New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 4, 1914, Page 3

— NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1914, ‘BOSTON STORE. HAMBURG SALE 3,000 yards Values Up To 75¢ yard On Sale Tuesday Morning April 1. _y27and 45 inch flouncings, allovers, corsst cover, smbroidery, etc. See display in North window, 10c a yard. PULLAR % | form of a “Poverty social.” The Baptist church will be the scene of a very pretty wedding to- night when Miss Dorothy Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S, Walker, and Howard Corbin Wilson will be married. The bride will be given away by her father, A, S. Walker and the Rev. Dr. T. Edwin Erown will perform the ceremony. Musical Director Hawley will play the bridal march from Lohengrin as the wedding party enters the church, and Mendelssohn’s wedding march as it leaves. The church has been made most at- tractive for the occasion, the color scheme of the decorations being pink and green. Green and pink azaleas bave been used and the front of the church, as well as the window casings, | has been banked with them. George B. Baker, who is gardener for Senator Andrew J. Sloper, has had complete charge of the decorations. The ushers are Stanley R. Eddy, Willlam T. Sloper, Howard S. Humphrey, Wil- liam S. Rowlands, Elliott H, Porter of New Britain and Wooster Canfield of Waterbury. The bride’s attendants are the Misses Barbara Moore, Alice Hart, Margaret Wetmore, Constance Russell, Elise Russell and Agnes Vance. Miss Pauline Moore of Wa- terbury is the maid of honor and A. Corbin Wetmore is best man. The bride’s gown is of white bro- ceded charmeuse and princess lace; she will carry a shower bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. ‘The maid of honor will wear a pink taffeta gown and will also carry a shower bouquet. The bridesmaids’ gowns are of pink taffeta, with Dres- den net tunics. The bridesmains will carry dainty baskets of pink sweet peas. The wedding will be a large one as sceveral hundred invitations have been issued. A reception at the bride’s home to which only the relatives and intimate friends of the couple have been invited, will immediately follow the wedding at the church. The bride and groom will leave tonight for an extended wedding trip. When they re- turn they will reside at 96 Forest street, the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Walker. e The Y. W. C. A. held a novel enter- tainment Wednesday evening in the Despite the stormy weather there was a large attendance, and much fun was oc- casioned by the funny and unique costumes.. A prize, consisting of an April fool cholocate cake and .a plant of violets, was awarded Miss Howe { for having the most indigent appifi- “PALL KILLS LABORER. . New Haven, Conn., April 4.—. tonio Massaro, aged thirty-five, em- ployed on a welding machine used on ‘the local trolley tracks, fell oft a work. car today and was killed under the wheels. - He was married. DO YOU FEEL TIRED? Don’t Try fo Brace Up on Patent Medicines Gontaining Alconol, I You feel exhausted and weak or tire easily, dont try to brace up on lquor or some patent medicine that will produce the same effect. Tt is only temporary, and the re- action leaves you in worse shape than «before. ‘What you want is more strength. . Father John's Medigine ‘{s a ' pure 48 food medicine; its ingredients are nourishing and strengthening. Noth- ing equals it as a tonic and body builder for all throat 8nd lung trou- bles. * Contains no alcohol or injurious drugs. Get a bottle today; it will make you strong. Remember, it has been'in use fifty vears. o ———————————— If Back Hurts Use Salts for Kidneys ; less meat if. Kidneys like lead or Bladder bothers. Eat feel Most folks forget that the kidneys, like the bowels, get sluggish and clogged and need a flushing occa- sionally, else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney region, se- vere headaches, rheumatic = twinges, torpid liver, acid stomach, sleepless- ness and all sortt of bladder dis- orders. ‘You simply must keep your kidneys active and clean, and the moment you feel an ache or pain in the kidney . region, get about four ounces of Jad Balts from any good drug store here, take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, com- bined with. lithia, and ie harmless to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to normal activity. It also neutralizes the acids in the urine so it no longer. frritates, - thus ending bladder disorders. Jad Saits 18 harmiess; inexpensive; makes a delightful effervescant lithia- water drink which everybody. should take now and thenm tg Keep their kid- neys ¢lean, thus ayvelding serious complications. 2, A well-known loesl dflllliat says he sells lots of Jad Salts o folks who believe jn overcoming Kidney trouble while it is 6nly trouble, ance. * Each' person brought so! thing which she ‘wished to dispose of, and these things were auctioned off, Miss Gertrude Carlson proving a most competent auctioneer. ‘‘Sardines’ and other games were played, and ‘later in the evening poverty refresh- ments (lolly-pops) were served. 4 . a y Mrs. Bunitia M. Humason of Grove Hill celebrated her ninetieth birthday Sunday, and in honor of the occasion a family dinner party was given Sunday evening. ' The grand- children and other relatives were present, guests from out of town in- cluding Mr. and Mrs, E. A. Cole of Kensington, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peck Wilcox of Durham. “s. Thursday 'afternoon Mrs. F. C. Porter gave a card party for her guest, Miss Freida Atwater of Ithaca, New York. There were four tables of auction bridge, won by Miss Constance Russell, Miss Dorothy White and Miss Olive Booth. PR M. N. Judd and family will occupy their handsome new residence at 92 Vine street by April 14. Mr. Juda recently purchased this house from J. F. Robinson, and it is practically new, having been bullt a little over tWo years ago. . On Tuesday afternoon, April 14, there will be a bridge party in Le Witt's hall for the benefit of the Working Girls’ club. It is expected that the affair will be.a great success, as those in charge are sparing neither time nor effart to make it one. ... R. N. Peck and his daughter, Miss Margaret Peck, Miss Botha White, Robert Vance and Maxwell Porter left Wednesday on the ‘‘Bermudian” for Bermuda. .. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Burdick have gone to Atlantic City. Mrs, Burdick had as her guest during the past week her niece, Miss Dolly Gates of Man- chester. .%o The Home department of the Center church will hold an entertainment Tuesday afternoon at the Center church chapel. an The Misses Helen G. Smith of Camp street and Ruth S. Perry of Emmons place, left Friday noon for New Mil- ford to spend their Easter vaca- tion. e Miss Gertrude Phelps of Pitts- burg, at present a studeat at Smith college, is snending her Easter vacation with Mj ?P’ssle Andrews. O Miss Reaves of Iowa is the guest of Miss Helen Cadwell. Miss Cad- well and Miss Reaves room together at Smith college. P Miss Barbara Moore gave a dinner last evening at her home on Sunny Ledge to the Walker-Wilson bridal the prizes being | A very delightful meeting of Esther , Stanley chapter, D- A. R., was held yesterday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell of Russell street. Mrs. James H. Robinson, who was recently sent as a delegate to the state chapter at Watertown, gave her report. A nominating committee was appointed, consisting of Mrs. Frank Porter, Mrs. E. W. Schultz and Miss Frances Whittlesey, to bring in a list of officers at the next meeting. A let- ter was read from Miss Henry, solicit- ing scholarship funds for the poor whites in Tennessee- a trio composed of Charles Morse of Bellingham, Wash., violinist, Mrs. e el R S L ‘William H. Booth, pianist. lections were exceptionally good and were much enjoyed by all present. The program wag as follows: Trio Serenade. . ... ..C. M. Widor Violin solo: (a) Berceuse (from Jocelyn)....s .Benjamin Godarad | (b) souvemr Franz Rrdla Trio, In the Mormns (from ‘“Peer gynt” Suite) Cello solo— (a) Noveletta .A. @’Ambrosio (b) Petite Valse .. Joseph Hollman Violin solo, Legende..H. Wieniawski Trio— (a) Cradle Song... (b) Air de Ballet.. “ s The Burns club met Tlmrsd&y evening with Captain Charles. H. Beaton at his home on Lexington street, and enjoyed a very pleasant time. The club is studying the his- ctol‘ Herbert '‘don gave a very interesting paper on the “Life of Sir Willlam Wallace,™ gram was rendered. Mr. McKay ot Hartford and Miss Jean Cochrane gave several good songs which were greatly appreciated. Mrs. John Scott, James MacArthur of New Haven and Peter Dofe of Hartford recit&. a few pleces which proved , very Refreshments were served toward the end of the evening. e A luncheon was given Saturday af- ternoon by the Misses Genevieve and Frances Brady in honor of the girls who are home from school for the Easter vacation. Those present were the Misses Rose Glover, Irene Byrne, Frances Smith of Denver, Col., and Almah Crowe from the Andersen School of Gymnastics, New Haven, Marguerite teynolds, Pratt institution, Brooklyn, Elsie Bengs of South Man- chester, Josephine Purcell and Julie Curtin of Hartford, Mary Walsh, Leonie Crowe, Kathryn O’Connor, ‘Margaret Glover, Catherine Dawson, May Reynolds, Helen Finnegan and Evelyn Baker. RCRTEY Members of the French, Italian and German classes. which have been studying under the direction of Mrs. Marcia Arents of New Haven met | Monday afternoon with Mrs. Philip B. Stanley of Sunny Ledge and fin- ished their course with a unique en- tertainment. Each class presented a play in the language which it had taken up, and Mrs, Arents gave a most interesting talk on {“Life in Russia.” At the close of the program there was a tea, Mrs. William F. Brooks pre!ldlng ut the tea table. Monday Misg Allce Hart entertalned Miss Dorothy Walker and her brides- maids at luncheon. The luncheon table was prettily decorated for the occasion, bride’s roses and gardenias being combined to produce a most ar- tistic effect. The hand-painted place cards were especlally attractive since they were exact miniatures of the bride and bridesmaids as they will look tonight at the wedding. D \ An informal dance was enjoyed last Saturday evening by friends of Wil- liam Hart at his home at Sunny Ledge. A program of eighteen dances was enjoyed by the Misses Stanley, Russell, Hickok, Palmer, Parker, ‘White, Mills, Porter, and the Messrs. Albiston, Maier, Bristoll, Vance, Por- ter, Searle, Felt and Hart. . R On Thursday evening, April 16, a numbor of local society people will enjoy a Yama Yama dance in Booth's hall. The committee who have the dance in charge are: Stanley R. Eddy, Harold W. Hatch, Elliott H. Porter, A. Corbin Wetmore and Harold A. White. .. A. Corbin Wetmore and Miss Mar- garet Wetmore gave*a delightful dance at their home on Grove Hill Thersday evening. The dance was in honor of Miss Dorothy Walker and Howard Wilson. . e The members of the Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity are planning to give their annual dance on April 7 in Booth’s hall. A program of sixteen dances will be carried out, Judd’s or- chestra furnishing the music. e Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Vivian are rc- ceiving congratulations upon the ar- rival of an eight-pound visitor. Both Miss Vivian and her mother are doing well. e Miss Inez Henry of Lincoln street is spending the Easter vacation at Boston with her sister, Miss Helene Henry of Emerson college. 4 Y Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Abbe are on their way home from California and will probably arrive some time next week. A chdrming musicale was -given by ' The se- | E. Grieg | . .Schuecker | tory of Scotland, taking up -adiffer- | ent period at each meeting. Alex Gor- | following which a miscellaneous pro- ; popular, | About 175 guests were entertained last evening at the Farmington Country club by Mr. and Mrs. W, L. Hatch in honor of their silver wed- ding anniversary. The club was handsomely decorated with southern smilax, ferns, azaleas and roses. Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Hatch, Harold Hatch +and his flancee, i ton of Meriden, guests were - presented by E. Attwood, Frank G. Vibberts Frederick S, Chamberlain. During the evening music was fur- received, and the Miss Catherine Nor- ' William | and | nished by Dittstein’s orchestra Auc- ' tion bridge was played and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Squires, Mrs. F. S. Brooks, A. Brooks, A. W. Savage, Miss Brooks, Miss Alma Seymour, | Anna Sands, son, Miss Catherine Norton, Faye Immich from Meriden, and Mr. {and Mrs, N. F. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brodie of Hartford. . e | The Misses Elsie Russell gave a tea Wednesday after- noon for Miss Dorothy Walker. Mrs. | Russell, Miss Pauline Moore, Miss Walker and the Missess Russell re- ceived the guests. In the dining room Mrs. Ira Hicks and Mrs. J. E. Cooper served tea, | cellaneous shower for Miss Walker and she was the recipient of many useful gifts. i - I s Miss Ruth Damon entertained a number of friends -at dinner .Sunda¥ evening at her home on West Main street. The following guests were present: Miss Mildred Leeds of New Rochelle, formerly of this city; Miss Davis of Minnesota, a classmate of Miss Damon’s at Mt. Holyoke col- lege; Miss Freida Atwater of Ithaca, New York; Miss Gertrude Hine and the Messrs. Harry Coholan, Gardner Weld, Brayton A. Porter, Fred Porter and Lawrence Humason. “ s Two engagements of much interest te New Britain people were an- nounced this week. One is the en- gagement of Miss Ruth I. Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B, Stan- ley, to Harry Milton Bates df Hart- ford, while the other is that of Miss | Dorothy Sawyer Pease, daughter of | Mr. and Mrs. L. Hoyt Pease, to Robert Taylor Frisbie, son of Mrs. Charles Frisble of Hartford. Both young ladies are well known 50(:{8.1})' here. R An enjoyable musical was held at the Stanley Memorial church last Wed- mnesday afternoon, at which a consid- erable sum was realized for the bene- fit of the church. The soloists were Miss Irene Trask, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. James Gleed and Mrs. David Wican- der. A pleasing ‘ddet was rendered by the little Misses Reynolds and Mable Wicander. “e The' Y. W. C. A. will hold its annual meeting at the First church chapel Wednesday evening, April 15, at 8:15. Music will be furnished by the Man- dolin club and Miss Zanzinger will give a brief report of the year's work. Miss Sara B. Mathews of New York, leader of the Y. W. C. A. summer camps, will give an illustrated ad- dress. Professor Scott Nearing University of Pennsylvania .. lectured ‘Tuesday evening in the Gramman school hall. . The subject of his ad- dress was: “The New Economics,” and it porved a most interesting and in- structive one. This lecture was the last of a serles given ' under the auspites of the Commonwealth club, .o The progressive card party given Wednesday afternoon at LeWitt's hall by the Sunshine society was a great success, both socially and financially. Eighteen tables were filled and' each one present recelved a prize: appro- priate to the first of April. Mrs. B. F. Gaffney had charge of the affair. .o Miss Helen Cadwell, a student at Smith college, is spending the Easter recess at her home in this eity. Miss Cadwell has with her as her guest, Miss Reaves of Iowa. .. Seamus McManus, the famous Irish poet, will speak at the New Britain club Saturday evening on ‘“Ireland and the Irish People.” .o Mr. and Mrs, Edward E. Nourse entertained the Berlin Literary so- clety- Monday evening. . ow Miss Blinn's dancing class will hold its closing reception Wednesday even- ing, April 8. of the . Mr. and Mrs. D. O, Rogers of Camp street, have returned from Winter Parks, Florida. “un Miss Evelyn Davis of Minneapolis was the guest of Miss Ruth Damon this week. “.e The Theta Sigma alumni are plan- ning to give a dance Monday night, April 13. e Miss Dorothy Walker gave a box party Tuesday afternoon to her brides- maids. .o E. Welles Eddy is. expected home Monday from Augusta, Ga. .. Miss Agnes Johnston of West Main street entertained the Daughters’ club, Putnam Phalanx, Thursday evening at | and Constance assisted by Miss | Julia Russell and Miss Barbara Moore. The tea was the occasion for a mis-| Louise | Miss Miss Margaret Robin- | Miss | i | Miss Porteus was the | many beautiful and useful gifts. DEPT. COMMANDER SLOANE COMING Post Commander Streeter Issues Or- ders to Local Veterans—Will Be Here Wednesday Night. Commander F. V. Streeter, of Stan- ley Post, G. A. R., has issued the fol- lowing orders: “Headquarters Stanley Post, G. A. R., April 4, 1914, “Comrades attention: “On_Wednesday evening, April 8, 1914, Department Commander James R. Sloane and staff will make an offi- cial visit to Stanley Post, No. 11, G. J. R. SLOANE A. R., and you are earnestly requested to be present at 7:30 o’clock. Wear | badges and uniforms as far as possi- ble. vited.- “By order of F. V. Streeter, Post All veterans in this city are in- Commander and L. D. Penfield, adju- tant.” This will be Commander Sloane's last official visit while in office. Last evening Commander Streeter attended a reception given by Mans- field Post, of Middletown, in honor of the department commander and staff, Ex-Governor Weeks and many citi- zZens were present. her home. Members of the Sons’ club Wwere present as guests: On this oc- casion a shower was given to Miss Molly Porteus of Hartford, whose en- gagement to William F. Middlemas of this city was recently announced. recipient of .« . Rev., and Mrs, T. Edwin Brown will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Frlday evening, April 17, by giving a réception at the Baptist church chapel. Guests will be pres- ent from New York, Boston, Hartford and Bristol, 350 invitations having been sent to people outside the con- gregation. Mrs. Brown, who was formerly Miss Elizabeth, Samson of. Boston, and Mr; Brown were married fifty years ago in Brooklyn, by the Rev. E. L. Taylor, Mr, Brown’s first pastorate was at Brooklyn, from whence he went to Rochester, N. Y. Some time later he received a call from Provi- dence where he preached until he ac- cepted a pastorate in Philadelphia. Ten' years ago he came to this city, where he has filled the pulpit very satisfactorily for the past decade and has made a host of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Brown have one daughter and three sons, one of their sons' having died a number of years ago. . coe Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Ethel ' M. Norton of Lenox Place to Maxwell A. Coe of Newark, N. J. .o Mrs. J. L. Kelly and Mrs. Thomas J. Bannigan have returned to New Britain from New 'York. e The junior class of the High school will hold its “prom” Friday evening, May 8. " e Miss Marguerite Radiker of New York is visiting Miss Gertrude Hine. - I. Ebents Tonight Keeney’s theater, vaudeville and motion pictures. Lyceum, the Lyceum Players in “Monte Cristo.” Fox's theater, motion pictures, Lecture by Seamus McManus before the New Britain club. rehearsal Cholr at church. Choir rehearsal at the Fll‘!(} church, Vega Benefit soclety meets at 59 Arch street. Chamberlain council, Jr. O. U. A, M., celebrates first meeting in Odd Fellows’ hall. Meeting of Burritt grange, P, of H., at 242 Main street. New Britain tent, Knights of the Maccabees, meets at 3211-2 Maln street. PASTIMES TO ASSEMBLE . Tomorrow, weather permitting, all members of the Pastime Athletic club who are baseball players or who are interested in this sport will gather at the rooms and then go out for the first practice of the season. The managemént expects to get a sp.edy team together this summer and will get some good fast games schedul.d. Gorrect Easter Millinery Sage, Allen and company millinery fashions are for their individuality as well as their correctness. distinguished Real elegance and moderate prices are factors in the upbuildingsof our millinery business. A splendid showing of the smartest hats for wear with walke ing suits and semi-dress in all the new colors and trimming’ ideas at low prices. Charming, dressy hats that are distinctly Parisian in style and yet very moderately priced. And, in addition to our exhibit of trimmed hats a complete as- sortment of untrimmed millinery and flowers, showing every mnew shape, in every fashionable color, with a marvelous garden of flow. ers and plumage at a minimum of cost. For perfect satisfaction, get your millinery here. Dage-Allen & Co. Hartford, Cenn. DRAPERY AND UPHOLSTERY FABRICS ; BOTH DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED. WE ARE SOLE AGENTS IN HARTFORD FOR LIBERTY GOODS. SEE THE NEW CRETONNES AND OHINTZES: Never before has there been shown in Hartford such a superb assortment of Cretonnes, Ohintzes and Taffetas, both imported and domestic, as we are now displaying in our large and convenfens Drapery and Upholstery section. Smart, handsome new patterns n- volving the use of favorite colors in new combinations; goods every woman wants for some purpose—hangings, cushions, window seat coverings, pillows, etc. Domestic fabrics at 25¢, 30c, 35¢, 40c, 50c, up to 75¢ a yand. Imported fabrics, 35c, 40c, 50c, 75c and up to 84 a yard. ‘We note especially our showing of double width printed tonnes, linens and Taffetas at prices ranging from $2.50 to $4.50 & yard. Cre- For summer drapes the ideal fabrics are light weight goods that will not fade, in greens and other suitable colors that shut out the hot sun without shutting out the light. We have them in, newest patterns and widest choice of colors and novelties. The uphoistery section 18 prepared to execute orders for Siip Covers, having the best materials for that purpose. Let us supply your Window Shades. We have the faoilities for filling orders promptly, big or little. ¥ e s 894-902 MAI HARTFORD HORSES HORSES HORSES April 1st, 1914, Another Carload, No. 4 Will arrive at our stables and can be seen after that date. In this carload will be several matched pairs, and good business chuncks, ranging in welght from 1,050 to 1,600 Ibs. Every horse will be shown in the harness, so you can see just what you are buying, and we think that is the place to see them. Also if you should want a good bought at a sacrifice, second-hand horse, that can be we have a few left. COME WHERE YOU GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH IN HORSE FLESH—NOT IN WIND P. H. CONDON & CO-. INC. 22 LAUREL STREET, CIVIL SERVICE BOARD PREPARES FOR EXAMS the South s“flnl POSI!NIIS m mw—,l‘-] nllmts Instructed. The State Civil Service Commission will hold tests in the capitol, at Hartford, with a view toward select- ing applicants for state positions, on the following dates: April 7—Stationary fireman, capa- ble of relieving engineer. Openings at Colony for Epileptics, and else- where. . $50 per month, or equiva- lent, and upwards. April 20—Carpenters; steamfitters, steamfitters’ helpers, appointments at Norwich hospital. April 22—Inspectors of concrete work, pile driving, dredging, grading, etc., at salt water and elsewhere. $2.50 and $3.00 per day. New London Dock Works, rivers and harbers commission. April’ 24—Game wardens and pro- tectors, $3.00 per day. Oyster police, $3.00 per day. Appointments pend- ing. Fish and game, and shell fish commissions. April 27—Herdsmant 1o have charge and instruct students; appoint- ment pending at Agricultural coll Aprfl 29—Head cook, male. and maintenance; appointment ing. Matron or supel h keeper; appointment pending School for Imbeciles; $60 and- tenance. Experienced manager; uate nurse needed. April 30—Engineer and electric appointment pending at School Imbeciles; $65 and maintenance; have charge of heating and po lant. Man experienced in rep t?’ plumbing and steam fittings need: ed. In some cases these tests will b made locally, or on written pap sent to the commission. 4 Ratings will be made on knowled of the duties of the position; personal history, experience and trainin, sonality (oral test); and on spellin fundamental arithmetic and penmah, ship, if occasion requires. A practio manual test may also be requil for trade positions. Applications should be filed the commission at least three d before date of test applied for. Cand| dates should have pen, penhold: ink, pencil, blotter and eraser for written tests, r, AMERICANS NOT MOLESTED, Constantinople, April 14. American embassy here today celved a despatch declaring that ) Christians and foreign residents Bitlls, in Turkish Armenia, had m been molested during & recent dish rald. The missionaries at report that thf Kurds were b e