New Britain herald., 1930-05-09

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 Willie Smith, humorist, who did everything possible by singing. play ing instruments, dancing. perform ing tricks, telling jokes and doing acrobatics, was the hit of the eve nIng. He was given prolonged ap- plause after his feats and ended the evenings performance by getting on a table and balancing himself with the use of but two fingers, All ex- pressed themselves as being well pleased with the entertainment, which also included songs by Irene SCharf and dances by Grace Harper.
 The banquet committee consisted of w. B. Vincent, chairman; H. $ Smith, J Wasley, S J. Castle. J. C. Alberts, H. 0. Rex and L. C. Staples. The singing was led by A J. Wasley A coffee set, golf club, box ot candy, lamp and ash trays were swarde1 lach person attending vas given d number of souvenirs.
 Arbor Day Celebrated
 Arbor Day was appropriately cele- brated today in the schools. At the Broad Street school the Nature club planted a tree in the school grounds with approprlate exercises,
 Tomorrow the club, accompanie by its teacher, Miss Alberts Wallen, and Principal Orrin L, Judd. will go to Hartford to visit the capitol. state library and Wadsworth atheneum, and other places Of interest.
 Pictures at Parish House
 This evening at o'oclck a group Of pictures Illustrating the Philip pine Islands will be schown in in , Congregational parish house Thu spring mem bers Of the primary ann junior departments Of the churcl school have been studying about the work in the Philippines and they have filled two treasure chests to be sent to the children on those Is lands.
 This work is part of the Inter national Friendship movement which seeks better understanding of other peoples. The general public is see the pictures shown this evening,
 spelling Bee Tickets
 Plainville people who wish to at tend the fifth annual Herald spell ing contest may obtain tickets with out cost by applying 10 the spelling bee editor or by leaving their names for the Plainvlle reporter at the Herald box in Castles store. Ther4 is no charge for tickets and TO linn to tickets dispensed for adult usa. Only three for use of children nII be allowed each speller,
 Tickets will be available al the Herald office any day between $50 a m. and 4:3o ?. m. Tickets for children and spoilers can be obtain ed only by request 10 the spelling bee editor between and p, Rt and between II and T. q. III. O. Saturday,
 } Tentative Track Schedule The tentative track schedule ac the Plainville High school shows four meets and one open date with Southington. The schedule is as fol- lows: May 2t, County "Y" meet tt Willow Brook park. New Britain, May 15. seventh and eighth grades: 1 May -, high school boys. prehm- inarN; June ID. high school boys, final; and meet with Southington open.
 Final Card Party
 4 card party will be held We'd ntsday evening at S o'clock n { Grange hall on Pierce street under the auspices Of the Catholic Ladies Aid society Of the Church of Our Lady Of Mercy This will be the ! concluding party Of the series that WAS conducted by the society dur ing the winter months.
 Grand prizes in bridge and whist ! for the winners Of the most points in the entire series will be awarded The cedar chest with its countless valuable articles will also be award ed Wednesday evening,
 These parties have proved very popular and it is expected that thu final affair Nil1 he attended by q large crowd The public is cordially invited o attend An enjoyable eve ming is promised all ln attendance There will he plenty Of tables for all V ho wish 10 pIae either whist or bridge
 May Build Tennis Court
 There is q strong agitation at th, high school at the present time for the construction Of tennis court in the rear Of the building. Tn physical department has asked the
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