Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-13
CITIZENS TO HOLD
A MAMMOTH COUNTRY FAIF
Every Organization in the Borough Will Take Part
y in Raising Funds to Complete the High
School Recreation Field

Az EVENT that is engaging the interest
"A Of every citizen Of Lansdowne is the
huge country fair which will be held on
the ground of the Recreation Field at
Highland and Essex avenues, on May ~
and 20. The various tables and tents viii
be in charge of the different civic and So
cial organizations of the borough There
will be amusements of all kinds. A hurdy-
gurdy will furnish music III the afternoon
and a full band will play until IL o'clock
in the evenings The 500 pupils of the
high school, under the direction of Prof.
Walter l.. Phillips, are very busily en-
gagged in It's success. and they VIII be given
a half holiday on Friday to help arrange
their various tables and make every Nisi-
tor feel at home at what is really their
party, as the proceeds will be devoted
to the completion of the recreation field
which was started for their health and
enjoyment, Among the organizations tax
ing part are Home and School Associa-
ton, Mr.. Guy w. Chapman. chairman;
Alumni of the High School, Mr.. Stewart
Dunlap, chairman; the Lansdowne Fire
Company, Mr.. James Mccullough, chair
man; the Republican Club. Mr.. Edwin
Thompson, chairman; the Novelty Club,
Mrs. Emma Baker, chairpnan; the Natural
History Club, Mr.. Arthur Shrlglcy chair
man; the Country Club Mr.. Thomas q.
Cooper, chairman; the Twentieth Century
Club, Mrs. Charles Musser, chairman;
Union Athletic Association, Mr.. Joseph
OBrien, chairman; Borough Association,
Mr.. George G. Chambers chairman;
Mothers Council, Mri Carol c, Lippln-
cott chairman; Beta Theta Club, Mr..
Alphonsus Sproul, chairman; w. c, t.
u, Mrs Emallne Thompson. chairman;
Boy Scouts and Fellowship Club, j. II.
Phillips, chairman.
Mr.. James II Stewart is chairman of all
Doh I o.
Lean is chairman of the publicity whose
function 1t is to bring all Lansdowne to
the country fair for a real borough get
together
A delightful affair was given recently
by Mr. and Mrs. C. ]. Armor to the mem
bers of Mrs Armor's sewing circle at
their home, 6327 Vine street The house
was very prettily decorated with flowers
and colored lights.
Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs.
William Scull, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ed
mond. Mr.. and Mrs. James Campbell, Mr..
and Mrs John Heyl and their two sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zug, Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis Smith and Mrs. Martha Lemon.
The hostess wore a smart gown OF white
linen. Mrs. Scull selected dress of blue
messallne with lace tripplngs. Mrs. Ed
mond looked charming in blue satin and
lace, while Mrs. Campbell wore black
satin Mrs. Heyl chose a simple frock
Of white organdie and Mrs Zug's gown
was of shepherds plaid. Cadet blue wolfe
was worn by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Lemon
appeared in black silk.
nIHE Madonna Catholic Clubs seventh
L annual minstrel show and dance was
given in Lyric Hall. 92s South 9Th street,
last evening,
A new minstrel show under the caption
of "Muggsy's Dream" was this years Of
fering,
Mr Walter e. Costello was the author
of this new musical playlet.
The sketch portrayed the toughs dream
while asleep on bench in the park. He
met a variety of characters, among whom
were a cannibal and queen, Mr., Henry
Marta played the part of the cannibal,
while the queens part was essayed by Mr..
Joseph A. lombard
Mr.. Lapetina, who has acted the Leading
roles for the last seven years, was Muggsy
d. Tough.
known members of the Madonna Catholic
Club Dramatic Organization;
William A, S. ,LaPetna Musgsy- D; Teqgh
EsSn5 Eswara ARSssiy APssit:i General Blanagstg i
Charles Ylgnola s0,a,srs .. ,,s r.,.na
hshjsmi9 hsH5sa R'0Fl9 Rsnui 49, y ''' '''
9sS dARdFsa Hamfatto tes T5sFedIaFt Rnt
Ioti I.onis al saRts Street G6arastsE
ASsSfh 4asssph csrdsnt Man 'st ot the The west
Francis SideriO ,,.....,.A Man Of the South
James de Marco. ........... Black Nymph
Henry Marta .s...s...-. "A Cannibal
Samuel Tornatofe. =. ........ .Innkeeper
A. BOnayolta. ...,...s .sherln Of the Island
Nicholas la Fazia. .s..,. -. 3. The Tramp
Albert Bruno -.-...., Lieutenant Izzhe
Domenic Lueei ..-...... ...s.,.s Duke lmhe
Philip Landi ........-.. Mayor or the Island
Jos. Piscitelll -. - mayors hodysuard
Salvatore ., Ricciardl stage manager.
Nicholas Marasco, property man.
Frank calabrese al the plano.
A dance followed the sketch. The Ma
donna Catholic Club Orchestra. under the
leadership OF Prof. Vito Manrizio, played
the dance music
A miscellaneous shower will be given
BY Miss Lillian Sagee and Miss Carrie
Enders at the latter's home, 2317 East
Cumberland street tomorrow evening for