The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-26
LAWN FIFE AT HILLSIDE HOME IS BIG SUCCESS Farewell Party Last Even
 ing for Joseph
 Kennel ENTERTAINS FOR MISS LEWIS Local Teachers Are Taking
 Courses at Columbia University


 University
 Myriads of Chinese lanterns glow ing upon the spacious lawns lighting up the hundreds of flags of the Allies proudly waving from flag poles and halyards, service and dress uniforms of military and naval officers and men and the ever-attractive Red Cross uniforms of the nurses turned the scene into one of entertainment at Hillside Home last night when more than 1000 persons attended the Lawn Fete in aid of the Red Cross auxiliary which has been organized at the in- stitution by Miss Catherine Lyons. The entire affair was arranged by the inmates of the home under the capable direction of Miss Lyons who managed every detail to such perfec- tion that she was accorded unstinted enough to attend the entertainment. The proceeds were given to the local chapter of the Red Cross.
 Not alone were the beautifully kept lawns wonderfully decorated but they were alive with attractions of all sorts, to Gypsy fortune tellers. | There were also ice cream booths, candy wheels, toy and wood carving counters, fancy booths and the inev- itable pink lemonade stand. Inside the building there was an excellent orchestra and the recreation room 1 was turned into a ballroom for the | evening. This was the main attrac- tion for the inmates and they cluster ed about the walls watching the | dancers with keen interest and de- 1 light
 Beside the splendid orchestra Jim mic Saunders entertainers rendered a vocal and instrumental program which was voted one of the best heard in Bridgeport. Jimmie received and deserved big applause for a number of tenor numbers while the singing of Michael Clancy never failed to bring big applause as did that of Bob Higgins, Master Bob Stafford and l Howard Constance, who also render ed a few violin selections. Bobby l Weldon was the accompanist
 Many of those who attended tho
 
 | before the games started were en- tertained by Bobby and Florence | Gore, dancers. The entire musical program was arranged under the di- rction of MT. Saundrs.
 Miss Lyons was warmly congratu- lated on the success of the affair by the commissioners of the Board of Public Charities and Mrs. M. H. Ford, one of the commissioners, who was l present, complimented those in charge very highly on the successful conduct of the fete. Superintendent of Public Charities Angus P. Thorne, and Mrs. Thorne were also present. Miss Lyons was ably assisted by Miss Loretta Winfield, Miss Elizabeth George, Mrs. Otto Meerbach, R. J. Clarke, William Davidson, Albert Weller, Fritz Elhert, Michael Murray and MT. and Mrs. w. F. D. Fitzpatrick
 A farewell surprise party was given on Joseph P. Kennel at his home, 1855 North avenue, last evening. He is 19 years old and enlisted in the navy about six weeks ago. He has been anxiousIy waiting for his call eve- since then but did not receive it until the early part of this week. He will leave for Newport, R. l., Tuesday morning with a number of other local boys.
 Kennel is a member of this years graduating class from the local high school. He was a. prominent member in athletics at the school being cap tain of the basketball team and a member of the baseball team this past year. He also was president of the Athletic Association at the local institution.
 Kennel was presented with silver razor and case by his many friends } last evening. Among those present l were: The Misses Betty Crehan, Frances Latin, Wilma Buda, Netty Henry, Charlotte Liberum, Doris 7 Guild, Catherine Foley, Edna Orvis : Elsie Stewart, Helen Whelan, Pauline Greening and Genieve Crehan; s Messers. Joseph Kennel, Walter Sta ' pleton, Paul McElroy, Cyril Foley, l Henry Stone, Edward Gillespie. Clay t ton McGran, John Miacco, James f Ravens and Joseph Murphy.
 Mrs. B. M. Roberts Of East MalT g street, Stratford, entertained last ev' 2 ening in complin; ent to Miss Florence ] Lewis who is soon to sail for France as a Red Cross nurse. The affair wa. 2 a complete surprise to Miss Lewis and , was arranged by Mrs. Roberts ant Mrs. Robert Smith. During the even l, ing Miss Lewis wa9presented with ar , army knapsack and pillow. Game! 1 and dancing and musical selections made the time pass very pleasantly = Miss Lewis, who is the daughter O MT. and Mrs. Samuel c. Lewis 0, a Stratford has been at the Warner | Brothers Co.,, in her professional ca
 pacity for some time. She is a grad uate of the Bridgeport Hospita . Training school for nurses. I'm d guests who were present last evening r were: Mrs. Marie Davidson, Mrs
 Samuel Lewis, Miss Pauline Lewis V Miss Ella Brown, Mrs. Charles Smith t MT. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, Mrs. Sara1 I Roberts Mrs. E. M. Roberts and Mis- = Roberts.
 e There are quite number of young
 women who are taking the summe
 courses at Columbia University ant [ | among them several members of tn