New Britain herald., 1927-10-25

this work, also the Woman's club of Maple Hill and community group of women from all the Plain vile churches who met together and did large amount of sewing for the hospital. Besides this several sewing circles and a group of high school girls aided in the supply and surgical dressing work.
 There is also a committee for the observance of Christmas at the hos pital, Mrs. r. 4. Searle, chairman. Christmas greens and decorations Were placed in all the halls and corridors which made the hospital most attractive at this season of the year. The fern stands in the cor riders were also replenished at this time.
 Mrs. H. T. Slopcr was chairman Of the committee for Easter ob- servance. This year instead of send ing flowers to the patients in the hospital, it was decided to give $50 toward the maintenance of the radio. It was felt that there were so many of the patients receiving flowers from their friends that the radio would be more practical and afford the patients more lasting pleasure.
 'The work of the committee for securing flowers for the nurses graduation was carried on by Mrs. P. C. Hickey. Bouquets of flowers were sent to all the nurses at grad uation, also a cash prize of $50 was given by the womens board to the nurse whose poise, even tempcra- ment and kindliness were outstand- ing throughout her entire training. This award was made to Miss Cath crime Gallery.
 We also have library commit for use Of patients and ViCtrola rec ords for nurses use. Mrs. M. D. Sake Is chairman Of this committee.
 'Other committees are: Publicity committee, Mrs. G. C. Weld, chair man: nominating committee. Mrs. r. F. McDonough, chairman; annual tea committee. Mrs H. T. Sloper. chairman; Thanksgiving collections, Mrs. Harriet Merwin, chairman.
 At our April meeting letter was read which had been received from the Hartford Conn Trust Co.,, stat ing that the woman's board Is 10 receive the income from one quarter of $l00. GOO from the estate Of the late Edward II. Case of Hartford. to he known as the Edward 1T. Case and Jane F.. Case Fund, to be used for the same purpose as specified in the Jane F.. Case Fund.
 At our November meeting it was voted to take S1,5OO from the funds of the woman's board and transfer it 10 the community free bed fund.
 "A benefit committee was appoint ed, Mrs. II. l.. Mills. chairman. as sisted by Mrs. G. T. kimball for raising money for the children's free bed fund. This committee ar ranged for an Easter ball which was held on Easter Monday night at the
  ball amounted to S2,0I1.21. This committee was ably assisted by 6fi- cers and directors of the board and the large amount realized was made possible by the generous support on the part Of the public, the various also in this work,
 Our customary Thanksgiving col lection was made through the public and private schools of the city, as well as from Berlin. Plainville. Ken Sington and NeWington. Twenty two local schools participated in this Thanksgiving collection and a very remarkable donation was received in the way of fruits vegetables, jams and jcllics, etc. Mrs. Harriet Ner- win was chairman Of this committee and the woman's board wish to eX- press their appreciation of the hear | tv cooperation given by the teachers i and scholars and everyone who | helped to make this Thanksgiving | offering so successful.
 Another service rendered by the l Woman'S board is that of defraying | the hospital expenses of any chil- | dren from the Children's Home and | Polish Orphanage in need Of special | hospital treatment Several cases of | this kind have occurred during the ! year and have been reported by the ! treasurer at our directors meet 1 ings.'
 Trcaeurcr's Report
 The report by Mrs. Rapclye, the | 'rD1surcr, was as follows:
 l submit herewith the treasurcr's ! report Of the woman's hospital l