New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

ed hrst prize for the best costume
and Miss Helen Pajor captured the
second prize. Games were played
ana prizes given to the Misses Faith
Hennig and Joanna Fairwood.
Dancing was enjoyed and refresh
ments served.
Fourth Of Series
The fourth Of a series Of illus
trated lectures at the Kensington
Methodist church will be given to-
morrow evening at o'clock. The
topic will be Luther and the Ref
ormation." This will be a good op-
portunity Of those interested to see
what the Protestant faith cost in the
early days OF the reformation.
Whist Parties
Plans have been completed by the
Berlin Grange for its opening fall
whist and bridge party which will
be held this evening at the Grange
hall on Pennington avenue. Prizes
will be awarded the winners and re-
freshments served. 1t is expected
that there will be q large crowd in
attendance ~ the Grange whists last
year proved very successful. The
general public 10 invited to attend.
The st. Paul T. A. B. society will
hold its second whist party Of the
season this evening at its hall in
Kensington. Prizes will be awarded
the winners In both the mems and
women's games. The general public
is cordially invited.
Chorus Concert . Success
Receiving tremendous applause
from an appreciative audience for
it's offering Of finely interpreted
classic music. the Wennerberg
chorus Of New Britain. nationally
known Swedish male chorus of IS
voices. augmented by 4 violin SOLO
ist, Erik Demander Of New Haven.
and John A. Lindsay, baritone. gave
a successful concert last evening at
the Berlin Congregational church
before large crowd.
The concert was given under the
auspices of the Worthington Com.
munity association.
The concert provided music Of 4
type which has rarely been offered
in Berlin and the continued ap-
plause brought encores after each
group of selections. The excellent
compositions played by Mr.. De-
mander OF the violin were well re-
ceived and he was forced to give
several encores. Mr.. Lindsey. ac-
companied by Charles johnson on
the piano. sang three classical num-
bers.
Horace H. Raymond. president Of
the Community association, extend
ed his thanks to those who attended
tn, concert and for giving their sup
port to the association and the
chorus. Arthur Benson was chair
man Of the committee in charge OF
arrangements.
Items Of Interest
Mrs. Ida Butler Genest Of White
Plains. N. Y. is visiting Miss Ida
Colby of Remington.
A shower was held last evening at
the meeting of the Wednesday Night
Whist club at the home Of Mrs.
Adolph Schultz in honor Of Mrs.
Earl Brown Of Worthington Ridge.
The meeting next week will be held
at the home Of Mrs. Brown and will
be in the form Of = Halloween party.
Ex-selectman George B. Carter
and Mrs. Carter entertained at din
ner Tuesday evening at their home
In honor Of the third wedding ami
versary Of Mr.. ana Mrs. Lloyd Car
ter and the NTH anniversary Of Mr..
and Mrs. B. Williams. A large
number OF guests were present.
State Police Active
State policemen were again In &C.
ton today and were stationed at the
scales on the Berlin turnpike In an
effort to rid the road Of the truck
drivers who persist in driving over
loaded trucks. A number of arrests
for this violation Of the motor vehi-
Gle law have been made lately.
To Greet Smith
According to democratic leaders.
practically the entire Jeffersonian
representation in this town will
journey to New Britain this evening
to greet Gov. Alfred Smith when he
stops at the railroad crossing on
Main street at $40 o'clock. Smith
will remain In the city for about i've
minutes
Following Smiths departure there
will be q monstrous democratic rally
at the center.