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New Britain herald., 1925-01-31
Sdelights W He Social World

Mrs. George Flanagan has been working with her casts this week for the two plays which the New Britain Womans Club will give in March. The club always presents good show and this year "The Rehearsal" and "The China Pig give every indication of supassng anything that the club has attempted There to be six characters in lhe Rehearsa Mrs William Rowland taking the lead in the part of Barbara while Mrs Russell Nelson, Mrs Stanley Gapn, Mrs. Fred Porter Mrs. E. Lancaster and Mrs. Harold lngraham will all portray equally interesting characters There only three characters in "The China Pig" Mrs Frank Traut will carry the lead in the part of the mother the younger daughter Nure will be played by Mrs. F. R. Gpatric, and the older daughter Elsa will be portrayed by Mrs. Arthur Bacon.
 Following the plan started at last years productlon the play will be given in the afternoon to the club members and again in the evening when small fee of admission will be taxed in aid of the Childrens Home.
 The Artists and Models Ball is here and tonight will of the largest parties n the history or the cluD for nearly all the members planning to attend great many of them with guests No group or set will pedom nate large delegations from all the ranks of society make point of being present at the masque ba The fanstoma- ton of the ballroom with its surrounding smaller rooms to give the complete atmosphere of artists studio has been success fully achieved and everything readiness for festive night While Mrs. Arthur Kmba will be of the principal dinner hostesses there will also be number of other dinner parties including those which Mrs. George kimba Mrs. Kenneth Searle Mrs P B. Stanley, and Mrs Maxwell Coe will give
 There are three important club meetings scheduled for next week. the first taking place Monday evening" when the New Britain College Club will meet at the home of
 Miss Agnes Johnston of West Main street to hear Dr. Kossuh Williamson of Wesleyan University discuss Justice Tn Taxation On Tuesday there will be joint meeting ot the McA Auxiliary and the New Britain Womans Club. Friday afternoon at o'clock the members of the Esther Stanley chapter D. A. E., will meet at the home of Mrs Robert S. Brown.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31
M WOlNEN,S CLUBS SOCIAL
 QUIET WEEK w THE SOCIAL WORLD
SOCIAL GATHERINGS

Wednesday afternoon from { to o'clock Mrs. Walter Henry Hart will give reception and tea at her home on Hart street for Mrs. Don aid B. Hidden.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert II. Damon of Berlin street entertained the mem bers of the Haymakers' club at cards at their home Tuesday eve- ming.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond B. Searles were entertained at luncheon at the Hotel Burritt on Wednesday by the members of the faculty of the Elihu Burritt school. A miscellaneous shower was ten- dered Miss Irene B. Ryan of '27 Edge wood street, Hartford. at the home of Miss Veronica Hasson of 11S Maple street, Thursday evening. Miss Ryan was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Whist was played and the prize was awarded to Mrs. Isadore Simons. Guests were present from Hartford, Bristol and Southing- ton.
 Miss Ryan, formerly a resident of New Britain, will become the bride of John Blauvelt, son of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Blauvelt of 40S West Main street, on Wednesday,, Febru- ary, at St. Patrick's rectory, Hart ford.
 A miscellaneous shower was given to Mrs. George A. Cardell at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. A. John son of 40 Roberts street, Thursday evening. A large number of friends were present and a sociable evening enjoyed. Mrs. Cardell was formerly Miss Lillian Hoaglund of 39 Roberts street. Mir. and Mrs. Cardell were married last month by Rev. pr. S. G.. Ohman.
 Mrs. Thomas Kilduff of 1s9 Corbin avenue gave farewell dinner We'd nesday afternoon for Mrs. Margaret Nelson of Fall River. Mass. Follow ing the dinner, bridge was played and the prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harry Buckbee, Mrs. Thomas Spence Mrs. James Fox and Mrs. Fred Hol- comb.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31
MUSICAL REVUE

The Annual Musical Revue for the Palestine Relief under the aus pices of the New Britain chapter of Hadassah took place last Sunday afternoon in the Lyceum theater. There were two acts, divided into IS scenes.
 The Serenaders' whose inter pretation of The Shooting of Dan McGrew" was accorded rounds of applause. Other specialties were Forget -Me-Not," led by Mrs. Loomis; Barefoot Days" old Fashioned Waltz" Mae Belle Swar- sky and chorus. Ukulele Chorus, Mir. Latham and girls; Follow the Swallow" Rose Swarsky and chorus; We've Got Something, " Rose Bayer and chorus,
 The costumes in each grouping were impressive and those in the "Old Fashioned Waltz" number were particularly pretty.
 Miss Eva Rashkow presented q group of songs which made good impression on the audience. Opera tic selections were offered by Miss Mabel Swarsky accompanied by Miss Rose Swarsky and a trio com posed of Miss Rose Miller, soloist, Miss Emma Miller pianist, and Max Horenstein, violinist. Joe Ruben stein as a colored jazz baby was especially pleasing. Miss Kiemowitz and Miss Fischman featured in dance specialties,
 As a finale to the first act, a fashion show was enacted, girls from the chorus acting as models.
 
 Miss Mabel Chapman has re- turned to her home In Springfield, Mass, after spending a few days with Miss Elsie Elliott of Newing-
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS HOLD
 ANIMAL DINNER

The annual dinner of the gradu- ating class of the New Britain high school was held Monday evening in the school gymnasium, which was decorated in the class colors, green and white.
 D. Birnbaum, toastmaster, gave, as the preliminary offering on the program, 8 toast on Ane "Wearinl
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Vincent Clancy has, returned to his home in New Haven after spending few days with his aunt, Miss Elizabeth Burns of Central Square, Plainvile.
 
 Mir. and Mrs. R. J. Dixon of Bel vldere are In Tampa, Florida.
 
 John Pinches of Berlin has been spending a few days in New York city. Miss Marguerite Hyland, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Hyland of Smalley street, gave dancing party at her home Tuesday evening to the members of the Kia Mega sorority.
 Mrs. Henry Murphy entertained a , number of friends at her home on Fremont street Tuesday evening for her daughter Veronica, who is to enter St. Frances Training school for nurses next Monday. Mrs. George De More was given birthday party at her home in Berlin Wednesday evening by a number of her friends.
 Miss Betty Walsh celebrated her seventh birthday at her home on Wilcox avenue Thursday when she entertained several of her little friends with a party.
 
 Mrs. Matthew Murphy of East street entertained a number of her friends at her home Monday eve- ming,
 The regular meeting of the Wom- ans Auxiliary and the Womans Guild of St. Marks church will be held Wednesday afternoon, Febru- ary Il. Reverend Samuel Sutcliffe will give an illustrated lecture.
 Mrs. Leonard Fox of Maple Hill has returned from East Orange, N. J.
 Mrs. Nelson E. Mann will enter tain the members of her bridge club at her home on Robbins avenue, Maple Hill, next Tuesday afternoon, February 3, at 2;3O o'clock.
 Philip Mildrum and Russell North , of East Berlin have resumed their studies at the Sufield school after spending few days with their par ents.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31
WEDDINGS, ENGAGEMENTS AND
 OTHER ITEMS OF INTERPRET

On Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's rectory the wedding of Miss Ruth M. Johnson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. K. l.. Johnson of North street. and Wal ter F. Becker, son of Mir. and Mrs. Edward Becker of Prospect street, took place.
 Miss Marion Dooley, a cousin of the bride, was the bridesmaid and Fred Becker, a brother of the groom, was the best man.
 The bride wore a dress of gold colored satin trimmed with brown fur and a hat to match. She car ried a bouquet of tea roses. Her at tendant wore henna satin trimmed l with black and a hat 10 match. She carried American beauty roses.
 After a short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Becker will make their home at 80 Talcott stset.
 Miss Mae Potaponoin of Bristol and Peter P. Marsh, son of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Marsh of Gridley street were married Thursday morn ing at st. Joseph's church in Brls- tol. Rev. o. T. Magnell performed the ceremony. Miss Tillie Marsh, sister of the groom, was the brides maid and James Graham of this ] city was the best man.
 Tho bride wore a travelling gown of henna with a black picture hat and a corsage bouquet of bride roses. Her attendant wore blue taffeta with a hat to match it. Immediately following the ceremony a wedding 1 breakfast was held at the brides home after which MT. and Mrs. Marsh left on a wedding trip to New York city. They will make their home In New Britain.
 Mrs. Roger Whitman of Corbin avenue will entertain at a bon voy- Maxwell Porter who will sail Feb ruary 1, in compliment to Mrs. Maxwell Porter who mill sail Feb ruary for France on the Berengar- | ia.
 | Mrs. Frank Traut is visiting in Washington, D. C., and Norfolk, Va. Edward Francis has returned 10 his home in Brooklyn, N. Y, after spending a few days with relatives in town.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sheldon Robey of Meriden announce the arrival of a daughter, Elizabeth Ann. Mrs, Robey was before her marriage Miss Annette Savage,
 NIT. and Mrs. Frederick Rackliffe Of Kensington avenue left yester- day for New York city. They will return on Tuesday.
 
 Miss Myrtle Unkelbach, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Max Unkelhach of Black Rock avenue. returned on Tuesday to the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence. R, l., after spending few days in town.
 T. w. Wilbor of Franklin Square returned Monday to New York city after spending the weekend in town.
 Edward S. Twitchell. son of MT. and Mrs. Reuben Twitchell of For [ est street, has been chosen chair man of the junior prom committee at Middlebury college. Lester w. schaefer of. Hartford and Milton i Egan, son of Mir. and Mrs. R. w. Esan of Court street, are members of the committee. Mrs. I, J. Birnbaum and daugh- ter Roslyn of Plainville were in ! New York the early part of the week.
 Miss Katherine Pagan of Ken sington is spending two months in Detroit, Mich.
 Meyer Kennedy of Maple street has left for San Antonio, Texas.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mir. and Mrs John Walker have returned to their home in Wilnkng- ton, Del, after spending a few days with Mir. and Mrs Dudley Walker of Hamilton street.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mir. and Mrs Donald Hidden en- tertained at dinner and bridge at their home on Linwood street Wed nesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. Matthew H. Griswold enter tained two tables at auction bridge at her home in Remington this aft ernoon.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31
LEGION BALL FEB. 20

Friday evening, February 20, Is the date set for the annual Ameri- can Legion ball. This change in the date has been made necessary since on the original date of February 1S the annual inspection of Co. l and of the headquarters unit will be made by the federal army of floors
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Members of the Clef quartet as- sisted by Miss Signe Peterson, fead- CT, will give a concert at the Ken sington Methodist church on Wed' nesday evening, February 4, at s o'clock. The quartet is we'll known and will present carefully selected program. The concert is for the benefit of tks church.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. c. A. Caldwell of Harrison street is visiting her daughter, Miss Helen Caldwell in New York city.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. Everett Proudman of Maple Hill entertained two tables of bridge at her home Friday afternoon. Mrs Frederick Teich and Mrs. Larrs Banford won the prizes.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Mabel Chapman has re- turned to her home In Springfield, Mass, after spending a few days with Miss Elsie Elliott of Newing- ton Center.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Katherine Pagan of Ken sington is spending two months In Detroit, Mich.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. I. J. Birnbaum and daugh- ter Roslyn of Plainvile were in New York the early part of the week.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

The members of the Woman's I'e lief Corps of Forestville gave party this afternoon in the G' A R hall for Mrs. Helen Reed.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Miriam Mouat, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Laurence Moust of Grove Hill. was hostess to the mem bers of her bridge club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Miss Eurith Wacher and Mrs. Edward Christ were awarded the prizes.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31
ENTERTAINMENT BY GIRL 8 RESERVES

The Sophomore Girl Reserves of the Y. W. C. \. gave a very enter taining program Thursday evening in the auditorium of the Y. W. c. A.. when they presented q group of songs, readings and sketches. The program follows;
 , Homing ..,......,..,. Del Riego Fairies at the. Bottom of Our
 Garden ...,...,......,, Lemah Deep River ........,. Burleigh Daffodils a-BloE-ing ,,..,. German
 Gentle Julia" by Booth Tark- ington. Cast;
 Julia ........ Katherine Durham Noble Dill ...... Dorothy Billings Florence ......,,... Mamie Doyle Herbert ....,.,,, Frances Corbett Kitty ........ Mildred Wightwood Patty ..,.,........ Mary Drobnis Florence's mother .. Helen Paskus Florence's aunt ., Ruth Anderson
 Scenes take place on Atwaters s veranda and printing room of boys.
 Concert continued;
 In Autumn ....,......... Cnrfah Irish Love Song ............ Lang . l. Etc .......,......,, bnaHllilaue Winds in the South .. J, F. Scott
 Miss Douglass is an instructor in music at Mount Holyokc college. During her undergraduate music work, she was college soloist and leader of the glee club. Since her graduation she has been in the music department there. She has studied under Jeannott of New York city.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Meyer Kennedy of Maple street has left for San Antonio, Texas.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Esther Stanley, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. E. N. Stanley of Lex ington street, gave a dinner followed by bridge at her home Wednesday evening, Mrs. Arthur Sampson and Miss Ramona Martin were awarded the prizes.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Corlnne Goodwin, daughter of MT. and Mrs Burton Goodwin of sherman Court, entertained two ta- bles of bridge at her home Friday afternoon. The prizes went to Mrs George Colt and Miss Beatrice Reynal.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Eleanor Lewis of New York Is visiting in town.
 Harold Herrick of New York city Is spending the weekend at the home of Talmadge Swift of Cedar street.
 MT. and Mrs. Russell williams of Hartford are spending the weekend in town.
 @ Miss Agnes Johnston, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Johnston of West Main street has returned from Northampton, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Kimball re- turned today from Boston, Mass. They have for their guests MT. and Mrs. Harry Parsons of Palmer, Mass.
 Miss Ruby Andrews, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John A. Andrews of West Main street, is home from Wallingford, Conn.,, for the week. end.
 Miss Virginia Hart, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter H. Hart of Hart street, is home from Smith college for few days.
 Mrs. John Kirkham of Cedar street and Mrs. Buel B. Bassetts of Emmons Place have arrived in Egypt.
 Mrs. Robert Carter of Adams street is in New York city.
 1.
 Gleason Parker of Vine street Is spending the weekend in New York city.
 Curtiss Booth, son of MT. and Mrs. William H. Booth of Forest street, and Robert Hart son of Mir. and Mrs. Maxwell Hart Of Lincoln street, are home from Yale university for the weekend.
 Mrs. Nj. Richman Of Baseett street entertained four tables of bridge at her home Thursday evening for her sister, Miss Freda Milkowitz, whose engagement to Nathan Schooler has recently been announced. The prizes were given to Mics Grace Gacierstein. Mrs. NJ. Sicklick, Harry Milkowltz and Nathan Schooler.
 Miss Miriam Mouat, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Laurence Mouat of Grove Hill, was hostess to the mem bers of her bridge club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Miss Eurith Wacher and Mrs. Edward Christ were awarded the prizes.
 Miss Corinne Goodwin, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Burton Goodwin of sherman Court, entertained two ta- bles of bridge at her home Friday afternoon. The prizes went to Mrs George Colt and Miss Beatrice Reynal.
 Miss Esther Stanley, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. E. N. Stanley of Lex ington street, gave a dinner followed by bridge at her home Wednesday evening, Mrs. Arthur Sampson and Miss Ramona Martin were awarded the prizes.
 Mrs. Everett Proudman of Maple Hill entertained two tables of bridge at her home Friday afternoon. Mrs Frederick Teich and Mrs. Larrs Banford won the prizes.
 Mrs. Matthew +. Griswold enter. tained two tables at auction bridge at her home in Kensington this aft ernoon.
 Mir. and Mrs Donald Hidden en- tertained at dinner and bridge ai their home on Linwood street Wed 1 nesday evening.
 
 Mrs c. A. Caldwell of Harrison street is visiting her daughter. Miss Helen Caldwell in New York city.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Walker have returned to their home in Wilnkng- ton. Del, after spending few days
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Marjorie Baldwin, daughter of MT. and Mrs, C. H. Baldwin of Forest street left on Thursday for New York city to spend month at the New Wayburn school of dancing.
 
 Miss Grace Swain gave a bridge party at her home on Forest street Monday afternoon. The prize was awarded to Mrs. Charles Norris.
  NIT. and Mrs. William Hart, Jr., l of Hart street, entertained at cards at their home last evening for MT. and Mrs. Maxwell Porter of West Main street. MT. and Mrs. Porter sail fer Europe next week.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Edward S. Twitchell. son of MT, and Mrs. Reuben Twitchell of For est street, has been chosen chair man of the junior prom committee al NIiddlebury college. Lester w. Schaefer of. Hartford and Milton Egan. son of Mir. and Mrs. R. w. Esan of Court street, are members of the committee.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. Maxwell Hart and daughter, Maxine, of Lincoln road returned Monday from New York city.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. Nj. Richman Of Baseett street entertained four tables of bridge at her home Thursday evening for her sister, Miss Freda Milkowitz, whose engagement to Nathan Schooler has recently been announced. The prizes were given to Mics Grace Gacierstein, Mrs. M. Sicklick, Harry Milkowltz and Nathan Schooler
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Curtiss Booth, son of MT. and Mrs. William H. Booth of Forest street, and Robert Hart son of Mir. and Mrs. Maxwell Hart of Lincoln street, are home from Yale university for the weekend,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

T. w. Wnbor of Franklin Square returned Monday to New York city after spending the weekend in town.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

The regular meeting of the Wom- ans Auxiliary and the Womans Guild of St. Marks church will be held Wednesday afternoon, Febru- ary Il. Reverend Samuel Sutcliffe will give an illustrated lecture.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. Roger Whitman of Corbin avenue will entertain at a bon voy- Maxwell Porter who will sail Feb ruary 1, in compliment to Mrs. Maxwell Porter who mill sail Feb ruary for France on the Berengar- ia
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Miss Myrtle Unkelbach, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Max Unkelbach of Black Rock avenue, returned on Tuesday to the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, R, l., after spending few days in town.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. R. c. Baldwin and Mrs. Theodore Monier gave a program of current events at the regular meeting of the Maple Hill Womans club which was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nel- son Mann of Robbins avenue. Mrs. Mann was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs William kinner and Mrs. T. H. Cogswell.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Mrs. Matthew Murphy of East street entertained number of her friends at her home Monday eve- ming.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

There was a large attendance
 present at the Ranger Athletic clubs annual banquet and dance which took place "Wednesday eve" ming at the Norden bungalow, The party celebrated the second anni- versary of the clubs incorporation. Among the guests were Mayor A. M. Paonessa and ex-Mayor Quigley.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-31

Plans are coming on apace for "The Jade Doll" which is to be presented in the town hall of Southngton on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 and 4. The play is being staged under the auspices of the Hannah Woodruff chapter, Daughters of American Revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-18
Wills Allowed
February Term

The following Wills allowed at the
February term:
Samuel f. Jordan, late of Harmo-
ny. Ida M. Whitehouse. eXecutrix;
Jane II. Mckinney. late of Madison,
Rena /. Holt of Madison executrix;
Milton N. Washburn, late of Show
hogan. Mabel p. Washhurn of Show
hogan, executrix; Arthur c. Dins-
more late of Bingham, Arlie A. Dins-
more of Bingham. executor; William
Fl. Heselton. late of Skowhegan,
ecutor; William T. Getchell, late of
Palmyra, Bertha Remission Of Pal
| myra. executrix; Isaac Fl. Gee. late
of Madison, Ellen NJ. Gee of Madi-
| son, executrix; Cyrus T. Durham,
late of Skowhegan, Edward Spear of
Skowhegan, executor.
Administrative granted in estate
of Harland L. True, late Of Canaan,
to Harriet NJ. True of Canaan; An
ME E. Steward late of Skowhegan, to
Fred Getchell of Canaan.
Accounts allowed in estate of
Bradford Beale. late of -Anson; Jen-
ME f. Preble. late Of Arson; Matil-
da NJ. Hayden, late of Skowhegan;
Squire Manchester. late of Palmyra;
Mary L. French, late Of Solon; Ma
rilla NJ. Taylor. late of Pittsfield:
Fred E. Daggett, late of Madison:
Edward Craft, late of Moose River.
The following matters presented
at the February term, 1925. of SOM
erset County Probate Court and re-
turnable at March term for action:
Sarah Tantish, late of Skowhegan.
deceased. will and petition for pro-
bate and for appointment Of Arthur
j. Tantish. the executor named
therein; Kate F. Broe, late Of skow-
hogan, deceased, will and petition
for probate and for appointment of
Arthur J. Provencher, the executor
named therein without bond;
Rufus b. Williams, late of Canaan,
deceased, will and petition for pro-
bate and for appointment of George
A. Williams, the executor named
without bond.
Eliza A. Williams, late of Canaan,
deceased. will and petition for pro-
bate and for appointment of George
therein without bond.
Gustavus S. Witham, late of Cara
funk. deceased, will and petition for
probate and for appointment of
Claude J.. Witham, the executor nam
ed therein.
Reuben l.. Case. late of Embden,
deceased, will and petition for pro-
bate and for appointment of Roy B.
Case administrator with will annexed
without bond. the executor named in
said will having declined to act.
Fred S. Lancaster, late of Nor
ridgewock, deceased, will and codicil
thereto and petition for probate and
for appointment o. Lizzie NJ. Lam
caster the eXecutrix named therein
without bond.
Mary j. Flanders late of Corn
ville,s deceased, petition by for ap-
pointment of Maurice NJ. Flanders
administrator without bond.
Ansel A. Goodridge, late of Cam
aan. deceased. first and final account
of administrator for allowance.
Marie j. Hodson, late of Skowhe-
gan. deceased. second and final ac-
count and petition for assessment of
inheritance tax.