Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-20

larss A,tsndancs - Bsauiilul Decorations
4 and splsndid Time.
BELFAST. Feb. Especial. )-Seldom
has the Belfast Opera house presented {
more gala appearance than it did this even.
ing, the occasion being the seventh annual
concert, drill and ball Of Belfast Division
No. 2. Uniform Rank, Knights Of Pythias
As usual. it was the society event of the
season. Everybody was present either tc
j,in in the festivities or to look on. II
would take worse weather than any we have
had vet to keep people away from X. Of
r. ball. The affair was highly successful
| in all particulars.
The hall decorations were in profusion
and very artistic4lly displayed. In place
of the stage curtain we're two large flags.
These were lined together in the cent, BY
ferns in the shape of a large double triangle,
upon which rested fonr large white letters,
"U. r. X p" ard in the center of the let
tiers was white lily. Suspended from the
chandelier high up IN the center of the hall
numerous red. white and blue streamers ex-
tended to various parts of the hal. The
facing Of the galleries was decorated with
bunting. flags, swords and drums. Large
flags dropped on either side of the main
entrance.
On the gallery above the entrance was
the silken banner of the division. Above
that were large gilt letters, "H. & p" On
the facing of the stage were the words,
'''S7, Belfast U. r. X. p. Division, '94."
Suspended in one part of the hall were the
elegant prize silver water pitcher and gob-
let won by the division in Lewiston. Run
ming from the chandelier to the stage was q
string of electric lights that showed up the
decorations to advantage.
The price of the ball tickets was $l.50 /;
spectators admission, so and 35 cents. By
s o'clock every available seat in the hall
was occupied and many persons were
standing. ssal
| The committee on arrangements were
Sir knights Elmer Small, F. H.. Welch,
W. M. Welch, w. A. Kimball, e. f.
| Hatch, w. II. Clifford, A. C. Whitney, F..
G.. Mixer, H. w. Knight, N. j. Pottle. Re-
ception committee, M. w. Welch, s. w,
johnson, Henry Staples. F. A. Riggs, M.
K. Knowlton. The floor director was w.
| A. Kimball.
One important feature should not be
overlooked and that is the eatables. Open
ing of the hall is the cafe. The caterer
upon this occasion.was r. A. Jones of the
Revere house. At intermission be he served
| a very inviting menu consisting of cold
chicken, tongue, ham assorted cake. dough-
nuts, fruit, ice cream, tea, coffee and milk
Everything was served with the marked
taste displayed in everything pertaining to
the ball. But now to the bali and other
events Of the evening.
ATS o'clock the entrance door of the hall
was thrown open and into the hall marched
the Sir Knights of the drill squad, 81 in
number, with Capt. Francis II. Welch in
command. They were in full uniform and
presented knightly appearance ~ they
stood in line to receive the resimental Off.
GERS. This formality over the Sir Knights
broke ranks to enjoy the concert which fol-
lowed.
The concert was rendered by the Belfast
Band, 25 pieces. under the direction Of In
structor Frank j. Risby. Following are
i the selections:
| Overture e-"Don Jusn," Mozart
| tfa) Intermezzo from "Rusticans,' Mascagni
| 4 (b1 "Spanish Wedding Serenade, silva
j waltz-"Ma Belle Adoree." Roy
te.Souvenir de Cadiz." Bosisio
The band 10 the pride of Belfast and
Justly merite the hearty greeting accorded
it by the large audience. Everybody was
delighted with the concert.
sSir Knigbts attention." is the order,
and the drill squad prepare for action. Az
The Knights .tand at attention" we will
take run down the line and see who com.
pose the squad. They are Sir KNIGHTS
Francis IL. Welch, captain; w. A.. Kim
ball, lieutenant; Elmer Small, herald; W.
M. Welch, guard; w. II. Clifford, senti
| mel: r. II. Sanborn, d. I. Drake, N. J.
Pottle. H. w. Knight. F. w. Patterson, +
G. Mixer, F. L Harmon, Charles j. God
frey, John Parker, j. X. Deunett, j. s.
Burrows, +. ]. Stephenson, +. A. Riggs,
e. +. Hatch, j. w. Waterman, A. c..
Whitney.
The evolutious of the squad occupied a
| half hour and proved very entertaining to
the audience. In addition to going through
the regular military tactics, the squad &C.
complished many fancy figures, such as
forming Greek cross, st. Andrews cross,
triangle, double triangle and other difficult,
rar Guvres, ending with sword drill.
The drill was great success and called
for round after round Of applause from the
pleased spectators. The lad es in particular
rere delighted and showed their appretis-
| ion in Z manner that must have made
many q knieh,ly heart best faster. There
no use talking d fferently, there is some
Ting particularly alluring in militsry uni
| /. rm that catches the hearts of the fair sex,
and when the uniform covers 20 gallant .
| lot of knights ~ upon this occasion il is not
to be wondered at.
| The dancing music was by SaAborn's .
| full orchestra Of Belfast. assisted BY W. III.
| Viii ldon of Boston. This orchestra il one
Of the finest in the State, and appeared to
advantage upon this evening.
Now begins the grand march. Couple
after couple fall in until fully one hundred
and thirty couples are circlins the hall.
With the Sir Knights and their ladies 10 the
lead. 1t il very pleasing sight for The
specfators 70 view. The ladies' attend in
handsome and becoming gowns, the bril-
liant uniforms Of the Knights, the gAy dec
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