New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
AUXILIARY H0N0RS
 FAITHFUL WORKERS
Miss Brock and Miss Graham Are Given Gold Pieces
0PERETTA GREAT SUCCESS
Not . Hitch in "Ihe Cat and the King''-Dog Owner Fined-Bow. lers Turn Back New Haven Carpenter Defends Pigeons.

Carpenter Defends Pigeons.
 Two faithful officers of the Ladies' auxiliary of Brock-Barnes post, American Legion, were hon. ored It the birthday party held by the unit last night at Legion hall in observance of its seventh anniver- sary. Miss Helen Brock, who has served as recording secretary for the entire seven years of the units exist ence. was presented with $ gold piece in appreciation for her long period of efficient service. Miss Anna Graham. who served as presi- dent during 1926. was also given a s gold piece as a token of the cs- teem in which she and her work are held by the auxiliary members. Miss Graham was further presented with past presidents badge by Mrs. Sarah Morgan. the president.
 The party was & social success and was attended by large crowd. including many persons from out of town. A pleasing program of en- tertainment was opened with a piano selection by Miss L. Ethel Prior. Master Myles Moore played violin selection. accompanied at the piano by Miss Marjorie Fisher. Miss Esther Nilsson gave a reading There was vocal solo by William Hemingway, accompanied by Mrs. Bertha denney. A vocal solo by Mrs. Leonard of New Britain. who was accompanied by Mrs. Lila For an. brought the program to a close.
 A large birthday cake which had been baked by Mrs. Catherine Gra- ham was cut by Miss Fisher. who is a past president of the unit. Re treatments were served.
 Next Tuesday night at 5 o'clock the unit will hold a special meet Ing. All members are urged to at- tend. as important business will be transacted.
 On June 14, Flag Day. a military whist will be held; it will be open to the public.
 Opcrctta a Success
 The crowd which braved the weather last night and witnessed the opening performance of the oper- etta, The Cat and the King" at the high school, completely forgot the rain as soon as the curtains were drawn, the production exceeding the expectations of even those who had known it was to be an unusual affair. It was all the more remark able in that 1t was staged with un- trained material. and much credit IS due to Miss Leila Church for her direction.
 Howard S. Smith was magnificent as the king and rolled out his melo- dious song with super-royal gusto and authority W. A. Bailey, as the cat. was graceful and efficient and completely filled the bill. while Dr. L. H. Frost made terrifying cook with his huge hrandishing knife. Miss Dorothy Clark was excellent as the Princess and Pierce Clark did l exceptionally we'll with his song in his marquis role. Miss Esther Trum- bull made wonderful queen Of ] hearts. Mrs. Roger Freeman's per- formance as Mary Quite Contrary | was notable although she had filled 1 in at the last moment when Mrs. ! Howard Smith was injured.
 The dancers brought roars Of ap- plause from the audience and were | encored again and again. The Milk l Maids, Mary and her little flowers, l the queen of hearts and her hearts, he fairies. and the Jenny Linds all danced with exceeding grace, but the | most arousing and compelling of the | ,horuses was that of the tailors and ,obblers. who swept the audience off | it's feet with their "Go Make It" song. The testers, with their long pointed noses were very funny. especially l when they finished their song and