New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Auxiliary. Artistry and a very prac tical desire 10 aid the work Of tn Mission in France combined to mak' the affair a brilliant success, Tn, central figure, Miss Dilling. gowned fl white georgette crepe trimmed witl pearls, adding grace and charm o personality to her musical skill, gay, to the tones of her golden harp thu background needed to bring full forc' to her playing. The stage setting O bougainvileas. marguerites palm and ferns. generously contributed [, the cause of the children of Franc, by the Welch Floral Shop. was par ticularly appropriate, and no more fitting tangible expression of tn, pleasure given by the performer. could have been chosen than the two huge bouquets of sweet peas, the gift. of tho Misses Whittlesey. presented tc the musicians at the end of their frs number, by Miss Marguerite Eddy.
 The decided, inpelling rhythm oi the "Fantasie," Dubois, in the playing of which Miss Parker's sympathetic accompaniment added to the effec. tiveness of Miss billings interpreta tion, caught the audience from the first sparkling notes and was a fapp, selection to open the evenings pleas. ure. Bach-St Saens' "Gavotte," which Miss Dilling played as the first mum. Der of her first solo group. proved a good vehicle for the display of her light, graceful touch, never lacking however in power where the worl, called for the pronounced time em- phasis necessary for the proper inter- pretation of dance compositions.
 The contrast from dignified gaiety of the Gavotte to the impressively sombre atmosphere of Beethoven's "Adagio," from the Moonlight Son. ata." was splendidly brought out by the harpist, and her versatility of touch and skill was again emphasized in the always delightful "Chaconne," Durant which came after. Miss Dill | ing's hearers were glad that she play ed again this year Harriett Cady's "Danse Orientale." The harp seemed peculiarly adapted to bringing the subtle mysticllasm of the work. and Miss Dilling peculiarly in sympathy with the theme.
 The low-toned word effect of "Dansc Espagnole," Grenados, was emphasized by the muted tones with which is closed and Tournier's ..Feer. ie," following brought picture of the dance of the gnomes that would have been fitting accompaniment to the scene in Rip Van Wrinkle" where Rip so wonderfully played by the late Joseph Jefferson, wakes from his sleep of twenty years. In Miss Dill- ings last group the Morse Ballad, !" Ooenitz. was of symbolical character, the sturdy Norseman, adventurous strong. dominating the theme of the composition. Again came the vivid contrast when Miss Dilling played as her encore the imitation of the old fashioned music-box which pleasantly recalled the days of long ago to many in the audience.
 The program closed with the ambi- tious Allegro Risoluto," from Reine's Concerto in c Minor and gave both Miss Dilling and Miss Parker an op- portunity to display their mastery of execution, requiring practically per- feet musical accord in its rendition.
 Miss Dilling will always find many in this city eager to hear her play, and the New Britain McAll Auxiliary is to be congratulated upon being able to persuade her to come this year to aid in the worthy cause which the or ganlzation is so effective in aiding.
 The 18th anniversary of the New Britain Lodge of Elks was observed last Monday evening in the Elks' home on Washington street For the first time in the history of the local body the ladies were guests at the af- fair. Mrs. kronholm catered at din- ner during which there was group singing by the guests. Exalted Ruler J. W. Lockett acted as toastmaster and there were several speakers.
 Miss Katherine C. Kellihcr, daugh- ter or Mrs. Katherine Kelliher, of 425 West Main street and Francis R. Mar inan. of New Haven, were married at o'clock Wednesday morning by Rev. John T. Winters. pastor of St. Mary's church. The Womans club of Maple Hill met at the home of Mrs. H. A. Lein- hardt of Golf street last Wednesday  Miss Loretta Mckeon, of kensing- ton, returned from visit to Atlantic City early in the week.
  Announcement of the engagement | of Dr. William T, Morrissey and Miss Agnes Curtin, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James M. Curtin of West Main street, was made last Tuesday
 
 Kenneth Pohlman, son of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Pohlman. of Trinity street, a student at Clark University, was home for Easter
 Martin and Edgar Steege, sons of sv., and Mrs. Theodore Steege are again at Concordia Prep school in N. r., after spending Eas- CT here.
 Mrs. J. L. Cole and her sister, Miss Bishop of Hartford, have eturned to their home on Farming on avenue after spending ten days in Sew York city. Mrs. Cole and Miss 'ishop have many friends in town.
 
 William 4. Hayden of this city, member of the junior class at the Polytechnic Institute, Troy. !. Y., has been elected vice-president f the newly formed l. ~ R soc;ot,,