The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-25
WALNUT BEACH


 Professional and semi professional talent summering at the beach gather ed last night at Carey's Casino before packed audience to give their annual entertainment for the benefit aof St Gabriels chapel under the actlye so- hcitation of Rev. Peter Mclean as sisted by Leo Whelan and Joe Carr Of the beach. The following list of per formers who gave their services In a round of fun, frolic and general mer- rirnent which captivated the cottagers and visitors were Leo Whelsn, the Irish impersonator." The Three Whe- lans, singing and comedy act, Harvey and Grimm. singers, Billie Davin. ssthe singing violinist,'' James Saunders, ''the irish tenor" Haynes and Sweezy. "A Harmony Duct Baby Mile Pur- cilla, singing act, Roland and Collins, in their singing and comedy act, and Purcilla Brothers, chain dancers Loren DeIbridge of Bridgeport rendered a few vocal selections which were ap- preciated by all.
 Crbquet is becoming very popular along the beach and every afternoon when the tide goes out. courts are laid on the sand bars and many residents enjoy the sport.
 A watermelon festival was enjoyed the other afternoon by about 20 cou- pies. Those who took part in the fes- tivity were the< Misses Alice Dooley.
 
 IGinniss Irene Morgan, Louise Morgan. Sabina Mafler and Dorothy Curle, and Afessrs. Eugene DriscoH Henry Ger rity, Philip Healey, John OsMaLra and William Bowers Mrs Cutler and Mrs. McHughen chaperoned the party
 Samuel Davis of Broadway has re- ported a new rowboat valued at $100. lost.
 Miss Teresa McMahan and Leo Nor assey are spending a week with Miss Anna smith at her cottage on the water front.
 Davidson Of Ansonia, are spending a week with friends at the Naugatuck cottage.
 John Radey has returned home after spending few days visiting friends here.<
 several new camps were pitched at the Sound View grove by boys from Ansonia and Derby./ The Ansonia boys have christened their camp The Have Heart" while Derby named theirs The Pickaninny.
 Mrs J. F'itzgibbons and daughter of Ansonia are spending a few weeks at the Kutie cottage.
 Leo Whalen of Electric avenue, spent a, few days in New York. l MT. and Mrs. w. J. Costello of Wat erbury who are spending the summer here, have returned to the beach af- ter a short stay in Waterbury. | John Omar of Bridgeport is at the | beach for a week.
 MT. and Mrs. James Bahan of Wat erbury. have returned to their homes after spending g. month at the Etawa cottage.
 Miss Matha Jenkins of Waterbury, has arrived at her cottage after spend- ing few days in Waterbury visiting relatives.
 George Reed of waterbury. has re- turned home after few days at the Candy cottage on the waterfront
 Mrs. J. H. Kfernan and son of Wat erbury, have arrived at the Anna May cottage where they will spend two weeks.
 Douglas Little of Waterbury, has re- turned home after a. short visit with his mother at her cottage on Bridge port avenue.
 Mrs. c. Warner of Electric avenue is spending a week at Fort Trumbull Beach as the guest of her daughter
 George Mccarthy of Stratford Is spending a few weeks at the Daisy Nay cottage on Broadway.
 MT. Velte, physical director of the v M. Cs A.. arrived at the beach for a few days.
 John, AFaloney Of Waterbury has ar rived at the| sA6errimac" cottage on Broadway, where he will spend two l weeks
 Eugene Dr1scoll of Broadway. has returned to Eis home after spending I a few days in New York.
 Misses Elizabeth and Mary Carey of Derby, sisters of Prof. Carey, are at the .'Tango' cottage for a few weeks.
 A baseball team has been organized to represent Walnut Beach and wish ! to arrange games with any team. The catcher IF. B. Petrott, pitcher; Fred l