The Penn's Grove record., 1908-07-24
HOME COMING DAY NOTES.
The Leading Features are Being
Arranged.

AhAobSSNs
Everything moves OH as smoothly as
the waters of the ripping brook. Inc
committees have their work well i'll hand
and will make definite announcements
next week.
The water sports are getting in line.
There are five entries in the Launch Race.
The swimming race and tub race are Oh
fering nice prizes and are open to all
Get in the fun of the tubrace. Report to
Capt. George Watson. A course race is
being arranged and several entries have
been made,
The water carnival at night can be
made a specular feature OF he days en-
joyment if the owners of launches VIII
take hold of it. Several owners are
ready to participate. Twenty-Five boats
at least, will be needed to make the dis
play worth while.
The Gun shoot is to be a big affair.
Mr.. r. F. Willis is completing his ar
rangement for the event, and will make
announcement next week. This much
may be said definitely. The following
expert marksmen of National reputation
will participate in the contest; MIR. Les
ter German; Mr.. Fred Gilbert, the
shooting Star of the West, and Howell
Hawkins, a leading professional OF the
East. The Winchester Cartridge Com
pany of New Haven have contributed the
prize, which is a handsome Loving Sill
yer Cup valued at $25. Mr.. Willis has
ordered 5000 blue rocks for the day,
The contest will take place on the Penn's
Grove Gun Club Grounds and will COM
mence at l P. M.
The Grove sports, Mr.. I. P. Morgan
Chairman, are rapidly reaching COM
pletion. The committee promise at
t~ractive features, and a large day.
The Road Sports, Mr.. j. X. Duffy
Chairman, will not be eclipsed by any
feature of the day. The principal event
will be the Horse Show consisting OF four
classes, single and double road teams and
| single and double farm teams, with
prizes for each class. A handsome set OF
harness and a new modern -self-generating
gas lantern for wagons will be among the
awards. A bicycle race will be given
OH the program. All entries must be
in by the end of the week.
All entries to horse show free. APP.
| plications made to j. X. Duffy and H. s..
Paulding.
The Baby Show in charge OF Miss Lou
d. Thompson, Mrs. Charles L.. Smith and
Mrs. Frank Summerill, will be a pleasing
feature of the days enjoyment. The per-
SONS of the committee in charge OF the
event is a sufficient guarantee of the sue
cess Of the affair.
The exhibition drill, Mr.. Bert Bodine,
chairman, is awakening much interest
among the boys who wear the uniforms
and carry the guns. The prizes will be a
silk flag and a silver Loving Cup. The
F! cup is a gift OF Mr.. Joseph [. Montgom-
! cry, of Wilmington, and a PENIS Grove
summer resident. The exhibition will
| take place at the foot of Main Street from
II to 7 P. M.
The evening entertainment under the
| direction of Mr.. Asa L. Richardson and
Mr.. Charles Craig is growing in quality
and quantity every day. There will be a
consolidation OF the Church Cholrs OF the
Town under the leadership of Choirster
Kille and vocal and instrumental music
by the citizens and summer visitors.
The committee on Fireworks have
purchased the display for the evening and
have it stored away awaiting the occasion.
If the plans of the Committee are carried
out the river display will be worth seeing
The different Societies are receiving re-
ply to the invitations sent out and the
| prospect for a large visiting delegation
IS exceedingly bright.
The Baptist Sunday School of Pedrick-
town has been invited by the Sons oil
Veterans to take part with them in the
| parade. The school will form a patriotic
picture.
All the business men of the town will
be represented in the parade by floats
and other means Of displaying special
feature of their business. The Floats will
be original ideas and unique designs.
Where are the masqueraders? 1t is
time for some one to get busy along the
line. Will some patriotic citizen help
this feature of the parade along by offer
ing prizes. If so, say So to anyone OF the
parade Committee, Harker, Smith, Cur
riden, Layman and Johnson.