New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 18, 1916, Page 3

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1916. Boston Store SPECIAL SHOWING OF NEW COUCH COVERS These goods are usually in strong demand at this season of the year. They brighten p the Living room during the dull, bleak winter months. Handsome designs and col- | or combinations are here from $2.00 to $5.00 Each. FOR THE MEN A very desirable number of New Fall Shirts, made of a fine corded material. The correct thing for winter wear. Soft cuffs, full sizes, in a variety of stripes. At $1.00 Each. McCall Pattterns 10c and 15c. McCall Magazine 5c¢ PULLAR & NIVEN STACKPOLE-MOORE- TRYON GO. At Trumbulk ,115 Asylum St., HATTFORD. YOU Want STYLE That’s Natural. But service must be con- sidered and so must price. We can positively assure you that an S-M-T style will be all you want in every way from price to style or from style to service. Quality Corner. ‘Wonders Performed on the ‘“Free,” America’s Best Sewing Machine- W. C. Ellis, silk artist from the Free Bewing Machine factory, at Rock- ford, Ill, is giving a remarkable dem- cnstration of the artistic possibilities of the machine at the John A. An- drews Co. Furniture store, this week. Mr. Ellis is truly a wonder in his line, and his abilitv to handle a ma- chine is the admiration of all who call to see the work. With the great- est ease he sews names in colored silk upon a piece of silk ribbon without stopping the machine. In the win- dows of the store are several pieces of fancy work, Battenberg and Mexi- can drawn work, and handsome em- Lroideries done on the Free machine The demonstration is being held to give people a chance to see the cap- abilities of the “Free” in the line of embroidering and fancy stitching, also sttachment work. The Herald is indebted to Mr, Ellis for a lovely strip on which is em- Broidered, “Daily Herald, New Brit- ain, compliments of John A. Andrews Co,” in artistic lettering of finest Eelding silk. The piece is a work of art. Mr. J. C. Witting, megr. Sewing Machine Dept., is in charge of dem- onstration.—advt. Eintracht lodge, No. I, O. D. H. §,, will go to Hartford this evening engage in a pinochle tournament. Members will meet at the triagle at 7:80 o’clock. to | HOSPITAL IS GREAT Tmportance Shown at Meeting of Woman's Board Today demonstrating being plished at the New Britain General hospital were made today at the an- Interesting reports the wonderful work accom- nual meeting and tea of the Woman's Hospital Board. | A review of the reports that the hospital is one of the most helpful institutions In the city and is deserving of credit and support. The reports follow: Miss Bingham's Report, The report of Miss Bingham follows: “We are again assembled together, interested body of workers, to look back over the months now gone, in order that we may know what has been accomplished for the insti- tution which engages so much of our thought and attention. Our officers and directors who have made their quarterly visits with regularity are familiar with the changes which have occurred in a twelve month, but with- out doubt the larger number of those here today have never felt it neces- sary to give their personal attention to the hospital and so are unacquaint- ed with present conditions. It would be an interesting thing for all who have not done so to take a little time and visit the hospital. “The way in which the private house, that could only be remodeled into a small hospital, has grown into the present ldrge plant, is a matter of interest and pride. The operating rcom, too, with an equipment sec- ond to none in the state, and the smaller room adjoining it for emer- gency cases would be well worth your inspection. You will remember that in all our previous reports we have spoken of the congestion exist- ing because of a lack of space, and ac last the time has come when these conditions are considerably improved. It was after much thoughtful con- sideration that the executive board decided that it would be best to make use of the buildings situated on hos- pital ground, also to join these build- ings to the hospital proper by means of a covered bridge. One of these houses is is pleasant, neat and every respect. It is a change for the better when we recall the fact that the little ones were obliged to be treated in the wards, many times with their elders witnes: of scenes which were not for their childish eyes. This house accommodates com- fortably about a dozen children and we shall all be willing and even anx- jous to do what we can to help in the maintenance of this house which is so much needed. The maternity cases, too, have been treated in the main building but there has never been space enough to do justice to the many people who have needed car is as an up to date in The second building is now made over into a maternity house and pre- sents a very attractive appearance. The rooms are of good size, well fur- nished, with a fine outlook. The row of little cribs with the name of each baby fastened to it, is one of its in- teresting features. But all these im- provements mean a larger institution, more equipment, more service and a very miuch greater outlay of money than ever before. Our opportunity {o serve the hospital is now greater than in previous times. While speak- ing to the assistant matron regarding the changes, Miss DesJardins re- marked that now more graduate nurses will be needed and several more pupil nurses will be required to train for future service. On the even- ing of October twelve, thirteen young ladies graduated from the chapel of the First church. As usual our board remembered them with flowers. the management of any home when the working force is satisfactory, it is usually considered desirable to have as little change as possible so that the equilibrium of the home may be maintained. pital. The matron and her assistant matron, the nurses and those who take care of it are like one large fam- ily and it is a matter of congratula- tion that our matron remains at its head and that she continues to be helped in her duties by Miss DesJar- dins. We cannot too greatly ap- preciate efficient service. It may be of interest to the members of the board to know that through the heat- cd summer months, Miss DesJardins has been engaged in taking a course of study in New York which will be of great value, not only to herself, but to the student nurses who will be under training in the coming year. We have been very much pleased to note the ready response from the churches to the call for bed linen. It used to be our custom to provide money enough from the treasury to furnish linens, and it was certainly a great expense. The co-operation of these churches has been most grati- fying to us and now that we have ad- ditional rooms, very much more will be required. We earnestly hope that during the fall and winter, the Wom- en’s societies represented in these churches will again lend us their assistance, giving as generously as they can to this good cause. In addi- tion to bed linen, we have had many contributions of nightingales, kimon- as, bed shoes, socks, and other ar- ticles needed for the sick room. All these gifts have been most acceptable. “Regarding our private rooms, we can only state that from the space occupied by the maternity ward, rooms have been provided so that five more people can be accommodat- ed, and still the call is for more room. Private rooms are a source of revenue to our hospital and it is de- sirable that we should maintain as many as possible, but with the new houses Mrs. Bassett feels that for a little time to come the present ac- lcommodmons afforded to private pa. ASSET T0 THE GITY, proves | used for the children and | | elght montlis cight hundred oranges In | So it is with our hos- | 1 “A word about life memberships. The treasurer’s report will show that sev- eral gifts of twenty-five dollars each | have been received and we welcome all | such contributions. Last year our free bed fund was completed, thus enabling us to use the bed every day in the vear. In hospitals of any size there | are usually several free beds and con- sequently several free bed funds. In time it will be advisable to start a sec- ond free bed fund, but just at pres- ent our attention is being centered on the increase of the fud for the chil- dre’s house so that we may be able to bear our part in supplying neces- | sary things as they are needed later } on. One of our interested friends sent 1 a check of one hundred dollars for | this purpose. What can we better do than to give generously for the sick children who are inmates of the hos- pital? The contagious ward fund at | present remains intact. We greatly need a place where such diseases can be treated, but it appears to be out of the question to deal with that subject now; so we must wait with patience until the time comes when we can make suitable provisions, and then our fung will be of great help. “In regard to the Jane E. Case bed we can simply say that like the free bed, it is in almost constant use and we can never know how many in our city have been benefited by having tis privileges extended to them. One of cur needs has been for wheel- chairs and rs. Justus A. Traut volun- | teered to provide one at her own ex- pense, two more being furnished by our hoard and paid for from our treas- ury. The executive board seems to ap- preciate the financial assistance which our board renders from time to time. | Bach year we contribute something to | their treasury for current expenses. In | February under the supervision of | Mrs. Hungerford and her able assist- ants a card party and thes dansante | was given at Booth’s hall and netted a. larger sum than at any pdevious after- noon entertainment in the historv of | the hospital. On the afternoon of May | twenty-secod, Mrs. Traut etertained at | at her home officers, directors and | members of various committees. Many :‘ tables were prepared for bridge whist | and as usual all enjoyed the afternoon spent with our hospitable hostess. “Now in reference to our ambu- lance service. Many years ago sev- eral people who were interested in the hospital presented a private ambulance which has been in constant use until quite recently, but it is now out of commission and our police ambulance has to be called. What a blessing it would be if we could again have our own ambulance used only for hospi- tal cases. In one of our meetings there was such a strong feeling ex- pressed that Mrs. J. B. Minor gave five dollars as a starter for an ambulance fund, and Mrs. J. A. Traut pledged the same amount. At a later meecting the sum was increased to $145. C tainly a step in the right direction. At Thanksgiving an appeal is always made for preserves, flowers, fruits and delicacies of all kinds and the re- sponse is a credit to our generous pub- lic, but such contributions are used at all times during the year in large quantities and with so many to pro- ! vide for, the shelves are often found empty. Here is certainly a very prac- tical way of helping the hospital. We wish to make particular mention of the work of the Sunshine society. In were distributed to the patients. A representative of the society alwavs visits the institution and presenting the fruit herself. We also remecm- ber witn gratitude the work of the Needlework Guilld of Maple Hill who sent us a generous supply of linen last fall, and as usual our annual check cf one hundred dollars from Mrs. Strong was received and much appreciated. We seem to have many gifts of money on the occasion of the annual card party and the reports following this will show that this year is no excep- tion. In addition to this we note a contribution of ten dollars from Mrs. A. N. Lewis, two dollars from Mr. Richard Vogel and five dollars at Christmas from Mrs. W. C. Hunger- ford. “There has been some little dis- cussion at our business meetings re- garding the care of patients after they leave the hospital. In many instances when dismissed they still need atten- tion. Whether it would be possible for the visiting! nurse to get in touch with such cases is a question. It would appear at times to be advisable. “A word regarding the books at the hospital. Not long since one of our i ladies, at that time a director of the | board, collected a number of volumes | which are used a great deal. It would be appreciated if other books of a la- ter date could be added to the collec- tion already on hand. With all our improvements there is still something which Mrs. Bassett feels the need of, and that is a class room for the nurses, where not onl yinstruction in nursing can be given, but also where cooking can be taught in the best pos- sible way. There is space under the operating room and work has already been started. Meanwhile with a hospi- tal now twice the size of the original building, and twice the equipment, each one of us can find some practical way of helping the institution during the year now before us. “Respectfully submitted, “MARY E. BINGHAM, “Secretary W. H. B.” Membership Report. | To the Officers, Members and friends of the Woman’s Board of the New Britain General Hospital: As chairman of the membership committee, I submit the following re- port: It is hardly necessary for me to state that, owing to the unusual num- ber of demands made upon the public, in the form of campalgns, tag days, bazaars. and so forth, we began our work with much misgiving. Yet, in the face of many difficulties to be overcome, and much discouragement to be met, it ig due to the credit of the committee, that we ' have made a small gain in our membership, which gives me great pleasure to report to you at this time. Our annual membership on Octo- ber 1st, 1915, numbered 529. Total number of memberships Octo- Ber 1st, 1916, 564, a gain of twenty- five. Five dollars has been collected in varlous small sums from friends of | Hents will be all that can be expected. | the hospital. Nine lifs members have | To cash membership fees ... been added to our list making a total of one hundred and five. One life member, Miss Julia Hovey, has passed away. I have had the loyal support of the members of the committee who have served with me so many years, to- gether, with that of the newer mem- bers, which ha$ been most encouras- ing and helpful to me. I assure them of my hearty appreciation for the scr- vice so willingly rendered, trusfing that they will continue to serve the coming year. The result of one years work, accomplished by so small a committee, is truly most encouraging and ought to be an incentive to do much better the coming vear, with a large committee which we hope to have . Thanking you, one and all, for your hearty co-operation and sincere inter- est in our work, and hoping for the further continuance of the same, I am yours, respectfully submitted, BERTHA E. SCHMIDT, Chairman. Mrs, Hungerford’s Report. The report of Mrs, William C. Hun- gerford, chairman of the auxiliary committee, follows: As the preceding reports have shown this has been a year of unusual activity for our hospital. Public in- terest has been awakened by the opening of the new children’s ward and maternity ward both of which fill a long felt want. To wvisit the hospital now means much more than it did a year ago. With added interests have come en- larged quarters and more departments which our ladies must inspectin order to accomplish the purpose for which the ‘Auxiliary Committee was created. | But our members have been equal to the occasion and have always been responsive to calls made upon them. Regular visits have been made by the directors through the year and with these visits many comforts have come to the patients; books, flowers and fruit have been freely given. The annual hospital tea under the auspices of this committee was held in October and was an unusually pleasant affair. The reports were in- teresting and appreciated by those present and the social hour that fol- lowed was most enjoyable. The usual Christmas gifts were provided by the committee, all nurses, patients and employes being remembered. On February 12, the annual card party and the dansante was given and was the most success benefit the committee has ever undertaken, Generous friends provided beautiful prizes and gifts of money greatly in- creased the receipts. The total sum realized was $730. All the committees were most ef- ficient but special mention must be made of the candy committee which under the directions of Miss Francis Whittlesey, sold not only candy but the most wonderful flower ples and realized the sum of $206. The music was contributed through the generosity of Mr. A, W. Stanley, $15.00. i Halls were furnished by Mrs. H. L. Mills and Miss Bingham, $12.00. Decorations by Hargreaves & Co., and decorating committee under Mrs. Mills. Chairs and tables by B. C. Porter Sons. Drinking water and cups by Mrs. G. W. Traut. I close my report with a list money contributions: Mrs. C. S. Landers, $50; Mr. Philip Corbin, $25; Mr Cari Lorenzen, $20; Mrs. C. J. Parker, $10; Mrs. E. H. Davison, $10; Mrs. C. E. Mitchell, $10; Mrs. W. H. Hart, $10; Mrs. A. N. Lewis, $10; Mrs. F. L. Hunger- ford, $5; Mrs. Willlam C. Hungerford $5; Mr. C. J. Parker, $5; Mrs. A. C. McKinnie, $5; Mrs. G. P. Hart, $5 Mrs. Willlam F. Brooks, $5; Mrs. W:1. liam T. Sloper, $3; A Friend, §2; Mrs. H. F. Sloper, $2; Mrs. J. M. Robinson, $1; Miss Hazel Andrews, $1; Mr. F. J. Porter, $1; Mrs. W. L. Hatch, $1; Mrs. F. S. Chamberlain, $1; Mrs. K. 8. Sloper, $1; Mrs. W. W. Brackett, $1; Mrs, C. W. Nichols, $1; Mrs. W. E. Parker, $1; Mrs. P. B. Stanley, $1; Miss M. S. Whittlesey, $1; A Friend, $15; total, $208. Respectfully submitted, CHARLOTTE O. HUNGERFORD, Chairman, of October 18, 1916. Mrs. Rapelye’s Report. The financial report of Mrs. Kath- erine D. Rapelve follows: I submit herewith the treasurer’s report of the Woman's Hospital from October 18, 1915 to October 14, 1916. To balance on hand $ 535.11 To Life Memberships— Mrs. Howard S. Hart. Mrs. W. L. Hatch... Mrs. George Kohn.. Mrs. George B. Morey... Mrs, F. G. Platt....... Mrs. Howard S. Platt... Mrs. H. C. M. Thomson Miss Ellen Tracy Mrs. Louls Young... To Gifts— Mrs. Sarah Strong A Fricnd children’s ward. Mrs. A. N. Lewis Mrs, AN S Wallcehiel D . George G. Germond. . T, Bl Vartini e Mr. Richard Vogel ....... Mrs. George Clary ... Hospital Friends 5 ook German Baptist Church for linens e Gifts for Ambulance Fund— Mrs, J. A. Traut.... Mrs, W. C. Hungerford. Mrs. Emma Hill Mrs. Charles H. Upson. Mrs. F. A, Searle. Mrs. E. J. Porter.... Miss Bertha Schmidt. Mrs, J. B. Minor Hrs. H. L .Mills Bridge and dance benefit. . 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 730.00 $2,336.11 Expenditures. By Children’s Ward Fund. ..$1,100.00 By A. W. Stanley, treasurer— By Bridge benefits receipts. . By furnishings for Strong 730.00 28.20 37.50 By Chase Doll... 45.00 Supplies— Blankets . Children’s slips .. Printing . . Postage o oss By Ambulance Fund. 72.30 13.50 11.00 15.23 145.00 $2,197.73 By balance on hand $2,336.11 On deposit in Savings Bank of New Britain to credit of contaglous ward Children’s Ward Fund. 1,692.54 1,469.04 Ambulance Fund “va Respectfully submitted, KATHERINE D. RAPELYE. 145.00 A. Katten & Son. “You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink.” We could show our line to every woman in Hartford, yet we couldn’t make them buy. It is our line alone which has built our business. True, our ad- vertisements have brought the cus- tomer to us, but after all is said and done, it is the goods alone which have made sales. Our dress suits and our business suits, as well as our cvercoats, are made of as fine mater- ials as were ever put into medium and better grade garments. Every fabric depicted in our line is of delicate weave, unblemished and flawless in design. The styles are refreshingly new—the general contour is swerving graceful, designed to fascinate and allure. They're style-bearing, dis- tinctive clothes. The class of tailor- ing talent which we employ makes the styles all the more fascinating, for tailoring and fitting, after all, is the true foundation upon which fashion rests. Visit us, A. Katten & Son, Hartford One-Price, No. 114-116 Asy- lum street, and see our H. O. P clothes.—advt. BREAKS A COLD IN A FEW HOURS First dose of “Pape’s Cold Com- pound” releves all grippe misery. Don’t stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing and snuffing! A dose of “Pape’s Cold Compound” taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head, chest, body or limbs. It promptly opens clogged-up nos- trils and air passages; stops nasty discharge or nose running, relieves sick headache, dullness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness. “Pape’s Cold Compound” 1is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only 25 cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Don’t accept a substitute. SPECIAL FOR THIS THURSDAY FRESH SQUASH PIES—the “Hoffmann’ kind— simply delicious. Better try one . ..... MOCHA LAYER CAKES . each 20c each 20c and 25c¢ . CHOCOLATE WALNUT SQUARES ... .. .each 18c Charlotte Russes, Whipped Cream Layers and Puffs, Chocolate Eclairs, Coffee Cakes, Apple Kuchen, Bath Buns, Boston Brown Bread and Baked Beans, Napoleons, Turnovers and the finest Cal- ifornia Raisin Bread, you ever tasted. HARTFORUD Business Hours 8:30 to 6. Saturdays, 0 to 9. Tel. ch. 1090. 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For a limited time only we are of- fering special prices on wiring and fix- tures, 12 months to pay, free Mazda Lamps, and the equivalent of 6 months’ free lighting. This offer puts Electric Service with- in the reach of every home. Ask us for further information and an estimate of cost. It will put you under no obliga- tion, and you will probably be surprised at the small amount of investment. THE UNITED ELECTRIC LIGHT & WATER CO. 9) West Main St New Britain, Ct. "~ HERALD ADVS. PAY DIVIDENDS, Springfield, Ma| . Oct. The Greatest Show ever in New Enghnd‘wall t be held in new buildings unequalled in America, specially O constructed in a 170 acre park. One thousand best pure bred Q. Qairy cows in the world—many champlons of their respective breeds e Show and frolic of fun every eveniog. The last word in modern i e Pnohinery in full operation, Demonstrations of the handling of a milk &y Y the making of butter, cheese and ice eroam, Special railrond rates fro: pointe. Hvery farmer, brecder, and dairyman should sce this wonderful