New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
Social LNews
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(Continued From Page Three) Of Lexington street. The miniatures most of which have not been shown in town before are very lovely and well worth viewing. Mrs. Peters brings them direct from an exhibi- ton at he Undau and BaIlonS gal Iery al Fifth avenue and 57th street. New York city.
 The Sunshine society. Mrs. Georee W. Corbin president met Monday afternoon al the Trinity Methodist church. There were 24 members present.
 Miss Rtna Nutdug of Foocloa. China. gave au intopslInl atJr,-s on "Cusroms in Chiut' at tho Con- Eregafiouai church parish hOusa in PlaiulIIa Friday evening.
 
 The WomWs Missionary society of the Berlin Cougre gStio1al church met Wednesday afternoon a, g o'clock a, the home Of Mrs. Arthur l.. Woodruff. Miss Caroline x. Savage was in charge of Inc discus sion. "Thc Religious Situation m Latin America.
 There was 8 reprrsenfaivc ealn- cring m attendance hsr Sunday ,Tt- ming at the EHlu Burri.t school for the concert Of Njjni1h folk spn-s which were given by a group ot v.I known musicians.
 The first group of songs rendered by the choir was the most popu- lar. To listeners who had cou7a from Europe. these songs broughf back memories anal others 10 whom they were foreign were won by thc novelty of them.
 Israel Rosenberg, talented niun- ist, offered several pleasing salcc- tions.
 Miss Leona Shervin rendered an aria from "Tosoa." "A Rirthday' and "Giannina Mia" Her com- posure and poise combined with a powerful dramatic voice won loud applause-
 Other features were the singing of a lullaby in which a cradle was used as 4 touch of realism and a synagogue scene where Talmud stu dents in black robes pored over their books by the light of candles. These songs contained bits Of philosophy. resignation and humo.
 Abraham Binder soloist, was the chief feature of the evening. His splendid rendition of several num- bars among which were "bialik' and "Caravan." created much en- thusiasm among the members Of the large audience.
 Mrs. John H. Kirkham of Cedar street gave X very interesting talk on "Impressipns Of Egypt" at a meeting Of the Plunyille Woman's club held last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Howard J. Usher Of Plainmllc. Following Mrs. Kfrkhum's talk, afternoon tea was served. The sNt meeting of tho club will take pEJco May l9th at Inc home of Mrs. Lewis L. Bras'ow.
 Mrs Howard g Parsons was elected regent Of tho Esther Stanley crapt,r Daughters Of 'ba American Revolution at the annual meeting which WAS held at tho home of Mrs. George F.. Eohn in 'aruington yrs t.r,iav. Sh" sucnrols Mrs. Rufus Hemenvay who has occupied Inc chair for the past three years. The other officers who were elected tt seryo with her were as follows, Nice-regcnt, Mrs. Harry NJ. Bates; recording secretary, Mrs. William Y. Judd: corresponding secretary. Mrs. F. Raymond GHpatric; treasurer. Mrs. r.. Clayton Goodwin; registrar. Mrs. Parker ". Fairbanks: hisfor- ian, Mrs. James II. Robinson; audi tor. Mrs Charles w. Nichols,
 Reports of the drraalea fo tt, convcntiou held at Washington were made and accepted as well as reports of the retiring officers.
 Following the business meeting Ola Rankin of Essex sang a group of songs. Afternoon t.a was srNpd in the dining room with Mr.. Iu1us Hemruway and Mrs. F. S Porter presiding ut rlte lea tabh. which was decorated with caoudulas oraug. candles. Mrs. Ernest Smith, Mrs. Stanley Go-s. Mrs Harry Bates. Mrs. Robert Frisbto and Mrs. How