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New Britain herald., 1929-03-02
CLUB EVENTS
Mrs. North Entertains D. A. R. Members-Woman's
 Club to Meet Tuesday.

The Woman's club of New Brit ain will De entertained at it's reg ular meeting on Tuesday afternoon March 5th at 2:30 o'clock in the par. lors of the First Congregational church by Walter J. Arbour, a young man of l9, and native of New Britain, who is brilliant in the field of music. and Edward Elwell Whiting Of Boston, nationally known expert in the field of journalisQl.
 Mir. Arbour is associated with , Theron Wolcott Hart in the Hart Studios, where he has devoted him. self to the serious study of piano and harmony and general musicianship. Previous to this he studied five sea- sons with Fred r. Harmon, former ly organist of St. Mary's church. MT. Arbour has always possessed a sen- sitive musical temperament. He has made the most of his opportunities. He was often guest artist on impor- tant occasions at high school, from which he graduated last year. He has played before the Rotary club ar well as other clubs of the city and has occasionally broadcast. His plan is to enter eventually upon a career as concert pianist.
 The piano numbers on the after noon's program are as follows:
 Iruehlings-Rausch op, 32, No. ., by Sinding.
 Traumerei. op. 46, No. g. by Me- Dowen.
 Soirees de Vienne. No. 6, by Schubert-Liszt.
 Mr. Whiting will lecture on Cur Tent Events" following this musical program.
 The Dartmouth Luncheon club, president. Curtis Sheldon. will meet with the Hartford Dartmouth club at the Bond hotel Monday night to hear Dean Craven Laycock speak. Among those going into Hartford from here will be Mir. Sheldo, l.. Charles Chase. Emory Corbin. Leon Sprague. Richard Pritchard. John Fellows and Dr. J. H. Potts.
 The New Britain chapter of the Connecticut League of Women Vot- CTS met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Richard Whites home on Corbin avenue. Mrs. Arthur Kimball led a round table discussion of the school Situation in New Britain and Jury Service for Women"
 S-1 met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur s. Grant on Golf street Following the business meeting. the members made surgical dressings for the New Britain Gen. eral hospital. Miss Rose Meltzer of this city entertained with vocal and violin solos, accompanied by Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02
he served on Gen. Allenby's stan.

Quite a official atmosphere | reigned at the dinner given by the Speaker and Mrs. Longworth during the week for the President and Mrs. Coolidge. For fact, Repr> -~nta- tive John Q. Tilson. republican, and Mrs. Tilson, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Theodore Douglas Robinson. relatives of Mrs. Longwo-th. were the only officials invited. Mr. Longworth's brother in-law and sister. MT. and Mrs. Buckner Wallingford of Cincinnati. who are here until after March 1 also were guests.
 With society's uneasy state of mind as how best 10 solve the course of treatment to accord the official hostess of the vice president-elect. the secretary of the treasury solves the hostess problem. Since the mar riage of Miss Aisle Mellon. his daughter, to David Bruce of Mary land. his house has been without a head except when he cared to lend the honored place to some woman friend for a single function. When a few nights ago he gave a dinner for the Secretary Of State and Mrs. Kellogg, he asked his daugh- ter's mother-in-law, Mrs. William Cabeli Bruce, wife of Senator Bruce of Maryland 10 be his hostess. Mrs. for him on many occasions. and if he remains in the cabinet as secre- tary of treasury, it is likely to be- come quite regular thing.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02
WH00PEE BALL
 FOR PALM BEACH
Florida Resort Still on Crest Of
 Social Wave

Palm Beach, Fla, March w. The advent Of March finds Palm
 Beach still on the crest of social
 wave, with no sign Of Hull in .
 veritable avalanche of entertain
 ments. On Friday night the gay and effete east paid artistic tribute to the west of the frontier at the 'Whoopee" costume ball at the ex- elusive Bath and Tennis club. The interior of the beautiful club house on the ocean front was transformed by Joseph Urban into a typical In- dian village. Cunningly construct ed adobe houses, wigwams. tepees flaring camp fires. and countless bright hued Navajo blankets af- forded a picturesque setting for the guests who came as cowboys. wild west riders. COW girls. Indian braves. squaws. forty-niners, and other char acters purported to emanate from the great wide open spaces. Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, New York. was chairman of the general committee heading a coterle of so- ciety folk. Milton w. Holden. New York, was chairman of the floor committee.
 The affair was prefaced by many large dinner parties. Exclusive cir- cles in Palm Beach are anticipating the annual costume ball at the Ever glades club to be held on March z.
 Not only is the first flower show to be sponsored by the Garden club of Palm Beach proving an unquali- fled success, but also is a revela- ton to floral lovers. It Is being held in building on Sunrise avenue. with hundreds of entries. Regal roses from the green houses Of Palm Beach's great show places. are di- viding honors with nosegays Of hum- ble little garden flowers sent in by amateur gardeners. In addition 10 miscellaneous cut flowers, there are special classes of roses. sweet peas and gladioli. Mrs. George A. Me Kinlock, Chicago, is chairman of the show.
 The Garden club was organized in March of last year at meeting held at the home of Mrs. John s. Phipps, Westbury, L. l.. Mrs. Robert Glen denning, Philadelphia, is honorary president; Mrs. McKinlock, presi- dent; MT. Henry R. Req, Pittsburgh, first vice president; Mrs. Alfred G. Kay. Chester, N. J., secretary; Mrs. Frederick Guest, Roslin, L. l., treas urer and Mrs. Wiley l.. Kingsley, Rome, N. Y.. assistant treasurer. The club is limited to 50 active membeS.
 Mir. and Mrs. William J. McAn- eeny, Detroit, entertained an inter- esting group on Sunday afternoon with a musicale at their new home, Casa Bella Porta. Mrs. McAneeny who Is among the newer additions to Palm Beach hostesses. also open ed her home on Monday afternoon for a concert given for benefit of Bethesda -by-the-Sea, the only Epis- copal church in the resort.
 The artists were Palmer Christian, organist, and Miss Margaret Carlisle, soloist. Mrs. Edward Tolfree, New York. is president of the guild. Fol
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02
NEW YORkERS GAY
 AT INFORMAL FETES
Lent Causes etup in Sci Affairs

I New York, March ? t11 New
 York society has been going places and doing things this week in an informal way that is near to its heart, but far from its usual cus- tom. The fashionables love the spontaneity of impromptu affairs. but only in Lent is it possible for them to play at parties which have not been scheduled on their well- marked calendars weeks in advance. During the Lenten season, how ever. festivities as5ume a truly jovial and informal air. Last minute din- ners, luncheons and dances are ar- ranged by telephone. Amusements are inspired by the desire of the moment. and dinner clothes of simple design replace the formal mode of the mid-winter season. Mrs. Carnelius Vanderbilt's party on Monday night. Mrs. George H. Warren's luncheon on Tuesday for Henry Gassoway Davis 3rd and Ma jor Rafferty's musical for Miss Char lotte Boykin were among the recent affairs. where the informal atmos- phere was reflected In the clothes.
 Dinner gowns Of sheer chiffons were in evidence at the Vanderbilt party. sports frocks worn beneath fur wraps appeared at the Warren luncheon, while gay spring prints flashed here and there in the crowd assembled at the musical for Miss Boykin.
 The guest of honor chose. instead of one of these colorful prints. a long sleeved period frock of black tafYeta, indicative Of design which promises to be popular this spring. The gown was made with close it, ting sleeves, tight bodice and bouf-
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niversary. Fl Mirasol, the ocean front estate of the Stotesburys' was the scene of this affair. On Monday. the noted Philadelphia financier had tossed the first ball in the annual baseball game between New York and Philadelphia society men.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02
Jones Law to Effect
 Few Rum Cases Here

Enactment of the Jones law which greatly increases penalties for liquor law violations. will not greatly alter the system of enforcement em- ployed here, and liquor cases will continue to be presented in police court, lawyers explain. In cases where offenders are to be tried in federal court, presentment will be by indictment rather than on informa- ton.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02

From time immemorial tilling the soil has been the principal occupa- ton of the Korean people: rice is the staple agricultural product. fol- lowed by barley. Italian millet. soy beans, wheat and rcd beans.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02

lowing the program tea was served by Mrs. Allan r. Kirby. Wilkesbarre. Pa, and Mrs. Loring G. White, Bos- ton.
 The music room in the McAneeny home is one of the most beautiful in Palm Beach. It is panelled in carved walnut, and has leaded glass windows. It is so arranged that the organ may be heard in the distant dining room as we'll as in the patio and loggia.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02

the concert the visitors from New Haven were entertained at dinnr by members Of the Glee club at the Junior League clubhouse.
 While the debutantes continue favor long tresses in accordance with the edict that locks are not to be shorn. the bob continues to be smart for the older woman. and heads are clipped and trimmed in this fashion or that. Many women contend it is not a matter of fash ion, but of Individuality. Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt is one of the matrons who favors short tresses Her white hair is parted on the left side, waved bit over each ear and swirled about her head. tapering to a point at the nape of the neck.
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nounces that at the next meeting C., the club at the Burritt hotel on
 March 5 at o'clock. Luther NJ . Keith, state highway tree warden, will be the speaker. His subject
 will be the Conservation of shade trees and roadside Identification"
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02

Lady Wavcriree who is guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward r. Hutton. entertained on Monday with one of the largest teas of the season at the Bath and Tennis club. Lady Wayertree is the wife of Sir William Wavertree of London, prominent in racing circles. The fourth lecturer to appear be- | fore the current events class was His Imperial Highness. Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch, brother-in- law and cousin of the late Czar of Russia, and father of the heir pre- sumptive. Prince Nikita. The grand duke lectured Wednesday afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ed ward F. Hutton.
 Mir. and Mrs Hugh Dilman. De- troit, left on Friday for Washing ton 10 attend the inauguration of President elect Hoover and attend ant festivities in Washington. They will be guests of A1r. and Mrs. Ray mond T. Baker. Mrs. Baker is Mrs. Dillman's daughter.
 Mir and Mrs. Wiley R. Reynolds, Jackson, Mich, and New York, whose Palm Beach home is on the ocean boulevard entertained on Thursday with dinner dance at the Oasis club There were about so in attendance.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward F. Hutton are entertaining on Sunday after noon, March 10, with a circus, at their home, Marc Lago, and on March ' there will be a recital at the Hutton home by Rafaelo Diaz of the Metropolitan Opera company.
 Nearly 500 members of the Palm Beach colony attended the reception given on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Edward T. Statesbury, in honor of NIT. Stotesbury's Soth birthday an-
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02
MRS. JESTER SEEKS DIVORCE

MRS. JESTER SEEKS DIVORCE
 Mrs. Mildred Bates Jester of this city brought divorce action yester- day through Attorney Joseph G. Woods against Heber I. Jester Of West Hartford on grounds of intol- erable cruelty. They were married on October 24, 1923, and have one son, whose custody the plaintiff asks. Attorney William Hagearty is coun- sel for the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02

TO ADDRESS EXCHANGE CLUB
 Harold H. Tayntor. secretary of the New Britain Exchange club, an-
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02
WEDDINGS

Marriage Calendar Shows Heavy Decrease-Engage- ments Announced.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-02

Nearly 500 members of the Palm given on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Edward T. Statesbury, in honor of Mir. Stotesbury's S0th birthday an-
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fant skirt. Miss Boykin enhanced the period effect of her costume by choosing a large old gold antique brooch and gold bracelets of an early nineteenth century pattern as her only jewels.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10
Niece OF Local
Resident Dies

Word has been received in this
city of the death Saturday nom
ing in Redlands of little seven
year old Jane Prendergast, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Prendergast of Redlands, and
niece of Mrs. Hugh Osborne of this
city.
Mrs. Prendergast has visited her
sister here MANY times and has a
large circle of friends who extend
their sympathy to her in her loss
as well as to Mrs. Osborne, who
with her son, Billy, left last week
for Rediands as soon as she heard
of the child IS illness. Hugh Osborne
left Saturday and will return after
the funeral which is to be held to-
daf.
Mrs. Osborne S plans are uncer-
tain and it is not known when she
viii return, but it is possible that
later in the week she will be back,
bringing Mrs. Prendergast with
hei.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10
SURPRISE PARTY
HONORS BIRTHDAY

A delightful surprise party was
given recently by Mrs. W. c. Black
in honor of Mrs. II. c. Keith of
Brawley who celebrated her 10th
birthday.
The house was charmlngly decor.
ated with lavender and pink flow
ers and Mrs. Keith received large
number of beautiful and useful
gifts. Refreshments were served
consisting of cake and punch.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Lawson, Mr.. and Mrs. lie
Roy Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mil
lcr and son Billy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Luallin, Mrs. Vela Sherlin
and daughter Leora Mae, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Fl. Hahan, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. 3. Laughlin, Mr.. and Mrs. s. w.
Walton, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Luallin, Mrs. n. 0. Young, Mrs. D.
Q. Stickney and son Kenneth, Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Waldrop and daugh-
ter Evelyn, Mrs Lucy Waldrop,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. White and
children, Beatrice and Howell,
Walter Keith of Brawley, the son
of the honor guest, Miss Margeline
Evans, and Billy, Betty, and Lestly
Black.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
PRETTY GARDEN
SETTING FOR
BRIDGE DINNER

One of the most charming events
OF the week was the dinner party
given Saturday evening at the o.
G. Horne residence on Len Rey
avenue.
Dinner was served at small tables
arranged in the lovely garden which
was illuminated with gay japanese
lanterns Table cloths and napkins
were of paper with design of
lanterns and in the center of each
table was flower pot of green or
orange in which was growing roses
or nasturtiums. When the dessert
coarse came the guests were ser
we'd ice cream in miniature flower
pots, each one having flower in
it 10 match those in the center dee
orations.
Bridge was the diversion for the
evening and the prizes We're award
ed to the man and woman holding
the high scores at each table. The
attractive prizes were all Suggestive
of gardens, being garden markers,
bamboo rakes, brooms, plants and
many other articles.
Those receiving prizes were Mes
danes r. B. Kepley, George Paulin,
Mont J. Reid, Arthur Edgar, Forrest
Kutz, and o. J. Bradshaw for the
women; George Paulin, Allen Nuf-
fer, H. Y. Hughes, Howard Meyer,
Arthur Edgar, and DR.. Forrest
Kntz for the men.
Guests enjoying the hospitality
of Mr.. and Mrs. Horne were Messrs.
and Mesdames George Paulin of
Imperial, Arthur Edgar, Roy Breed
love, 0. j. Bradshaw, Howard p.
Meyer, Allen P. Nuffer, H. Y.
Hughes, Mont J. Reid, S. Emmit
Allen, DR.. and Mrs. Forrest kutz,
Mrs. r. B. Kepley, John Kepley,
Warren Currier and j. r. Fahs.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10
M0T0RIST. HAS
CLOSE CALL IN
GRADE ACCIDENT

Clyde Hawkins, %, assistant man
ager of the Calipatria Lumber Com
pany of Calipatria, is in the FL Cen
tro hospital today painfully bruised
and cut as the result of having
smashed into another car on the
Mountain Springs grade near Shep-
herds bridge shortly after midnight,
landing more than 100 feet below
the road.
The car was completely demolish-
ed and, according to investigating
officers, a miracle occurred when
Hawkins was able to drag himself
from the wreekage not more serious
" injured than he was.
The Calipatrian was picked up by
the driver of the Cramcr bread truck
coming from San Diego about 3
clock this morning. The driver,
whose name is unknown, stated to
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10
PAT AND VIRGINIA OFFER
SUGGESTIONS TO HOUSEWIFE

"Well,i = said Pat to herself as
she arrived home worn out from all
the excitement of Virginia's an
nouncemenf party, I'm glad
planned a simple dinner for tonight
just chops and baked potatoes and
hearts of lettuce salad and some.
thing out of can for dessert. Poor
Dick, he never gets much to eat
after I've been to a luncheon =
Just then the phone rang and
Dick informed his wife that one of
the firm ; most important clients
had arrived and could he invite the
man and his wife for dinner.
"Heavens. There isn't a thing
in the house, but l II manage some
how. Buy four more thick rib lamb
chops, few tiny green onions,
some whipping cream, some parsley,
and let me see. Oh. some celery. And
you come home with them as fast
as you can, and be sure to tell
your guests not to come before
seven.
"'You re 4 peach, Pat. l certain
~ appreciate this. .
"Isn't that just like a man, -
muttered Pat as she hurriedly
slipped into house dress and dash
ed out to her emergency shelf
which she always kept we'll sup
piled so that she might be prepar-
cd for just such occasions.
At o clock, when the guests ar
rived, they found a simple but ap-
petizing meal ready for them and a
serene and gracious hostess.
Pat had not had time to go out
in the garden to gather flowers but
had arranged an effective bowl of
fruit that she had on hand for the
centerpiece which added a gay note
of color to the table as did the red
candles and the tomato cocktails
in their crystal cocktail glasses
which were found at the places as
the group entered the dining room.
Tomato Cocktail: Mix two and
one-half cups tomato juice, two
tablespoons malt vinegar, one and
one-half teaspoons salt, one-halt
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ter
drops Tabaseo sauce, two teaspoon:
lemon juice. Chill and serve in
cocktail glasses.
With this cocktail Pat served
thin crackers, the celery hearts, and
big stuffed olives, a large can OF
. which she always kept on hel
emergency shelf as well as one Of
tomato juice.
/ The next course consisted of tn,
lamb chops which were stuffed a
! follows. Slit the chops horizontall,
! to the bone and fiji with 4 stuffin,
made as follows; melt two table
spoons Of butter and add two table
spoons Of flour. and a tiny bit o.
minced parsley. Add one cup wei
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10
BRIDGE DINNER
CHARMING AFFAIR

Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Smith en-
tertained a group of their friends
at charming dinner party Satur-
day evening at their home on Holt
avenue.
The attractive patio with it's
bright japanese lanterns made a
pretty setting for the affair, and
the japanese motif was repeated in
the table and bridge appointments.
Prizes at bridge were awarded to
Mr., and Mrs. Carleton d. Joy for
combined high score and to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chancellor Livingston for low.
Guests present We're Mr. and Mrs.
William Livingstone, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman G. Deaton, Mr.. and Mrs
Carleton d. Joy, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dorman, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
L. Apple, Mr.. and Mrs. Chancellor
Livingston, Miss Kathryn Lyon
and Ralph Hudson.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10

drained and chopped mushrooms,
"a can of mushrooms was another
article that Pat found useful for
her supply shelf.) Cook five minu-
ties. Press this mixture between
the layers of the chops, first sea-
soning to taste. Lay the chops in Il
shallow pan and bake IN a hot oven
$3.50 minutes. When partly done
sprinkle with salt and pepper and
garnish with parsley.
Baked potatoes, partly opened,
and the opening filled with large
piece of butter and the green ten
der part of the new young onions
finely ground, with dash of red
pepper added for color made de-
Iiclous accompaniment. Pat had not
had time TO prepare a vegetable
but had opened can of tiny aspara-
gras tips, heated them and served
them with "a drawn butter sauce.
Hot biscuits, cut in tiny circles
formed the bread.
For the salad course a plain let
tuce salad was refreshing and de-
icious with its French dressing
made in a bowl which had first been
rubbed with a Glove of garlic.
Crackers which had been sprnkled
with the Parmesan cheese which
can be obtained already grated,
and which had been Drowned in the
oven, accompanied this course.
Pat favorite dessert to be used
in emergencies was famous recipe
for gingerbread which she had been
told was once served the great
Lafayette, and which, served warm
with whipped cream, proved to de-
light her guests as did the delicious
after dinner office served in a
quaint old fashioned pewter pot.
Gingerbread Recipe
Cut up in a pan Il cup of very
best fresh butter with y cup of
excellent brown sugar and beat to
a cream with paddle. Add l cup
of West India molasses and n cup
warm milk, , tablespoons powdered
ginger, l heaped teaspoon CHINA
mon, mace and nutmeg, powdered
and mixed, | wineglass brandy, (I
use coffee now. Beat 3 eggs till
very light and thick; cups flour,
which sift and stir alternately with
the beaten egg into the batter.
Last, mix in the juice and grated
rind of one large orange.
Dissolve l level teaspoon of soda
in little warm water and stir in.
Beat until very light. A cup of
seeded raisins is an addition. Bake
. in loaf sheet, or patty pans, III
a moderate oven.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10

Deputy Sheriff Tom Sharp and Of-
ficer John Mayo, that he found
Hawkins staggering along the road
in dazed condition and covered
with blood
Hawkins was questioned at the
hospital early this morning and
stated that he was returning late
from San Diego and was driving
slowly because he was sleepy, ac'
cording to the officers. Coming
around the turn about 200 yards
east of the bridge he sideswiped
parked truck loaded with tomatoes
owned by Chris Karis of San Diego.
Hawkins car went out of control
and after he vainly attempted to
keep it on the road, crashed over
the side.
The lumbernan told the Officers
that all he remembered was blind.
ing flash ana then awakening in the
bread truck close to FL Centre. The
Officers this morning stated Haw-
kins had not been drinking and that
it was evident sleepiness was the
contributing cause of the accident.
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The Carson valley, Nevada, held
its 1929 rodco. June 8 and 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-06-10
ITALIAN DINNER
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

a very unusual and delightful
dinner party WAS given last even
ing ST the J. W. Donohue residence
NJ So Wensley avenue, when the
house was turned over to Is. j..
Squiliante of New York who in
vited several of his friends to the
delicious dinner for which he had
been the chef.
Lovely flowers decorated the
rooms and the attractively appoint
ed tables at which the dinner was
served. A complete Italian menu
was enjoyed by the guests many of
the ingredients for the various
dishes having been imported from
Italy by Mr.. Squillante.
Guests biddcn to the affair were
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Magee, Mr..
ard Mrs. T. Amcndoa, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Wahl, Miss Caroline Taylor,
Fred Il. Bright, Fred Nichols,
Charles Lee, Jack Harris, Ben Har-
vey and 3. J. Squillante.