New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 8, 1915, Page 3

~ BLOUSES Always a. favorite, nmore popular than ever this year. We haye them in a big varlety of styles, some of ‘the old favorites and a:lot of new énes. All white, white with navy flannel.collar, some plain, some pleated fronts; white with Galatea trimmings in navy, old blue and cardinal. ~The new sand ¢olor with blue trimmings is a big seller. Misses’ 10 to 16, ladies’ 34 to 42, 98c each. | _ugtork Goods” at Infants’ depart. ment. A few minutes’ inspection will glve you a better idea of the'import- ance and value of “Smk Goods” for infants. «gtork”’ Shéeting, light “and heavy- ” weight, $1.00. yard. 4 '“Stork” Pants’ small,. medinm and large, 25¢ and 50c. “Stork” Lap Pads, 50¢ each. “Stork” Bibs, absorbent and water- proof, 25¢ each. Everything necessary for the baby can be found at our infants' depart- ment. Don’t Forget This is “Clean-up Week.” Clean-up bargains 'all over the store. : Ladies’ Kid Gloves, 75¢ quality, 38¢c pair. Ribbons, value 12 1.2 to 20c, 5¢. yd. Men’s Ribbed Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, odd sizes, 25¢ valuee, 15c. Agents for McCall Patterns. The best pattern sold at any price, 10c and 15¢. McCall Magazine for June, 5c. McCall Summer Book of Fashion with 16c pattern free, 20c. | PULLAR ully o stes WU - Only th cholicest, ripest natural fruits— Only the cream— Only the best of everything— _=—combined with clean sanitary ' Our .Snda Drinks Are Made Right! Clark 8 Brainerd’s DRUG STORE. richest, | freshest SAVES . MILLIONS FOR MOTORISTS! The ” Inper Tire s a com- plete inner tire, full, ind _and _endless théy make tires BLO! a PRACTICALLY puncture proof, old tires as SBTRONG as new #nd u‘v'flr& wear TWICE a8 long. Ut KRS and you will have full ti; bring full ;:ruoulnnh ‘A “sg mflz‘ 00 A430. or call 163 St City, 8:30 and 30 mornings. Yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter H. Hart of Sunnyledge, the final meeting for the year of Es- ther Stanley chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was held. Mrs. W. E. Horton charmingly sang two of the songs that were rendered for the first time at the Twenty-fourth Continental congress at Washington, D. C., accompanied by Mrs. William H. Booth. The titles of the songs were: “Your Flag and My Flag,” and “Our Emblem,” the latter being dedi- cated to Mrs. William Cumming Story, president general. Mrs. -Willilam F. Brooks, regent of the local chapter presided over the meeting in her ever gracious manner and gave a report of the opening and closing sessions of the congress of the Daughiters of the American Revolu- tion. She described the .conduct of the initial session as a peace confer- ence instead of a sea of conflict which has generally' been the case.of pre- vious years. This being due entirely to the unusually wise and judicious ruling of Mra. Story, In appreciation of Mrs Brooks’' splendid work in'the capacity of regent she was presented with a beautiful old-fashioned bou- quet of roses, sweet peas and lilies of the valley from the junior guard of Esther Stanley delegation to Wash- ington. Mrs, William C. Hungerford, vice regent of the local chapter, reported on “Social Events,” and most fascin- atingly described the beautiful recep- tion held on Monday ,evening in the ball room of the Willard, given in honor of Mrs. Story by the southern daughters to the visiting delegations. Mrs. Frank J. Porter interestingly and brightly described the sessions of the congress “As Seen from the Gal- lery” and also gave descriptions of, the two candidates for president general, Mrs. William Cumming Story of.-New York and Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of Independence, Kansas. It is interesting to note that Mrs. Story won out by the largest majority ever given to a president) general and nine of the ten vice president generals on her ticket were also re-elected. Miss Francis Whittlesey - reported on the address of President Wilson and also gave some social news of hote. Miss Flora Humphrey reported the address of the nomination of Mrs. George T. Smallwood. Mrs. Clarence ¥. Bennett, recording secretary of Esther Stanley chapter and Mrs. ‘Herbert H. Wheeler, treas- urer, gave their annual reports. The following are the officers elect- ed, for the ensuing year, the entire ticket of last year being re-elected: Regent—Mrs. W. F. Brooks. Vice Regent—Mrs. . W. C. Hunger> ford. . 1 Recording Secretary—Mrs. C. E. Bennett. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Katherine Wilbor. Treasurer—Mrs. H. H. Wheeler, Auditor—Mrs, Walter H. Hart. Mrs. Hart, who was the charming hostess of the afternoon, served light refreshments after the unusually in- teresting meeting. .. One hundred and fifty of the little scholars of . the Lafayette Sewing school enjoyed the party held Thurs- day afternoon in William H. Hargy vacant lot on Main street. Out-doar games of cat and rat, London bridge, shallow water, etc., were played and later in the after- noon the littlg tots enjoyed the treat of ice cream and. cookies. This delightful affai r was the closing meeting of this vear for the little puplis. The school will again reopen in October to centinue its work of teaching sewing. e C.. . B A large audience. of the High school pupils and their friends en- -Joyed the skillful performanse given by Clarence T. Hubbard, entertaining magician of Hartford last evening. The affair was held in the school au- @itorium and was - given -under the auspices of the senfor class. The proceeds will be usdd tawards meet- ing' the expense of printing the senior class book. Dancing in the gymna- sium until 11 o’clock followed ‘the entertainment. ... At the meeting of the Hospital Board held Monday morning it was learned that the splendid sum of $436 was cleared ' at the recent bridge whist and dance. ' This amount will ‘be given to the executive com- mittee of the hospital anG the money will be used for the running expenses, .%o The monthly meeting of the Ma- ternal association was held Tuesday afternoon at the South Congregational church. An interesting report of the recent meeting of the State Congress of Mothers was given. . Mr. and Mrs. Charles L, Morse and daughter Elizabeth, of Bellingham, ‘Washington, will spend the month of June as the guests of Mrs. Morse's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace W. Booth, of High street. L Miss Ruth Hutchinson street and Miss Mabel Crawford of Sherman Court are attending the Jjunior prom at Wesleyan college over ‘this week-end. *ow o of . Lincoln Edwin N. Lewis of New York, has been visiting at his home on Lake | street. 2 < . ‘Woman's | | One of the most charming teas of the season ‘was held this week Tues- day when Mrs. Henry Clark Hine and daughter, Miss Gertrude Hine enter- taired in honor of, Mrs. Harry C. Hine, nee Miss Marguerite Radiker of | New York, whose marriage took place at her home . on Riverside Drive, April 10. Floral decorations of roses, snap dragan, smilax and maiden hair fern were used lavishly and most artis- tically throughout the reception | and the dining rooms. ‘| The bride and her mother Mrs. Peter Rakider received the many guests in the music room, Mrs. Albert Hine, Mrs. Frank Traut and Mrs. Julia Hine received in:the'library and Mrs. George Traut received in the hall, Mrs. William C. Hungerford and Mrs. William F. Brocks poured, while Mrs. Harry M. Bates, Miss Frances ‘Whittlesey, Miss Agnes’ Vance and Miss Edith White assisted in serving the dainty refreshments. In the sun parlor Miss Mabel Crawford and Miss Kuth Hutchinson served frappe. i e Wednesday afternoon, May 12, the| Jitney- bridge will be held at the Maple Hill Golf club. This is un- doubtedly one of the first social af- fairs marking the approach of sum-' mer and many local parties as well as prominent women from Hartford will attend. The use of private ma- chines as jitneys which will convey the pi‘mp‘si;;o candyirom i tHE gnter_ tainment 'fs” one of the pleasant fea- tures of the -afternoon. The party is being held so as to ralse enough, money to buy awnings for the club house. The interest that has been! shown and the number of tickets sold prophesies the success of the party,' both soclally and financially. | .o Mrs. Alphonso B. Porter of Liberty | street delightfully entertained at tea vesterday afternoon at her home in, honor ‘of Mrs. Adelaide Hibbard and Mrs. Wyrley Birch. / Graceful branches of pink and] white apple blossoms formed the | charming decorations and pretty bou-| quets of the same with green candlesi adorned the serving table in the din- ing roam. Mrs. Hibbard and Mrs. Birch poured; while Mrs. William H. Judd, Mrs. | Raymond Catlin, Mrs. Dana Vibberts, Mrs. George Taylor, Mrs. Howard Wessel, Mrs. Ernest Cooper, Miss} Tda Kellogg. and ‘Miss Jane Wessel served. - P i | PR The College club bridge given for the benefit of a scholarship fund which will send some girl ‘of the New Britain High school to college, will be held) next Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 o’clock at Booth's hall. Tickets for the' afternoon are sell-| ing rapidly, but those who may still wish to make up tables may commu- nicate with Mrs. Stanley H. Holmes of Emmons Place. Home-made candy will be sold and prizes given for each table. Tickets may be obtained from members of the club, N . xox Interesting plans are being fur- thered for the May play festivities to be held at the homes of Mrs. James H. Robinson and Miss Pease of Court street under the auspices of the social and- civic departments { of the, Woman’s club, Mrs. Herbert L. Mills of Curtiss street will be in charge of the tables at cards and Miss Anna Bodley of Lexington street will be in tharge of the .tea room and refreshments at the Woman's Exchange. - . e Last ' Sunday evening Mr. and -Mrs. Alfred Cross of Chestnut street de_ lightfully entertained the members of the Russwin, Lyceum Stock company and several of their friends, the oc- caslon béing held in honor of , Mr. Cross’s birthday. . x . Mrs. Dugald McMillan of Forest street, entertained Monday afternoon at her home, the members of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary socieety | 6i th Methodist church. o It will be of interest to many to fearn that eighty dollars was realized from the rummage sale held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptust church | for the benefit of the Sunday school. . Ex-Representative . Williams of | Middle Haddam is the guest of his! sister, Mrs. A, N. Lewis of West Main street. 2y . Miss Eleanor Lewis who has spent a week at her home on Russell street, returned Tuesday to * resume. her studies at Miss Capen’s School in Northampton, Mass. .. Merrick W. " Hellyar of Palmer, Mass., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Clar- ence F. Bennett of Forest street. o The Kenilworth club held at dance and social last evening at Booth's; hall, PR The member sof the Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity will give a dance at Booth’s hall Friday evening, May 14. .k Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Sloper have re- turned from a visit to Atlantic City, New Jersey. .- Mrs, George B. Germond of Lin< * Wednesday morning, reports | excellent address which he prepared Tuesday for coln street, left San Franciseo, Cal. 7ig! Among those from this city who at- tended the annual meeting of the American McAll association were Mrs. Frederick H. Churchill, Mrs, Buell B. Bassette, Mrs. William C. Hungerford and Mrs. M. D. Stanley. The principal items in the program of the meeting, which was held in the Center church, Hartford, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, were as fellows: Wednesday afternoon, “The Gospel in Brittany,” by Miss Maxwell. An account of personal experiences in Biittany last vear. An address by Miss F. St. John Baldwin, president of the Boston McAll auxiliary, which supports work in Lille and @ other places in northeastern France, now so terribly devastated. Another address by Rev. G. T. Berry, secretary of the American Mc- All association. Mr. Berry is thor- oughly conversant with present con- ditions in France. Wednesday evening, at the Center church, principal address by Rey. H. N. McCracken, president of Vassar college. Thursday morning, ficers. Address by Bracq, professor of Romance lan- guages in Vassar college. Prof. Bracq was at one time counected with the McAll Mission work in Paris. He.is also author of “France Under the Republic,” and is particularly well informed in regard to the history and reeds of his native land. Address by Mrs. J. C. Colgate, “Onward and Up- ward.” Mrs. Colgate, who presided at the meetings, is the newly ap- rointed vice president of the Ameri- can McAll association. Thursday - afternoon, “The Soul of France Through Fifty Years of Peace and, War,” Mrs, Charles Bisbee. This address was one of unusual interest. Oh Thursday evening in the chapel of the South Church of New Britain, Mr. Berry repeated in large part the election of of- Prof. Jean C. for the Hartford meeting. .o Little Miss Virginia Humphrey, daughter of Water Commissioner and Mrs. Ernest N. Humphrey of Chest- nut street, proved herself a charming kostess when she entertained ten of her friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of her fifth birthday. The color scheme was pink and white, the library, living room, and dwning room being gaily decorated with apple blossoms and sweet peas. The table was prettily decorated with a largc basket of sweet peas, while at each plate was a little candy goblin man, a dainty small basket of pink and -white candies and a bandeau trimmed with pink roses. Miss Humphrey entertained ‘her guests with many games, including “Hide the Thimble,” *The Donkey Game,” ‘“Going -to Jerusalem,” -etc., but what delighted the little tots most wius ‘an enormous Jack Horner cake which looked like a large pink rose. Ribbons hung from the cake and when a ribbon was pulled a beétle jhmiped out. Those present were the | Misses Kathryn Beardsley, Isabelle Focte, Elizabeth Fox, Kathryn Hall, Lois Mills, Gertrude Saunders, Vera Scharrman, Elinore Screen and Dor- othy Webster. Miss Virginia's guests departed wishing her many more happy birth- days. o The New Britain Teachers' club held its second annual banquet Thurs- day evening at the New Britain club. An informal reception was held from 6:30 to 7:30 o’clock and those who received were Mr. and Mrs, Stanley H., Holmes, Mr. and Mrs, Louis P. Slade, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Moody, Miss Ella Fallon and Miss Bertha Sheldon, \ Pleasing musical selections were rendered throughout' the evening by the High school orchestra. The ban- queting table was beautifully adorned with pink roses. Mr. Moody con- tributed largely to the evening’s en- tertainment with his- humdrous re- marks as toastmaster. Between the delicious courses served the party sang original songs to several of the popular airs of the day and many other delightful features of the even- ing made the event a memorable one for those present. A e The ninteenth annual meeting of the Connecticut ° Federation of Women's clubs will be held at Enfield, May 20 to May 22, The opening session will be 'in. the Presbyterian church and the principal speakers at the convention will include Miss Mary L. Read of New York, Miss Dora Stone Pinnes of Norwalk, Miss Jesse Sickerman of Pittsburg, Pa., and 8, S. McClure of New York. It ig expected that several of the members of the local Woman’s club will attend this annual meeting. e Mise Gertrude Linke of Bassett stieet is home from La Salle seminary and has as her guests Miss Ruth Bur- nat from Worcester, Mass., and Miss Margaret Powell of Fort Worth, Texas. See s Maxwell Porter is home for this week-end from Exeter academy in New Hampshire, e Robert Lee of Yale is spending this week-end at his home on Summer strect, *oa One of the enjoyable :social events of the season was given at the Coun- A try club, Farmington, Monday even- ing, when the Putman Phalanx Ladies’ society, of which Mrs, Frank H. Johnsten is president, gave a dinner and reception to about one hundred of their guests and members. The din- ing room .and reception hall were beautifully decorated in blue and gold, the Phalanx colors. . Mrs, William H. Selden and daugh- tor Katherine, of Stambaugh, Mich., are the guests of Mrs. Frank H. Johnston. Mrs. Selden the D. . R. chapter of Stambaugh aid with her daughter, who is a stu- dent .at Miss Mason’s school, “The Cestle,” at Tarrytown, N. Y. have Leen attending the D. A. R. conven- tion in Washington, D, C. . Mr. and Mrs. Oliver N. Judd of 111 Lincoln street announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Miss Olive Helen Judd to Harold Ingraham of Bristol, Conn. ham. LR Mr. and Mrs. terday from New York c . x DeForrest Cowper- waith of Black Rock avenue and Gaughter, are expected home today irom Wauregan, Conn. . v o Mrs. Hartwell A. Taylor has re- turned from Worcester, Mass., where she was visiting her sister, Mrs. White. e The young ladies of the Working Firls’ club will held this evening at the Lyceum. . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Judd, are vigiting at the home of Mr, Judd's mother, Mrs. Mortimer N. Judd, Franklin Square. Mrs. Arthur SCHOOL FOR ARMENIANS. Children Are Taught Native Language and History at Burritt School. About forty Armenian children will give an entertainment at Turner hall at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for the, benefit ¢f the Armenian school cox(ducted at the Burritt school build. ing by the Armenian Ladies’ church committee of this city. The children of Armenian par- entage are taught their native lan- guage and histary at sessions held in the Burritt school from 4 to 6 o'clock on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 9 to 12 on Saturdays. The teachers are Mrs. Derochi Garabedian and Mrs, Mahdisian and Mrs. Garabe- dian is also chairman of the ladies’ committee. The school is entirely free to the children and the receipts from -tomorrow’s entertainment will be used for the purchase of books and to pay the teachers for their work, [ FRANCOWSKI'S OASE NOLLED. ‘Witnesses For State Are Still Missing So Prosccutor Drops Action. As the state’s witnesses were still missing today, the case against John Francowski, which first came to. the attention of the court on April 19 and was continued, was dropped when Prosecutor Klett entered a nolle. The only other cases to occupy the attention of Judge Meskill were those of Charles Maken and Michael Falis, both arrested by Officer Strolls for drunkenness. Each was fined $5 and costs. 1S ENTIRELY BROKE. Nicola Errede, Bankrupt, Not Even Able to Pay For Filing Fee. Nicola Errede, a local'store owner, appeared before the referee yesterdoy and filed a petition in bankruptey. Nicola said he is entirely broke and took an oath that he did not even have money enough to pay the fee. His liabilities are $765.30, all unse- cured, and his stock in trade, listed at $250, comprises his assets. His debts due on open accounts total $802.03. STOLEN FROM ROOM, Rhodes Street Man Thinks Thief Reached in Through Open Window. 1. Rabnowitz, of No. 64 Rhodes street, has complained to the police that a quantity of clothing, includ‘ng ! a boy’s sailor suit, a woman's silk waist and two men's shirts, has been stolen from his home. The articles were near a window which was open and the owner thinks that the thief reached into the room and took them. is regent of | Mr. Ingraham is the | { son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. 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