New Britain herald., 1929-11-23

ist. presented two musical groups.
 Following the meeting tea was served with Mrs. Norman Bigelow and Mrs. Otis Scripture presiding al the tea table. Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. Dewitt Riley and Miss Barbara Scripture assisted with the serving.
 The first meeting of the literary 1lreside cultural group Of the Junior Hadassah met last evening at the home or Miss lea G. Waskowit2 on Lincoln street Miss Sylvia Adler. chairman of this group. gave q brief resume Of the book reviewed; The Inkrown Sanctuary" by Rabbi Aime Palliere. Rabbi Jesse Schwartz then gave a detailed review Of this booE. after which It vas discussed by the members, After the meeting Miss WaskoHitz served refreshments.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Boys' club held the 9th annual card party It the Boys club gymnasium Tues U1y afternoon. j. was reported to have been the most successful affair that they have as yet sponsored. Reservations were made for C tables. The proceeds from the tables and candy swelled the swimming pool fund considerably. The follow ing were in charge: General chair man, Mrs. E. B. Stone: hostesses. Mrs. J. H. Robinson, and Mrs. w E. Parker; tickets, Mrs. Harry E. Parker: tables and decorations. Mrs A. C. Sundberg. and Mrs. W. A. Weiant; refreshments, Mrs. Arthur kimball. and Mrs. William Booth; candy. Mrs. Alex H. Scott. Mrs. Hor- ace Brown, aand Mrs Louise Slade: Mrs. r. D. Smith and Mrs. W. B. Montague and a few Girl Scouts served.
 There was a most cXpectant anI highly enthusiastic gathering in the directors room Of the New Britain Institute Thursday night when many local folks prominent in the civic and social life of the city met 10 organize club to be known as the New Brit am Art league. Armardo D'Agostino Las been named governing head and he IS to De assisted by Mfr. Dewey Van Cott, art director Of the public , schools. and Earl Bishop, a promi- nent local architect. Mr. Bishop, by 1 the way. with the aid of Miss Marion Aungerford, is to manage the sketch club division of the league. This class is to be open 10 anyone who IS anxious to sketch or draw. Mrs. Matthew Griswold is also prominent ly associated with the cndeavor, while other enthusiasts include such people as Mrs. Arthur G. kimball. who has been named head of the so- cial committee. Mrs. Pardon Rickev. Mrs. William H. Hungerford. Mrs. Howard Parsons. Mrs. Arthur Gard, Mrs, Stanley Hart, and James Glover.
 The Junior Hadassah will hold it's harvest supper Monday evening in the Nestry rooms Of the Congrega = ton Brethren Sons of Israel Syna . gogue. Miss Bessie Dubowy is in charge Of the supper.
 The Woman's club Of Maple Hill | met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. H. Cogsvell on Theodore street. Mrs. J. H. Latham gave very interesting travel talk which was illustrated by lanter1, 1 slides furnished by the Union Pacific | Railroad company. Mrs. Anton Van 1 Neen of Hartford gave several vocal selections. Those assisting the host ess during the social hour were AIro
 H. J. Cool, Mrs. x. B. Hurd and Mrs. C. o. Ferguson.
 l Last Thursday evening brought to a close the New Britain club annual fall contract bridge tourna mont played by teams of two. Five nights of interesting contract bridge were played.
 1 buffet lunch was served at the finish of play Thursday evening and the awarding of prizes was based on the following final standing Of the contestants:
 1 First-R. N. Hemingway and R. F. Merigold, 15,765.
 Second-R. w. Chamberlain and r. s. Chamberlain, 15,5.5. 1 Third-R. w. Poteet and J. IT. Robinson, 15.255,
 Fourth-Dr. T. F. Peeks and J. 8. North, 13.401.
 Fifth-F. H. Shields and A. l.. ! Jourdan, 13,3l0.
 SiXth-L. s. Jones and w. E. At wood, 15,100.