New Britain herald., 1930-04-07

present officers of Ionic lodge are: Worshipful master, Dewey Jackson Of Southington: senior warden James Ruffin of New Britain; junior warden, Louis Neal Carr of Bristol; secretary, John A. Shaffer of Plain Vile; chaplain. Anthony Campbell Of Plainville; treasurer, George E. Livingstone of Plainville: and tyler, William Myers of Southington.
 Co-working along with Ionic lodge IS Naomic chapter. No. 9, o. l.. $. The officers of the chapter are: Worthy matron, Mrs. Mary Liv- lngstone; associate matron, Mrs. Ida Jackson of southington: patron, William H. Myers of Southington: secretary, Miss Mary Walker of Meriden; treasurer Mrs. Mile Goode of Southington; conductress Mrs Rosa Shaffer of Plainvile; as- soclate conductress, Mrs Maudc Wilkins of New Britain. This chap ter has e6 members.
 Miss MinclIa In Play
 Miss Melvina Minella, who has been prominent in many of the high school productions. will play the part of Mrs. Carton, Richard Bar rin9on's aunt and the wife of the Episcopal bishop, in the play. Honor Bright This role is the major character role and Miss Min ella handles it in a very profession , al manner. It is she who is really the deciding factor in stopping a very ill-fated match between Rich ard and the chorus girl, Tot Marvel Miss Mneaa is an honor student in the senior class and plans to enter New Britain State Normal school in the fall.
 No one who has been to any of the high school plays has failed to appreciate HarloNe smith. He has played everything from a prominent banker to a country rube and played them all equally well. The part of Bishop Carton. henpecked by his wife. IS especially suited to his qualifications. In love with life and young people, he finds himself drawn into a Romeo and Juliet scene with Honor Bright 10 the great chagrin of his wife. This is not the first time that Miss Minella and Mr. Smith have appeared SUD- ! porting each other as they both played prominent parts in Apple sauce a year ago.
 Between the second and third acts ! George Halsted will entertain with | two numbers on the Xylophone. "l Ain't Got Nobody" and Whisper ng.' Tho Halsteds as family arc l known throughout the state foI their musical ability. Their orchcs. tra will play for the dancing after i the performance on Friday evchng
 Banquet Plans Progressing
 The work of the Chamber O. 1 Commerce committee handling tho annual banquet to be held at the high school on May is progressing rapidly. A speaking program which it has endeavored to make yitall, interesting to local people has beer partially arranged. This portion O the program will not be lengthy anc will be followed by entertainment features of high grade. It is antici pated that the people Of Plainvill' will show their interest in the ac tivijies of the Chamber of Com merce by their attendance at thi annual function.
 Boy scout Meeting
 The usual Monday night meetin; Of Boy Scout Troop $ will be hclt Wednesday instead of tonight. Al attractive program has been ar ranged and all boys are requested | be present in uniform.
 special Legion Meeting
 There will be q special meeting 0 Brock Barnes post, American le zion. tomorrow evening in the I.c gIon rooms on Whiting street. I'm portant business will be transactc' %nd inc officers request that al members be present without fail.
 Grand Officers Coming Pythian temple. No. 70, Pythia1 Sisters. is planning hot supper i be served to the grand officers an all Pythian Sisters on Wednesda evening, from 6:S0 to ' o'clock, i II. 0. 0. r. hall All members are re qucsted 10 come to the supper an attend the meeting at o'clock Pythian temple has always been hel in high esteem by the grand officer and expects to make a fine ahoWin this year.
 The committees have been work ing hard to make this year eve more successful than former one and with the cooperation of th members this is expected to be ac complishcd An entertainment wi be given Wednesday evening by tn young folks.
 Bridge and Whist
 Newton s. Manross chapter. W. I C., will give a bridge and whis party in C.. A. R. hall in Forestvill on Thursday agternoon. Play wi start at 2:15 o'clock. Prizes will b awarded in both games and refresh ments served. These card game proved very successful during 'h jpast winter. The public is invited 1 attend.
 Plan Busy Year
 While no definite plans were mad at the annual meeting Of the Cham her of Commerce held last Thurs day evening, stress during the com ing year will be placed on the culm1 nation of projects under way. and is anticipated that new committee will be appointed and start will b made with the work Of new pro jects 10 be brought before in chamber at the next regular montf ly meeting, according to an ar nouncemcnt made today by W. l Vincent, newly elected president fc the ensuing year
 , The nomination for officers ft
 Mayb