tour of Australia with Paul Althousc where he was received with ac- claim. It was after a concert at Mel bourne. the home of the great Melba, that this renowned diva exclaimed: Tt Is the finest singing that have been privileged to hear in many years" The New Britain Choral so- ciety patrons will remember Middle ton for his great work in King Olaf several seasons ago and will welcome his return.
 Unusual interest attaches to the announcement that Rhea Massicotte has been engaged to sing the soprano role as she once sang in local church and Is now ,soloist at the Cen. ter Congregational church of Brook lyn under the noted organist. Harry Rowe Shelley. who Is enthusiastic over her singing. Endowed by na- ture with n lovely voice. devotion to her art and hard study has opened q career for this singer who is now on the road to fame.
 The tenor and contralto roles will be sung by Judson House and his wife. House will be remembered for his work in '"The Creation." with the New Britain Choral society two sea- sons ago and in joint recital with Mrs. House at the Shuttle Meadow club last fall where he added to the impression made at his first appear ance. Mrs. House was most enthusi- astically received.
 The Boston Festival orchestra, which gave such finished perform ance last year has been re-engaged and with the largest chorus yet ob- tained. trained to the point of per- lection. great rendition of the "Elijah" is assured.
 The New Britain Choral society en- joys large associate membership and has large circle of friends that look forward to these annual con- certs with much pleasure.
 The Elijah" is the society's great est undertaking.
 Carol Cleveland, superintendent of the New Britain Boys club, was the speaker at the Parents and Teachers meeting which was held at the Stan- ley school last evening.
 Cards have been received by Yale men in town announcing the Yale Alumni dinner which is to be held at the Shuttle Meadow club on Tuesday, evening, May 1, 1923.
 Mrs. E. N. Stanley opened her home on Lexington street Tuesday after noon to benefit bridge which her daughters, Mrs. Arthur Harrop and Miss Esther Stanley gave to raise funds for the Bradford Academy En- dowment. The hostesses who reserv- ed tables were Mrs. William Hunger ford, Mrs. 0. E. Swift, Mrs Walter Hart. Mrs. Howard Parsons. Mrs. Martin K. Pasco. Mrs. Raymond Cat lin. Mrs. Sherwood Raymond, Mrs. John AbelI, Mrs. Maxwell Porter, Miss Beatrice Reynal. Mrs. Vernon Brierly, Mrs. Harry Bates. Miss Flora Hum phrey, Mrs. W. E. Atwood, Mrs. Howard Hart, Mrs. George Corbin, Miss Georgia Parker, Mrs. George Kimball. Mrs. Noah Lucas. Mrs. Will liam Judd, Mrs. Frederick Macomber, Mrs. Stanley Eddy. Miss Mary. Whit tlesey, Mrs. Charles Bradley and Mrs. Raymond Mazeine. Prizes x were awarded at each table for the highest score.
 Sidney Montague of Lincoln street is in Brooklyn over the weekend to attend the wedding of former class mate at Harvard University.
 ] Mrs. Harry Sloper and daughters Carlotta, Emily and Ella of Russell street were guests at the wedding of Miss Helen Louise Baldwin, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Lucien E. Baldwin of Middletown and Lloyd Hoops. son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Hoops also of Middletown. The wedding took place this afternoon at o'clock at the Church of the Holy Trinity a.S was followed by reception at the hoA of the brides parents
 Mrs. John Andrews of Bassett street will open her home next Thursday afternoon to bridge which will be given under the auspices of the Sum- shine Society of which Mrs. George Corbin Is president. Tables may be re- served from members of the associa- ton.
 Mrs. and Mrs. George F. Hennis of Washington street will quietly ob- serve the thirteenth anniversary of wedding at their home tomorrow.
 A committee of seven women are for benefit card party to be held in the T. A. B. hall on Friday evening. April goth. The proceeds will be donated to the Polish Orphan age. The various parishes in the city are represented as follows: Mrs. M. 5. Hayes chairman, Mrs. B. F. Calf