Evening star., 1924-04-27

Crane Pomeroy. Philip Weston and
Donald NJ. Weston have expended no
little effort during the past years TO
see that the streams were we'll stock
ed, thereby insuring supply which
will keep the most ardent anglers
both busy and happy until the season
comes to a close.
After a furry with city authority
over the issuance of 4 permit, which
for few days threatened to blight
the bright hopes of the sponsors of
the third annual street fair, the
clouds have rolled away and this
smart event will take place in May
In the central plaza of Park avenue,
between 46th and 50th streets. Mrs.
Arthur B. Clafiin is chairman and
The features, as planned, indicate that
this affair will be the most attractive
of all which have been presented.
With booths in colors OF Italian
pink and stone gray, the scenic effect
will excel anything. of the kind ever
seen in this city. The architectural
design will be of the palladium order,
fashioned on eighteenth century Eng
lish plan. The dancing pavilion will
occupy the upper end of the block
just below 18th street. The approach
to this spot. which ever offers such
attraction to the debutante. will be
through an arcade decorated with
twenty eight baroGue statues. Sill
very pools, on either side of which
will be vases filled with nodding
site for several blocks. Many thou
sands will be made welcome at this
unique merrymaking, which will be
dedicated to the cause of charity.
Following the old-Wortd custom,
many of the most beautiful gardens
of Long Island vii! be thrown open
TO the public in May. June. July and
September for the benefit of the Way
side Home for Girls. at Valley
Stream The first group of gardens
to be shown includes those Of Mrs.
Robert Bacon and Mr.. c. A. Coffin. on
May %, and Mrs. Frederick s. Pratt
on May %. Those who have visited
great estates and gardens of England,
France and Italy will appreciate
what it means in the way of educa-
tion and incentive to horticulture.
Among the women interested in
the home. which cares for girls who
have made a first mistake. are Mrs.
II. Hobart Porter, Mrs. y. W. Rossi-
ter. Mrs. l.. Sullivan Woodmere. Mrs.
George Fl. Nichols. Mrs. Cord Meyer
and many others.
The first races of the United Hunts
Racing Association. of which Mr..
John McEntee Bowman is president,
was held yesterday at Belmont Park,
and drew distinguished gathering.
the Long Island set being out in
force. Many house parties are in
progress over the week end or the
island. for the second days races will
be held tomorrow, and the dcvotees
of the sport, from the city and out
of town. are remaining over the
event. The Turf and Field Club,
which occupies the old Manice man
sion in the park, where many bril-
liant entertainments have been given
in years gone by, was the scene of
many luncheon parties. Tables were
placed not only in the main dining
room and the balcony, but also out
under the great trees on the lawn.
Among those who had boxes yes
terday and entertained guests were
Mrs. Payne Whitney, Mr. and Mrs.
August Belmont, Mr.. and Mrs. Norris
Scllar. MIR. and Mrs. Il. Penn Smith,
jr., Mr. and Mrs. John McEntee Bow
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Willets,
Mr.. w. G. Langley, Mr.. Paul e.
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Hem
derson, Mr.. II. Q. Talmadge and Mr..
w. w. Wilcox