Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05

of the
25Oth
ChestertOWn
Anniversary

To crowd multitude of commemoratng $50
years of exciting history 10 days a monumental
task but that is exactly the problem facing the citizens
of Chestertown they stood ready to welcome hordes of
visitors for the occasion which night Thurs
day, October 4th
Chestertowns 250th anniversary celebration covering
Today span, offers something Of interest almost
minute, but there naturally which
shine Others and which are worthy of special mention
To begin with the Colonial Ball. tonight Friday Octo
Der 5th, will only provide glimpse of hundreds
costumed in the preRevolutonary garb, but will
offer His Exceency, Governor Theodore r. McKeGin in
the role of Queen-maker The Governor will place the
the head of the young lady out
fourteen aspants who has been selected for the honor
by Holywoods Tony Curtis To be held in the brand-new
Frank c. Russell gymnasium, Colonial Ball will
feature at ntermisson by Guila Carl Metropolitan
Opera Company tenor and the contest will have
Bailey Goss, Baltimore sports announcer master-of
ceremonies.
Although tickets participants the Colonial
tonight the provso that costumes must be
there 1900 spectator which do not have
this requirement.
Easily outstanding 25Oth Anniversary
period is 1.-THE Chestertown Story" This is historical
pageant depicting important events of the Fast 25O
in the life of Chestertown presented vast stage $40
feet long. Some performers, up by
voices which choir bacstage workers.
will give six performances of this spectacle during the
anniversary period Of particular Importance 1.-The
Chesertown Story is the episode be presented by Com
pany G, 115th Infantry Regiment Maryland National
Guard, 29th Division. Under the Captain
Emory Hogans Jr, with full cooperation Of battalion
commander, 1t. Col Victor Gillespie, the guardsmen
reenact the hedgehoppng battles Normandy pen
nsula' during the World Europe and
the subsequent breakthrough at St France
the 29th Division took such a valiant part
A Parade of Period Fashions which will have two
afternoon and evening performance is attracting
great deal of advance interest Presenting strictly
tic apparel rather than copied costumes the attraction
scheduled to be presented the spacious veranda of his
toric "Wdehall" overlooking Chester River. Some
thirty models will show nearly fifty items of apparel
which span than 200 years. Included colec-
ton is cape worn at reception for General George
Washington and complete wardrobe a bride 1890
Period dances by in authentic costumes will add
zest to the entertainment
Thursday afternoon evening October 11th, and
Friday afternoon October 12h have been announced
the dates for performances of "A Parade Period
IONS"
Antiquarians homemakers alike should find much
interest in the Colonial Tours which part
of Chestertowns 250th Anniversary Celebration. The
three separate will offer public view
of 25 pre-Revoutionary homes and gardens,
of them never before opened for inspection
The first of the tours (Monday October Sh) will fea-
Chestertown's ancient Water open
the public noteworthy old buildings of them
not only rich in antiquity but teeming with historical
Sgnlncanee On tuesday c0Onlal homes and gardens In
north Kent will be open: and Wednesday fine half
dozen old places in south Kent will be shown including
the venerable Church and yards of Old Paus. Mary
lands oldest place of worship.
Right up the very end the anniversary celebra-
tion there events of interest for ALL
Friday. October 18th, being Columbus Day, is appro-
priaely dedicated honorng the Ches-
tertown and Kent of which there many. Chester
towns "ea party" will be the waterfront
there will be parade of marine units and the evening
the Banbridge Naval Training will present
concert and the commandant will speak
On the final day, Saturday October 18th. historical
marker will be unveiled the Kent County Courthouse
with Governor Theodore r. McKedin the guest
of honor The u s. Second Army and drill will
take this which also includes the intro
ducton of descendants of prominent in the early
history of Chestertown.
Saturday afternoon, memorial home of the Frank
NJ Jarman Post, American Legion, oldtme Eastern
Shore Fish Fry and Oyster Scald will be given.
Saturday night, the final event. "The Chestsrtown
Story" will presented for the sixth last time