New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

in tho Symnasium. This VIII bs an opportunity for the people ts buy useful and attractive Christmas presents at . nominal price. The practical arts. home economics and art departments are sponsors of this fair. The art department will have on sale monosrammsd change purs- e. bill folds. cigarette cases. desk sets. and the like. These are made Of leather and arc laced along the sides. The practical arts department has many attractive pieces. Chief among these are door-stops. made in the shapes of dogs. cats. bunnies. etc. Other articles on display will be ma hogany book-ends, bread boards, and ash trays made in the shape of men about three feet high.
 The art department is under the direction of Miss Eleanor Insle. who has had much experience in leather work. Tho home economics depart ment is under Miss Barbara Case and the practical arts under Leonard Wilkinson. The school officials hope that the people will turn out we'll on this occasion, as it will really be an opportunity for them to buy Christi mas gifts. There will also be an entertainment.
 The second event will be the high school play. "Applesauce.' on De- cember l4. To those who aaw the two plays last year al! that is neces- sary is to announce the date. This play is a comedy of American life and was produced on Broadway in September, 1925.
 The ingenue lead is played by Miss Betty Jewett, 80, while the juvenile is portrayed by Howard Downham. Both of these young people arc we'll fitted for their roles and although this is Miss Jewett's first time in . high school play. she is doing . hne job. Mir. Downham was seen twice last year. both times in major roles. The rehearsals are being held every evening and the play bids fair to be as successful as Nothing but the Truth" was last year.
 Card Party Tonight
 The annual card party and dance under the auspices of the Ladies' Altar society of the Church Of Our Lady of Mercy will be held in the high school gymnasium this evening. Card playing will begin at : o'clock with about 100 tables in competi- ton. At 10 o'clock prizes will be ]awarded, the door will be cleared of tables. and there will be dancing Music will be furnished by the Har- mony Boys.
 Wife Sues Husband
 Rose A. Kazmarczyk has sued her husband, John Kaczmarczyk. for d. vision of the property owned jointly by them at ls0 Whiting street. Thia property is stated to be worth $10.- 900. The papers were issued by At torney Joseph c. Woods of New Britain, were served by Deputy Sheriff E. w. Furrey. and are re- lturnab ble in the superior court the first Tuesday of December.
 County Legion Meeting
 There will be a joint county meet linz of the American Legion and ita ladies auxiliary at Station 3s. Glas- ltonbury. Sunday afternoon at o'clock. All members are urged to attend. Any member wishing to at' tend the meeting is asked to get III touch with post or unit headquar' ters by 2 o'clock Sunday. Surprise Party
 Miss Anne Parkinson was sur ! prised at her home. 93 Broad street last night by about 30 of her friend' from Hartford. Bristol. New Britain and Plainville. Miss Parkinson re ceived many handsome gifts. Lunch con was served and 2 pleasant eve ins enjoyed.
 school Closing
 The public schools will close Wed' nesdsy afternoon for the Thanks giving recess and will reopen on Monday morning. December '.
 Sons Born
 A son was born 1t the New Brit in General hospital last evening to Mir, and Mrs. Michael kenney or ~ Linden street.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Doe of Forest /, vile avenue are receiving congratu- Iations on the birth of q son at the Bristol hospital Wednesday. | NOtes
 The Trumbuli Electric Mfg. Co' bowling team will meet the New De- parture team from Bristol this eve' ming at the Recreation alleys
 The Grange will present "Safety First" a three-act comedy drama at Grange hall tonight.
 The Martha Rebekahs will hold a public social in Odd Fellows hall Monday evening.
 The Gamma Beta club will hold meeting at ! o'clock tomorrow eve ming at the home of Mrs. F'rederlck Loomis. s3 Forestville avenue.
 Governor to Return Governor John H. Trumbull and ! &A hNnn .