Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-26
MAINE DISPATCHES.
A PLEASANT OCCASION.
wells Another Likeness of Mr.. South.
ard-An Elegant Reception in
the Beautiful Opera Honss.
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NANnMOSDt AAey
The statute of Hon. T. ]. Southard, pre-
sented to the Citizens Building Association,
by that gentleman, was unveiled Friday even
ing with appropriate ceremonies. Owing to
the inclemency Of the weather, the oration
was delivered at the Opera House instead Of
in the open air, as was intended. The gal
leries were crowded long before the time for
opening had arrived. At 7.30 Chambers
orchestra commenced the overture and at
7.40 ]. F. Buker, ESQ.,, of Richmond stepped
upon the stage to deliver the oration of the
evening. Mr.. Bukers speech. thought short,
treated of his subject in an excellent man.
ner andswal loudly applauded by an appre-
ciative audience.
The oration was followed by remarks by
Hon. T. j. Southard, who expressed his
thauks and good will toward the association
and his fellow citizens. Mr.. Southard was
greeted with long continued applause.
The object of so much ceremony and
pleasure is a life size granite statue of Mr..
Southard. 1t stands in a niche on the front
of the Opera House, and represents the gen.
tleman as standing with right hand across
his breast and holding a small anvil in his
left Although not perfect, it is good like
ness and will be one of the objects of pride
to our citizens aud of interest to all visitors.
At about 9 o'clock Chandler commenced
playing for the grand march, the first on an
order of sixteen dances. There were at least
one hundred and fifty couples on the floor
and the scene was brilliant indeed. The
march was led by Mr.. Southard and Mrs. w.
S. Hagar and the reception committee, Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Spaulding, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
II. Southard, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Small,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Hagar, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Beale, Mr.. w. H. Stuart and Miss
necessary to say only that it was furnished
by Chandler. Refreshments were served
from IL p. NJ. to A. NJ. in the dining hall.
The galleries were crowded with spectators
and the verdict this morning is that it was
one of the most enjoyable occasions ever
held in Richmond. We noticed many peo-
pie on the floor that have not danced for
long time, each apparently enjoying himself
as much as Mr.. Southland. though
none more so. 1t is difficult to match him
on lightness of foot, even though he is 16
years Of age May 25th.
The following are some of the ladies
present with a description of their elegant
toilets:
Mrs. J.. W. spaulding. black velvet dress with
Mrs. W. 5. Hsgar. blue brocaded silk with lace;
diamonds.
Mrs c. II. Southard, brocaded velvet with garnet
from nain velvet train. ekeurial, Qia-
monds.
Mrs Hugo Golitz, light blue brocaded silk front
with garnet court train duchesse lace and flowers;
diamonds.
Mrs. c. NJ. Foster, cherry colored satin with Span
| ish lace; diamonds.
Miss Jennie Parks, white muslin skirt with cherry
| Miss Jennie Stuart, white muslin; flowers.
Miss NJ. l., spauding. garnet silk skirt with pink
Miss Gussie Tapy. white muslin; flowers.
Mics Mary Rowe, pink nuns yelling ana SATIN
waist with duche.se lace and flowers.
| Miss Fannie Richards. blue satin waist, white
nuns yelling skirt with flowers and Mosaic orna'
ments.
bows with lace and flowers.
Miss Florence Haihorn, pink SATIN oasque' muslin
skirt.
Miss Ida Mitchell. gendarme blue velvet basque
muslin skirt; flowers.
,r;mmsS Mass S,x With xssnnecIenes lace flowers.
Nrs Nslbon hlack sik lace flowers.
III .s; sn. : :. . nunS,, . p.m. s"'A '"i
sk,r,. fr JasYueMino. M roses h;, - x.;,;ng. flowers
Mrs Marshan Harsr' black silk With oriental
lace
Mrs. d. 5. Richards, black velvet with lace and
Miss Alice Libby. white nuns yelling. dushesse
lace, flowers.
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