Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-08
THE BALL.
THE BALL.
The Growing Event Of the Legis-
lative Reunion.
The Ex-Lsgislators Yield to Terpsichor-
can Allurements.
Distinguished Citizens of the State in
Attendance.
The Dancing The Elegant Costumes Of
the Ladies.

The Dancing The Elegant Costumes Of
| the Ladies.
| Last evening grand ball fittingly crowned
the first reunion of the ex-legisIators. and a
more brilliant social event never occurred at
the State capital. After all the pleasures of
the week, the governors reception, the ses-
sion in Representatives. Hall devoted to rem
| iniscences, the convivial banquet, the funny
mock session, it was fitting that the ex-mem-
bers with their charming ladies should
Weld to the allurements of the ball,
| the climax of the festivities. For
weeks there has been futter
of anticipation among the ladies in view Of
the event, and Preparations have been
underway for many days. A large number
of invitations had been issued IN this city
and other larger cities throughout the State
and the number OF acceptances was large.
| For many years in succession tae legislatures
had given receptions and balls which the
people had freely attended, and this being an
affair of all the legislatures there was ac-
cordingiy very general response TO the in
vitations. 1t proved to be one Of the most
dressy affairs which has ever been seen here
Portland, Lewiston and Bangor sent large
delegations who arrived on the trains yes
terday and the hotels were taxed TO their
utmost to accommodate all their guests.
Among the distinguished citizens in attend
ance were noticed the following
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin of Bangor, Hon. w
w. Thomas, Jr., OF Portland, Col. ). II
Allen Of Gardiner, Gen. Luther S ephensoa
Of FOCUS, VIM. ID. Pennell OF Lewiston,
Hon. John s Case OF Rockland, Joseph Ii.
Manley of Augusta, Major VIM. Dickey of
Fort Kent, X. G. Reynolds OF Lewiston, John
| Nj. X bDlns of Lewiston, Hon L<wis Barker
of Bangor, Hiram II. Fogg of Bangor, +. z.
Boutelle of Bangor. Hon, VIM. q DAVIS of
Portland, Col. Albert b. Nealley of Lewis
ton, Bon Wilson of Augusta, Hon. Z. o
Vlckery of Augusta, Gen. 5. j Gallagher of
Augusta, Gen Charles Z. Mattocks of Port
land, A. A. Strout OF Portland, Hon. f c.
Burleigh Of Augusta, james G. Blaine, Jr,
of Augusta, Elias Thomas of Portland, Col.
II. 5. Osgood of Portland, Hon. VIM. ii.
Strickland of Bangor, Hon. Fred Atwood OF
Winterport, Hon. j Manchester Haynes of
Augusta, Judge l.. A. Emery of Ellsworth,
Hon John l.. Cutler of Bangor, Hon John
S. Elliot of Bath, Hon +. X. OBrien and
Joseph +. Moore of Thomaston, Arthur l..
Berry of Gardiner, Thomas Jeweu OF
Gardiner, Treby johnson of Augusta
Hollis Hill OF Portland, Orvile X,
Gerrish of Portland. J. II. Jameson of Port
land, A +. Lewis of Orono, Hon. John At
well of Orono, A. G.. Staples Of Portland
Hon. JOSIAH II. Drummond of Portland Geo
L. Mann of Boston, NJ. G Shaw of Green
vile, o. A. Brown of Oldtown, Howard
Goodwin, o. d. Lambard, }. Frank Pierre,
Robert Pierce, o. ID. Baker, John Il Avery,
Dir. Geo. +. Brickett, G.. X Partridge, +, l..
Whitehouee aud Fred Cony, all of Augusta
Howard owen ot augusta, T. w. Hyde of
Bath, Andrea La y of Wiscasset, }. Il.
Bodwell of tiallow,li, John M. Adams of
Portland, Clarence Hale, Esq of Portland.
State Officers.
Gov. Frederick Robbie and every member
of the Executive Council were in attendance,
as well as other officers mentioned in the
foregoing list.
The Marque
for the use of the executive committee, which
was also the reception committee, was sit
uated on the lett, near the stage entrance. 1t
was handsome structure. The front WAS
formed of red curtains, Hastily draped, and
forming bow at the top, decorated with
moss paper. About this were displayed sew
era flags. The interior was quite as lastly
arranged as the exterior. In the centre, just
opposite the entrance, was large mirror
beneath which was a stand literally covered
with flowers. On either side of the stand
were chairs arranged in semi-circe, and
here could oe found members of the recep-
ton committee. The committee was consti-
tuted as follows: Hon. Fred Atwood, Hon.
VIM. &. Davis, Hon. }. Manchester Haynes,
Hon VIM. ID. Pencil and Hon. VIM Ii
Strickland. At little before eight the
people commenced to arrive, and from tina,
time until nine constant stream of ladies
and gentlemen poured into the hall.
A Brilliant Scene
was presented as the dancing commenced, at
., 10 o'clock. The music was furnished by
Pullen's orchestra, fourteen pieces, and was
exceptionally fine. Upward of hundred
couples yielded themselves to the pleasure OF
| rerpsichors and her attendants. The floor
presented a magnificent appearance to the
spectator. Richly attired ladies moved
about. and the constantly changing
scenes and ever moving figures made pc
ture very pleasing to the eye. Hon. Hanni,
bal Hamlin seemed to throw Of the weight
of years and participated in the dancing, APP
parently as young as anyone in the hall.
| The
Order Of Dances
was very handsomely gotten up. The cover
was embossed and gilded. giving it very
rich appearances. 1t was as follows:
PROGRAMME.
Grand March.
Qusdrille State of Maine
| Promenade.
| Contra, Boston Fancy
| Quadriie, Lanciers
Promenade.
Quadrille, Ladies' Choice
| Contra, Hull's Vic DRY
! Promenade.
| & Quadre, Lalciers
| Contra, Portland Fancy
Promenade.
! Qusdrille, Has
| contra, Chorus Jig
| 10 Contra, Virginia Reel
| The floor managers were as follows:
Gen. Chas. T. Mattoeks, Clarence Hale, Edward G.
/ (,oodsuow. 4 sslie {. Cornish, DIR. J. j. luscot,