| A novel event was held on Saturday night,
June 18, when "Bill" Crum chairman of the entertainment committee put on
a steeplechase. It consisted of ten games of skill from throwing darts
to seeing who was the greatest blower by dimming five lighted candles
set in a row while the blower tested his lungs through an opening
between two boards. Don Vanderbilt was responsible for the games and his
work displayed much skill. Miss Marjorie Vanderbilt and Thomas Timmons
were the prize winners. Mrs. George Gumb, chairman of the women's
committee at the Knolls, has announced four bridge parties for July, the
first to be known as a geranium party will be held on July 7. Mrs.
Wallace Odell and Mrs. Peter Weber will assist Mrs. Gumb. Other dates
are July 14, 21 and 28.
On July 13, the ladies from the Knolls traveled to Old Hundred at
Southbury for luncheon and bridge and on July 27 they will enjoy another
party at Rainbow Inn, Poundridge.
Broadway is going to be brought to the Knolls in August. Bill Crum is
planning to put on two old time melodramas of the ten-twenty-thirty
style, so popular in the Gay Nineties. One, "Curse you Dan Dalton," will
be put on by a "troupe" of young people and rehearsals are already under
way. The other, "The Farmer's Daughter," will be in the hands of an all
male cast. Thomas Reardon, well known Danburyite, will be in the star
role and how he wins the affections of the farmer's daughters will pack
the house.
Later in the month Mr. Crum will put on the annual amateur show. He
feels sure that both "attractions" will play to packed houses. Last year
standing room only signs were out early.
The gym classes under Mrs. Henry Rocano which proved so popular last
year, will be started on July 12 at the clubhosue. These classes are
largely attended. They are held every Tuesday morning and the women have
a lot of fun playing games, dancing and doing gymnastics.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sears, of Yonkers, who generally summer on Long
Island, have forsaken the salt water and are spending the summer at the
Knolls. The beautiful lake has made a big hit with them.
The Knolls is planning far ahead: The entertainment committees under
Mr. Crum and Mrs. Gumb are now talking of huge Mardi Gras for the Labor
Day holiday with the crowning of the King and Queen on the Saturday
night before the holiday to be followed with a program of sports on
Sunday and Monday.
The Farmhouse is getting very popular and week-end guests are taking
all accommodations. Several guests are staying for July.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brogan of Yonkers, are now occupying their cabin
and they have one of the most beautiful cabins and grounds on the lake.
Mrs. Charles Mullally, who recently suffered a serious accident, is
spending part of June recuperating at the lake. Her daughter Jean is
with her.
Bob Clifford, counselor at the Knolls, is expected to report for duty
the latter part of the month. Charles Mullally, chairman of the marine
and water sports committee, is planning some big events this year.
Miss Evelyn Shevlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Shevlin was
married to Mr. Frank J. Harden on June 18, in New York City. Mr. and
Mrs. Harden are now enjoying a trip to the West Indies.
New faces at the Knolls this season will be Mr. and Mrs. Russell J.
Hogan of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Stamford, Conn.,
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Major of Danbury, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Humbert of Yonkers, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. James Garcia of Peekskill, N.Y.,
Dr. and Mrs. R. Kirk of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Gerald of
Bronx, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ley of Long Island City, N.Y., Mr. and
Mrs. John J. Sales of Yonkers, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hodson of
Flushing, L. I., Mr. and Mrs. James Slavin of New York City, Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Hudson of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Roberts of
Yonkers, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimm of New York City, Mr. and
Mrs. E. K. Matz of Yonkers, N.Y., Mr. Geo. F. Schmidt of New York City,
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vautrot of Bronx, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Kelleher
of Irvington, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cornell of New Rochelle, N.Y.,
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles O'Neil of Flushing, L.I., N. Y., Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. M. Schirp of New York City, and Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Meredith of Kew
Gardens, L. I., N. Y.
With the oiling of all the roads at the Knolls during the latter part
of May and the widening of several, Candlewood Knolls motor traffic is
served better than most metropolitan suburban neighborhoods.
The new Club floats for the swimming meets are nearing completion and
will be in readiness for the first activities of the season.
The Club fleet of Sail and Motor Boats has nearly trebled this season
and a schedule of Club Regattas is being prepared. |
