The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-24

presented The Melting Pot. the differ
ent nations being represented in ma
tional costume and participated in hy a
number OF foreign-born resident Of our
city. making the occasion most inter-
esting.
Uncle sam, cleverly impersonated by
Mrs. NJ. Hover. was introduced and in a
very humorous manner presented TO the
audience the representative of the
different nations taking part.
The first number on the program was
a song in Polish by seven Polish chill
dren from Father S-eroczynski's church
choir VINO responded to an encore.
Two Italian musicians. Antonio
Jordan and v +. Giordino gave several
numbers, duets and solos, on the con-
@certina and violin, Instruments much
used in their own native land.
The selections given on the con-
certina as solos were very beautiful and
the duets showed artistic effort which
made all appreciate the Italian as a
master musician. The "SeNtette from
Lucia" "Miserere" from Iii Trovatore:
medley. Beautiful Ohio Waltz and
Smiles" were some Of the selections
given and much appreciated By all. A
violin and piano solo BY Mr.. Giordino
and Mrs. Mikesch. "Cavelleria Rustt-
cana. also an ever popular number.
a Turkish lady encostume with veil
was impersOnated by TheIma AIcAleer.
One of the most interesting charac-
tiers was a Hungarian lady from the
east side of the city. who appeared in a
gorgeous gypsy costume. exquisitiveIy
~bespangled and wearing a beautiful
shawl said 10 be one hundre and nfteen
years old and given to her bv her
grandmother when she left Hungary.
She spoke of her former life as a gypsy
girl and now as an American Lady"
Russia was represented by two rosy
checked young Russian girls who sang
a SONG in Russian holding the Russian
flag. A p%arishioner from Father Seroc-
zynski's church on the north side Of the
city played two selections on the ac-
Gordon. an instrument rarely heard by
American audiences.
A Spanish LADY just over" dressed in
a handsome Spanish costume of yellow
and red silk was ably impersonated BY
Helen birmingham.
Those who had taken part in the pro-
gram as immigrants, after passing
through the Melting Pot" Of Ameri-
canization. ~reappeared on the stage en-
masse with Uncle Sam and the Goddess
of Liberty before them bearing the
American flag. They led the audience
in singing America
The program was very unique and
one of the best Of the club year. The
next public day occurs March Sth and
the rogram will be given in the even
ing at eight O'Clock by the evening hour
committee. Tickets will be sold to non
members by the department.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Schutz entertained
on Sunday at their home. 1853 Bulletin
st. in celebration of Mrs. Schutz's
birthday anniversary. She received a
number Of gifts in remembrance Of the
day. An elaborate dinner was served at
seven o'clock and there were covers for
Arthur Schultz. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Keller. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Swint and
sons. Mrs. J. Humpfer. Mrs. p. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Schultz. Frank
Wilson. Joe Swint and ]. Barry.
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The Misses Marjorie RUIZ. Elizabeth
Hawthorne. Helen Powelson. Helen
Johnson. Caroline P-oppenhussen and
Wellie Mcdaniel formed a luncheon and
matinee party in Chicago Saturday.
a MI 1LN 80 ANRE- at 4 wv II D
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Mrs. Robert Harrington. 1856 Detroit
street. will open her home Tuesday af-
ternoon for the meeting of the litera-
ture department of the Hammond Wom-
ans Club. Joseph Conrad's book
Chance" Will be the subject for the
afternoon and the program will be in
charge Of Mrs Martin White Of Chi
cage. Mrs REEVE will furnish the
music.
r. F. HolIey. Dentist. Room lis First
National Bank Building. Entrances:
sibley or Holman SITS. Phone 3457.
2-24-2wk
An important meeting Of Max Shul-
man Gate will he held this evening at
the /. O. @. F. hall III state street. Tho
delegates to the Zionists convention at
the Hotel LaSalle. Chicago. viii give
their reports and there viii be an ad-
dress by DR.. D-iamondstein. Arrange
ments for n mass meeting viii also b.
made opening a campaign for new
members.