New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 16, 1930, Page 13

Second Section NEW BRITAIN HERALD [+ NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1930. V.Y, . A OBSERVES J0TH ANNIVERSARY Birthday Program Garried Out With Nautical Setting The 20th anniversary of the New Britain Y. W. C. A. was celebrated last night in_the club's gymnasium on Glen street in a nautical atmo- sphere. The program which was opened at 6:30 with prayer by Mrs. ‘White, chaplain, went along ship- shape with a diversity of entertain- ment which kept the large gather- ing interested throughout the eve- ning. A delicious supper which had been prepared under the supervision of Mrs. William H. Judd was served. The Melodian orchestra, a group of high school musicians, provided the music. They were dressed in sailor regalia, a motif carried out through- out in general dress and decorations. Mrs. Duncan Shaw, chairman of the committee of decoration, had secur- ed a number of signal pennants from the naval sources and the gym appeared much like a ship. All the members who were present wore white caps and all speeches and mongs were of a nautical nature. The program cards, which were listed as “Ship's Log,” carried a cartoon of a sailor girl and named the officers: Skipper, Mrs. George W. Traut; Quartermaster, Mrs. Maurice Pease, and Ship's Chaplain, Mrs. Marcus White. Besides the history of the 20 years of the local Y. W. C. A. club, which wat recounted in five year laps by different members, the program was interspersed with songs and dances and stage performances. Miss Jes- cie Farquhar led in group singing. Mrs. John Chaplain rendered a vo- cal solo, accompanied by Miss Gladys Day. Miss Gertrude Fos- sette dressed in a sailor suit, danced. A quartet composed of Mrs. Helen Smith, Miss Robert Chapman, Miss Katharine Clark and Mrs. Lawrence Humason, and accompanied by Miss Gladys Day, posed behind huge painted sailor posters with only their heads and arms visible and sang several catchy songs. The program closed with a play let which was symbolic of the Y. W. C. A’s past, present and future. This was a Shakespearian burlesque en- titled “Much Ado About Ducats.” The characters were: Calpurnia, Miss Cahill; Dame Macbeth, Mrs. Gerda Fay; Portia, Miss Marjoric Recor; King Lear, Miss Louise Noble; Juliette, Miss Jessie Farquhar; and Ophelia, Miss Nona Yochem. The playlet was presented in three acts. There were 150 members present last night, and when the charter members were asked to stand, about 20 were counted. A summary of the history of the Y. W. C. A. prepared by Miss Rogers | follows: “The Y. W.C. A. has been & growing organization ever since its beginning on September 28, 1910. The first officers were: Mrs. Charles E. Wetmore, president; Mrs. Ben- | jamin W. Labaree (Mrs. F. G. Platt), vice president; Mrs. Elbridge | Wightman, secretary; Mrs. Frederiek 8. Chamberlain, treasurer. { “The first board of directors in- cluded also: Mrs. William C. Hunger- ford, deceased; Mrs. Frank J. Por- ter, Mrs. William F. Brooks, Mrs. Charles B. Parsons, Miss Mary E. ‘Ward, Mrs, Justus A. Traut, de- ceased; Mrs, Frank E. Rackliffe, Miss Louise F. Platt (Mrs. Stanley Goss), Miss Florence B. Andrews, Miss Mary E. Rogers, deceased: Miss Elizabeth R. Eastman, de- ceased; Mrs. Harris B. Humason, Miss Helen H. Talcott (Mrs. Philip Stanley), Miss Laura Chaloner. Of these directors, several continue to take an active part in the work of the association. “The first directors found their | task a large one, and appointed ten efficient committees to take charge of the various lines of work which included lunch room, boarding home, educational classes, physical cducation, social activities and re- | ligious meetings. The work started | promptly in the Hungerford house, | which has continued to be the head- | quarters. Some rooms in a nearby | building were rented for boarding home, and a store served as gym- nasium, Several hundreds books were donated for a loan library, and were circulated widely. Much wisdom was used in the planning from the beginning, as is shown by the fact that most of the activities and de- partments of work have continued although the leadership had gradu- ally changed. “The work of the Travellers' aid was added to the work in 1914. Many strangers from foreign lands were met at trains, welcomed, and helped. This was continued until 1926 when the Welfare association was able to undertake it. “The year 1915 stands out as be- ing the time when a first class gym- nasium with swimming pool was | erected. The activities of the health | education department broadened and many took advantage of the | new opportunities. In 15 years, | thousands of young women and girls | have been members of the classes in swimming and in the gymnasium, or have come for plunges. “With the death of Mrs. Sarah Strong in 1917, came the first sub- stantial bequest. This was follow- ed by bequests from Mrs. John B. ‘Talcott, Miss Alice Tuck, Mrs. Ben- jamin Hawley, Miss Elizabeth East- man, Mrs. Charles Mitchell and Mrs. Charles Parker. “These funds have been much ap- preciated and the interest from them is used each year toward run- ning expenses. There is increasing need for such funds. “During the early years various clubs of younger girls were or- ganized. In 1919 the Girl Reserve department, organized by the na- tional board of the Y. W. C. A., was started in New Britain. The purpose of Girl Reserve clubs is to develop girl initiative, and ability to plan programs and to choose worth- while activities, with adult guid- ance. Many girls have enjoyed club day, and gained a store of experi- ence, knowledge and ideals. “The need for housing more girls who came into the city to find work in war time, became important. A building adjacent to the Y. W. C. A. with beds for forty and pleasant living rooms, was bought for a boarding home. “The year 1922 was a red letter year. Four groups of young women and girls were organized, forming clubs which have continued en- thusiastically ~ until the present. Numerous other clubs have formed from year to year, but the member- ship has changed and often new clubs have supplanted old ones, or been added. The permanent clubs have been: “The Fellowship club, a group of business women at the beginning, continuing although part of its mem- bers ha¥e homes of their own. “The Sports club, a group in the health education department, of those especially interested in sports and athletics. “The Pinnacle club was organized as a club o° younger girls in the Girl Reserve department. As the members have grown older, most are employed in business or industry. “The Smiling Workers were young girls who came to meet at the Y. W. C. A. and after several years, with the addition of new members, be- came the Tanglewood club of young business girls. There are in addition to these clubs today four other bus- iness_and industrial clubs and 12 Girl Reserve clubs. “In the fal lof 1922 the Blue Tri- ‘gle club room was opened in store at the north end of Main street. Classes in English were con- ducted for women who had recently arrived from other countries. A sewing school for young girls was crowded with pupils, and evening classes for young women were start- ed. The following year an industrial department started there, as this seemed a better locality than the | main building where a small begin- ning had been made several years before. It was possible in this way to make contacts with many indus trial girls. They came for club sup pers, socials, classes in handwork including dressmaking and basketry, and because they found a friend in the secretary there. The club room was moved to an office at the cor ner of Lafayette street and later t the main building. “Four years ago, a change was made in the basis of membership, in accordance with the recommenda- tion of the national organization. This change allowed anyone who be- ed in the purpose and who was willing to try and follow it in her own life to become an elector or vot- | ing member. Previous to that time church membership was required. Thus the association while keeping to the fundamental principle upon which it was founded was able to enlarge the scope of its membership so that it has today within its enroll- ment many girls and women who are affiliated with 11 different churches in the city and 14 nationalities. “The purpose of the Young Wom- Wall Paper ne Cent Per Rol Yes, We Mean It! 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Traut, 1929, “This association has had six gen- | eral secretaries: Miss Mary E. Mox- | cey served the first year, and is now |in Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Emma L. | Zanzinger was general secretary | from 1911 to 1919, and left to go |to a larger association in Virginia. | She is now general secretary of the | Y. W. C. A. of Manchester, H. “Miss Ilorence Macreadie served one year and is now in Hollywood, Cal. Miss Jean Wardrope was sec- retary from 1920 to 1926 and went to Haverhill, Mass., to become gen- eral secretary. She is at present at St. Agnes' school, Charlottesville, Pa. “Miss Helen Hayes was general secretary, 1926 to 1929, and is now a secretary in Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Ruth Seymour came to New Britain as general secretary Septem- ber 1, 1929, and is helping the as- sociation to make much progress. n increasing number of women 'and girls use the Y. W. C. A. They | come because they want friends, or | because they have problems, or for sociability or to participate in the |activities. The health education and othek educational classes are proving very popular. The residence is well |filled. Last year over 2,500 different individuals were enrolled in regular classes, clubs and departments, ex- Iclusive of the cafeteria. There was a total aggregate attendance of 47,- 00 for the year. The committee | members are busily planning for | winter. ; Che present board of directors s composed of the following members: Mrs. R. H. Barlow, Mrs. Robert Chapman, Mrs. E. H. Christ, Mrs. gan, Mrs. Jonathan Hart, Mrs. R. N. Hemenway, Mrs. Ralph Mrs. William H. Judd, Mrs. J. C. Loomis, Mrs. Donald McMillan, Miss Louise Noble, Mrs. Harold Parsons, Mrs. Herbert H. Pease, Mrs. Maurice Pease, Miss Helen Phillips, Mrs. Wil- liam 8. Rowland, Mrs. Searle, Mrs. A. H. Scott, Mrs. Dun- |can Shaw, Mrs. Philip B. Stanley, Mrs. Elmer Stone, Mrs. George W. Traut, and Mrs. Marcus White. “The members of the staff are: Miss Ruth Seymour, general secre- tary; Miss Gertrude Fossett, health education secretary; Miss Nona Yochem, recreational secretary; Miss Ruth Landon, business secretary; Miss Jessie Farquhar, Girl Reserve secretary; Mrs. F. Lally, cafeteria our large complete stock. .remnants of 30c to 75¢ papers. $1.00 Per Lot — $1.00 Per Lot Standard lines of Paints and Varnishes at very special prices during this sale. KYANIZE VARNISHES HALL’S NEW BRITAIN, CONN. 179 - 183 ARCH W. L. Coholan, Mrs. George Flana- | Howe, | Kenneth | MOORE’S PAINTS | director; Miss Eleanor Zimmerman, | office secretary. | BRITISH AVIATORS | RACE ACROSS ASTA Kingslord Smith Abead of k- ler's Time—Catching Hill | London, Oct. 16 (A ¥nglan | focused its attentfon today on th progress of Wing Commander | Charles Kingsford-Smith and th young British Air Force lieutenant, | C. W. Hill, between whom a keen | rivalry has developed in their rec- | ord-making flights from London to Australia. | Although Hill left Croydon four {days uhead of Kingsford-Smith, the |latter today had gained so much | | that he probably was not more than {1,000 miles behind his rival when | he flew into Singapore. Hill had | | reached Batavia, Java. At the outset the airmen were | |racing against time. Undoubtedly | |teday they are running a hot race | against each other's time, both | stralning every nerve and putting | | their machines to the utmost tests | |at the same time to beat the record | of Bert Hinkler, who flew the same | course in 151 days a few vears ago. | Kingsford-Smith tore out of Ran | goon early yesterday morning for | Singapore, four days ahead of Hin |ler’s record at that point. This ev | ning. setting his plane down on the | |airfield in the Straits Settlements, | |he had added another full day to | his margin. Meanwhile Hill had | | landed at Batavia two days ahead of | the Hinkler time and, pausing only thirty minutes, had dashed off to- ward Sourabaya. The distance from Batavia to Port Darwin is roughly 1,800 miles. [British Arrest 250 Indian Congress Members | Bombay, India, Oct. 16 (FP)—Brit- ish police, continuing their drive against the all-India national con- | gress, today arrested 250 persons, members of the organization. The arrests brought the total for the past two days to 430. Among those arrested today were Aziz Hussinbhoy Lalji, secretary of the last war council of the congress and son of the president of Bombay | municipality. Bombay, as a consequence of the arrests, had initiated a three day hartal or stoppage of work. A new | congress headquarters, replacing the | offices raided yesterday, has been | opened in Mandvi in the Moslem | quarter. SMACK BLOWS UP; 2 DEAD Tampico, Mexico, Oct. 16. P—The fishing smack Anzora blew up 12 miles outside this port today killing two and severely injuring four of her crew. | Spanish War Veterans, |army | several years, jeligible for membership in the Unit- | eligible. [nual departmental dinner in Bristol | | Commander-in-chief Judge Matthias | | chief Charles W. INSPECTOR 0. K.S HAMMOND CAMP Spanish-American War Veterans Organization Passes Tests Deputy Inspector Leon Loomis member of Bristol a camp, made his| nnual inspection and muster of A. G. Hammond Post, U. S. W. V., of | his city at the state armory last night, with 28 members appearing for roll-call and inspection. He found the local camp in conditio! fect. Every officer except one was | present at his post, the absent of- ficer being on duty in the fire de- | partment and unable to leave last| night. | William F. Clark of 756 Stanley street, who enlisted in the regular | in 1901, and saw service at the age of 17 in the Philippine Is- lands warfare, was clected to mem- bership in the camp. Mr. Clark, for | wanted to join some ex-service men's outfit, but did not | know until recently that he was| ed Spanish War Veterans’ camp. lost no time in presenting his plication when informed that he . He ap- was | Plans were® discussed for the an- on the evening of October 25. Fifty | members of A. G. Hammond camp and the ladies’ auxiliary of the camp will attend in a body. Speakers who | will be present will include National | of the supreme court of Ohio, who will fly from Newark, N. J., in the | Disabled War Veterans' plane, ar- riving on the East Bristol flying field at 4 p. m. Other guests and speak- | ers will include Past Commander-in- | Newton of Hart- ford; National President Miss Rose | Herien of Ivoryton, Conn., of the Spanish War Nurses' association; National President Mrs. Edith H.| Burke of Toledo, Ohio of the U. .| W. V. ausxiliary, and Governor John H. Trumbull. On October 29, the ladies’ ausili- | ary will be host to the L. G. Ham- mond camp at a Halloween festival in the state armory, the drill shed to be decorated and used for this event. Rear-Admiral Byrd on his South Pole Expedition and enthusiastically endorsed by members of the Expedition. Carried also by members of the GRAF ZEPPELIN in its historic trip around the world, giving entire satisfaction under every test. 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BANDITS NOW ASK Raise Sum Sought for Lutheran holding Bert Nelson, EMPRESS EXPECTS CHILD Birth of Child in Japanese Royal Family Awaited in February— No Heir to Throne Yet. —The birth agako is ex- an official Tokio, Oct. 16 (UP: hild to Empress Three daughters have been born Emperor Hirohito and the Princess Shigeko was born December 6, 1 Prin- | 1927 and died in March, | The youngest daughter was The heir 1928. the brother of | male childrer Yasuhito Chichibu, Only The Emperor and Empress were married January 26, 1924 S300,000 RANSON Missionary in China |investigation by the JUDGE UNDER FIRE DENIES ANY GRAFT Bertini Says He Did Not Buy Seat—Fxplains Stand New York, Oct. 16 (P—A state- ment by Judge Amedeo A. Bertini denying that he had bought his seat on the general ions bench or in- tended to resign was published to- day. The appointment of Judge Ber- tini as successor to Francis X. 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