The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
EE:adIs an Day at Stesplechase
 Biz Occasion

The announcement that Madigan Day will be observed at Steeplechase Island on Wednesday,, August 7. struck a popular chord. The arrange 1nents under way to give the citi- zans of Bridgeport and vicinity an opportunity to have a most delightful time have so far advanced that the public can see nothing will be left un- CSae when it is stated that two of the best bands in the state, the Wheeler and Wilson and the Coast Artillery bands, have been engaged to give concerts on the afternoon and evening.
 \ special effort will be made by Eddie Madigan after whom the day is named to cater to the women and children and with that end in view a most pleasing program has been ar : ranged. The two groves will be the scene of merry parties and tables VIII be arranged so that the whole family can enjoN the outing while listening ! to the sweet melodies waited from the orchestral A handsome doll, a real French coll. is to be offered and will be awarded to- the lucky child under 16 years. AS each child under that age enters the island it will be given a ticket and at o'clock in the even ing the doll will be given away.
 During the afternoon there will be a series of sporting events, including a 100-yard dash and d 400-yard dash. also a three-legged race. bag race and a tub race the latter to be held of the besch. Fo,. the first two races handsome cups will be given and cash prizes will be given for the other events T. is the idea of Mir. Madisan to have all the women and children at the island so they may enjoy the program. Besides giving away the , big doll. which will soon be on eX- 1,= f-. ir1to tO away to the children other presents, which w,ll '9e announced later.
 Tn the evening, for the delectation : cf the public there will he boxinS carnival, consisting of three bouts. {. S loists sill sing with the band. and t.s- g-1ufest pyrotechnical display e--e- attel .pfcd in Bridgeport will oc- c--- I 11s re vin bc 3 prize waltz in -'e fine l:rge gdaace hall. while all the /, att-act:0Itt will he, open MadiSan in !; teres to E,-ake q special effort on serv- ivg .din-es4S tc. all ht 1se who come to r " hbs,e d special spread for the oc-as sien.
 3ss:Ges the many anusemelts in t,lo after .acn, there will be suitable a~ar6s fer to person who will catch the c-eas5 pig-- climb the greasy pole, cad shcw his epicurean ability by cctiay t,,a largest am0unt of pie and .ernlelor Tn fact there will be so r-s-f- nnvC-ties t would take up too rrUc1 space t. mention them.
 Tl,a island will re brilliantly illu- T, rsted with Hd1iti 1nsl electric lights sns th.s vill b2 especially tr,Ie at the f-o--e. vhe~c O'Haras arc lights win fe-i~St2lled. It is not very often that twc t-ar1s play in the same part at Clco so it can be seen that no eX- T--sa is being spared to mako the day 10 les; and ncst enjoyable for the cit;zsHs at the island this year. The 1, fireworks will he set off early in the even;rc- SD that those who go to the park in tho afternoon can well afford t0 stsr in the evening to see the illu- mination Between now and the date f~~ the big celebration. many new features will be secured to make Nndigon day one that cannot be ex- celled for thorough enjoyment.