The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-02
Gala Opening Arranged for Tomorrow Night; Of.
 ficiaIs to Attend
WASHINGTON HILL

GVCEytHAlk 10 uA ICuuuAOSo AVk VhAe gala opening tomorrow night of the mardi gras under the sponsorship of the Washington Park ComTnun- fly club for the purpose of raising funds for the Fourth of July flre- works display and celebration.
 The committee in charge, under the chairmanship of Frank Sturges, met last night at the Community House to complete each minute de- tail of the affair.
 A parade led by the St. Francis Xavier Fife and Drum Corps will announce the opening to the resi- dents of the Hill and lower Bald win street sections. Any person desirous of participating is request ed to be at the Community House tomorrow night at 2 o'clock. The line of march Is from the Com munity House as far as the St. Marys hospital via Sylvan avenue and Baldwin street; countermarch to Piedmont street and another countermarch to Luke street, then to the park. The mardi gras will not be held on the park grounds but on the land adjoining them.
 Tumbllng Act
 A program of entertainment, in- cluding turnbling acts by Fritz Klambt and his renowned troupe of Naugy YMCA tumhlers, and band concert by the Park Depart rnent musicians will be presented.
 Impressive opening ceremonies will include remarks by Mayor Frank Hayes and Controller Daniel Leary.
 Tonight at e:sO, the wATR sports reporter will devote his entire broadcasting period to interviewing members of the committee of the mardi gras, as well as several of the Washington Hill Earbenders. Those expected to be interviewed are: President, Raymond Grady; William Kelly, Al Lawlor, and Tom Conway.
 Invitations have been sent other community clubs of the city and from enthusiasm manifested by residents of this section, success of the affair is guaranteed.
 Committee
 The complete committee includes John Tehan, Robert Sturges, Art Frageau, Tom Conway, Joseph Phe- Ian, Ted Donahue, William Kelly, Thomas Reynolds, w. Heady, c. Martin, John Dalton, Al Lawlor, John Day, Mrs. M. Kelley, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. W. Kelly, Mrs. II. Hay den. Mrs. W. Rochon, Mrs. Thomas Mrs. A. Halibng, Mrs. P. Sturges, Mrs. II. Heady, Mary Grady, Helen Shea, Mrs. John Ma loney and James Gladney.
 Miss Shea Honored
 Miss Mary Shea of 767 Baldwin street, Q student of the Seton Hill college at Greensburg, Penn, was recently elected vice-president of the class of '37, of which she is Q member.
 One lone player caused the down. fall of the St. Francis Xavier par- ochial league team yesterday in their game with the St. Thomas boys. Joyce, St. Thomas moundsman bat ted in all his teams runs with triple and home run for e Bel vic- tory. He also struck out nine.
 The score by innings:
 St. Thomas 100 200 0-3 5 2|
 St. Francis 0l0 900 0-1 { l
 Hills to Play
 The Washington Hill A. c. will play the New aHven Campanias in an exhibition game at Washington Park Friday night with activities scheduled to commence at 0:3O o'clock.
 Manager Tom Purcell plans to use Jack Prisavage on the mound and Jackie Driscoll behind the plate.
 Shea Feted
 Bart Shea, lifelong resident of Washington Hill, who will join the benedicts tomorrow morning when he weds Nils Helen Butterworth of Southmayd Road at the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, was guest of honor at a bachelor dinner last night at the Colonnade Inn. Bill Johnston as master of ceremonies introduced the near-groon, who thanked those present for the celebration and the purse which they presented him. Remarks wer also made by Edward V. Curley who vii ibe Mfr. 9heas best man at the nutial ceremonies.
 Those present included: Barthol- omew Shea. Edward V. Cllrley. Wil- liam Johnston, Robert German,