The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-25

Walnut street will remain me- morable one not only to them but also to the crowd of more than 25O who attended the surprice re- ception in honor of it last night at the Veterans Of Foreign Wars hall. Many town officials called to pay their respects to the we'll known and respected couple. Friends and neighbors called, dancing was enjoyed, an entertain nnent program was furnished Dy local talent most of the evening and refreshments were served. :.
 Among the officials who called were Warden John Sheridan, Fire Chief Milton Calvin, Superintend- ent of Schools Harold B. Chitten- den. Judgeof Probate D. Emmett Shea, Burgess Victor Burkus. Fire Marshal Michael Shea is 8 son-in- law of the couple.
 One of the features of the night was the singing of the warden. Be- fore his elevation to the chleL po- sition of the town, Warden Sheri- dan was much in demand as a singer. Last night he rendered in able style When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and "The World Is Wait ing for the Sunshine" He ex- tended his personal congratula- tions to the couple.
 Other singers included Edward Cuddy, popular locfal entertainer, whose rollicking humor caught the crowd as he sang "The Man on the Flying Trapeze" with the au- dience joining in on the chorus. Miss Frances Higgins, St Francis church organist, scored with sev- eral songs, including Believe Me If All Those Endearing Yonug Charms"
 There was a sweet duet rem dered by MT and Mrs William Ed monson and Theresa Gagney also showed vocal talent in solo.
 Other entertainers included Ed- ward Hanley, Alvar Anderson, Vincent Burke, John Burke, ST, John Burke, Jr, Alfred Campion, John Ford, old time violinist whose work drew much praise. Burke's orchestra furnished music for some of the dancing.
 Old fashioned dances were one of the features of the evening. The old square sets were displayed with many couples taking part. John Gubbins acted as prompter.
 IlTOuSIlUuL Lu0 1SSlltlllCS MI and Mrs Foy were busy receiving congratulations. Both were smil- ing constantly and were tremend- ously pleased with the affair. MT Foy is janitor of the Rubber ave- nue school. They have three chil- dren, all of whom were present. These are Police Supernumerary James Foy, Mrs Michael Shea and Miss Amy Foy. There are also eight grandchildren. The couple received sum of money.
 Guests from Brooklyn. N. Y., Wood Haven, Long Island, N. r., Buffalo, N. r., Waterbury, Derby Shelton. Stamford, Williston Park, l.. l., Ansonia and Beacon Falls were present. A rare spirit of good fellowship and fine neighbor- liness prevailed throughout the night.
 The only incident which marred the night was the fall suffered by Mrs Joseph Hughes of Long Island who was upset during the dancing. She struck the back of her head on the floor but was not believed seriously hurt.
 Among those present were: Charles O'Connor, MT and Mrs MdLtAcW dO6Slup mlS OlNc z Aherns, MT and Mrs John Hyland, Matthew Maher. Miss J. c. McCar- thy, Miss Anna V. Bowling, Miss Frances Higgins, Miss Nora Lun- dy, Kenneth Foy, Theresa Gagney Claire, Derouin. Mrs Holland, Miss Catherine Lundy, Mrs John Hass- lnger, Mrs E. Van Delft, MT and Mrs Arthur Mccarthy of Ansonia, Katheryn Kiernan, Mrs N. D. Kier- nan, Miss M. A. Phillips, Miss Ag- nes Bulkakites, Mrs Adam Bula- kites, Miss Mary Donahue, Miss Name Patterson, Miss Name Don- nelly, Mrs John Kiernan, Miss Florine Reilly. Miss Theresa Sweeney. Alfred Campion, Alvar Anderson, Ed Hanley, Vincent Burke, John Ford, MT and Mrs Robert Worrell, MT and Mrs John Gubbins.
 Miss E. Van Delft. Mir and Mrs John Jones, MT and Mrs John Mill- ward, Mrs Kediari, Mrs Mortimer Quirk, Mrs Oscar Johnson, MT and Mrs William Hayes. Mildred Hol- land. Marion Holland, Eleanor Hasslinger, Margaret Hasslinger Mrs G. J. Englehardt, Mrs M. E. Fitzpatrick, Miss Helen Lawley MlS W. T. SidTk, MrS InOmas Lawley, Miss Florence Clark, Mrs Michael Shanahan, Miss Ethel Clark, Charles West, MT and Mrs Hugh McSherry.
 Miss Ann Mccarthy, Superin. tendent of Schools Harold E, Chit. tenden, James Casey, Helen Fet. yko, William Baxter, Miss Mary Moroney, Michael Moroney, Miss Bridget Fitzgerald, Mrs Raymond MT and Mrs Albert Adams, Vlr. ginia Adams. Mildred Swan, Miss Mary Brazis, Miss Catherine Sul- llvan, Miss Dorothy Sullivan, Mrs Charles O'Connor, John J. Shea MT and Mrs John Began, Mrs Louis Schlegal, Alice Leary, VII. son O'Connor, Joseph O'Connor MT and Mrs Edward Sheehy. M, and Mrs Thomas Reilly, MT and - Mrs Harry Shackley.
 MT and Mrs Maurice Noonan Miss May Conway, Miss Julia Law Jus, MT and Mrs Coward, Mrs ] Gibbons. Helen Sweeney, Bessi, Shea. MT and Mrs sEdward Nc Grath, Lawrence Diffany, Joseph Neale Jr, Joseph Neal ST, MT ant Mrs Bennett Weissman, Miss Alice Weissman, Edward Sperry, Mis-. Mary Kundrot. Miss c. O'Reilly D. Emmett Shea. judge of probate Burgess Victor F. Burkus. MT ant Mrs James Hughes. MT and MT, Woodworth, G. Schigel, Franl Balinsky. John Balinsky, Joseph Lengyel, Francis Lengyel Mis-. Annie Foy, MT and Mrs Michael F' Shea. MT and Mrs Thomas s. Foy Mrs Margaret Clancy, Catherine Clancy, MT and Mrs Algird Kaze mekas.
 Francis O'Connor MT and MT. Timothy Brosnahan.. John Brosna han, MT and Mrs William A. Bat terson, MT and Mrs L. N. Tomlin son, MT and Mrs Joseph Maher, J o. Young. MT and Mrs James Sul iivan, Frank Goggin. Mrs Margarer Goggin, Miss Margaret Goggin. Ed ward Cuddy, Loretta Dermody. MI and Mrs Frank Clark. MT and MT James Dunn.
 MT and Mrs Bernard Lynch, M and Mrs Joseph Driscol1 of Wat