New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

strict and thorough management, re- hearsals have proceeded with pro- | fessional seriousness and finished production is to be expected. Matthew Callahan. who is we'll known as local thespian, has the | lead among the male characters, l playing the part of Miles O'Dowd, 8 young lawyer. His fine singing voice will be displayed to advantage in several Hitting melodies that give the sweet little play added brightness. Mrs. Catherine Crowley Solomon, as Patricia O'Neil. will make charm- ing Irish colleen, who can sing as well as talk. Helen Brennan. as Molly Flynn, half sister of Miles, plays the part of designing guard ian admirably, but fails in her at tempt to marry Miles to Mrs. Lucy Murray. a charming young widow. portrayed by Hazel Atwater. Fred Gennette as John Nolan and Harold Ward as Timothy McBride are young bachelor friends of O'Dowd. John 1 Tobin, famous in T. A. B. drama tics, as Shaw O'Neil, father of Pa tricia, does a bit of very heavy act ing in real professional style. Will liam Humason. as Kenzar. the vil- lain, makes good bad man. The part of Corney Bray, the comedian of the show is taken by William 1 O'Brien.
 Rev. John J. Keane is chairman Of the committee in charge, and he i. also assisting John F. Callahan in coaching the players. Clarence F. Kenney Is business manager. and John Riley is stage manager and property man.
 An artistic musical program of unusual interest was presented We'd nesday evening In the Camp school auditorium by the New Britain chapter of the Hadassah, which by the way sponsors humanitarian work in Palestine.
 Edward Kehrman, bass, formerly of Vienna opera, now of Hartford; Sadye Ruth Yellen, lyric soprano, of Hartford: Israel Rosenberg, pianist, of New Britain; Moe Blumenthal. violinist, and his string and piano ensemble, consisting of Norman Cloutier, obligato violin; Lee Joseff- CT, cello; Frank Graf, viola; Albert Heck, bass viol, and Leonard Der man, pianist, did much to delight the large and representative audience which turned out for the concert. Wilfreda Gehrmond was the accom- panist.
 
 Mrs. Harold Peck entertained her bridge club on Thursday afternoon at her home on Lincoln street Mrs. Edward Christ, Mrs. Gerald w. Walker and Miss Marjorie Baldwin won the prizes.
 Miss Harriet Reynal of Lexington street will entertain the Thursday Afternoon Bridge club next week.
 The Junior Hadassah will enter tain it's members at bridge and en- tertainment tomorrow afternoon in the vestry room of the Congregation Brethren Sons of Israel. Miss Betty Rubin will give program of songs.
 Mrs. John Xomlin of Maple street entertained in honor of Miss Esther E. Wickstrom on Wednesday eve ming with a miscellaneous shower Miss Wickstrom will become the bride Of Francis D. O'Meara on De- cember q.
 Miss Margaret Christ entertained her bridge club on Monday evening at her home on Ten Acre road
 The social committee of New Britain lodge of Elks is making ar engagements for the annual New Years Eve party which will be held in the social hall at the club house on Washington street. Complete de tails are expected to be announced soon. The Carol choir presented a pro- gram last evening at o'clock at the First Baptist church under the direction of Howard F. Brewer. The choir was assisted by Mrs. Marie Rozelle Landon, soprano; Mrs. Vio- let N. Erickson. contralto; Maurice c. Steele. tenor; John R. Kaiser, bass: and George Westerman, jr., violist. The following program was given:
 Sing, Sing, Birds on the Wing
 ............... Nutting List the Cherubic Host, from The
 Holy City" .............. Gaul
 Carol Choir with Mrs. Landon
 and Mir Kaiser
 Ecstasy ............ Mrs. Beacl What Is a Kiss? ... Mana Zucca
 Mrs. Erickson Chose a Rose ......... Stickles The Slumber Boat ....,.. Gaynor
 Carol Choir
 Kashmiri Song Woodforde- Finder
 Mir. Steele
 Nocturne in E flat opin-Sarasatr The Ram ..........'. ...... Ronlh
 Mir. Westerman Sancta.. Maria ............ Faure Daddy's Sweetheart .... Lehman Rainbow Robyu
 ..Carol Choir
 The Day Is Done ....,.... Spross
 Mrs. Landon
 A Merry Heart .......,.... B!zct
 Carol Choir
 Toreador Song from Carmen"
 Felman