The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-13
DRuMMERs DANCE.
Inc Brilliant Ball Of the Commercial
Travellers Association.
Something About the society Of the
Knights of the GrIpsack.

something About the society OF the
Knights Of the GrIpsack.
The Maine Travellers Association was Or
ganized about five years ago, and has had
from the time of Its organization to the pres.
ent, steady gain In the number of its mem
bers, until now the association has men,
bership of about four hundred, with the fol-
lowing list Of officers
President-Luther b. Roberts,
vice Presidents-William W. Roberts and Blon
Secretary and Treasurer. Charles r. Phnney.
Direciors-John 9. Brown, w. f. Clements, j.
Il: Davis, ). Z. Davis, George w. Tenant, Ii. II.
Jones, Y. X. Gage, 3. U. Whitc0mb, Walter M.
Jordan, L. p. Senter and C. A. Gushing.
The society is In hourishing condition
and today stands among the leading organi-
cations Of the country. Among the members
are many of the leading business as we'll as
professional men of our city and state, and,
for society so young In years. 1t has accom-
plished great deal. not only in bringing TO-
gether for social intercourse those who be-
fore this association was organized were
wandering from place to place after the per-
formance of their daily toll, without know
Ing where to meet one Of their associates, but
also to the many business firms which they
represent. Since Its organization 1t has been
the custom each year to provide, In a suita-
BILE manner, for the celebration of Its ami
versary. and in past years the occasion has
been made enjoyable by visits to Long Island,
Burlington, Vt, Lewiston, Cushing's Island
and the Ocean House. where, no doubt. each
and everyone can testify to good time. This
year it was decided that the occasion should
be made memorable by giving promenade
concert and ball, to take the place of the
annual dinner. Last evening was the time
and City Hall the place. The hall never pre-.
sented more festive appearance, and a more
brilliant throng never gathered within its
walls.
AT the foot OF the hall and at one side were
reception and card rooms, which were very
prettily arranged, and during the evening
many:found them very acceptable.
Early In the evening people began to as.
semble and by the time Chambers Band
took their places on the stage to begin their
concert the galleries and the space Under.
meath were nearly occupied with spectators
and invited guests, among them being His
Honor Mayor Melcher. members of the city
government tine hotel propretors of the
city and number from out of town, among
whom were the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. W. WEIGH of Bath; Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
nish OF Lewiston; Mr.. Frank l.. Gardiner,
Bath; Mr.. Edward Hezelton of Skowhegan
Miss Mabel Wentworth, Skowhegan; Mr.
Snow, Augusta; Miss Myrtle F. Kershner
of Lowell, Mass. Mr.. Potter. Gardiner; Mr.
Burned, Gle yeland. o.
1 At nsoloalr
marched upon the stage and gave one OF
their pleasing concerts, of which the follow.
ing is the programme:
Overture-Semiramide Rossin
DuettI,Bariione and Trombone. ......... Donizetti
The Night Alarm. ........................R Reeves
Commercial Drummers' Patrol. Reeves
Night in New York ......................Bro Brooks
Especially pleasing were the selections
1.-The Night Alarm" and the Commercial
Drummers' PATROL" which were finely exc
cuted and loudly applauded.
1t was 9.15 o'clock when Chambers orches.
ira Of II pieces took their places and dancing
under the direction of Prof. Gilbert com
menced. Floor Manager T. B. Lothrop Leo
the march with Miss Harmon, and a Ions
line of dancers followed, reaching severa
times round the hall. The large number OF
dancers and the elaborate costumes of the
ladies and gentlemen made pleasing sight
to look upon. After the march an order OF
fourteen dances was carried out. and the first
ball of the Commercial Travellers Associa.
ton will 20 down as one of the most brilliant
ever given in our city.
The success of the dance was mainly due
to the following committee of arrangements
and too much cannot be said of the manner
In which they carried out thu affair:
L. B. Roberts, E.J.Hall.
Geo. w. Tenant, j. c. Brown.
| w. +. Clements, b. NJ. Illsey
Y. L. Briggs, +. w. Jeweit.
| j. HI. Davis, w. NJ Jordau
j. B. Dunbar, S. Schwartzchtld.
W. III. Robinson, Dr., j. A. Schnlitt,
| I. j. WEIGH, G.S. McKepney
II. II. Jones,
The floor was ably managed by Mr.. F. B
Lothrop. assisted by Mr.. S. Schwartzchilt
and the following aids:
J. Fl. Dow, G. r. Phinney,
| A. X. COrliss, T. j. WEIGH
| Geo. w. Tenant B, NJ Illsley
| q. y. Mckenney, w. w. Mor0ng,
L. A. Worcester, z. E. Bedford
E. E. james, Frank Cammeit.
In Reception Hall, where refreshments
were served, everything could be found tina
was tempting to the hungry. This depart