The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Church Lawn Fete
 To Open Tonight
Booths Arranged for Two-Day Festival at St Patrcks
 -RectOry Grounds Beautifed
BROOKLYN NEWS

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 Al preparations for the Lawn
 Fetl to be held on the rectory
 grInds of St Patrick's were com-
 plted at a late hour to-day. The
 fstival will open this evening at
 o'clock with practically every Iormer parishioner and those of ,the present day in attendance. The party will continue tomorrow evening with a few changes in the program to further the interest of nights. The festival has been in the stages of preparation for the past two months and the gala has been anxiously awaited. The preparations have been conducted under the auspices of the Clean CTS, Children of Mary Sodality, and the Holy Name society. Friends of all Organizations are extended an invitation to be prcs- ent.
 Last night workmen were busy erecting booths while electricians were preparing and testing the various lighting effects. Rev Dr Eugene F. Cryne was seen di- recting the work. With the com ing of darkness there was signal given by Father Cryne that brought the first light tests and these were considered to be very satisfactory. Parishioners gath cred around to rest following tasks that kept them busy for hours and discuss fairs of past years, men tioning some of the people that they recalled as being present and many prominent people in political, l civic and social life were men toned with the hopes that they will attend this year and renew &C., quaintances Many no doubt will come over to Brooklyn for no other reason than to witness the initial outdoor efforts since Father Cryne was sent to St Patrick's as pastor. Early this morning the women and girls were engaged in the tasks of decorating the booths and planning little surprises that are sure to be an important part in the entire proceedings. The beautiful assorted colors will un- questionably be appreciated tonight when the lights add to the atmo- sphere.
 The rectory grounds have been devoted to the occasion and the beautiful flowers will be another outstanding feature that will at- tract and hold attention.
 There will be dancing of course. The music will be provided by Connie Brackner and her Musical Maids. Dancing will start at 8 o'clock on both this and tomorrow evening. Don't forget folks. There are only two nights on which to attend, so come early, stay late, and enjoy the hospitality of St Patrick's.
 Ambrose Shea transferred his playground activities to Duggan this morning when he succeeded Vincent LeRoy. MT Shea will l continue as an assistant supervisor until September.
 Clifford McHale, veteran recrea- tion supervisor and presently in charge of the Duggan playground has announced that he will con- duct block dances each Tuesday evening beginning next week. Me Hale has secured the services of a popular dance orchestra and he intends that the dances will be well attended. The square on Washington avenue, off Bank street will be roped and closed to traffic after 8 o'clock so that there will be no danger to the dancers or those who report as lockers on. It has been quite some time since such an event has been a regular activity in the Brooklyn section and Director McHale has been receiving the applause of the resi- dents for his courage in attempt ing to revive this popular pastime. McHale has long been active in
 the field of amateur .theatricals hand for this reason alone should be successful. He has been an outstanding contributor to the shows presented by the North End Thomas club as well as in their sports programs. Further details of the block dances will be found in the Brooklyn News.
 Sports of all descriptions arc daily features at the Duggan play ground. The children who upse
 the recreation yards daily out and Director McHale has many
 games planned for the youngsters
 who are without swings. They are SuJOySu Uy dils liS WiuIlcIS
 of the various events will be an-
 nounced in these columns from
 time to time.
 The Brooklyn News has accept
 ed the call to appeal to the mer-
 chants and residents who may be
 in a position to be of assistance .o
 the chcildren of the district and
 their recreation. It is the inten.
 tion of the supervisors to offe,
 amusements that will incur a little
 expense occasionally. These ex.
 penses must be met by the chcil
 dren themselves. many of whom
 cannot afford them but whose
 hearts desire is to participate 1T | the planned events. Taking tn,
 situation into just consideration. [
 small donation on the part of any
 one will assist in spaghetti eating
 pie- eating, apple dunking, penn.
 catching and many other amuse
 ments, too numerous to mention
 Each donation will receive ac ! knowledgement and go os record fThe chS'dren themselves will show
 their appreciation towards tn lclose of the vacation and presen a minstrel show and invite al . of their henAfactnra to stetnd.