Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
COMMUNITY WORK
At CARAEY'S POINT
Much Activity Across the River,
Under "Y" Auspices, Especially
in the Holidays.
Special Correspondence to Every Evening

Special Correspondence TO Every Evening
Carney's Point, N. j., Jan. L.
Christmas night at the Community
'fY' proved 10 be one Of the biggest and
best Christmas affairs the children ever
enjoyed. A huge community tree in tho
lobby of the "Y' wns decorated with
colored electric bulbs, giving one upon
entering the building real impression
of Christmas. The hall WAS beautifully
decorated The scenes especially designed
for the entertainment displayed n brilliant
snow scene with the snow clad bills IN
the distance, while the brilliant lights
from almost snow-bound cabins threw
their tiny CLEANS over all giving il an
aspect OF Christmas. The tableaux and
dan es were beautiful, especially the dance
of the Snow SprItes. produced by children
| under the direction of Mrs. Hob-on.
| The aesthetic dance by Baby Mae Louns-
berry was a treat.
And Santa Claus-the Children will
| never forget him He almost fell az he
| Jumped from his aeroplane onto the stage.
| He handed out about 500 bags of candy
and oranges Nor did he forget ones who
were confined to their homes or those who
were not able TO get TOYS. He distributed
scores of real toys and many pounds OF
candy. huge boxes of fruit and many,
| Christmas dinners in h askets. In fact
he war a very busy man. His motor trucks
werekept busy for two day dealing out
| the goodies.
Mr. Hockenbury, the general secretary,
was pleased with the whole program by
| the children and thanks all who helped
| to make the ''Y' community Christmas a
| success
CHANGES COMMUNITY IN STAFF.
c. r. Sitter. who has been connect
| cd with the Community "Y' for some
time as associate secretary, will return
| to Atlantic City II take over with his
brother the Hotel New England. +. ".
| Hockenbury, head of the 'f' staff, has
| secured the former interests of sitter and
! Sitter in the Hotel Osborne at Atlantic
| CITY. which he will take over some time
! in May Lawrence G. Nilsson. former musi-
| cal director at the ~ spent day here
last week MIR Nilsson is at present rep
rescnting the Minter Homes Corporation
| of North Carolina He IL negotiating q
! 5000 900 contrect for houses 20 be erected
| by his firm for the Simmons Hardware
Co for their employees
COMMUNITY "" ACTIVITIES.
The Community ''Y' looks forward to
the New Year with hopes for greater and
better things. The best definition Of this
aim is in the slogan adopted for their
| community work and that is Service on
a community basis. II Is granted that
| the community ~" has justified its
! existence bv the asst amount and wide
scope Of work The people Of the neigh
| borlrg towns nave iolned IN the btg SC
| tiyities for community has no boundaries.
.JeS Call Me jim" is the vehicle of
| optimism in the form Of a picture secured
! bv the General Secretary for a special
/ New Years treat viii Rogers Is the star
! of the picture.
/ Mr. Hyatt physical director announce,
| a big program Of sthletic activities for
| the coming year Basketball Il the prln-
/ cipsl activity at the present time. Athletic
/ shows are promised and mems classes arc
| being formed
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS will be announced
/ latter The dances are very popular OF the
/ ''Y' The music produced by Featherer s
F.! orchestra is exceptional. MIR Trainer
| social secretary. promises frequent prize
/ dances. whore there will be chance TO
! demonstrate ability in the graceful art.
4 rcv class in elementary organic
chemistry will be orgaui Eed early IN
January Or Burke Of Jackson Laboratory
| is The II structor aud all Of the prospective
students are urged TO get in touch with
! hiln rs soon as possible. The Zee Will be
moderate The especial attention OF
graduate chemists who wish TO review the
subiect ls invited