The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

ner, pitching, and Edward Gagain, catching
 The main event of the whole day, however, will be the 100 yard dash between Ed Gagain and Bill Carney, both of whom have been putting in long hours of training, and each is confident of winning.
 Joe Laouette is training Gagain and they may be seen every eve ming, pacing up and down Sheffield street, while Carney, who is being coached by Doctor Edward Claffey feels assured that victory will be his There will be three races, and Dr Claffey will present silver loving cup to the winner. Both MT. Gagain and MT. Carney are track men of keen ability, and followes of each will be on hand to lend their sup port.
 The members of the Holy Name society are as follows: William Dun lavey, Edward Gagain, Henry Wag- ner, George Baker, Frank Seery and Patrick Shea. Bill Brennan is chair man of the softball committee and Edward Gagain is in charge of uuoits and hroseshoe pitching, Frank Seery and George Baker will direct the 100 and 200 yard dash events and softball throwing contest will take place between Henry Wagner and George Baker, following the softball games. Fred Truelove is in charge of refreshments.
 The general committee of Court Welch includes: William Dunlavey Arnold Keith, James Coffey and John Humphrey. James Coffey is captain of the softball committee; Ward Ferry is captain of the horse- shoe contests; Gordon McQuarrie will be in charge of the tug-of-War event, and races will be under the direction of Ronald Keith and Rob- ert Wright.
 Court Welch To Meet
 A social meeting of Court Welch, Foresters of America, will take place tonight, 8 o'clock, at Foresters' hall on Hanover street. Cards Will DC played and refreshments served, un- der the direction of James Coffey Previous to the meeting, the weekly contests of quoits and horseshoe pitching, will take place, with Cor don McQuarrie in charge.
 At Shore
 Mrs. Anthony DiBlasi and chll- dren, Joyce, Clarence and Gertrude, of Cooke street, are vacationlng at Point Beach. Milford.
 Benefit Game
 A baseball game for the benefit ol the Waterville Playground will take place tonight, 6 o'clock, at the park when the Thomas club of the City Amateur league will play the Beth lehem team of the Litchfield league "On Wheels" Show An "On Wheels" show took place at the playground this afternoon at 2:15 o'clock, when prizes were awarded for the incest, funniest oldest and most original.
 Volleyball Game :.
 The Waterville Boys Volleybail team played the Fulton St. team last evening, at Waterville, with the fol- lowing results: Waterville. l5, Fulton 5; Waterville IS, Fulton S.
 WatervilIe Wins
 A boys baseball game played be- tween Waterville and Terryville last night, resulted in a victory for Wa terville, 8-5. Tom Garrity, featured by hitting a home run in the ninth inning, with two men on base.
 MiscellaeOus Shower
 Mrs. Frank Seery and Mrs. George Goggin were hostesses las tevening at a miscellaneous shower held at St Michaels parish hall in honor ol Mrs. William Nolan. formerly MISS Evelyn Seery. daughter of MT, and Mrs. Frank Seery of Downs street who was recently married. Mrs Nolan received very beautiful glfts from the friends present who num- bered more than seventy-five. A luncheon was served which included hridal cake, the tables being pret- tily decorated with favors. and bou- duets of flowers trimmed the hall
 Mr. and Mrs. Nolan are now rcsld' | inc nn Waterville street.