New Britain herald., 1923-11-03

The activities of the New Britain Auxiliary of the McAll Mission in France. which interest many of the prominent women of the city during the social season especially, were be- gun enthusiastically at a meeting of the members Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. c. E. Mitchell. Mrs. Frank B. Kelley of New York, national president of the association, spoke to the members and their guests of the continuing needs of the small children of France whom this organization has done so much to aid for many years, especially in the trying years since the war when those needs have been greater.
 Mrs. Mitchell, president of the Auxiliary was a delightful hostess, holding open house, "even unto the kitchen" for the pleasure of her guests noticeable among whom were
 many of the men of affairs of, the city to whom Mrs. Mitchell had promised, with an old-fashioned sim plicity which charmed. cup of coffee and doughnut." Assisting Mrs. Mitchell in seeing that those 5. V. Judd, while Miss Carlotta soper, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Harry Sloper, and Miss Helen North served tho doughnuts and other refresh- ment.
 Mrs. Robert Parsons. treasurer, read the report of the manner in which tho generous receipts of the auxiliary had been disbursed. while Miss Frances Whittlescy and Miss cornelia Chamberlain responded to the call Of tho president to present matters Of practical interest to the members
 Ono of tho substantial results ob- tained was the starting Of fund for the purchase Of unbleached cloth to he sent to the children of France and a bolt Of outing flannel for night gowns for them. Mrs. Charles IT. Mitchell started the fund with con- tribution of five dollars which was increased by the same amount by Mrs. H. R. Humason. Mrs. Robert Mitchell of New York. and the Misses Whittlesey were equally gem erous with their contributions to start the fund for the outing flannel.
 Under the inspiration of the host oss' affectionate introd uction Mrs. Kelley told of her trip into the re- mote districts of France, from which she has just returned, and where the McAlI Mission Is bringing under standing of spiritual life as well as life's practical necessities to the children who need both so des- perateiy. Her talk was replcte with appealing tales of the appreciation of these children for the kindness of their American benefactors. and of the depressing gloom which would surround them had not the McAll workers brought them comfort and happiness. Tho social aspect of the affair was delightful, but its deeper significance. impressing upon those present the spirit of the work Of the Auxiliary. was fully appreciated.
 One of the largest fall weddings was that of Mss Ncrenc McMahon, daughter of Mrs. Margaret McMahon and the late P. s. McMahon of Grove Hill. and Henry Ludorf of this city. The wedding took place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Therc were twenty-five priests In the sanctuary. Tho service vas solemnized with nuptlal high mass Rev. John T. Winters. pastor of the church, was ceiebrant, Rev. t.ucian Bojnowski, pastor of the Sac red Heart church. was deacon, Rev. Ernest Wilson of Farmingto was sub deacon and Rev. Walter A. Me- | Cram of St. Mary's church was mas ter Of ceremonies.
 The bride was attended by Miss Harriet Kane of Cincinnati. Ohio. as maid Of honor. Mir Ludorfs best man was William P. s. McMahon, a brother of the bride.
 Miss McMahon wore gown of ivory eolored satin with duchess lace and pearl trimmings. She wore Il hoadress of duchess lace and car- ricd a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. Her attendant was dressed in tangerine chiffon trimmed with French flowers. She wore a picture hat or black velvet and carried bou- quet of chrysanthemums.
 The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a rope of pearls and the brides gift to her maid of honor was a satoire of onyx and pearls. The bride- groom presented his best man with platinum cuff links set with diamonds.
 Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides mother to the immediate family. after which Mir. and Mrs. Ludorf left on a wedding trip to Washington, D. C., and Miami, Flor ida. Upon their return they will make their home at the McMahon residence on Grove Hill. Mrs. Judorf attended St. Margarets school and Columbia university. Mir. Ludorf is graduate of Pratt Institute.
 Mrs. T. c. Hodgson, of Berlin was elected president Of the woman's Aid society of the Berlin Congrega- tional church at a meeting held We'd nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs ". H. Meagley Mrs. Robert Morri- son was elected vice-president, Miss Hattie Roys. second vice-president; Mrs. George r. Dodd, secretary, and Mrs. Francis Deming was elected , treasurer. |,
 The woman's club of Maple Hill will meet nezt Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Howard Of Maple avenue. A play, How the Story { Crew." under the direction Of Mrs. l Leonard Fox. will be presented. Re-