Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
THE ADORNMENTS

lnglv striking 10 the observer. The banquet
hall below was alsoquite elaborately wrapped
in bunting. The pillars and sides were we'll
covered.
At O'clock is was estimated that there
were over 1000 people
IN THE COLISEUM.
The galleries were filled with spectators, also
the stage. The opening event of the eve
nlng, as well as most delicious one, was the
concert given by the band 1t was the best
music ever heard in Gardiner and the audi
ence was enthusiastic, encoring and cheer
ing the musicians. The baby polka excited
much merriment. The concert lasted for two
hours.
Following was the programme rendered:
Overture, William Tell Rossini
Mandolinata, Mexican Serenade, Langley.
Cornet Solo, Maud, Levy.
Mr.. Bowen r. CHURCH.
Albien, Fantasia on Scotch, Irish and
English Airs, Baeteus.
la-Danza Mexicana, Chloe, H.N.
(b-keikeiri (Chicken) Galop. Fahrbach
Piccolo Solo, Scherzo, De Carlo.
Mr.. FRED PADLEY.
Pilgrims Song OF Hope, Batiste.
War Memories, day in Camp in 1852, Reeves.
Selection, Lucia, Donize:ti.
ia-Baby Polka, Bial,
lb-Finale, Scherzo, Indian Mail, Lamothe.
DIV. REEVES, Director.
At 8 o'clock the Governor and his Staff,
the latter in full dress uniform,
ARRIVED AT THE COLISEUM,
having been escorted from the Evans House
by the reception committee. The party, ad-
vancing across the floor, took a position be-
meath the rear gallery, where the ladies and
gentlemen were presented to the Governor by
Adjutant General Gallagher. who stood on
his right. After the ceremony of presenta-
tiOn had taken place, one of the most inter.
esting features of the entire eveRing oc.
curreed, the
EXHIBITION DRILL.
squad of 27 men belonging to the infantry
entered the hall and marched down by fours
changed 10 company front. School of the
Company, including difficult movements in
double time, was executed, and the silent
manual given to music. The drilling wa,
superior and won general admiration. The
men moved with precision and accuracy
which was surprising, and even veteran mill
tary officers present appiauded vigorously.
At 10 o'clock
| TERPsICHoREAN PLEASURES
were inaugurated with brilliant success. Gov
Robie and Mrs. J. T. Richards; Adjutan
General Gallagher and Miss May Robie, lee
the first set. The scene to a spectator in th'
galleries was one of exceeding beauty, thu
electric ligh. heightenng the effect in {
marked manner. Their were ten dances or
the programme, which was of pretty design
Dancing was continued until after midnight
Governor Robie was persistent dancer
throughout. One hundred couples partici
pated.
The following gentlemen were chosen tt
manage the floor, and they performed thei
duties in a most efficient manner:
Chief Marshal-Gen. J. T. Richards.
Assistant Marshals-Weston Lewis, Col
C. F. Hayden.
Aids-F. H. Harrington, b. b. Clay, VIM
Senter, Jr, IL. A. Gray, G. l.. Rogers, G
W. Heselton, W. ID. Mussenden, W. B
Nickels, Major F. II. Strickland, Col. w. A
r Boothby, Maj. j. w. Berry. S. W. Wy
man, F. E. Boothby, s. b. Glazier, C. NJ
Foster, S. Z. Whitman, A. L. Berry, Capt
II. w. Howard, Col. A. B. Neatly, j. S
Jameson.
At ll.30 o'clock the company proceeded Il
the dining room below the hall and
PARTICIPATED IN THE BANQUET.
The menu was an elaborate one and yer,
creditable to the caterer, Mr.. G. ID. Robinson
of Portland. The tables were handsome
with fruit and flowers. Two hundred AM
| fifty plates were prepared.
| twas one of the most dressy affairs whicl
has ever been seen in Gardiner. The ladie
were richly and
ELEGANTLY ATTIRED
and the costumes were elaborately made up
Flowers were quite generally worn and ther
were some fine jewels displayed.
Miss Nav Robie was one of the most richl,
attired ladies in the hall. She wore ligh
pink brocaded silk, psniers of the same ma
terisl mechlin lace, silk ribbons in front.
Mrs. John T. Richards costume wa
| fair to look upon. 1t was rich blu'
brocaded satin, square train. The corsags
was square with point lace. She wore bo
quet of natural flowers and diamonds.
Mrs. Eugene Hersey of Bangor wore one
of Worth's gowns. 1t was one of the mos
striking on the floor. 1t was of old gold
satin. with lace front and cheneile pendants
She carried fan of beautiful ostrich feath
ers.
Mrs. T. W. Hyde of Bath wore another
imported dress. The train was of heavy blue
velvet and the front brocaded satin. The
corsage was square, with point applique lace.
Miss Carrie Nickerson of Gardiner. cream
albatroes, duchesse lace, corsage boquet.
Miss Emma Dingley, Gardiner. light blue
brocade satin, passemeDterie front, lace.
Mrs, Sterling Dow of Portland appeared in
a very becoming costume of white satin.
Mrs. Col. Pullen of Bangor, white satin,
train, flowers.
Mrs. Weston Lewis, pearl India silk, hg-
ured, duchesse lace.