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OPENING OF LAKEVIEW PARK
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 23 June 1921]
Ideal weather, big crowds, lots of energy and hard work on the part of the ladies of the Women’s Institute made Tuesday’s Garden Party a never-to-be-forgotten event in the annals of Port Colborne. Booths were erected for candy, soft drinks, ice-cream and fish pond and all gaily decorated, and by 3 p.m. everything was in readiness for the big event.
Tables were invitingly spread and numbers of ladies ready to wait on the many ticket holders when six o’clock drew near for the strawberry tea. Crowds were served between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and all agreed that as usual the Women’s Institute certainly knew how to serve a supper. At about 8 p.m., the town band arrived and after giving a splendid selection were regaled with tea, etc. The formal opening of the park was then made by Mayor Cross. Speeches were given by each of the clergy. Will White then introduced himself and Harold Rich who in turn entertained the audience with a varied programme.
The crowds, between 1600 and 2,000 people were at times rocked with laughter. Will White greatly puzzled his audience with a few slight of hand tricks. Especially were the kiddies interested in the gold-fish produced from nowhere, but which eventually swam merrily in a big glass bowl. During the early part of the evening the ice cream booth was kept busy, but during the concert period the candy and soft drinks booths cleared their stock of goods as did the fish pond. The concert being finished about 11.15 the big rush for the ice-cream again. It is wonderful to see the amount of work that has been accomplished on the Park within the last few days. The Mayor, park commission and many other gentlemen of town have certainly undertaken a big task and are carrying it through.
Hearty thanks are extended all who helped to make the garden party such a success. At the time of going to press financial details are not all to hand, but a full report of same will appear in the next issue.
*Will White was entertained at the home of Mr. Anderson.
*The annual picnic of the Women’s Institute will be held in July at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reeb.
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