New Britain herald., 1927-06-01


 William J. Hoffman, son of Mrs. William J. Hoffman of IFS Francis street, New Britain were married this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the rectory of St. Paul's church in Ken sington, the ceremony being per- formed by Rev. J. c. Brennan. The bride was attended by Mrs. Edward l.. Wall of New Haven as matron Of honor. and the best man was Harry L. Hoffman. a brother of the groom.
 The bride wore a gown of white georgette with veil Of silk tulle caught with orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was made up of roses and lilies of the valley. The matron of honor was attired in a gown of Killarney rose georgette trimmed with ostrich feathers and she wore hat to match The gift Of the bride to her attendant was white gold friendship pin set with emeralds and the gift of the groom to his attend ant was pair of white gold cuff links.
 After the ceremony at the rectory a reception was held at o'clock at the home of the brides mother. More than 100 guests attended. friends being present from Detroit. New York. Pennsylvania, New Ha- ven. Hartford. New Britain and East Berlin. The house was beautifully decorated for the reception, the color scheme being pink and white the effect being given with pink and white roses and carnations Of the same hue.
 The bride and groom will be at home to their friends after July 1 at 697 East street, New Britain Mir Hoffman is employed at the Stanley Works in New Britain.
 Grange Entertainment Berlin Grange will hold an enter tainment and dance this evening at Garnge Hall. Pennington avenue. including a playlet by the women of the kensinGton Methodist church and skit by members of ths local Grange.
 The play Listen Ladies" to be given by the church members ln- cludes the conversation of a sewing society at one of it's weekly meet ings. The cast of characters includes Mrs. Gladys Edgerly, Mrs. Lillian Hannon. Miss Thelma Johnson. Mrs Jennie Hultgren. Mrs. Marion Burn ham. Mrs. Ethel Wells, Mrs. Alice Kent, Miss Lillian Kent. Mrs. Flora Williams and Mrs. Margaret Ford.
 The skit to be given by the girls of the Grange. entitled Fudge and the Burglar" has five characters. Esther Adams, Ruth Skinner, Jes- sic Skinner, Nellie Brown and Laura Brown.
 On Tuesday evening, June [. the local Grange will hold Memorial Night" Chaplain Charles Weldon will be in charge of the meeting which will include the granting of the second degree on a class of l candidates.
 school Exhibition 1 The schools of the town vii hold <! an exhibition of handwork in the kensington Junior High school to- morrow evening at 7:45 o'clock The exhibition will include drawings. compositions and business course displays, all the work havng been done by the Berlin school children.
 A musical program will also be given tomorrow evening in connec- tion with the hand work exhibition. Members of the Junior High school glee club under the direction of Mrs. Helen upsou will give the pro- gram which will include vocal and instrumental selections. Miss Ella Minor will supervise the drawing ex- !! hibition and Mrs. Anna NJ. Young will have charge Of the business course exhibition.
 Ball Practice
 The kensington Boys club base 1 ball team will meet for practice this evening at 6:3o o'clock at the Bene- dict Phillips recreation field. The team is slated to meet the kensing- ton Congregational church team on Thursday afternoon at the Rene- dict field and the manager of the club squad is anxious to have a ! complete attendance at tonight practice.
 1 Arrangements for the American
 Legion baseball league are still in. complete although it is hoped tha, the schedule Of games will be ar