Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24

Mfs. DIR. Sevall, Manroe, blas elk "
eossagc, cut seeel passemsntsrie. rssss.
| Misc Annie Hanilton, HAllowell. vhits
camels. gold lace trimmings.
| Miss n. L. Crosby. black net lace.
houers.
Mrs. C. b. Wilson. watsrville. brown
silk and velvet
Mrs. DIR, b. I. SAnborn, garnet silk and
velvet, with tee ruses.
Mrs. Harriett Metcalf. pearl grey surah,
pink sash, combination Of pearl elk sauss,
sSuse flower fan.
Mrs. J. w. Porter. Bangor. pesch.blov
crepe, v co.ssse, daehesse lace.
Mise Nellie Wigsin, Portland, white,
with white pinks.
Mrs. Arthur l.. Berry. Gardiner. golden
brown sursb and gauzs, square corsaes.
Mrs. Fred Chsse. Augusta, black lace, v
corsags, diamonds.
Miss G. l.. S,ins,n, Halsovell. white net.
Mrs. ID W. Campbell, Chetryneld. black
| silk, point lace.
Mrs +. l. Campbell, Cherryheld, blue
gsuxs silk and white lace, v esrsAse. roses.
Mrs. +, Z. Hsndec. iish; blue silk. lace,
V corssge, gold hesis, diamonds, mare.
chiei neil aud nepoishet rosss.
Miss Lizzie Welch, canary satin faills,
point dnchesse.
Mrs. Harris. East Machias. white china
| elk. with green trimmings.
Miss Pope, Boston, black and gold lace.
Miss Wilbur. Phillips, white satin, swans
down trimming natural flowers.
Mics Maude Sanders, Eilsworth, yellow
elk. violets.
Mrs. Frank Trussell, Port Cly de, comhi-
| nation costume OF white surAh and white
henrietta, bodice Of emerald green velvet.
| trimmed with white swans down, undrsssed
kid gloves Of white, white feather fan,
| pinks, sapphircs.
Miss A. =. Fuller. Halloweil, black lace.
narcissus.
Mrs j. S. williamson, white crepe On
train. V corssge.
| Mrs Y. NJ. Simpson, Carmel, fawn
color wool, trimmed with silk and lace,
roses.
Mrs. Cbas, II. Adams, Limerick, light
blue silk and crepe, jAcQueminos roses.
| Mrs. +. W. Keegan. Van Buren,, nile
greeu cashmere. plush trimmings, dia-
monde. ostrich pIumes.
Miss VAliie BurleiRh, blue crepe du-
chcne covered with blue silk tulle and
feather trimming.
Mrs. DIR. Martin, nile green. tulls
drapery, deeolette, sleeveless, diamonds.
Mrs. DR.. Geo. II Brckett. white crepe,
en- train, roses.
Mi,s Lille Whitmore. gray ca,hmere,
silk bodice, roses.
Miss Louise Robinson. white cashmere.
psnsies.
Mrs. II. 2. Milik.n, black lace cut
decole..e.
At II o'clock refreshments were served
by caterer G. ID. Robinson of Portland. as
sistsd by squsd Of 10 trained
colored walters. The menu included cake,
ice cream, coffee. devilcd ham and cold
turkey. II was exceedingly well served
and preparsd in manner which reflected
much credit on the chef and caterer.
In its completeness and entirety the
event stands without its equal.
The care with which every detail
was arranged and tho great
success which 1t proved 10 due largely to
the administrative ability Of Adj Gen.
Henry NJ. Sprague who had entire charge
of the detsils.
AZ the guests take their departure with
the arrival Of the early morning hours, Il 10
with the universal expression that through
the courtesy and hberality Of His Ex-
cellency. Governor BusleiRh, the people of
our grand old State have been nebly
ente ertained.
Reception After Thoughts.
Caterer Robinson estimates that 1900
plates were served at the supper.
Tasty badges worn by floor managers
and aids were furnished by J. A. Merrill
Of Portland.
A prominent Massachusetts official re-
marked that it would be an excellent
opportunity to take the census Of Maine.
After the orchestra was moved into the
gallery of the new library room the dancing
went slong very smoothly. The fret. two
numbers demonstrated the need Of this
change.
Great credit should be given Col. @. A.
Philbrook Of the Governors staff, who ~
sisted Adj. Gen. Sprague in the discharge
of the many matters which required atten.
ton prior to and during the reception.
The first .et of the initial dance had the
following distinguished personnel; !; GovesnoI
Burleigh and Mrs. President Libby; Prssi.
dent Libby and Mrs. Burleish; speaker
wiswell and and Miss Agnes Bssl; Treas
Beal and Mrs. Wiswell.
The following detachment OF the Augusta
police force did duty during the day: City
Marshal ii. r. Morse. Deputy Marshal J
S. McKenney, and Ofiisers II. NJ. Brssn,
Warren Bruce. W. Y. Wall. 1t WAS nne
appearing detail of officers.
The delegation of members of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Of Boston was one
Of the finest delegations received BY the
Governor, and il WAS fortunate that % hns
looking body Of men should honor ths
occasion with their presence.
Great credi. is due the foor manager
and their aids for the excellent manner II
; which the dances were handled. J. Fssnl
Pierce. Hon. u. B. Malle,t, Jr., asd Col
w. s. Choate were amsng the most atten
tive officials in their efforts for the plessur,
of the merry dancers.
The dsnce orders were elaborate souvenir
cards besfing the seal Of the State spt
the following in embossed letters oi
gold: Reception by Governor
Burleigh, Feb. 23, 1891. On the
from, Of the enclosed lesnet was fine like
ness Of the Governor, and the remainder oi
the order vas taken up with the programme
of dances and floor management.