New Britain herald., 1928-06-08

session, there Was short musical
program by Mrs. Philip Bassett and
Mrs. c. X. sherman. Mrs. Theona
Peck Harris then spoke briefly on
the history Of batik work and ex-
planned the process. She exhibited
samples OF her batik work and her
oil and water paintings. There was
| u reception tor Mrs Charles S.
| Wyckoff. who Is soon TO leave Plain
vile. Tea was served. Mrs. H. A.
Castle and Mrs. e. u. Clark pouring
The daughters OF several Of the
members assisted with the serving.
Quiet Chamber Meeting.
The Chamber of Commerce held a
/, quiet meeting last evening, discuss
ing several projects but taking no
definite action. Secretary George A.
Case presided.
The public utilities committee re
ported its success in having the 9:34
a. m. train from Hartford stop here
! as test. 1t Will also seek to have
the late train from Hartford delayed
a bit longer in order that passen-
gers from New York may make
connections through New Britain for
Plainville and Bristol.
The committee has been in touch
with the scloctmen regarding plac-
ing a sign al the entrance to the
public parking space. but the select
men advised II that there were no
POUNDS for such a project. the mat
ter was postponed until mid
August.
There was much faNora bic discus
sion on Charles II. Norton's offer
OF land for n park. and the utilities
committee Is working on the many
phases CONNECTED With this.
L.. l.. BarstoH OF the town display
committee reported that there had
not yet been sufficient time for
many answers to the 900 question:
naires mailed ou'. About ten per
cent have been returned. and it was
reported that Of these answering the
question directly two-thirIs were in
favor Of the plan. Mn. Barstow
pointed out that the entire expense
would be from voluntary contriIu-
tion and there would hc no eApe nse
to the town government. He also
! urged early return Of the remaining
missionaries.
To Visit lllAinNiIlc.
Miss Minnie r. Baker. formo rly OF
this town but now of Denver, Col,
VIII be q visitor here next week.
Miss Baker. who Is secretary 10 the
general manager of the Public
Service Co. of Denver. was sent as
a delegate to the National Electric
Light Assn. convention in Atlantic
City this week. and after spending
the ek-end Tn New York city she
will come to Plainvile 10 be the
guest Of Mrs. Irving Taylor Of Park
street.
Miss Baker vas born in Plainville.
graduated from the grammar and
high schools here, and for several
years was in the office OF e. d. Hine
OF the state board Of education. She
left rlainville - years ago on &C
count Of III health. Her mother ac-
| companied her and few years
later her father, Everett NJ. Baker,
joined them. Miss Baker and her
mother spent two weeks here II
years ago. Mrs. Baker died Six
years ago. Mr. Baker. who Is 81
years OF age. is very feeble. and for
! this reason Miss Baker will make
! her stay here brief.
| shower for Teacher.
Miss Louise Ludlow was given a
! surprise shower by the other teach
ers in the local schools yesterday
afternoon in the High school cafe
| ents had been brought IN on a tray
| and opened. Miss Ludlow was pre-
| scented with a Martha Washington
| sewing cabinet. She will leave the
| employ Of the school department
this month and will marry Samuel
j. Castle, local merchant.
Legion Auxiliary Notes.
The American Legion auxiliary
will hold it regular meeting in lie
gion hall at s o'clock Tuesday night.
On Wednesday evening the nuxiIsry
, will hold a whist. to which the pub
lie is invited.
Mrs. GrisMold Home.
Mrs. +. K. Griswold of Broad
street. who was uuarantined with
smallpox al the Bristol hospital, is
L. 4 l., F,.,,