New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 17, 1915, Page 3

30S10N Slore Curtains and Curtain Material It doesn’t pay to mend and fix up your old ones when you can replace them at such small st. We are showing a wonderful assortment of new goods at moderate prices. 36-INCH SCRIM, white and ecru, variety of hemstitch and drawn work borders. Extra Special 15¢ yard, S, white and ecru, Special 36-INCH MADRA = lot of new and neat designs. 17c¢ yard. SCRIM AND MARQUISETTE in white and ecru, hemstitched and drawn work., A great variety to sclect from, 15¢ to 39¢ yard, MADRAS, whirs, cream and ecru, white with colors, beautiful pat- . Madras makes a_soft, pretty q.:ooas for cureain; and if handled ght, will clean and give good satis- faction for wear, to 85¢ yard. CRIM AND MARQUISEYTE cwr- wunz, all made anG finished, .white j en’s E: insertion mnd edge | $1.38 and ecru, linen wrimmings, a new assortment, o $2.98 pair, MADRAS CURTAINS, made and finished, a fine showing of new and Beautiful goods, white ground with delicate "colored figures and stripes, six patterns to select from, . WINDOW SHADES, all colors, spe- cial values at the price, 25¢ and 50c. ;. SUNFAST DRAPERY, 36-in.,, good showing, variety styles and colors, 50c yard. \ ORETONNES and Silkolines, the largest display of new designs in the city. Cretonnes 10c to 40c yard. Agents' for ‘McCALL PATTERNS, the best pattern sold at any prlce, 10c . and 15c. McCall Magazine for May, 5¢. Summer Book of Fashions, 15¢ Pat- tern Free, 20c. —— PULLAR & NIVEN: 219 ASYLUAM ST. HARTFORD, CONN. Large Size Carpet Rugs at Reduced Prices this great reason and when you know it There's a reason for sale—a you will realize its importance. Fall opening displays in the metro- their height—earlier than usual and to re- politan market are now at ceive first choice we essentially must place our orders at once. We must have room-——therefore All Qur Large Size Carpet Rugs at Bargain Sale Prices. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. Much interest has already been ex- pressed in the May party to be given by the civic committee of the Women club on Saturday, May 22, in the in- terest of the Women'’s Exchange and to some other local ' philanthropies for which the club is partialy respon- sible. Mrs, Robinson and Miss Pease of Court street have very kindly of- fered their homes for the aftermoon and grounds adjoining will be dec- orated appropriately for the occasion. Cards will be played, tea served and certain novelties appropriate to the season are keenly anticipated. Among them the Women’s club jitney bus service and grab bag for children and other’ features which will be an- nounced later. Those who wish to reserve tables for cards may com- municate with Mrs, Herbert L., Mills, 30 Curtis street, telephone 7564. Miss Anna Bodley, managed the teca room at the Wom- xchange, will have charge of the refreshments, telephone 495-3. Although this has been a season of many and varied demands, the work | of the civic department of the Wom- en’s club has won such an important place for itself that the ladies most actively interested do not 'hesitate to send very cordial invitation to all who may be interested to reserve Sat- urday afternoon, May 22, for this de- lightful occasion. oo Many local parties were present at the annual meeting of the Central Congregational club which was held Tuesday evening in Middletown A very interesting address was given by Rev. Gaius Glen Atkins, D. D., of Providence, R, I. At the business meeting held at this time William H. Squire of Meri- den was elected president; Rev, Dr. George W, C. Hill, New Britain, Judge Kugene E. Culver, of Middletown, and Rev., Herbert Masey, of Newington, vice presidents; secretary, Henry A. Smith of Meriden; treasurer, Well- ington B. Snow, of Bristol; auditor, ‘William Muir, of Bristol; executive committee, W. H. Squire, of Meriden, Henry A. Smith, of Meriden, Dr. J. D. Eggleston, of Meriden, Wellington B. Snow and Judge Epaphroditus Pec of Bristol, F. H. Johnston of New reception committee, J. T. of Rristnl. George . Dyson, v Britain, R. J, Plumb of Terr \Hle, A. R. Chanlber]flln of Meriden, Rev, Samuel A. Fiske, of Berlin, John B. Minor, of Plainville; nominating, A. F. Lane, of Meriden: E. B. Eddy, of New Britain, Rev, F. W. Greene, Middletown, Professor I. P. Slade, New Britain, and Rev. E. L. Wismer, Bristol. PR The Misses Elizabeth and Francesca Traut of West Main street charmingly entertained their friends last evening at a dance at their home. The oc- casion was held in honor of Miss Elizabeth’s nineteenth birthday, which fell on Tuesday of this week. Palms and Easter lilies were most conspicuous among the artistic dec- orations, while red electric lights adorned with sprays of asparagus ferns made a pleasing effect through- out the rooms. There Wwere about twenty-six couples present, including guests from Hartford and West Hartford. . Miss Florence H. Wells, who for the past four years has been staying with her grandmother, Mrs. Henry Sage of Berlin, will return to her home in Los Angeles next week Fri- day. Miss Florence Webster, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Web- ster of Berlin, will accompany Miss Wells. The members of the Book and Thimble club gave a delightful fare- well party Wednesday evening in Miss Wells’ honor and during the evening she was presented with pearl pin, oo A group of the Camp Fire Girls ol the Y. W. C. A, the Busy Bees, will give a Folk Song concert in costume Monday evening, April 19, at 8 o'clocic at the First Church chapek The members of the club Thave spared no efforts in making the eve- ning's entertainment most attractive and costumes representing many na- ! tionalities will be worn by the young ladies, The selection of songs will include, Italian, French, Spanish, Polish, Swedish Russian, German, English, Irish and Scotch. .. Miss Ada Stark of Stamford and L hereby give Notice that I will be | Misy Martha E. Thomas of Winsted, at the Store of Frisbie & Hemingway | were the guests of Mrs. Colton D. ln Plainville, to receive Taxes April ( Noble of Forest street over last week-~ 15,:16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, from 2 until 8 o’'clock in noon of each of said dates. Interest will be charged from April 29 and 30, the after- 1 on all Taxes not paid on or before stay as missionaries to April 30, 1916, All male persons residing In the town of Plainville, between the ages of 21 and 60, unless ptherwise ex- empt, are liable for the Personal Tax. This must be paid on or before April 30, 19165, The sewer tax, which is very small, is also payable at this time and I re- spectfully urge its payment before May 1st. if HEMINGWAY Collector Conn., April 1, 1915, W J. Plainville, Advertise Your Wants in Th; Herald’s Want Columns. end. .. Rev. and Mrs, George B. Neuman returned Sunday from their prolonged Chang Tu, China. = a. Miss Jeapn Hamilton of Naugatuck gave an interesting address on “Club Work" before the young ladies of the Working Girls’ club Tuesday even- ing. .o Gardner Weld and Johnstone Vance are expected home from Atlantic Cit today. .. Miss Florine (. Parker of Vine street will leave Monday for [Utica, New York, to visit Miss Julia Gunn. e Miss Hazel Andrews of Vine strest visiting at the home of Miss Jennle . Mcans of Portland, Maine. who has so efficiently | a beautiful | ‘tively decorated for the occas It will be of interest to many to learn of the splendid financial suc- :ess netted from the card party and tea dance held last Saturday after- noon at Bcoth’s hall for the benefit of the New Britain hospital. Four hundred dollars was realized. This amount was made possible by many generous donations given to meet the expenses of decarating, for prizes, for the orchestra, etc. Not only financially was the after- noon a success, but also socially. All present thoroughly enjoyed the plea- sures of dancing or playing cards. Under the direction of Mrs. Har- greaves the rooms were very attrac- on with streamers of pale green and white. One of the most charmingly success- ful features of the afternoon was the candy booth. The sale of home- made candie; Jack-Horner pies being exceedingly large. The booth was adorned with green and white paper and ap- dragon while two large pillars wound in green paper and studded with pussy willows stood at either end. The excellent work of the chair- men of the various committees and their able assistants was greatly en- joyed and-appreciated by all . s The members of the Berlin Liter- ary society met Monday evening at the Berlin Congregational church and heard with much interest an address on “The Educational Value of Pag- eants,” by Miss Bertha Sheldon of New Britain. Miss Sheldon is espe- cially well quali“ed to speak upon this subject, as she is the author of 2 pageant which has been given by Dartmouth students. Many very in- teresting radioptican views supple- mented the lecture. Miss Margaret Foster of New Brit- ain performed a charming fairy dance, following which Miss Ruth Norton rendered a number of pleasing vocar selections. The last meeting of the Literary society will be held Monday even- April 19 Miss Emily Brande- 11 give a paper on “Old Gar- dens,” and Mrs. Charles M. Jarvis one on “The Raising of Tulips,” following which there will be brief readings by Mrs, J. T. Hart and Mrs. Leland Gwatkin, .. * A musical and tea will be given un- der the auspices of the Girls’ Eve land league of the First Baptist church at the home of Mrs. Joseph R. , Andrews, 123 Vine street, on Friday April the twenty-third at three o'clock. s will be Miss Cecile Chap- afternoon, half after The art | man of New Yorlk, soprano, Mrs. Alice Springer Brown, contralto and Miss Frances Joy, pianist. An unusual pleasure is in store for New Britain people as Miss Chapman is an artist of no small note while Mrs. Brown with her deeply sympathetic voice has done much to charm New Britain audiences. Miss Joy, whose ability at the piano has been greatly appreciated on numerous occasions, will accompany the soloists of the af- ternoon. LRI Mrs. Mary Harris Armour of Ma- con, Ga., spoke before a large audi- ence at the South Congregatlonnl church Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the local W, C. T. U. The members of the organization acted as ushers. Rev. Henry W, Maier pre- sided at the meeting and Mrs. Arnold of Meriden favored with several de- lightful vocal selections. The feature of the evening was an instructive and impressive lecture by Mrs, Armour on one of the vital sub- jects of the day, “The¢ Present Status of the Temperance Question.’ . Miss Lista Lincoln left Friday to attend the Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution with Mrs. Wilson of Hartford, delegate from city. After the convention they plan to go to Lakewood, New Jersey, fi several days. Miss Lincoln represents Emma Hart | Willara chapter, D. A. R., and has had the honor of being clected one of the pages at the convention. P Mrs. W, . Dunham was delight- fully entertained at luncheon by nine of her friends in honor of her birth- day last Saturday. Daffodils and lilies of the valley were effectively used in carrying out the color scheme of yellow and pale green, . w o Miss Laurabelle Compton of Pough- -keepsie is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James Woodruff of Worthington ridge, Berlin, e Mrs, Adelaide Hibbard charmingly entertained her friends at tea Friday afternoon. .. Miss Lucile Bradley of Hartford has been the guest of Miss Marjorie Brandegee of Worthington ridge, Berlin, . Miss Allce Hart is home from Miss Finch's school in New York for over the week-end. . . Miss Marion Mulliken of New Hav- en, has been the guest of Miss Ruth Corbin of Lexington street. P Mrs. Joseph R. Andrews of Vine street and Miss Emily Andrews have returned after a pleasant visit in Florida. nuts and ingenious littie | the chapter of that) The annual spring musical by Catholic Choral union will be the pre- sentation of Mozart's “Twelfth Mass,” in the Lyceum theater, Sunday eve- ning, May 9. The concert is under the special direction of Professor F. F. Harmon, who has given most untiring- 1y of time and energy for the past four years in an endeavor to make the educational value of concert work of this character felt in New Britain's civic life, and to give it a place of permanency in the vear's events. The chorus of 100 voices will be assisted in the work by a most able quartet consisting of Rena Lazelle, of New York, soprano, Margaret Carney, of New York, contralto; H. P. Stedman, of Hartford, tenor; Carl Schlegel, of New York, baritone. The exchange of ‘associate member- ship cards will be held at Kenney and L.eghorn’ Main street, and Miss Loughrey fillinery, Y. M. C. .A. building, at 9 a. m., May 1, 3 and 4. Besides the work of the mass, a miscellaneous program will be ren- dered by the soloists and the associ tion is sparing no effort to make this presentation worthy of the generosity and appreciation of the New Britain people. Patrons or associate may wish to give their port to this association may securc members who financial sup- in advance membership card during | the coming week. This card entitles | each member, whose name appears it, to the advance sale of $2 worth of tickets, one week before the public sale. These cards may be secured from the officers,, Prof. F. F. Harmon, Mrs. J. J. Crean, Mary A. Campbell, Kathryn W. Kelly, James Curtin and from members of the executive com- mittee, Philip Tormay, Hannah Loughrey, Mrs. J. Baumgartner, John Jackson, William Smith, Elizabeth, Elizabeth Schweitzer and Joseph Noe. on * s The fifteenith annual convention of the Connecticut Congress of Mothers for Child Welfare will be held Thurs- day and Fria April 22 and 23, 1915, at the Congr: ega(mnal church of West Haven, Connecticut. This worthy project December 5, 1900 by Mrs. Frances Shelden Bolton of New Haven. The colors are green and white and were adopted at the convention held in the car 1913, The flower is the white carnation and will be worn Mothers’ Day, which fa:is this, on the second Sunday in May. Unusvally interesting p:ograms fi the meetings of Thursday and I :ida have been arranged. Among " the speakers will be several of New Liritain’s prominent women. Mrs, George W, Traut, will read a report at the meeting held Friday morning, on the cllent work done by the Maternal association of New Britain. At the same meeting Mrs, Justus A. Traut and Mrs. Buell B: Bassette, chairman of the child hygiene com- mittee, and Mrs, A Wiard, chair- man of the membership committee, will give their reports. Those from this city who are plan- ning to attend the convention will be interested to learn that the meetings will open Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock, Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock and Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Luncheon will be served noon by Golden Rod chapter, at Masonic temple, at 30 and on Friday by the L. ciety in the church dining 1 o'clock, Delegates may names are sent the hospital was organized Thursday 0. E. o'cloc room be entertained if to the chairman of committee, Mrs, E. A. Settney, 269 TUnion' avenue. West Haven, It earnestly desired that all delegates report at the Congrega~ tional church at 11 o’clock on Thurs- day in order that credentials may bLe filed and assignments to entertain- ment may be completed before lunch- econ. West Haven, Congzress avenue, win Rock cars pass the church at ‘entral Green, is .o The pupils of the cighth grade of the Grammar school will present the cantata, “The Village BI smith,” in the school hall on April and 23. The proceeds will be used towaros decorative purposes for the school. Under the direction and manage- ment of Professor George B. Mnat- thews the following program \\1]] be rendered: “The KFlower Queen,” t the Girls' Glee club, soloists, Dorothy Latham, Adeline Ohman, Helen '01» lins; reading, “From a Far Country Nellie F. Goodrich; piano duet, “I’o- lonaise Militaire,” Edward rson and Clarence Lundquist; s A Per- fect Day,” Robert Edward TLoomi: violin solo, “Minuet,” George J, O1- cott; reading, “Country Slain,” Miss Goodrich; cantata “The Village Black- smith,” eighth grade pupfls. The annual meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was held Wednesday evening at the First Congregational church chapel. Mrs. William I, Brooks pre- sided at the meeting owing to the in- ability of Mrs. Charles K. Wetmore, president, to be present. Miss Gertrude MuacArihur, York, the guest the a very Interesting talk Wide Y. W. C. A’ Miss Bmma 1. Zanzinger, read her annual report usual interest, which gave review of the splendid throughout the past year. The membhers of the Busy New gave World of evenin on or secretary one of un a complete work dong club the | We extend to all ye Soda | Water lovers of New Britain | a most cordial invitation to | come and inspect our new | soda fountain —The most beautiful in this section—we will explain the arrangements which make this one of the .most sanitary fountains made. | | THE VERY LATEST COL- | BUT THE PUREST OF { CREAM AND FRUITS. S. P. STORRS 297 Main St., pleased with several entertaining vocal selections. At the annual business meeting following ladies were elected directo far period of three lenjamin W, Labaree M. Wightman, Mrs | Chamberlain, Mrs. William gerford, Miss Mary E. Rogers, Hedley Carter and for two vea to fill vacancy, M| Louise H. Noble. . The annual business meeting of the | Woman’s Literary society of Maple | Hill was held on Wednesday afternoon 1at the home of Mrs. Gocdsell. The | same officers were re-elected for the coming year. President, Mrs. Woram; vice_president, Mrs. Poteet; secretary, Mrs. Steele; treasurer, Mrs:. Spring; program committee, M Goodsell; flower cammittee, Mrs. Bancroft; mu- sic committee, Mrs. Proudman. The business meeting was followed by a very pleasing musical. Mrs. Proudman read a paper on Grieg and (hopln Mrs. Spring plaved sevc eral selections on the piano I these composers and Mrs, Proudman rendered a number of solos, works of the same composers, P (\1( ick PP Mrs. Y. J. Stearns of Maple street gave an attractive tea Tuesday af- ternoon in honor of her aunt, Miss Barbara Johnson of Lincoln street and to eight of her friends, the occasion being Miss Johnscn’s hirthday. Nodding daffodils contributed large- I¥"to the artistic decorations and the | tea table at which Mrs. 1. R. Wight- man poiired, was charmingly with . spring flowers and a birthday cake made by Mrs. “ e Pickup. The fol represent Esther A. R., at the tal Congress held C.: Mrs. William lowing ladies left Stanley twenty today to Chapter, D. -fourth Continen- in Washington, D, : F. Brooks, regent; Mrs. William C. Hungerford, vice- regent; Miss Katharine Wilbor, page, Mrs. Frank J. Porter, Miss Irance Whittlesey and Miss Flora Humphrey as dclegates, e Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Corbin of Maple street have returned from their southern trip. DR Harry Abbe of Schenectady, N. is visiting at the home of his ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Howard of Vine street. . Philip B. Stanley receiving congratu- birth of a daugh- ¥ £ Abbe | Mr. Sunny lations ter. and Mrs. Ledge are upon the .. Hill is visit- | Hine, a stu- this week- Everet Hine of Maple ing his brother Trederick dent at Boston Tech., over end. ‘ .. The many friends of Munroe Par. | sons will be pleased to learn that he has recently became a member of St. Anthony fraternity at Yale col- | lege. Maier to Leonard has returned of Lexington street Williams college. e The members of the Alpha Delta sigma fraternity are planning to hold a dance at Booth’s hall May 14, Mr. and Mr=. Frank J. Torter of | Vine street have returned from Lakc- wood, New Jersey. ‘e Miss Grace Swain of is at Atlantic Mrs Forest street lity, New Jersey, with George Keene of Meriden. AUTOMOBILISTS ATTENTION, Would you like to go an entire sea- son without any tire troubles? You can by equipping your car with the “Interlock” Inner Tube? 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OPEN DAY AN D NIGHT 287 ELM STREE 'PHONE 236 FANCY SEED POTATOES These Potatocs are grown for Secd in Aroosiook Count Seven different varieties, all true to On account of cooking Potatocs there will be a large quantity sold s seed stock Is carefully Government Inspected. Tuke no Chances on QUALITY, bat selected, name, belng so for Seced that are not plentiful th free from gel the best and ¢ S. P. STROPL 113 CHURCH NEW BRITAIN, C© ONN