The Penn's Grove record., 1908-07-17
Home coiiifng Day Notes.

nv puUllc 0V6nu Ill Ienn'S Groves his
tory has awakened so much enthusiasm
enlisting the services of so many citizens
OF so representative a character, workip i,
together SO tremendously and unitedly as
HOME COMING DAY, August 9Th.
The various Orders have invited visitors
from abroad to participate in the estivitie,
OF the day, There will be a grand dis.
play of Lodge uniform and paraphernaIia,
a good natured rivalry between Societies
to make the best showing, and win the
the highest prize-the applause of the
people.
The Sons of Veterans have engaged the
finest Fife and Drum Corp of Whining.
ton to lead their division of the parade.
The Corp consists of twenty-four pieces
including four buglers.
The Red Men have been informed that
a tribe Of savages from Philadelphia will
make a moonlight excursion to PENIS
Grove on the evening of the great day.
They will bring their own fireworks
and give an exhibition on the water front
The Committee are arranging for a
Water Carnival at night in conjunction
with the Fireworks. All the power boats
along the river front and visitors from
abroad are requested to trim their boats
with Chinese lanterns, and to form in
procession in front OF Sheble's Grove at
s O'Clock, and to burn colo red fire during
the carnival. Report to George Watson,
or John C. Harker
The Firemen will have charge of the
lunch counter refreshments, and all other
features in the Grove, on a percentage
basis. Whatever remains after the ex-
penses of the day have been provided for
will be given to the Firemen. This is an
opportunity to pay the Firemen's debt,
and all profits directly, or indirectly will
go for that purpose.
The Souvenir Badge for the day will be
a Medallion with tricolor ribbon. 1t will
contain a Photographic reproduction of the
new Chem ical engine, and will sell for
ten cents. The committee have ordered
five thousand. Everybody will e one +.
One of the features of the afternoon
will be the Horse show, under the man
agement of ]. K. Duffy. He is offering
the best set of carriage harness that can
be purchased as a prize. Dress up old
Dobbin and get in it.
The Shore people have been invited
to get in the fun. Mr.. Brown has taken
the matter up, and their committe met
the general committee Thursday night.
We may expect a good turnout and a
creditable display from our summer WIS.,
itors.
The prize committee are laboring with a
big problem-the value and distribution
of prizes. Let the business men and
prominent citizens come to the rescue by
offering individual prizes. Expensive
prizes are not wanted, but many are des-
sired.
The committee have decided to have a
National Shooting match ON the great day.
Mr.. r. F. Willis has been given charge
of tile matter, and already has the affair
well in hand. He is arranging for two
matches: First. A match between the ex-
pert's OF the q. M. G. Co., Of Bridgeport.
Conn, the Winchester Co., of New Haven
Conn.,: The E. Tryon Company, of Phila-
delphia, and DUPONT Company, Of Will.
mington, Del. Second, A match of local
character, embracing nearby towns and
talent. This event will put PENIS Grove.
before the public eye.
The DUPONT people have granted the
Carney's Point employees a holiday on
August Sth. They are also taking con.
siderable interest in the day. The Com
pany will be represented by a float. They
have also granted Mr.. John C. Harker
many special privileges that he may
make the Firework successful.
The Office force at Carney's Point are
talking of putting a Float in the pa
rade. They are a lively bunch of sports,
and if they go after the prize ther com
petitors will have to get a hustle OH them.
There are others who are looking tor
honors along the Float line. Get to work
boys. 1t is open to all, and the best
Float wins out.
The Roxboro Cornet Band will hold
their outing at Penn's Grove, and will be
here on August 8th. They have signifed
their delight to join us in the days sports,
Good! There is 70 ON for others.
The water sports are booming. George
Watson is making the water sizzle with
his enthuiasm. The committee are offering
good prizes. New Castle has sent word
that the prizes will cross the river on the
evening of August 9Th. "Welli What
do you know about that?" And you are
hauling your boat out! Gee!