New Britain herald., 1923-10-16

The hostesses will be Miss Smith and
 Mrs. Cowles.
 The annual meeting of the society will be held on May, 22. A paper will be read by Mrs. George F. Dodd. The hostess will be Mrs. Dodd.
 The officers of the society are: Re- gent, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wickwire; vice-regent. Mrs. George r. Dodd; secretary, Mrs. I.e,and W. Gwatkin; treasurer, Mrs Ernest W. Mildrum; historian, Miss Caroline K. Savage: registrar, Mrs. Elmer w Stearns; ad- visory board, Mrs. Sidney M. Cowles. Mrs. Eva Bigeow and Mrs. Thomas c. Hodgson.
 The following committees have been appointed: Conservation and thrift, Mrs. E. W. Mildrum patriotic educa- tion, Mrs. R. A. Wooding; revolution ary relics, Mrs. s. M. Cowles; flag, Mrs. Walton Meagley; D. A. R. maga- zine, Mrs Francis Deming.
 W. H. Shumway Dies.
 Mir. and Mrs Arthur L. Woodruff of Berlin street received word today of the sudden death of Mrs. Wood ruff's father, W. H. Shumway, in Lynn Haven, Florida. Mir. Shum- way had been failing for some time, and he suffered a fall recently, land ing on his head. He never recovered consciousness.
 MT. Shumway was we'll known in Berlin, having lived here for many years. He left this place about nine years ago and took up his residence in Florida. Besides Mrs. Woodruff he leaves his wife.
 Mrs. Bushnell Fractures Ankle
 Mrs. Arthur Bushnell of Damon's Hill suffered a painful injury last eve ming at about o'clock, when she fractured the ankle bone of her right leg, as she was alighting from the trolley car in front of her home.
 She was attended by Dr. A. J. Good win and this morning was taken to | he the New Britain General hospital, where an x-ray photograph was taken ,f the ankle.
 Rally Night At Grange
 Rally night will be observed at the 3erlin grange this evening at o'clock ollowing the regular business meeting # the organization. Those in charge rave communicated with several or he old members, who have stated hat they will be present. Teachers n the Berlin schools have also been invited to attend the social meeting nd d reception will be held for them nd the superintendent of schools, iiss Mary Griswold.
 The principal speaker of the eve ing will be Leonard D. Healey, sec etary of the state board of agricul- ,re. The subject of his address will e What the Department of Agricul- lre Can Do For the Connecticut The state steward of the range, Louis Tolles of Southington. in also be present and he will offer few remarks. Miss Mary Griswold. lperintendent of schools, will deliver
 short address.
 Following the speeches and the re- option dancing will be enjoyed, re- .eshments will be served and musical { umbers will be rendered. Friends of the grange and all pros ectjve members are invited to the athering at 9 o'clock.
 Surprise Party Held
 Mrs. Edward l.. Michaels of Berlin st evening held a surprise party at ,e grange hall in honor of MT. and ITS. E. T. Rosenberger of Omaha ebraska Mrs. Rosenberger is a sis 1T of Mrs. Michaels About so guests ere present from Bridgeport. Hart ,rd. Meriden, Middletown and New ritain.
 An entertainment was presented Id several musical selections were ndered by the orchestra. Those talk 2 part were Miss M. Bradley. Mas rs William Walker, J. Sanstrom and
 Russell, ages 10 to IA.
 Several solos were rendered by Mrs. illiam Hanson. James Thomson we a pleasing impersonation of Sir arry Lauder singing several of his vorite songs. Mir. and Mrs. George yon rendered several selections and larles Gullong entertained with ck and wing dance. 1" Games. dancing and refreshments st re enjoyed later in the evening. sl
 Meeting Is Postponed g The annual meeting of the Ladies l society of the kensington Congre- "i honal church has been postponed tc ii Friday. October 19 at , p. m. ci .n .,...tfy. u-f1t ho held af tha home i,,