Evening journal., 1922-01-02
open HOUSE ON
new YEAR'SDAY
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Catherine and Henry Donovan and
Isabelle Winchester. These children
performed their parts OF the exten-
sivo program In manner that would
have done justice to much older
youngsters. The oldest OF these
children was not over four years
old. Their confidence in their train
er. Mr.. Sparks, was admirable.
The free-hand callsthenics and
the many games were much enjoyed
by the 200 or more visitors
Sandwiching the display OF the
work learned at the ''Y" directed by
Mr.. Sparks. Director Kadel gave an
exhibition Of the work done by the
leader corps, including marching,
wand drills and three improvised
games.
A basketball game between the
leaders corps and the stapler Park
teams. then took place.
At 11.45 o'clock a reception was
given in the boys division. which
concluded the mornings program.
AT o'clock this afternoon a
championship swimming meet will
be held in the pool
The evening program will be taken
up by two basketball games. the
first beginning at o'clock between
the Hanover and Esstlake- Church
league teams, and the second be-
tween the Westminster and Second
Baptist Church League teams.
The old year Of 1921 passed out
and the New Year Of 1922 came into
being at midnight, Saturday. to thu
blowing Of whistles, ringing 10
church bells, footing of horns and
firing revolvers. There were not az
many revelers on the streets as in
years past. and disorder was at a
minimum. Only few arrests were
made made.
The Playhouse and motion picture
houses were crowded with patrons
Dancing was held at the Hotel
DUPONT following numerous theatre
parties. order issued by Superin-
tendent of Police Black that dancing
cease at midnight were generally
obeyed. There were, however. some
violations. One party which at
tempted to continue dancing was re-
quested to leave a restaurant and
repaired to the home of one of It's
members with the intention OF re.
sumlng its dance, but the police in
terfered.
A number OF churches held
watch night" services. but most ol
them celebrated the New Year a
services yesterday
A New Years reception will b'
held this evening by the Knights o'
Columbus in their club house. Musi,
will be furnished by Shorter's orches
ra. a dance was given at the hal
on Saturday evening.
The New Years party at the Hoto
DUPONT was largely attended Sat
urday night. both the ballroom AM
The foyer leading to IL being usei
joyed in the ballroom. Favors o
paper hats. horns, rattles and othe
noise producing devices were distri
hutcd. AT midnight the lights werl
turned out and all joined in singinl
''Auld Lang Syne" and America
A merry party OF from f75 to 20l
danced and dined the New Year il
at the Lambros, S37 Market street
They filled the banquet hall of tn
restaurant and were provided will
music by the Aldine Theatre orches
ira Yesterday the Lambros served
a special New Years Theodore
dinner. This feature is being re
peated at the restaurant today.
The Wilmington Dining Room
713 Market street. also entertained
large New Years party Saturda,
night. both in its rose room and din.
ing hall.
Messages Of hope and warning
yesterday were given from practi
cally every pulpit to large congre
cations. the ministers preachin
New Years sermons at both morn
ing and evening services, whic
were marked with special musica
programs. several choirs repoatin
he Christmas music.
Although the day began with tn
many watch night services Satur
day night. there was a variety q
other special services to mark tn
day Baptisms were held in tn
Protestant Episcopal churches an
in churches OF many other demon
nations. Celebration OF Communio
was held in the Protestant churche
and special masses werc celebrate
in the Catholic churches.
Whilc Christmas music was r.
pcatod In many OF the churche
some even holding carol servic,
last night, the note struck in III
sermons was hope that the new ye,
might bring progress and advance
ment for Christianity and for a
the great welfare aHencies OF u