Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26

| A NlLASS l)A1 EXERCISES OIL tle BItuu''t''s
| ~ boys of Chestnut Hill Academy will
take place this afternoon on the school
campus at st. Martins Tonight the clos
ing exercises will be held In the gymnasium
and the addresses to the graduates will be
made by William Lyon Phelps. PHI. D., pro-
fessor of English literature of Yale Uni
versity In accordance with the precedent
established two years ago, diplomas VIII
not be awarded to members of the gradual
ing class until the second week of June.
| following the final examination.
Last night the musical clubs gave their
annual commencement concert in the gym
nasium. The Glee Club, led by Archibald
| Elias. gave three unusually good numbers
and the Mandolin Club. the leader of which
, is w. H. Rometsch, also rendered three Sc
| lections There were three solos, banjo, by
| Mr. Kenneth w, Day; mandolin, by Mr..
Cheston Clark, Jr, and violin solo, by Mr..
| Gavin Watson. The school quartet, con-
| sisting of Mr.. j. NJ Castor, Mr.. Il. W. Tay-
| lor. Jr. Mr.. Stanley Woodward and Mr.. r.
G.. FAIRIES, were encored several times
The concert closed with the singing of the
school song, by both undergraduates and
graduates.
Members of the Glee Club include Mr.
CASTOR, Mr.. Jamison, Mr. Landenberger,
Mr.. Riegel and Mr.. Stewart, Mr. Dent Mr.
Henderson, Mr.. Luderssen, Mr.. Megargee
Mr.. Grohlewski and Mr.. Wolstenholme Mr..
G. Bailey. Mr.. Elias. Mr.. Elliott Mr.. r.
FAIRIES, Mr.. Kingsley, Mr. Rometsch and
Mr.. T. Wharton. On the Mandolin Club
are Mr.. d. c. Clark, Mr. Hebard. Mr.. Kings
ley, Mr.. Megargee, Mr.. Rometsch, mando-
Inns; Mr.. Hatfield and Mr.. Pancoast, vio-
Inns; Mr.. K.> NJ Day, banjo; Mr.. Landen-
berger. drum; Mr.. Cramp and Mr.. p. S.
Jameson, of the faculty, were at the piano.
Nearly Ave hundred young people at
tended the May hop given by the Young
Women's Hebrew Association last night at
the new Towers Hall. Broadway and Pine
streets, Camden. The hall was beautifully
decorated. The committee included Miss
Julia Silver Miss Lillian Kline Miss May
Tietlman. Miss Elizabeth Getzov and Miss
Dora Lewis
NNHE Philadelphia Marching Club of
i Camp No. so, Patriotic Order Sons of
America is holding one of the largest and
most attractive carnivals that has ever
been held In the 21st Ward. The affair
opened on Wednesday on the athletic
grounds at Rector. Mitchell and Pensdale
streets, and will continue until June 3. There
are large booths. decorated with flowers and
Japanese lanterns, for the sale Of fancy
articles, and the usual merry-go-rounds and
outdoor entertainments. A special pro-
gram has been arranged for Memorial Day
when tho principal address will be made by
Mr. " %. Helms candidate Tor state Sec.
retary of the association. Among those
assisting at the carnival are Mr.. II. +,
Helms, chairman OF the marching club; Mr.
Charles Slater, secretary; Mr.. Joseph Siss-
Ter. treasurer; Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram l..
Wynne, Dr. and Mrs. II. K. White, Mr..
Joseph DirlSin, Mrs. Walter Dutton. Mrs
Clayton Struse, Mrs. C. o. Struse, Miss
Myrtle Black, Mrs II. F. Helms. Mrs Jo-
seph Slssler, Mrs, Harry Steele, Mrs. Rob-
ert Wilde. Mrs. Edward Rambo and Miss
Helen Jones
An unusual birthday celebration was held
Wednesday night when Mr.. f. Albert
Schaefer, of 447 Dauphin street, gave a
party in honor of his twin daughters, Miss
Frances May and Miss Anna May, who had
Just reached IA years. During the party
Mr.. Schaeter announced his engagement to
Miss Emma Lusch OF Ie4s North Gratz
street The marriage viii take place on
June /. One OF the guests was Mr..
sehaefer's sister, Mrs. Mary Peters. of
Sacramento. Cal
The willy Club of South Philadelphia
held its first meeting on Tuesday. The off,
GERS elected were Miss Emma e. Guarini,
president; Miss Juliet e. Zeeca, secretary,
and Miss Angelin A Zecca, spartre. The
remaining members are Miss Ersida S.
cipollo, Miss CARMEL ]. Christopher, Miss
Elvira E. Pelosl and Miss Teresina A.
Pascuccto.
MRS. JAMES J. SMITH. who recently
lNl opened her summer home at Sea Isle
City, entertained a house party over the
last week end. in honor OF her daughter
Miss Mae o. Smith. whose 18th birthday
was celebrated on Saturday. The party
TO Chelsea, where an informal sup
per dance was given by Mr.. and Mrs
Frank r. De Haven. Covers were laid for |
49, Among those present were Miss Mae |
smith, Miss Anna Smith. Miss Bessie Smith |
Miss Mae n. Bouton, Miss Irene E De |
Haven, Mr.. Joseph J. Foley. Mr.. Thomas /
o Dougherty, Mr.. Frederick Strsers. Mr. /
James p AcNulty, Mr. Paul v. Allen ana
AIr. Obediah a. Fink. Mira Thomas c.
OF olney, accompanied the party
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County Sligo men assembled IN great num-
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