New Britain herald., 1924-05-10

FefEaps the week gone by has not been as socially gay as its many pre- decsssors, but, withal, there have been number of delightful and in- teresting occasions in it's span. And, these events have been varied. There have been annual meetings as the various organizations have been con- cluding the years business, but with these. have come the lighter, and more entertaining, bits of musical programs, bridge parties and drama tic art. At the same time, prepara- tions and plans have been made for festivities to come.
 Of these, the May Ball which will take place next Saturday evening, May 17, at the Shuttle meadow club, is, perhaps. attracting the most att iention, as local people are anticipat- ing it with much pleasure. In fact, the Shuttle Meadow club is the scene of much entertaining, especially on We'd nesdays as the bridge-luncheons, which in the beginning were sum- mer custom, are increasingly popu- lar. At this time of year, too, the lure of the open country is very great so that outings of all sorts are much in order. The golf courses are again coming into their own with ear ly enthusiasts going over them.
 So great has been the interest in things musical among New Britain people that the Musical club added an extra concert to its program, giV- ing it Thursday evening at the Camp school. On Thursday, too, the mem- bers of the Rotary club made merry with music and shad at the club din- ner in East Berlin when R. O. Clark was host to the men and to their guests
 To vary the weeks program still farther, the Plays Been the Thing" with the members of the Afnphion club of the New Britain high school giving a splendid presentation of '.The Charm School" Friday evening.
 And so, the week closes with to- morrows sacred observation Of Mothers Day"
 The members of the Parents and Teachers Association of the smith school held their annual meeting Tuesday evening in the school hall, when Emil J. Danberg was reelected president; Bond Flower elected vice. president; and Miss Selma Johnson, ctary-treasurer. The executNe committee elected for the coming year is Mrs. Richard Bergman, Mrs. Emil J. Danberg, Mrs. Frederick E. Mordecai. Mrs. Thomas A. Naughton, Mrs. Shafer Greenberg and Mrs. olat Anderson.
 After the business of the meeting wa, concluded the Rev. W. Ross gave an interesting talk on Boys. MISS Mary Tormay, former principal or the school made a short address. An entertainment was given by children of the school, the feature of which was harmonica selections by Rocky Manulla and Lawrence Daurick. Rocky made a hit with the audience when he brought the concert to close with the famous American mas terpiecs, "Yes, We Have No ba- nanas."
 others who participated in the program were Geraldine Cullen, Mii- dred Keiniowitz, Mildred Danpers' Vivian McBriarty, Estelle Gould, Ida Greenbers and Ava Bengston.
 The minstrel show which was .tared by the Mutual Benefit associa- ton of the Stanley Works Tuesday evening in Jester's hall, was . marked success. its audience acchiming It one of the best ever. put on by the asso- ciation.
 After an opening number presented by the troupe, Joseph Clynes sang "Wonderfu, One" William Humason. one of the end men. sang 'Clawence." He was followed by Miss Gertrude Johnson, one of the principals in the recent American Legion shop. MES Johnson sang "sunshins of Mine" Edward Conley presented a clog dance speciality. One of the biz features oI the show was the next number, Never Had a Nanny" sung by Misses Marion and Peggy Scheyd. Miss Elsie Gourson scored a big hit in a special- ,y. "The Youngest of the Family" George scheyd, an end man, sang steamboat Sal" Singing I'm Go- ing south," Miss Hazel Sullivan was one of the evenings hits. William scheyd, interlocutor in the show, sang "cover Me With Kisses" and Leslie Rackliffe sang If the Rest of the World Don't Want You" Hum phrey Nuidovney sang "Promise Me Everything Blues" introducing shuffle dance of his own origination.
 After the minstrel show dancing was enjoyed with a 1o-piece orches- trs. under the leadership of George o'Brlen furnishing music.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. F. Minshsll of Bos- ion have been the guests this week of Mir. and Mrs. L. Parker of Forest street.
 Mrs. J. E. Cooper will entertain at luncs con and bridge next Wednesday at the Shuttle Meadow club in honor of Miss Dorothy Thomson and Miss Margaret Eddy.
 Mrs. Mariows of Syracuse. N. r., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Nj. Hayden of Harrison street
 Mir. and Mrs. H. c. sehauffler of Lincoln road will, return this eye- ming from Asheville, N. C. where they have spent the past two weeks.
 
 Miss Dorothy Thomson has re- turned from New York where she spent a few days this week.
 
 Roger Whitman of corbin avenue who is graduate of the Berkshire srhool in guffietd fs speudins the