The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-07

October oe that year voted eo en- large the house. In June 1916. the addition was ready, providing l2 new rooms, larger dining rocEn and new kitchen. For this program of expan- sion. the directors assumed a debt of s2.000 which was paid of in Q few years.
 Nominal Charge
 During World War I, prior to receiving Mrs. Lotts bequest, ex- penses began to exceed income, and the board of directors were forced to raise their fee to Se. Even today room and board may be had for a nominal fee. Income does not meet carrying charges. but as explained by Mrs. Harry Hyde. treasurer. Mrs. Lott's bequest has been well invested.
 During the depression when girls were working a few days a week or without employment entirely. delinquent board ran as high as $500. Mrs. Hyde recalls that one month her budget showed only a remaining balance of $50, causing her many sleepless nights.
 That Grove Hall has proved a haven to many working girls is ascertained by the fact that many who left years ago still come back for periodic visits. Miss Florence Plumb and Mary Kennedy have lived at the hall since its opening
 No one has ever been refused a room at Grove Hall if space pro- vides. The guest book reveals that girls have come from all walks oi life-nurses, bookkeepers, stenog- raphers, clerks, factory workers sales girls. and newspaper women.
 But as Mrs. Ada B. Cam, who served for 20 years as matron writes. from Florida: T can't think of any Of my girls who achieved outstanding success in their various professions or vacations, but a great number Of them are happily mar ried and are raising families. And I think that counts for much in the way of progress in these times.
 Life is pleasant for the girls who live at Grove Hall. Two occupy one room, which they care for them selves. Fresh bed linens are pro- vied weekly. There is a laundry room in the basement. The food is plentiful and meals are well-bal- anced. Breakfast always includes fruit. hot cereal or eggs. or hoi mullins. and coffee. Dinner is equal to any lVe-course meal obtained at the better restaurants. Miss Doris Howe. the present matron related she has had many headaches in obtaining meat during the past year but has managed well.
 In the evening the girls gather around the piano, play cards. knit or sew. Many times they attend social events in a group. The King $ Daughters always sponsors q Christmas party for their guests and invites all former guests to Christmas dinner.
 Miss Doris Howe, the present matron, a gracious soft-spoken lady, is a graduate Of the University of Michigan, School of Music.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Osborn, was the first matron at Grove Hall. shf died there on May n, 1921. and was succeeded by Mrs. Mary Bowling who served until 1928. Mrs Can served from November i4, 1923. un. til November l4. l0z3. and was succeeded by Miss Howe.
 Directors of Grove Hall eosn- prise officers Of the local chapter of the Kings Daughters. and nine members-at-large. who serve three years each. three members being elected each year. Acting currently are Mrs. Walter Boyd, treasurer; dent; Mrs. Harry Hyde, treasurer; and Mrs. Louis MeETiman, secre- tary: Miss Helen F. Chase, Mrs. Henry E. FreusseT. Mrs. Edwin M.