New Britain herald., 1925-09-14

Ruth Morse of East Berlin, secretary and treasurer.
 Guests were present from New York, Springfield, Mcriden, New Britain, Berlin, South Windsor and Vermont. The affair began at about o'clock in the morning and con- tinued until late in the afternoon. At 1 o'clock in the afternoon a dinner was served. following which the business meeting of the association was held and officers were elected.
 A feature of the afternoon was the talk by Wilbur Castelow of Meriden. He presented Memories of the Dun ham Family" highly interesting address in which were included many facts regarding its history. His talk was enthusiastically received and the members enjoyed il heartily.
 Stanley Peer of Hartford, histor- ian of the organization, gave the rec ord of births and deaths in the fam fly for the past. year.
 Present at the reunion were: Mrs. Ella Dunham Smith of Meriden and Mrs. Ida Dunham Morse of East Berlin. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Morse are sisters and they have the record for attendance at reunions, it is said. the organization in the % years of it's existence. Saturdays session was the 25th.
 The Dunham family is one of the real old families of New England. 1t is said that the three original set tiers were brothers who came to this country from England on the May flower" Members of the family have resided in Kensington for about 100 years.
 Among those present from Berlin and vicinity were Mir. and Mrs. Roy al H. Morse and family of East Ser lin, Mrs. Ida Morse of East Berlin, Miss Ruth Morse of East Berlin, Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Smith of New Brit ain and Mrs. Ella Dunham Smith Of Mcridcn. formerly Of Kensington.
 The oldest member of the organi zaton is Mrs. Abbie Castelow Of Meridcn, who is nearly 90 years Of age She was not present.
 Garden Party \ Success
 About S50 will he cleared by the Kensington League of Women Not- CTS as result of the garden party held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Green. The affair was 8 success in every way, there be- ing present about 100 people. Home made candy and various articles were on sale and bridge, Five Hun dred and whist were played. about 20 prizes being awarded. Several Of the prizes consisted of rare specl- mems of dahlias and other flowers
 Dog Roast and Social
 About 30 young women, members of the Russwin Girls club of New Britain, will enjoy supper and dog" roast at the WorthinGton Community house tomorrow night. It is expected that several entertain ment features will be provided in the course of the evening. The committee on arrangements will provide a delicious meal for all who attend.
 Meeting of Berlin Grange
 A regular meeting of Berlin Grange will be held tomorrow night at S o'clock and it is expected that it will be one of tho most interest ing Of the season. A novel feature will be provided during the lec- turer's hour, when Leslie Watkins, assisted by seven young women, will present a musical comedy sketch. The organization will also transact final business in connection with the coming fair.
 Coming Marriage Announced
 The approaching marriage of Miss Anna Veronica Pagan of Kensington 10 James William Callahan Of New Haven has been announced. The ceremony will be solemnized on Wednesday morning, September 2s, at o'clock by Rev John C. Brennan at St. Paul's church.
 Miss Pagan is a sister of William W. Pagan and is well known in town. She is employed as a nurse ct St. Raphaels hospital. New Haven. Banns of marriage were ann -'''o-l 'esterday at St. Paul's chmcA.
 Carnival Takes Well
 The carnival and bazaar under the auspices Of st. PauIs T A. B. society, which opened Saturday evening al kilby's lot Kensinxtcr. attracted large number ot visitors