Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-02-21


AT CHEsTRR.-The grand annual ball
of the Chester Lodge of this most
ancient and honorable organization,
which came off at Coles Central Hall,
on the evening of the 18th inst, was an
occasion of rare enjoyment to the two
hundred ladies and gentlemen partici-
pating. / write as becomes an honest,
impartial reporter. when l state that,
taking all in all, Coles Central Hall has
never been graced by better assembly
of the kind. All preceding parties
given by our masonic friends, have been
marked by large attendance; superior
quality of company; princely suppers
excellent committees and perfect floor
management. The last party may well
lay claim to everything trustworthy in
its predecessors while in certain particu-
lars gliding was observable. Presenting
my ticket to the gentlemanly receiver
at the door, at somewhat early hour, l
had an opportunity to inspect the nu-
merous and appropriately arranged
paintings and the various emblems of
the Order, which adorned the walls Of
the spacious hall. These things togeth-
er with other elaborate preparations
which greeted and pleased my eyes, be-
tokened at least, great expectations, if
not possible guarantee of their fulfill
ment. Soon Hough's Band filed in and
took position, strung up" to harmony
and sounded the signal blast, which was
Immediately responded to by as many as
could find accommodations on the floor.
| observed among the company, Col. G.
A. Miles, Commander of Encampment,
Brattleboro; C. F. Whitmore, Grand
High Priest, Nebraska; Sir Knight, HI.
A. Kilburn, Brattleboro Sir Knights,
Myers, Whitman, 5. S. Ordway, G. O..
Guild, Geo. Searle, A. c. Moore, w. j.
Conant, S. I. Searle, Bellows Falls.
! Among civilians, Z. Prescott, Chicago;
Chas. Howard, Gardner, Mass; G. F.
Arnold, Westminster, VT; G. III. Davis,
GAINESVILLE, Wis; E. G. Hooper, Detroit,
Mich; Cyrille Peltier, Canada; there
were many others from abroad whose
names | did not get possession OF, but who
lent luster to the occasion. Perhaps, as
a personal friend, / may be INDUCED in
word of compliment to Col. Miles,
whose gallant bearing and rich regalia
were conspicuous, also Grand High
Priest, Whitmore, equally well decorat-
ed and courteous as king. The ladies,
God bless them, every one of them, |
have never seen in Coles Hall, better
averaged display of toilets, while many
were elegantly and extensively attired.
The music would be difficult to match
from any Vermont or New Hampshire
ball band. The compositions and exc.
cution were unexceptionable, but we
must ask little better enunciation from
the prompter.
The floor managers Messrs. A. ID.
Fletcher, Geo. S. Robbins, c. T. Whit,
more, Geo. ID. Barton, were each and all
ever on the alert to secure equitable ia.
vor to ali. We have never had better
board.
The supper-Cole's ball suppers are
savory not diluted they embrace varie.
ty and quantity. The supper on this oc
casion was not far short of meriting 9
Delmonico's praise. The tables were
laid in excellent taste. The culinary ex
perience of that prince of caterers, Her
rick Woodward assisted by his two, sis
tiers, was visible. | believe that the sue
cess of all these annual festival parties
that take place at Coles Hotel, is due il
a great measure to the banquet min'
host" invariably serves. D.
George A. Weston, of Westminster, {
very efficient and successful teacher, re
Gently made the pupils of his school a
North Chester, valuable and appropri
ate present, it being no less than an ele
gantly bound copy of the latest edition @
Webster's unabridged pictorial dietiou
airy.
Chester has Hlbernian damsel weigh
ing $50 pounds.