New Britain herald., 1930-07-12
GATHERINGS
Fewer Gatherings in July Bridge Clubs Entertain ed at Shore Points.

Golf and tennis tournaments, swimming, picnics, motoring, teaing, dining and dancing engaged mem bers of New Britain's social colony during the week. The excellent weather aided and abetted all out door activities and there has been scarcely an event from weddings to dinner parties which has not had ar out of-doors setting. From the swimming pool to tea and back to the theater again is the order of things these days and popular are the hosts who boast swimming pools like the one at Avalon Farms the country home Of the William Hun Ferfords. Another big pool and a brand new one is located on the beautiful estate of the George Prem tice's in Berlin. Delightfully."- gay are the many parties which take place there. it's a playground for the whole neighborhood, their friends and their relatives.
 The general exodus of local so- cety which started almost as soon as the schools and colleges closed their doors continues and despite the fact that the majority of New Britain's social leaders are enjoying the surf and the sands of the beach resorts a whirlwind of informal en- tertainments are arranged for those who stay in town. Thursday brought any number of festive dinner parties to the Shuttle Meadow clubhouse. MT and Mrs. James North were there with q party of friends. Mir. and Mrs, Howard Parsons. Mir. and Mrs. Harry Bates. MT. and Mrs. Arthur Jones, Mir. and Mrs. Lucian Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Merrick Hill var and scores of others. many of whom came in 10 dine after a round on the golf course.
 Tuesday witnessed the one day state golf tourney at Shuttle Mea- dow. The links were crowded with players and onlookers and all day long the clubhouse was gay and busy spot. The entry list totaled close to 200.
 Mrs. Dugald McMillan of Dover road entertained several friends with an all-day picnic at her summer home in Madison last Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. William H. Ratten- bury. their daughter. Jane, Mrs, John H. kirkham, Mir and Mrs. Buell. B. Bassette and their daugh- ter, Mrs. Wilbur Gilbert, were among the New Britain folks in the audi ence on Friday evening when the Manhattan repertory players pre- sented "Trelawny of the Wells ip the auditorium of the Bristol High school.
 Mrs. Harry Bates Of Russell street has invited guests 10 an all- day beach party at her summer home at Madison beach next Tues day Mrs. William Hungerford is to be the guest of honor,
 Mrs Robert Parsons gave din- ner party for fourteen friends at her home on Dover road last Saturday night.
 Berlin society has busy week ahead of them. The house guests Of both Mrs George Prentice and Mrs. Fred Troup are the honor guests of the parties planned. On Monday Mrs. Pardon c. Hickey will enter tain at luncheon and bridge, on Tuesday Mrs. Prentice will take her guests to the Cromwell country club for luncheon and then will return with them to her home where they will play bridge. That evening, Mrs. Robert Silsby has planned sup per party in honor of both Mrs Borden and Mrs. Riley. Then on Wednesday Mrs. Troup will have luncheon and bridge at her home.
 Mrs. William Beers of Pearl street, entertained fou-ome al dinner and cards last evening.
 Mrs. Edward Spellman of Hart ford. entertained two tables at luncheon and bridge at the Shuttle Meadow club house yesterday. Mrs. L. B. Banford, Mrs. Fred Troup, and Mrs. George Boil won the prizes.
 Mir. and Mrs. Duncan Shaw Of Elbridge road, are to entertain guests at dinner at their home this evening.
 Mir and Mrs. Robert Siisby of Berlin entertained last Saturday evening at supper, swim and bridge party at their home on Warrington ridge. Prizes for bridge Were won by Mrs Clarence Man