The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
Camp Dramatic Club
 To Enact Play Here
eco Thespians Accept Invitation to Stage 'TThe Valiant" in Waterbury Soon

tense mel0dfama and she gave just enough, of these two qualities to make her part convincing. Leader Edward Roche of Forest vile took the part or Father Daley. Although he carried only a few lines throughout the entire play, never theless, he performed admirably as the fatherly priest. Assistan: Leader Sascha Wrettick of Terry vile did his bit nobly in portraytng effectively the worried and sentl- mental warden. After the perform ance MT Mitnicls was extended an invitation to bring the Camp Rob- erts dramatic club to Waterbury. 1t is hoped that final arrangements will be made in the near future. The play next to be put on Is ex- pected to be "Moontide,"
 Last week in celebration of the first real snow fall of the winter season a sn0w-shoe carnival was held at Camp Roberts. Competi- ton was keen and excitement was high when practically the entire cmap turned out for this gala sports event. First elimination contests were held between all the barracks to see which one would compete with the Foresters' team in the final event. Barrack No. was acclaimed the winner of the enrollee meet. The following came through with honors: Leader liar. 'ry McKusick of Morris and En- rollees Walter Chapman of Nor wich and Malvin Dulac of Hart ford. These men next competed with the following Foresters for the grand race of the afternoon: Foresters R. G. Newton and E. !. Koltz, Lieut. Philip Haas and Dr Oliver, camp surgeon also took part. The enrollees in high pitch of excitement cheered their fellow mates before the race started. They were extremely eager to beat the Foresters and they in turn were just as eager to turn the fa- bles. Capt J. l.. Paridasns was the official starter, and at the shri.l sound of his whistle the race was off. It was close indeed and the finaloutcome was not decided until Leader Harry McKusick was the first to cross the finish line. Fore man Newton was very close sec ond. There were many spills dur ing the afternoon as many Of the boys found it difficult to keep their balance on snow-shoes. Dr Oliver had a tough time during his race for he was constantly pursued by his faithful dog Roberts" who in- sisted upon following his master who was trudging along at a great pace. The dog caused the doctor many hearty spills as he playfully' snapped at his snowshoes.
 Forester Clayton Hotchkiss, bas- ketball coach of Camp Roberts took his squads to Danbury, Tues day night to play against Camp Rock. Though the final score was 29 to "A tn favor of the opposing team, the final outcome was not decided until the closing minutes of the game. Coach Hotchklss' feels that the Camp Roberts bas- ketball team has not yet hit It's stride, and when 1t does 1t will be sure to cause havoc among the future opposing teams. The teaEi has been practicing at the Taft school gymnasium, where they have been receiving valuable :n- struction from Forester Hotcii-s kiss. The team consists of thet following: Enrollees William Pas trynak of Terryville, Clayton Cir ard of Bristol, Walter Ziemek Of Bristol, Anthony Ciskowski or New Haven and Assistant Leaders Wilfred Lord and Frank Gerry Of Waterbury and West Haven re- spectively. Frank Gerry captains the team and Leader Edward Rocheof Forestville is manager of the team.
 The Rev Edward E. Haines or the Thomaston Congregational church and his group of young people visited the camp Sunday afternoon for yesper service and their visit was very much enjoyed and appreciated.