Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-24

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and dignified, and the many present
will have, occasion to look back upon
this event as one of the most pleasant.
Coming Immediately after the Gov
crnor's reception at the Capitol it
completed a day which was mem
orable one. The dancing. which fol-
lowed the reception, to the beautiful
music of Pullen's, orchestra of Bangor,
made delightful conclusion to one OF
the pretticst scenes that society has
known in the State.
The hour announced for the recep-
ton, was s O'clock. The guests began
to arrive long before that hour. They
entered the building through canopy
provided to protect them as they ar
rived in carriages. Thence they were
directed to the dressing rooms where
systematic arrangements had been
provided for checking their wraps, and
for preparing for the reception.
Attendants on every side looked
after the needs Of the ladies, and they
were given every necessary assistance.
Special rooms were reserved for the
Governor and suite on the first floor
at the foot of the main stairway.
When the guests reached the hall.
there a beautiful sight was presented.
The hall was a perfect splendor Of
bunting with flags and streamers, and
bright colors on every hand. The
windows were draped with the red
white and blue. and from the ceiling
there curved graceful streamers.
joined in the centre of the hall, at the
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many opal shades. giving out It's pure
white light. About the hall, in every
rook and corner were the bright in
candescent lights. Brightness was
everywhere. and the beautiful hall cas-
lily. naturally enough with its tinted
ceiling and walls. completed a gentle
harmony. Sweet music was heard
coming from the stage, where bower
Fof ferns. and plants and flowers made
la perfect atmosphere for the occasion.
At the end of the hall, by the stage.
were hung pictures Of Washington
land Lincoln. with flags on every side.
At the further corner of the hall. OPP
posite the door, was a marquet. for the
use of the .honored guests. There was
a picture of the Governor displayed.
The marquet was richly furnished
with rugs and tapestries and easy
chairs.
Before this stood those receiving:
Mayor W, s. Choate and Mrs. Choatc;
Elk Governor and Mrs. u. 6. Bur
leigh: and Hon. and Mrs, il. NJ. Heath.
Next to them was Governor Powers.
and beside him, Mrs. Powers.
The entire staff was in attendance,
standing before the stage, next to the
Governor.
The reception was a very pleasant
one. The costumes were very elab-
crate. The ladies receiving were beau
tifully attfred.
Mrs. Powers was magnilicently at
tired In white MORE silk, with sable
and Duchesse lace trimmings. She
completing a most attractive harmony
OF effect. She received the guests by
the side of her husband, with a stately
grace that was indeed charming.
Mrs. W. S. Choate. the wife of the
mayor, looked very charming in pale blue
MORE silk en- train. square corsage, with
pink and blue ostrich feathers. and
pearls. She wore in her hair pink feath-
ers WHICH were matched by beautiful
pink roses, most becoming 10 ner.
Mrs. Edwin g. BurleigR, wife of eX-
in a beautiful gown OF ecru pole de sole
In woodbine design. with rich. trimmings
of golden brown velvet, The corsage.
worn decollette, was deliberately deco
rated with point applique lace and wood
bine berries. She carried hand bouquet
OF bridesmaid roses, The hair. dressed
high, was Ornnmentcd by an aigrette and
diamond star. Diamonds were also worn
at the neck.
Mrs. II. NJ. Heath was richly and most
sbecomingly. gowned in a Lyons velvet of
a deep violet shade. with a demi.train:
Louis XIV collar in the back Point lace
was drawn through the slashes Of the