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New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
GATHERINGS
Mrs. White and Mrs. Coop er Entertain Tuesday, Mrs. Benning Gives Party.

The annual formal dance for the Normal school students will be held Friday evening, April 27. at the Shuttle Meadow club. Among the New Britain students who will be present are Miss Catherine Brown, Miss Marian Scheyd. Miss Catherine kchoe, Miss Marian Muller. Miss Marian Havlick. Miss Rose Battaglia and Miss Olga Hagis
 A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Agdd A. Baldwin of Hartford, w. Baldwin of kcnsington. at the home of Mrs. Theodore Wilson of Wallace street. About 90 guests were present from Hartford. Ken sington and this city. The table was prettily decorated in q color scheme of lavender and yellow and dainty luncheon served Miss Baldwin will become the bride of Evald Johnson of Hartford on May {.
 Mrs. Victor Benson gave show CT bridge at her home in East Bcr- lin Thursday night for Miss Mar guerite Powers. Miss Powers is 10 marry Joseph lincwood of kcnSine- ton.
 Mrs. Stanley Cooper and Mrs. Richard White will entertain at bridge and tea Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Coopcrs home on Erooksidc Road.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
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Mrs. Harold N. Bennins of St. Joseph, Michigan. who is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. F. Walk CT of Harrison street. has sent out cards for luncheon bridge to be given Tuesday afternoon at the Walker homo.
 Mrs. H. II. Howard Of Maple Hill will entertain her bridge club Tues day afternoon at her home.
 Mrs. George Boil will give a. bridge party Friday afternoon at her home on Trumbull street.
 Miss Florence Tomkins of Murray street entertained sixteen at bridge Wednesday evening Tt her home. Miss Gertrude Gisney. Frederic Lockwood. Miss Helen Connor and Francis Traver won the prizes.
 Mrs. Maurice Brackhaussen Of Prospect avenue. Hartford. will en- certain this afternoon at the Hart ford Golf club for Miss Jane Wat who will become the bride Of Theodore Hart. son of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Hart of Lincoln street. this city. this city, June }. Miss Maxine Hart, Miss Virginia Hart. Mrs. Har- old Bennirg and Miss Priscilla Crab tree vii! be among the guests from New Britain.
 The Thursday Afternoon bridge club met this week at the home of Miss Miriam Mouat on Grove Hill. Miss Ruby Andrews and Mrs. Sher- wood Berger won the prizes.
 Mrs. Olive Judd 1n:raham Of West End avenue will entertain at supper and bridge next Saturday night.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
CLUB EVENTS
Business and Professional Women's Club Elects Teachers Club To Meet.

The Emerson College club Of , Hartford will present three onc-act
 plays April 2a. in the auditorium Of the Camp school under the auspices of College. club of this city. for the :; benefit Of the scholarship fund. The title of the first paly is: "Pease and
 Beans.' by Pauline Phelps. The 1 theme of the play revolves around an absent-minded psychology pro- lessor and his ,inferiority complex in the presence Of women and is d sat'rical farce. It is of local inter- est that Miss Dorothy Hart of this city will play the leading woman's part. .,
 The second play is titled One | Love- Two ] Love-" by Miss Doris Campbell Holsworth of Windsor, who will play the part Of Paul Grant, newspaper reporter. This play is comedy of a romantic nature, with one Of the players taking a dual role of mother and daughter The last play is famous for its dialogue. called Hearts" and was written by Alice Gcrstenbcrg, the scene taking place at an afternoon card party. 'Pease and Beans,' is being directed by Mrs. James Reid of Hartford: One Love, Two | Love-" by Mrs. Marian Blake Camp bell Of Windsor and Hearts" by
 Mrs Golda Curtiss of Hartford.
 Mrs. George NJ. Flanagan is acting as stage director.
 The Marcus Flcitzcr trio will fur nish music between the plays. The Woman's club of Maple Hill
 met Wednesday afternoon at the
 home Of Mrs. T. H. Cogswell on Theodore street. Mrs Nancy Schoon- maker. field secretary of the Con- necticut College for Women at New London, spoke on the college. giv- ing some interesting facts on its his- tory. Mrs. Merwin Futile, contralto sololst at the First Congregational, New Britain, sang several selections. Mrs Laurence Mouat, president Of the New Britain Woman's club and Mrs. r. Raymond GGiIratric, vice president of the same club, were present at the meeting. Miss Bertha Francis. junior at Connecticut col lese and Miss Mildred Goodale, recent graduate Of the Peter Bent Brigham hospital in Boston. were guests of the club.
 The next meeting will be the an- nual meeting of the club and will be held at the Blue Plate Tea room on Pennington avenue. Hartford, The committee in charge Of the luncheon are Mrs. Arthur r. White. Mrs. r. l.. Monier and Mrs. G. K. Spring. Election Of officers will take place and reports Of committees will be read.
 The Polish Junior Lsasue ball held Easter Monday at the Hartford Women's Club attracted largo gathering from this city. Hartford. Springfield. Boston. Worcester. New York and Philadelphia. The success Of the affair vas due largely to the work of members ot ,he entertain
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14

VIII talk on Spring Activities in the Garden The hostess will be assist cd by Mrs. F. \. Woodruff and Mrs Jesse Stebbins
 Miss l.. Gertrude Rogers was elected president of the board of di- rectors of the '. W. (. 4. at a meet Ing held Wednesday. She will be as- sisted by the following officers: First Nlce president Miss Louise H. Noble; second vice president, Mrs. Marcus White; secretary, Mrs. Roger Whit man; treasurer Mrs. Stanley Goss, and assistant treasurer, Mrs. Robert M. Parsons.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14

Mrs. Thomas Mullen was given a kitchen shower Thursday night at the residence of her sister. Mrs. C. J. Carlson on Gr4vc Hill. Mrs. Mullen has made her home with her sister since ,hsr recent marriage but 's soon to take mp Der residence on Cross s,rcet \ -
 - a.3 .a h"
 Miss Julia Levin. of Winthrop street entertained Tuesday after noon and Wednesday evening for her guest. Miss Thelma GinsbcrS of New York city.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14

Mrs. William Rowland gave luncheon bridge Friday noon at her home on Lincoln Road. Miss Mar tha Sachs. the house guest of Miss, Flora Humphrey vas the honoree.
 Mrs. Luther Parker entertained at dinner and cards Wednesday night at her home on Forest street.
 Mrs. Clifton Wilson gave a small luncheon last Wednesday at her home in West Hartford. entertain ing for her aunt, Mrs. l.. W. Park CT of Colorado.
 Miss Flora Humphrey entertained at dinner and cards Wednesday night at her home on Grove Hill:
 Mrs. Maxwell Porter entertained with luncheon at her home on Lin- coin Road last Tuesday honorins her mother. Mrs. E. w. Parker of Colorado.
 Mrs. T. l.. Bergin Of rrumbull street gave a bridge parry yesterday afternoon at her home.
 Mrs. Henry Christ of Lincoln street entertained al bridge We'd nesday afternoon.
 Miss Marjorie Norris entertained at bridge Monday afternoon at her home on Ten Acre road.
 Mrs. James J. Clcrkin of Smith street entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening. Mrs. James Gil bert, Mrs. A. Schadc and Mrs. F, Flarety won the prizes.
 Mrs. Mortimer Rhodes entertained { he members Of her supper and bridge club last evening at her home in Berlin.
 Mrs. J. II. Latham of Maple Hin was hostess 10 tho Thursday Eve ming Bridge club this week. Tho prizes went to Mrs. w. Fl. E'itzscr- ald. Mrs. w. II. Allen and Mrs. B. J. Hubert.
 Mrs. Robert Mctcalf of West Hart ford entertained at bridge Tuesday afternoon She was Miss Margaret Christ of his city before her mar riage.
 Miss Priscilla Crabtree Of Lincoln street entertained the Alpha alunnac Tuesday evening. Miss Beatrice Heynal won the bridge prize.
 Miss Grace Swain entertained her bridge club Monday afternoon at her home on Lincoln street.
 Miss Georgia Parker ent' tained her card club al luncheon and bridge yesterday at her home on Lexington stree
 Mrs. Milton Jones of Trumbul street entertained her bridge club It luncheon and cards Wednesday afternoon.
 Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Christ of Cor bin avenue entertained twelve at dinner and cards Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Clifford Odin gave a bridge party for twelve Friday evening at her home on Corbin avenue. ...
 Mrs. Harry Hodge of Vance street three tables Of auction bridge at her home Monday evening.
 
 A biribday party was given by Miss Sylvia Horvitz at her home. 90 | East street last evening in honor of Ter 18th birthday anniversary Sey- .ral friends were present and games md dancing enjoyed, followed by the crying of refreshments. Miss Hor. vitz was the recipient of many beau. iful gifts.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14

given by the American Shakespear roundation at the Hotel Drake. Shakespearean readings were given by Sothern and Marlowe. Proceeds were for the benefit of the Shakes peare Memorial theater at Strat- ford-onAvon. Mrs. Vincent Astor and Mrs. August Belmont were among the patronesses.
 The sweeping hoop skirt and pe- tite pancake hat of 1850 made d brief return at a costume dance of that year given by bonnie Mae Murray at the butterfly ball in aid of the House of Rest for Consump- tiNes. The old time polka and schottische were illustrated in Miss Murray's dance.
 India and East Indian personali- ties are taking society's interest this spring. Songs written by Rabin- dranath Tagore. sung by the poets niece, and accompa nied bv an ancient Hindu instrument attracted many social leaders to the Hotel Plaza where Mrs. Alice Kelley gave an illustrated lecture on India.
 Lace coats, the "dernier cri" in : Nenlns wraps, will be exhibited in 'he fashion review at the Magic Carpet society's charity carnival to be given for the benefit of the Jud- son Health center next month, The wraps Of beige or black lace have several Innings of pastel shaded chlnon, any one Of which may be snapped into the coat to suit the Woarcr's fancy.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
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\ new street sandal divides from up 10 noel 10 have one side black lizard and tho other lavender shark shln. The Joining is openvork stitching
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
ENGAGEMENTS ARE
 SOCIETY EVENTS
New York's 400" Takes Much
 Interest in ROmanCeS

New York, April 14 tPs - En- Sastment announcements were SO cal New Iork's piece de resistance during the first week of the little season, which began with Easter week. Society's leaders have vied with each other in entertainment for those concerned. 4 box at the opera, loaned for an evening by Mrs. ogden Goelct, was courtesy extended to Miss Betty Taller. whose engagement 10 Walter Gurnec Dyer was announced. Miss Taller entertained a party of friends in the box where she held an informal reception between acts.
 Bridge parties, always a popular diversion of the little season, have been put to work by Mrs. William 5. Leeds Princcss Nenia) and other social leaders. Bridge tourna- mcnts, which society attended on board the Berengaria thi. week were given in aid of the Central Council of Scamen's associations to provide clot hing. books and enter talnm"nt for scamcn. Marine re- treatments and decorations were features.
 Wardrobcs for the shore arc now as carefully planned by fashiona ble women as evening costumes. Pa- lama suits with long pointed trousers Of chiffon in bright checks. worn with black chiffon coats are fashionable for lounsing on the beaches. A different bathing suit is required for each day. while other suits for taking sun baths arc care fully cJt so that the decollete Of me lowest evening gown will not reveal an inch of skin unnamed.
 Peter Rabbit Circus Clowns" and Jack and the Beanstalk" amused the small guests at the Easter party with which the Junior league enter aimed the children of its members last week. Sue Hastings marlone'tcs gave the pantomimes for the children. Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt was in charge of tho party which concluded with an easter ees hunt.
 rainbow ball is society. latest benefit plan for the aid of crippled children. Rainbow lights played over the guests, rainbow balloons, and dancers costumcd in colors of the spectrum will be features of the carnival entertainment to be given next week.
 Isis. Egyptian goddess of spring, king Tut, and Pharaohs daughter were features of a pageant repre- 'cnting the festival of spring at the carnival of imagination this week, Dancing girls slaves and priests ook part. The carnival. held at the Waldorf Astoria. in an Egyptian emple setting, was given for work ng girls ill need Of financial aid.
 Colored motion pictures of "A Nights Dream" at i racted society 10 the entertainment
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05
Mary PhiIbin in
 Surrender" Lyceum

The I.yceum theater stands out by itself for the best and the most i'll photoplays. For the first part of this week the main attraction offers Mary Philhin and Ivan Mosiuhine in Surrender with "So This is Love" starring Shirley Mason. Vim. Collier Jr., and Johnnie Walker main stars in the companion feature. Anot hor series of the rip roaring comedy Beauty Parlor' starring Al Cooke and Kit Guard.
 Surrcndsr' colorfuL strong drama will stir the movie fans. 4 spectacular, forccful dcpictions Of the hectic days on the Galician-Rus- sian border after the outbreak Of the war in 1914 is tn theme of this impressive love drama, Surrender" \ colorful Calirian town is tho lo- cale of th" story. IL is here that the Russians and tlr Austrians Vie for supremacy. and Mary Philbin, as a little Galteian. falls in Ioyo with Ivan Moslukino, who cnacts the role of a Russian prince.
 Ivan MoSlublno who was pr, NiouS- v seen Tn "Mich#el Siroguff." is con $iderab bly, improved in "Surrcndor, ' not in acting ability, for h" is su- Ocrb, but in technical points such as better make up. The picture presents on new angle on the WHr and a strong love theme runs tlrouch it. It is well worth while.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05
FACTS OF EARTH
 ARE C0.ORD|NA1ED
Students Trying to Get Con-
 pIehensjVe Picture

Washingt on, May ,. Pp-The men who are trying 10 find out how the carth would lcok if it were small enough 10 soc, and to get at the secrets of it's crust and atmosphere and behavior. will asss mhle here. lprrl 2G and 21 for tho annuH! meeting of the American Geophys- ical Union.
 striving Wlth incredibly drIicatc instruments and amazingly accur- ate measuring devices to overcome inc fact that the earth is relatively 50 lHr%" and man so small the Hl"mbers and their fellow workers in other lands have been able to mak" considerable progress in the past year.
 Tine good"sIsts of the United States, Canada and Mexico, nartic- uially. have made steady advances In their task of determining, by precise measurements Of angles ! and distances and the effects ot gravity and magnetism, the exact position of various points on the
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05
SADIE THOMPSON AT STRAND THEATER
Sunday Marks Beginning Of
 Excellent Motion Picture

The final showings Of Richard Dix in Easy Come, Easy Co., will be given at the Strand today. The new program which begins tomor- row brings 10 rhc Strand the much awaited film, sadie Thompson" based on in" sensational stage sue cess, Rain" Gloria Swanson is seen in the role created on the stage by Jeanne Eagels- sadie Thompson will be presented at the Strand for four days beginning Sunday evening. Sunday, two complete shOWin@S of this wonder film will be given. After pre-NleWiEg the film the manage ment went on record as not recom- mending Il for children under six teen. In its opinion il is in its entire- ivy picture for adult minds only. Performances sunday evening will begin at G:3o and S;30. as usual.
 The vaudeville program beginning Monday afternoon will include five acts headed by the beautiful Car den of Roses with Rosemary Deer ing. This IS an elaborate dancing and singing fantasy with q dazzling background of color. Other acts will include Harry "ShutFiy" i.cNan in The Traffic Cop; tho Rardlands: Cook and langton in their comedy. singing and talking skit and Robbie Johnstonc in II Bit oi Syncoration."
 Coming attractions include Lady Be Good" with Jack Alulhall and Dorothy Machaill which opens Thursday and "Th" Port of Missing Girls" which opens sunday May IS.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05

land, and the basic problem in map making. By application Of asfron- omical methods il las also been possible 10 add to the exact knowl- cdec of the figure of the oarth.
 Other scientists in the group have been ahln To increase the store of kuowledgo nbout hidden mineral resources, ErOunl-Watnr and volcanic disTurbau"c>, and more mas been learned about the effects of solar radiation and is effects on the clim3to of Different sections, through its intlucrce on the immonsr areas of water which cover threc-pu u1rtcr.,-of the globe.
 By corlingting this and other information about the figure and physics of th2 '.rth, as it is being gathered in all lands and all seas, lie members Of tine union, which functions und2r thg National Re search Council. hope to give their fellow mon eventually Il clear m derslandins of where they live and what they may expect in the Way of food and wealth and living con dltions.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05
COAST GUARD GETS
 NEW LIQUOR RULES
Ordered to Steer Clear Of Rer-
 Inuda Waters

Washington, May 5 P-Protcsts against certain prohibition enforce ment activities of the United States both on the Canadian border and around Bermuda. are engaging the attention of the Washington govern lnent.
 Pending an agreement with the British government the coast guard has been ordered by Commandant Billiard to steer clear of Bermuda waters in pursuing hum runners.
 Charges made in the Canadian parliament also have resulted in the dispatch of an official Of the GUS toms bureau 10 Detroit 10 further in vestjgate whether American enforce ment officials Were responsible tol inc firing ot bullets across the river 10 the Canadian side,
 The Bermuda protests are said to have arisen from coast guard chaScrS going too near British terri torial waters in an effort to run down rum pirates
 Assistant Secretary bowman, in charge of the coast guard and pro hibition work of the treasury, said yesterday that until some agreement was reached with Great Britain, the coast guard vessels would keep out of Bermuda waters.
 bowman denied that the coast guard had ever sent any vessel into Bermuda harbor, unless in ease of accident or storm.
 't liquor dumping mess for liquors from England. Cuba, Canada and ostcr countries since the import tax
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05
WORLDS BAPT|STS
 PLAN CONVENTION
Sessions Will Be Held in Toronto
 in June

Toronto, Ont, May 5. Pt-All cor rers of the world are expected to send preachers and laymen to the Baptist World Convention in Toron- 10 in June.
 4 delegation of 100 from Aus .ralia alone is numbered among the 1000 who are expected to gather here. The convention, which will open on June 2S and close June 29. is the regular gathering of representatives of the Baptist World Alliance.
 Since the functions of the alli- ance meeting are advisory rather than legislative, churchmen ex- plain, it is not expected that con- tenious matters of doctrine and interpretation that have disturbed churches in various parts of the world will be discussed.
 Rev. D. E. Y. Mullins, president of the Southern Baptist Theologi cal seminary. Louisville. Kentucky, who is president of the alliance. has been supervising arrange menus TOT tflG COHNclltlOll.
 Dr. Mullins reports that there has been remarkable progress by the Baptists in Roumania. espe- cially since the granting of re- lielous rights and freedom by the government.
 At one time they were terribly persecuted by the state, church and civil authorities but this has ceased in consequence of a peti- ton drawn up by the alliances executive committee and signed by Baptists all over the world" he said.
 Interesting developments are efoot among the Baptists of South America where a plan is being de- visnd to call a Latin American Bap- tist convention in 1930. Another important plan is the establish mont of a Baptist theological semi nary in Moscow. Russia. Part of the fund raised for this purpose will become available soon and number of young preachers awai, tbe opening of the schools doors.'
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05

was reduced there from s:Se to 50 cents q gallon.
 For that reason" he explained. it is necessary for the coast guard to patrol the American coast in this vicinity"
 AS 10 the Detroit incident, treas ury officials said an investigation by by prohibition officials had con- Ninced them that the shooting across the river was not done by Ameri- cans. In view of the formal protest from Canada, however, they decided upon more thorough inquiry.
 The information thus obtained will be conveyed 10 the state depart mcnt for formulation of it's answer 10 the Canadian note.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05

the fresh reporter, will find q warm reception wherever they go for they portray the stuff that makes the heart beat faster and the laugh muscles ache from exercise.
 Partners in Crime" is something absolutely new in team comedies. In the first place it is red blooded melodrama. Without the laughs 1t stands on it's merits as a great bit of dramatic entertainment.
 There will be two complete show ings on Sunday night at G:3o and S:15 and on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday the showings will be continuous.
 Beginning Thursday for the last half of the week q double feature program has been arranged and will present the movie adoption Of the comic strip Harold Teem" with an all star cast and Estellc Taylor, Antonio Moreno and Lowell Sher- man in "The Whip Woman "rhe Legion of the Condemned Para mounts epic of the air, will be offered here soon.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05
MRS. SOLOMON IN CONCERT

Kathleen Crowley Solomon, local church soloist and prominent in New Britain amateur entertainment, will make her debut aS q concert singer next Thursday evening when she will appear at the Camp school au- ditOrium.
 Associated with her on the pro- gram will be n2r instructor Edward G"hrman of Hartford, baSso and Mrs. Gehrman, Nioilnist. Mir Gohr- man IS formerly Of the Vienna opera and Is one of the best known solo, ists in Connecticut.
 Mrs. Solomon has voice of rare charm, Her popularity as q choir singer and a member of the cast in several musical productions given by local talent will doutblesS attract q large gathering 10 her first conce.t,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05
REPATRIATION
 AT THE CAPITOL
Famous Comedians in Partners
 in Crime"

Crooks and lovers. melodrama and comedy. thrills and laughter. all combine to make Partners in Crime" playing at the Capitol thea ter four days, beginning Sunday, an entertainment masterpiece.
 In this Wallace Beery and Ray mond Hatton team comedy. Para mount has moulded every element that makes a picture worth going miles to see. Knife" Reagan and his gang. with the dud detective and
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05

NEA Tokln Bureau
 Here is I new picture of Marshal Ii governor of one ot the two Chinese provinces in kWangtung and Kwangs, which have declared neutrality from the North and south. Ii has declared a Monroe Doctrine for China, resenting all in reference, whether local or foreign.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05

Most of the bats Of the United States and Canada eat only insects. but iherr are q few fruit eating bats in the JnJtod States and many in Mexico and Central America.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05

ScHc and other members of the Metropolitan Opera company took part in thc festival held at Madison Square Garden.
 New York dehutantes and society matrons transformed into Robin Hoods green-coatcd band and be- ribboncd maypolc dancers took part in Bryn MaWr's May day festival this week. The festival represented an old English revel fin honor Of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Eliza = beth" Mrs simon I'leXnor and Miss Elizabeth Vanderbilt l'ehrcr were among New Workers who par ticipated in the fcte.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-05

12-hour party given on board SLID IS the latest benefit plan which society Will support in aid of the American WonAlns association. 4 y Fehch Punch and Judy show. mo- 'loh pictures and bridge will amusa guests in the afternoon. while dim her. dancing and cabaret enter tainment will furnish the evenings entertainment.