New Britain herald., 1928-01-31
MRS. STONE HEADS
 BOYS AUXILIARY
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ATe. Elmer D. stone Of 45 Russell street was elected president of the LAdies' Auxiliary of the Boys club ae its annual meeting yesterday aftsrnoon in the club library. Mrs. Stons succeeds Mrs. A. c. SundberT, who has served two terms as presi- dent Mrs. w. E. Parker was named vics-president and Mrs. Harry E. Parker was reelected secretary treasurer.
 Plans were begun for tho auxil- iarys annual bridge party. which will be held in the club gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. February IS. Mrs. eundbsrg was named general chairman. while the subcommittee are as follows: Decorations Mrs. H. g. Parsons and Mrs. A. c. Nmball; tickets. Mrs. H. E. Parker; chairs and tables, Mrs. w. E. Parker and MrA J. H. Robinson: refreshments. Mrs. L. F. Blade adn Mrs. H. NJ. Brown: prizes. Mrs. H. E. Parker, Mrs. Edward Steinle and Miss Cora BeAle.
 The treasurer's report showed re- ceipts of 3365.64 during the year, with expenditures of S264.S0, leav- inE . balance of S100.S4. The an- nual report of the secretary, Mrs. H. D. Parker, was as follows:
 "The year 1927 was the most ac- tive and successful which the ladies' auxiliary of the Boys club has yet passed. Several of it's projects which originated ig previous years, were furthered ayd numerous new ones were commy need. Mrs. A. c. Sund- berg was Il elected president. and for the secq Id year in succession she took an energetic and leading part portion of her time to them. Mrs. A. H. Scott was reelected vice-pres- ident, and Mrs. H. E. Parker was elected secretary and treasurer.
 Ion the evening of February 3b, tho second minstrel show was given by the older boys of the club. This added S13o to our treasury. The performance was repeated at the town farm the following Sunday. Perhaps the most successful event from . social standpoint came the first week In March, when the local basketball squad entertained the Boston Boyr club team. The ladies provided sandwiches. cakes, and coffee for this occasion.
 "Our third annual whist party was held on March IS and we made some SSH, which was doing very we'll, considering the whist parties given by other organizations the same week. The auxiliary's last meeting before the summer recess was held on April 25. After the busi- neas . soctal hour was enjoyed. when ice cream and wafers were served. Tn September ws realised the need of more members, 70 started . drive, allowing all who joined at this time full membership until January. 1929. Our Halloween party was as ever . very successful one. with some lS0 boys in costume. Prizes wers presented to the boys with the best and the funniest costumes. AS usual the refreshments consisted of doughnut and apples.
 '"The ladies assisted MT. Skinner in welcoming the guests at the open meeting of the club which was held in November. Also in November came the beginning of the basket ball games. and the ladies chaper- oned the dances which followed them. The ladies have taken 70 much interest in the team that they have become its ardent followers and have not only been present at tho regular Monday night games but have also accompanied the squad upon its road trips.
 Tho third minstrel ahow was