(Society Saturday): About the City

The Brockton Times

Friday, January 2, 1920

Page 3

About the City

 —A tuberculosis clinic was held this afternoon in the office of the board of health, City hall.

 —There was a large attendance at the Ward street movie dance Thursday night, the special picture being a thriller.

 —About 300 couples were present at the New Year's eve dance of the Lauretto club in Canton hall Wednesday night, and the New Year was greeted.

 —The pivoting contest at the movie dance Thursday afternoon in Pythian hall was won by Hugh McCaffrey and Miss Mabel Burns. There was a large attendance at the dance in the evening. 

 —Mrs. Rose French of Prince street entertained at a New Year's eve party Wednesday evening. The guests included Alfred Mackin, Miss Doris Julian, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Julian of Spencer, Alfred Tetreault and Mr. and Mrs. James Twomey. 

 —City hall officials and clerks today expressed their grief over the loss of the son of Mayor and Mrs. William L. Gleason by contributing to a collection for floral pieces to be sent to the home this afternoon. Two pieces were sent, one by the clerks and another by the officials. 

 —The Massachusetts Catholic guild will hold a business meeting this evening in K. of C. hall at 8 o'clock. 

 —Plans were made at the meeting of King David lodge, K. of P., Thursday night for the working of the rank of page on 25 candidates at the first meeting in February. Deputy Isaac McArthur of Boston will install the officers Jan. 15. 

 —Miss Lila Storey of the Y. W. C. A. was hostess Wednesday night at a New Year's party. Several young women connected with the North Baptist church were present. Games were played and ices and cake were served. Gifts from a grab box were also enjoyed. Those present included Misses Edith Illsley, Ruth Mitchell, Helen Matthews, Euna Baine, Nita Urquhart, Ruth Mitchell and Bernice Conway. Miss Illsley was at the piano during chorus singing. 

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