New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 9, 1922, Page 10

"~ of West & NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1922, MUSICAL CLUB CONCERT TOMORROW AFTERNOON Musical Club Concert Tomorrow—News of Events For Week in Social Circles— Christmas Season Approaches—Mask Ball At Club The New Britain Musical club an- nounces the program for the Rosa Ponselle concert to be held at the| Fox theater, tomorrow, as follows: 1. Arla—-"Pace, Pace Mio Dio" (from “Forza del Destino™) veo Verdl Miss Ponselle Nel Cor Plu non mi sento.. | G. Paisiello | Danza Fanciulla...¥, Duranto Stille Thranen 3 Svhumunn\ Chanson Norvegienne ..,.. Felix l‘nurllrnhh Miss Ponselle Canzone. «oveee e Max Brueh Mr. Kefer Arfa—"Ernani Involami” (from “Ernani’) Miss Ponselle Chants Russes Hungarian Rhapsodie, Mr. Kefer At the Ball.,.,.Tschaikowsky A Memory, Rudolph Ganz The Piper of Love ..... . +v. Molly (_uu'\\ M ss Ponselle Mr. Romani Romani at the piano Box holders include Mr. and Mrs. | C. F. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Hungerford, Mr. and Mrs. Norman P, Cooley, Miss Mary and Miss Frances Whittlesey, Mrs. C. 8. Landers, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur G, Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam F. Brooks, Mrs. F. L. Hungerford, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pierce, Theron Hart and Mrs. Emilie | Andzulatis. Popper .. “When Winter Comes to Main| Street” is the name of a volume on' books and authors which has lately | been published by the George H. Doran Publishing company, having been compiled by Grant Overton. The book which is, frankly, an advertise- ment for Doran published books, is a guide for winter reading, containing lists of books by various authors, short sketches and interesting bits of . the author§’ lives, and comment on . their latest work. The title has been borrowed from two well known nov- els, “If Winter Comes,” by A. 8. M. Hutchinson, and “Main Street,” by Sinclair Lewis. The volume is a 19- markably interesting one, containing much well-written subject matter ,its author being a fermer book reviewer and literary editor, today, concerned with book_publishing. # .. Miss Corinne Bacon, book selection for libraries ‘in the New York city and other library schools, will speak Tuesday afternoon, 'December 12, before the Woman's club of New Britain, an/in the evening of the e day she will address'the Business and Professional Women's club, Miss Bacon's subject will be “‘Some’ Recent Books Worth Read- ing,’ 'novels, biographies, histories and "' travel books will be mentioned and outlined, as well as a few children’s books. Through the kindness of the New Britain Institute and the Dick- inson Drug company, many of the /Books talked of will be on exhibition ‘at both clubs, Printed lists of the booka! mentioned and a number of others of special interest will be dis- trib | to' the club-members, “Bacon ‘is known as the com- pilerof 'the ‘‘Children’s Catalog,” of a list of about one thousand interest- ing biographies, and of a list of one % thousand books on sociology, and is, at present, working.on a fiction list of about two thousand of the best novels for public libraries. The eclub ex- tends an invitation for this meeting to all teachers and librarians who are intercsted. lecturer on . Miss Elizabeth Robey of New York was the guest over last week-end of | Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Russell of Grove HilL . . Miss Martha Moore, who spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her par- entsc, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Moore, of Sunnyledge, has returned to Vassar college, where she is a student. | The talk which was given Tuesday afternoon in the Center church house, Hartford, by Dr. Tva Scudder, of Vel- lore, India, was of great interest lo- cally since Dr. Scudder is well known | here. Dr. Scudder talked on “Wom- en’s Colleges in India,” a subject on which she is éspecially well informed, | as she is at present head of the Wom- | en’s Medical college in Vellore. | PR | In keeping with “The National Ed- | ueation Week,” which has been ob-| served this week, “American Rduca- | tion™ was the chief subject discussed | at the meeting of the Nathan Hale school Parents and Teachers' meeting Wednesday evening. In addition to the chief theme of the evening, there was an interesting program consist- ing of selections by the High school orchestra, presentation of colors by the American Legion, patriotic exer- cises by children of the sixth grade, | violin and piano selections by George Westerman and Barbara vocal solos by Miss Marian Egan. . . Mrs. Herbert A. Leinhard of Golf| street, Maple Hill, entertained her| bridge club - at her home Tuesd afternoon. Prizes were won by M H. A. Leinhard and Mrs. M. J. Shonts, | The consolation prize was awarded to| Mrs. B. I'. Damon. . Fortls Allis, a former resident | of New Britain, is visiting Mr. and| Mrs. H. D. Humphrey of West Main street | Mrs, Mrs. William . Hungerford enter- tained the members of Esther Chapter, D. A. R, a luncheon at| her home on Thursday, compliment-| ing Mrs, Charles Dissell of Southing- ton who is state regent of the D. A I, Following the luncheon the regu- lar monthly mecting was held at the . home of Mrs. H. Dayton Humphrey | Main street at which Mrs. | Tiissell gave a very interesting talk on the “State Work of the D. A, R.” Mrs. Humphrey and hor daughter, AMiss Ilora Humphrey and Mrs. Fortis Aty were thé hogtesses for the after- noon. Stauiey | Troop and |- Y| Mr, | coln street, |last evening preceding MRS. EMILIE Mrs. Andzulatis, widow of the late Dr. J.' J. Andzulatis, ANDZULATIS is chairman of the arrangements committee of the New Britain The members of the local chapter, Hadassah, served supper Tuesuay evening in Talmud Torah hall, when Maurice Samuel, contributing editor of the “New York Day” and an orator of note, and Isaac Carnel, director of the Zionist bureau of Connecticut, were the speakers. Miss Anna Gold- e¢mith, who is president of the New Britain chapter, presided at the meet- ing. After the supper and the ad- dresses, Miss Mabel = Swarsky sang seevral numbers, David Luryea gave some violin selections, and Isadore Resenberg gave some plano numbers. » e Miss Elizabeth Wilcox, Miss Helen Rohm and Miss Margaret Wilcox of Berlin will leave soon for Pasadena, California, where they will spend the winter. s Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Lincoln street have Greenwich, where week-end. Schauffler of returned from they spent last “u . Mr. and Mrs, Peter Crona observed the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding Wednesday, D¢cember 6, at their home on Park Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Crona were ‘married ' in New Britain in 1897 by Rev. E. G. Hjerpe, pastor of thé Swedish Bethany church, e The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Wal- ter J. Smith Post, Veterans of For- eign Wars, held open house in their new club rooms on Arch street Tues- day evening. The occasion was a most enjoyable one as a large number of members and guests attended. P Berlin pegple are anticipating with much sure the art exhibition which wbc held in the Junior High school, cember 14 and 15. The pictures will ‘include carbon photo- graphs, photogravures and colored prints, reproductions of the world's famous npaintings and sculpture, which will be representative of the ireece, Rome, I‘rance, Ger- art of niany, Holland, England and Spain. | The financial proceeds of this oxhihl-,‘ tion will go toward the purchase of pictures for the school. “ e Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Porter of Gai- den street will attend-a dinner party at the 1711 Club in Meriden ionight. e The Alpha Alpha alumnae girls have announced a tea dance to be held Saturday afternoon, December 22 at the Y. W. C. A, from 3 to 6 o'clock. The proceeds are to go to local chari- ties. Miss Leonie Crowe, Miss Miriam Mouat, Miss Irances Willlams, Miss Priscilla Crabtrce, Miss Florence Mouat and Miss Katheryn Swift make | committec of arrangements. o Mr. and Mrs. Harold 1. Judd of | Berlin are planning to take a trip abroad after the New Year. o up the Miss Margaret Peck has returned to Vassar after spending last week-end in town with friends. e Miss Priscilla Crabtree, daughter of and Mrs. W. P. Crabtree of Lin- will entertain the A. A. alumnae girls at her home Fuesday evening. “en Mr. and Mrs. Howard § Humphrey Russell street entertained twenty- dinner at their home the dancing of two guests at class lesson. e The Men's Bible class of the Center church entertained the ladies at a turkey dinner Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Gilman | spoke of their experiences in Near East. e Miss Margaret IFoster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wells C. sell street, gave a bridge party Tues- day evening at her home to the A. A. scrority girls. There is to bhe an informal supper dance at the Shuttle Meadow club to- night. the | Ioster of Rus- Musical Club. Mrs. Elisha Cooper opened her home on Vine street yesterday after- noon to the meeting of the Women's Missionary dephrtment of the South church, Mrs. E. V. Hughes, Mrs. G. W. Christ and Mrs, H. H. Wessell spoke of “Religions of India,” and Mrs. F..J. Porter gave an interesting talk on “Gandhi the Reformer.” . Miss Elizabeth Roby of this city is among the Connecticut women to be put on the honor roll at Smith college for service over scas, . en Mr. and Mrs. George Kron of West Main street are spending the week- end in New Haven, Conn. DR Miss Emma Kraemer of Maple strecet has returned from .Elizabeth, N. J.,, where she has been spending the past week. . Miss Katheryn Kron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kron of West Main street, has returned from Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where she has been spending a few days. PR Mrs. Louis Tryon of Claremont, N. H., who has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Montague returned on Monday to her home. v Mr, and Mrs. W. BE. Goldthwait of Bassett street announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Miss Susan Janet, to Edward Tuttle of Meriden, Conn. . » Mr. and Mrs, Robert Martindell and { family of Hamilton street are plan- ning to take up their residence in New York city soon after the first of the new year. . Jackson English of Vine the week-end in . ow Allen street is spending New York city. [ .o Howard Humphrey, C. W. Upson, Harry Bates, Stanley Goss, Johnstone Vance and Jack Hart left today for North Carolina, where they will spend the next ten days duck hunting. LR Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hine of Maplo Hill will be the patronesses at the an- nual Christmas dance which the A. A. sorority will give, at the = Shuttle Meadow club on Thursday, December 28, * Mrs. Justinius Johnson of Fairview street was pleasantly surprised Tues- day evening when about fifty friends called to congratulate her on her birthday. o Mrs. W. C. Hungerford of Russell street is spending a few days in New York city. e Mrs. Frank Bassett of Worcester, Mass.. is the gliest of her mother, Mrs. J. E. Hance, of Grove Hill. W e Mrs. Ralph B, Wainwright of Stecle street was in Brooklyn, N. Y., during |the weck. v Stanley Hart, son of Mr. and Mra, Howard Hast of Hart street, is re- cuperating at his home after an op- eration for appendicitis. e The French club of Connecticut college presented the comedy ‘Lo Monde ou 'on s'ennuie” by Edouard Pailleron, in the college gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Miss Marian Viberts of Kensington appeared as “Galac.” LR Miss Mabel Chapman of Belvidere is visiting Miss Lillian Algiers of New | York city for a few duys. LR Kenneth T. Sloper of Lake street will leave December 20 for Bermuda to join his wife for the Christmas holi- days. Mrs, Sloper is spending the winter months there. e The Catholic Daughters of Amer- ica will hold a Dutch supper next Tuesday evening at O. U. A, M. hall on Arch street between the hours of |5:30 and 8 o'clock. The proceeds | will go to charity, The meeting of the Ijerlin Mother- hood club held on Tuesday was an especially Interesting one, as a dem- onstration team of the Junior Achievement clubs gave examples of ts work, The meeting was on’ open one, being held in the community house, and was wall attended by in, terosted persons, Miss Esther Donahue, head of this work in the New England states, talked on the growth and progress of Junior Achievement clubs, and how the club members learned many kinds of handicraft, Miss Begley, who has charge of this fleld in New Diritain, was also present, having with her some boys and girls who demonstrated their work. The children gave short talks telling how to make various articles, As & result of this meeting with its practical demonstrations, it is expect- ed that Junior Achlevement clubs will be started in Berlin where the idea has been advocated for some time, e At an open meeting of the League of Women Voters, he'd at the Y. W. 0. A, gymnasium Thursday evening, 'Mrs, Arthur G, Kimball gave a splen- did talk on “Women in Politics." DR Tuesday evening the §t. Joseph's ladies' Ald society met and elected the following officers: Mrs, Henry Hornkohl, president; Mrs, Frank Dur- ham, recording secretary: Mrs. Ed- ward X, Callahan, financial secretary, and Mrs. Alexis Sundberg, treasurer, DR Mr, and Mrs. Wilbur C. Gilbert ot J3caumont, Texas, entertained about four hundred Rotarians at their ranch 25 miles west of Beaumont, last week. Barbecued venison was the *plece de resistance” of the feast, while pork, coon and beef, with plenty of *“fixin's" made up the menu. The tables were laid out of doors where the Rotarians and their friends voted Mr. Bilgert a perfect host. A program of dances by a Hawaiian troup was carried out. e Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert are well known in New Britain, Mrs. Gilbert having been before her marriage Miss Elizabeth Rassette, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Buell B. Bassette of Em- mons. Place. e The Daughters of Isabella have an- nounced that the sale which they held last Saturday was a marked success in every way. The sum of two hun- dred dollars was realized from the sale, while four hundred and fifty dol- lars over the price of the raffled au- tomobile was made. One-half of this money will be devoted to charitable purposes. “ s The first of a series of ‘“Twili§ht Musicales” was given last Sunday af- ternoon at the Shuttle Meadow club. | The winter afternoon was devoted to delightful music, which the club members and their guests greatly ap- preciated, being indebted to the members who have 'made this series possible, in Sunday's instance, to Nor- man P. Cooley. « At the semi-annual meeting of the Kenilworth club held Monday even- ing in the club rooms, Edward Wei- gand was elected president, David Modeen, vice-president; Herbert fer, secrectary; Clifford Talmadge, treasurer; Robert Bertini, auditor; while Clifford Hellberg was named chalrman of the house committee, and Harry Ginsburg chairman of the social committee. e Isabella Circle, Daughters of Isa- bella, held an clection of officérs Monday évening in their club rooms, fice: Regent, Mrs. Margaret Hannon; vice-regent, Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald; past regent, Miss Esther McCabe; re- ccrding sccretary, Mrs. Margaret Warner; financial = secretary, - Mrs, Sadie Callahan; teasurer, Mrs. Delia McCabe; monitor, Mrs, Nellle Foley; | custodian, Mrs. Gertrude Hinchliffe; ‘Innldo guard, Mrs, Ellen Hinchliffe; outside guard, Miss Elizabeth Coogan; chane2llor, Mrs, Delia S#lmon; scribe, Mrs. Mary Hinchliffe: trustee for three years, Mrs. Winifred Coogan. SECTIONAL BOOKCASES For the HOME and OFFICE Artistic Designs — Vari- | || ous Finishes. Convenient Removable Doors—Non- binding. Run on Roller Bearings. Let us show you this comprehensive Line— without obligation to buy. C. C. FULLER CO. 40-56 FORD ST. Hartford clecting the following members to of- | the Children's McAll will hold a sale of Christmas articles at the home of !the Misses Bennett, 123 Forest street, Baturday afternoon, Dec, 16, from 3§ until 6, Tea will be wserved In the dinlg room where cake and candy will be for sale. The “grown-ups" of | the McAll Auxiliary feel that It is a "'great pleasure to encourage the chils dren in their keen desire to help give Christmas cheer to the children of I'rance who are still suffering (rom the effects of after-war conditions They hope their friends will join those members of the Auxlllary in helping them also. ‘e Mr, and Mrs, Maxwell 8. Porter en- tertained at dinner last evening at thelr home on Lexington street pre- ceding the dancing class losson. e George Morgan, baritone, who was heard here last spring, was one of the artists of the afternoon, beginning his program with the glorious composi- tion of Mendelssohn's O God Have Mercy,"” and singing, later, groups of German, French and FEnglish bers, As an encore Mr, Morgan gave “Autumn,” a ballad by Arthur G, Kimball, Gladys Barrett, planiste, was the other artist, giving great pleasure With her splendid work at the piano, . e e Mrs. Arthur G. Kimhall addressed the Mothers’ meeting held at the Lin- coln street school in Tuesday after- necon In connection with American Education week, . .. Mr. and Mrs, Charles E. Bence of Chestnut street have announced the marriaze of Mrs. Bence's sister, Miss Candace Holcomb, to Louis H. Koh- ler of New York. The ceremony was performed on November 29 in New York city, and Mr. and Mrs. Kohler will make their home there. e Members of the Kenilworth club are making plans for their annual Christmas party and New Year's dance, “cen Announcement has been made of the marraige of Miss -Eisie Dehm, daughter of Mr., and Mrs. C. F, Dehm of Griswold street, and ‘Scott L. Jurry of Canton, Ohio. The wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at St, Mark's church. Reverend Samuel Sutciiffe performed the ceremony. Miss Anna Dehm was her sister’s maid of honor and Malcolm Humphrey was the best man. Mr. and. Mrs. Jurry will make their home in Canton, Ohio, e ‘The Letterman's clyb and class offi- cers with Mr. Cassidy and Principal L. P. Slade are to be the guests of the Boys' club of the Hartford High school at dinner this evening. No Mention of New Car at Garage Committee Meeting Systems for recording’jobs done at the municival garage were discussed last nignt at a. meeting of the garage committee of the common council. No mention was made of the health de- partment car over the. purchase of which a controversy has arisen, Coun- cilman H. W. Rice asserting that the qecialon to buy. a Hupmobile was réacheéd when there was not a ‘qorum present. num- [, propriation with which to do the work, COLLEGE GOURSE AT H. 5. IS DISCUSSED School Board Will Compare It With Those at Leading Academies The school committee at its meot- ing yesterday afternoon voted to have A comparison made of the college pre- paratory course In the local High achool and the courses in Taft, Hotch- kiss and Phillips Academy at Andover, s, three college ~preparatory @hools. The action was taken on mo- tion of Committeeman Herbert . Pease, who felt that changes, If any are necessary, should be made in the High achool courses so that, puplls graduating here would be in a posi- tion to continue their studies without lesing a grade, Discuss Grant to Teachers Mrs, Laura M. Mangan, a member of the committee brought up the mat- ter of allowing teachers In whose classrooms normal training students are placed to observe actual teaching methods, to accept a grant of $50 al- lowed by the ‘state. This is to com- pensate them for extra time and effort expended in assisting the teachers In training. Judge B. I, Gaffney felt this course would be unwise since the teachers are hired for a specific amount and should not serve {wo masters, Mrs, Mangan asserted that instructors elsewhere are allowed to accept the money and she felt the same privilege should be extended here. The chairman stated that if the matter was entirely in his hande they would not be allowed to take the money, ' Parochial Schools Ask Aid A request of Rev. J. T. Winters that the school doctor and nurses be allowed to examine children . in St Needs of High School A communication was received from Principal L, P, Blade of the High school relative to the needs of the school in the way of additional roomp, A moré complete library and the hiring of a librarian was urged, Ad- ditional section rooms "and subject ‘rooms are also wanted and with the consgtruction of a new trade school, the facllities for these rooms will be afforded, Gymnasiums, dressing rooms and bathing arrangements are needed and the principal suggests that the roof be utilized for open air exér. clsing. A cafeteria, which the prin. clpal belleves would be self-support- ing, is a!so sought. The transfer of the main office to the academic build{pg ‘and hiring of one additional clerk Is urged. ¥ Teachers' Resignations Resignations were reported as fol- lows: Gaylord Newton, general sclenge, Ellhu, Burritt Jr. Higi school; Mil. dred Sherman, commerefal work, K- hu Burritt Jr. High school; Helena Walther, ' physical education, East street school; Mra. Genevieve A, Johnson, Nathan Hale school. J. I, Ballee was appointed head of the Eng- lish department at the Senior High school and Ernest E. Larrabee in; structor in general science at Elthu Burritt Jr. High school. FINAL AWARDS BY POULTRYMEN MADE 1 Cup Offered Dy Mayor A. M. Paons csss Goes To the Sunnyfield Yarms of This City The final awards of the New Britain Poultry association at the show which is being staged at the state armory on Arch street were made this morn- ing. A. W, Bailey of Cobalt was Mary's Parochial echool at the school’s :’;:a{‘:ffl ot,‘(th:n‘,?;grlc: vc:;rbath;hZ?: expense, was referred to the commlt-"!;:’n:t_ Reds tee on he;lth and mnti'uuon for a re-| Mayor A b M. Paonéssa’s cup for port at the next meeting. | ¥ bk The-board voted to defray the ex.|he best display by ) member of & pense of Supt. 8. H. Holmes and Miss| o, 1o qe)q” rarms of New Britajn, The Ella Fallon, supervisor of elementary Barred Rock .championship’ cup for grades, at the national convention of Fotimastiont Pwags awarded 5 to 4 athe school . superintendents at Cleveland, Wavaney farms of Canaan. 0., next February. P P W. L: Lumpkin of Plymouth was Fraternity Rah Laid on Table = |, ;40 the cup for the best display The proposal to draft drastlc rulings| o¢ garred Plymouth Rocks and Fréd against High school fraternitles was lLorenz.of Meriden had the best dis- laid on the table until'the next mect- play of Buff Orpingtons. H. L. Wli-. fng on motion of Commiasioner Pease. |, " ¢ vfigqietown, was. credited with The matter was on the table, hnvingwh“m‘ the best display of White been laid over from the —previous|y, .. ttey and Joseph Clark of Kens meeting. In making his motion; Mr. sington, was presented with the cup Feasy pald! for the best display of Rose Comb:of “I recognize the problem; but T do|p, 10 “Toand fteas. not think (hat the proper. way to 80| “mpe ghow will come to 4 closevat about it." ¢ “Are there any others who recog- the armory this evening at 10 o'clack. nize the probiem hut do not want any- thing done about it?” Judge Gaffney asked before putting the motion. The finance committee was em- powered to buy a plano for the Lin- coln’ school for not more than $250 and to contract with the Anchor Post and Iron company for a fence between the Nathan Hale school and the Mar- ‘tin property, The property owners are to pay part of the cost. * It was voted to inc¢lude.'.in next vear's budget an item of §1,210 for|’ o grading and instaliing a wall at the|® In these days of sex stuf, it seqrna Monroe school. There have' been|peculiarly fitting to refer to the siz JOR SUPREME COURT DECISION. . The compensation of * Jolin Baba nninst the Kastern = Malleable TIrgn Co.,” which was referred to the statp supreme court by Compensation Com- missioner George B, Chandler recent- 1y, was yesterday referred to the Unit- ed State supreme court for a ruling.of a questioned raised by Judge F. B. Hungerford of this city, who repre- sents the plaintiff. 3 humerous complaints’ of . conditions at best sellers as a sextette. WANTED—300 Christmas Club Check Holders THE BIG STORE Offers a Special Extraordinary Christmas Thrift Plan THE PLAN IN DETAIL: 1. For the first 100 persons from each of the three banks who cash their CHRISTMAS CLUB CHECKS, and who make purchases at —— THE B1 G STORE — edch one will receive a - HOLIDAY DISCOUNT, OF 5% ! OF THE TOTAL PURCHASE MADE Example:— If your check amounts to $50.00, for instance, and you make a purchase of $20.00, you will receive. A Holiday Discount Of 5% Or 8$1.00 And the Balance of Your .Christmas Check To benefit by this thrift plan, you must bring in your check and make a purchase—but The three banks tional Batk, New B the purchase may be large or small, as you desire. are: Commercial Trust Company, New Britain Na- Britain Trust Company. Here is a Holiday Thrift Plan Never before Offered In This City We want to show you that at THE BIG STORE your holiday dollars can go farthest in New Britain. WILL YOU BE AMONG THE 3007 THE s fo 86 Yow Britains Shopping Center ntl“ {DAPHAELS DEPARTME Main il