The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-02
AMUSEMENT PARK
THROWN OPEN ON
SATURDAY NIGHT
DEDICATION GER EMoNIE S
CONDUCTED AT ? O'CLOCK:
LARGE NUMBER IN AT.
TENDANCE

Win LiAC 81 dllQ OPCIlIIlS q RION-
en- success: E. H. Philbert, mana
ger of Key West Park, is already
making plans to bring in even
larger attractions than are now
being shown at the park.
At o'clock Saturday night, on
the stage erected in front of the
main entrance, with the band
playing, the crowd cheering, the
Honorable Willard M. Albury,
mayor of Key West, assisted by
Fire Chief Harry Baker and
Miss Key West" (Bernice Brant-
ley). officially dedicated the
park, and Mayor Albury present
ed Mr.. Philbert with the key to
the city.
Mr.. Philbert, in turn, thanked
the public for their cooperation
in helping him to establish the
park and promised that he would
continue to conduct a park here
each winter and to add more
permanent buildings from year to
year. ..t......,. +. .:
The crowd, estimated at from
1000 to 5000 people, and one of
the most orderly ever seen on the
mall of any amusement park,
were really thrilled at the per-:
Torrance given by the American
Eagles, who held their audience
spellbound while they performed
on the high wire. 1t can be said
without fear of contradiction,
that this act is without a doubt
the greatest ever seen in Key
West. The American Eagles will
remain here all this week and
will give their final performance
on Saturday night. Another sem
sational act will replace them
next week.
1t is the plan of Mr.. Philbert
to change his acts each week, and
in that way give the public a
variety of entertainment.
The many riding devices were
heavily patronized, with the
Ridee-O, Streamlined Whip, Oc-
topus and Ferris Wheel being
given the preference.
To single out one show as
feature would be an injustice to
all of the show operators, as they
all have real entertainment
value.
Mabel Mack and her society
circus and wild west show, Pub
lie Enemies, and Leo Carroll and
his monkey circus, featuring "Su-
sie", won the praise of all who
witnessed these shows. The Ro-
Lo Funhouse proved a real laugh
getter, as did the GlaSSland. .
Big-Hearted Bennie's Bingo
was very popular, with several
persons winning as high as ten
prizes at one game.
All in all, the grand opening
was very successful and the pub
lie well pleased. The park will
be open from l p. m. till mid
night today.
The Bicycle Parade, which has
been in the making for the past
week, and will be held at 4 p. m.
this Wednesday, is sure to prove
very interesting, due to the fact
that over rs boys and girls have
already registered to compete for
the cash prizes that are to be
awarded. -. .-.,.t...
Entries for the parade are still
being accepted and those wishing
to enter can do so by contracting
H.. E. Wilson at the park office.
There is no entry fee charged
and all that is necessary is that
the bicycle be decorated. Seven
cash prizes, consisting of $500
first, $500 second and five $1.O0
prizes, will be awarded the best
decorated bicycles. The starting
point will be announced in The
Citizen tomorrow. Latest entries
for the parade are: Maude E.
Roberts, IL years of age; Clar-
ence Higgs, Is; Myrtle Dunn, 16;
Frances White, IA; Louise Whit
more, 9; Jackie Delmar, IL; Hous-
ton Williams, IL; Naomi Cantrell,
ID; Luigi Francisco, 8; Johnnie
Cruz, IA; Milton Stallard, II;
George Van de, IL; Mario Valdez,
Is, and Simund Wilson, 10.
Susie, the educated, chimp,
Leo Carrell's monkeys, and Ma
bel Mack Wild West Show and
dogs will also take part in the
parade. Music for the parade
will be furnished by Landlords
Circus Band.
Mario Alvarez, Division street,
was $40 richer as a result of his
attendance. AT Kew West PARK