The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-05
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Blk Ruskdy To Present Program

On Saturday. January 18th, 2 ,, m. at the Waterbury Wofnen's Club. Blk Rliskay, weli-kn0wn dissuse, will present her delightful young peoples program, The Land Of Once Upon . Time. The program k under the sponsorship Of the Wa terbtry Junior League.
 Drawing for her material upon the wealth Of the fairy taie and folk lore. she has brought 10 life many characters and figures familiar t0 nll children. presented with scenery, especially designed for her, and with musical accompaniment
 Prominent among her oncrines gre such numbers ae Raggedy Ann, Ptn0cchjo. Sara CrewO, the Little Princess. Aladdin and His Wonder ful Lamp, the Witch from "Haen- sel and uretel", and numerous others including several original sketches.
 Realizing the pitiful lack of worthwhile dramatic and cultural entertainment for children, jt tas been the purpose of Miss Riiskay to present \ program for children which would be not only first class entertainment. but which would have ( distinct educational value as well.
 For several years now she iiaa been specializing in this field, her intention being to do for children what Ruth Draper has done for Hduits.
 Miss Huskay received her initisl training ht the ThyAter Guild school and thereafter under Madame Ous- penskaya at the American Labora- tory 1'heater. After \ period df professional work with Christophsf Mofley's Company in Hoboksn and n stock she determined to devote htreelf entirely to the morologistt. held. Since then she has given re- cita1s at the Heckscher Theater, the Brooklyn Academy Of Music, The Carnegie Chamber Music Hali, and has appeared before host of clubs, W0mspg Organizations and both public and private schools through 0ut ths east.
 A special meeting Of the Water. bury Hafrdrsssers and Cosmetolo- gistg association in the Elton last night was marked by the discussion Of proposed legislation for ths com ing session of the general assembly. which would better the status of the hajrdressiiig profession and promote closer coordination betWesn hair- dressing schools and beauty shops.
 State Hairdressing Commission CTS Miss Helen Foley of this city. and Miss Lillian Landry Of Hart ford were the principal speakers, Others who spoke were Miss Ger trude Hawkins of Bridgeport. MT. and Mrs. Bjnee Smith Of Hartford. William Schultz. Ernest Mhlley. Mrs, Helen Ericsson and Mrs. Jean Miller. all of Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. George T., yanja- min entertained at a bridge party Saturday evening ht their home in Cheshire. High scores were made by Mrs. Howard v. May and Ciar- ence Blakely. Those in attendance were George E. Miller and Mrs. Wanda Miller Of Springfield. Mass. MT. and Mrs. George Cook and Miss C0fneIia Cook of Watert6wn, MT. and Mrs. John l.. Wolcott. Miss Edith M. Tyrreii. MT. and Mrs, Clarence Biakely. MT. and Mrs. Howard r, May. and Mir. and Mrs. David Cooley Of Waterbury.
 Mir, and Mrs. William Saunders of Willow street are spending sev- srai days in New York city.
 Mrs. Mary Degban Of Idylwood avenue accompanied by her dsugh- ter, Mrs Robert Robinson and son of Hamdsn leave tomorrow 10 spend six weeks in Miami. Florida. AS the guests of Mir. and Mrs. William PfOSef.