New Britain herald., 1928-10-02

the surgical dressings committee car- ried on this important branch of the work. done by the women of the city. Several groups Of women met at the hospital during the year and did some splendid work. There were als. . few groups, who were unable to 70 to the hospital. that did their work at home. Tho board would like to express their appreciation and thanks to all who helped in this worthy work.
 The supply committee with Mrs. w. H. Rattenbury. chairman. works in connection with the surgical dressings and hospital sewing of all kinds have been done by the vart- ous sewing societies. The Baptist church. South Congregational church. St. Marks Episcopal church and Center church have all aided materially in, this work. also the Woman's club of Maple Hill. the Catholic National Woman's Council. and a community group of women from Plainville churches who met together and did large amount of sewing for the hospital. The serv- ice rendered by these women in the churches and various groups. in this way has been much appreciated by the Woman's board.
 '.The entertainment committee is divided into three groups: Christ mas, in charge of Mrs. Harold Judd and Mrs. George T. Kimball. Christmas greens and decorations were placed in all the wards and corridors which made the hospital most attractive at this season of the year. Easter. in charge of Mrs. George P. Hart and Mrs. Donald Hart. Mrs. George Hart very gen. erously donated cut flowers which were put on trays of the patients Easter morning. Also through the generosity of William c. Hunger ford. Easter lily plants were sent and distributed throughout the wards in memory of Mrs. F. L. Hungerford. The work of the com mittee for securing flowers for the nurses graduation was carried on by Mrs. Harbert L. Mills. Bouquets of flowers tied with the class colors were given each girl graduating. A cash prize of $50 was given by the Woman's board to the nurse whose poise. even temperament and kindliness were outstanding throughout her entire training. This award was made to Miss Anna Rajune.
 ''The tea committee was in charge of Mrs. Herbert Mills. Owing to the fact that it was voted not to serve tea at the annual meeting there is no report from this con- mittee.
 "Other committees are: Pub licity committee. Mrs. G. c. Weld. chairman: nominating committee. Mrs. William Rowland. chairman; library committee, Mrs. V. B. Chamberlain, chairman.
 Thanksgiving committee, Tn charge of Mrs. Harriet Merwin. The customary Thanksgiving col lection was made through the pub lie. private and parochial schools of the city as we'll as from Berlin, Plainville, Kensington and Maple Hill. The collection was larger than ever, showing a very generous spirit.
 "One of the first acts on the part of the Woman's Board this year was benefit bridge held in December for the benefit of the citizens free bed fund. Under the able manage ment of Mrs. F. A. Searle and Mrs. w. l.. Hatch very successful af- fair was held. the sum of $1594.07 was raised.
 ''At the November meeting a mo- tion was made to change the day of meeting from the first Monday to the first Tuesday in each month.
 At the February meeting a let ter of resignation was read from Mrs. George Traut who for 25 years has been president of the Woman's Board. The resignation was accept ed with regret as Mrs. Traut has rendered invaluabl service to the Woman's Board and hospital.
 Tt was voted. at the February meeting. to turn over all free bed funds. with the exception of the children's free bed fund, to the New Britain Trust Co.,, treasurer of the