The Portland daily press., 1898-06-27

Prominent Members-A Delightful
Day.
Monument Square was quite gay Satur-
day morning, with ladies in their sum-
mer costumes, en- route for the Casino, at
Cape Elizabeth, where was to be cele.
brated the annual field day of the
Woman's Literary Union. -Four 'char-
tered cars" were in waiting for the ladies
at Elm street, and very soon after the ap-
pointed hour of ten, the procession
started.
The ride out was greatly enjoyed, for
through the courtesy of Mr.. Macready
the assistant superintendent of the road,
the party was carried out in thirty five
minutes, and the refreshing breezes re-
vived the dropping spirits of some Of the
women who thought it was going to be
hot. On reaching the Casino, everything
was In readiness, and the ladies betook
themselves to the cool corners of the
piazzas, to await the reception hour. The
committee of arrangements were: Mrs.
Charles Dyer, Mrs. Fred Kimball, Mrs.
George L. SWEET, Miss Moses, Mrs. j. o.
Rice, Mrs. T. j. Brown. The committee
wore blue badges.
The committee on decorations kwere:
Mrs. A. A. Kendall, Mrs. c. A. Plum
mer, Mrs. William Nelson, Mrs. g. r.
Shaw, Mrs. George johnson, Mrs. E. G.
Jones, Mrs. G. ". Smardon, Mrs. g. W.
Sylvester, Mrs. G. e. Smith, Miss Crie,
and Miss Best. They wore red badges,
while the members OF the executive board
wore white, in order to complete the
patriotic trioolors.
Ali these committees did efficient work
and everything was capitally arranged.
All the members Of the executive board
were present: Miss Blanchard, president;
Mrs. E. e. Moore and Mrs. Oscar r.
Wish, first and second vice presidents;
Mrs. Charles E. Roberts, recording secre
tary; Mrs. Frederick Jones, correspond.
ing secretary; Mrs. H. W. Bryant, treas
urer; and Mrs. John 81. Fogg, auditor
These ladies, with the two guests of honor,
Miss Sawtelle, dean of the Woraan's Col
lege, Waterville; and Mrs. Hamilton of
Saco, received the guests in the hall Of
the Casino, prior to the call for dinner.
Soon after twelve, one hundred and
sixty women took their places in the
commodious, cool and charming cafe of
the Casino, and all were enthusiastic over
the attractiveness of the decorations
Daisies and ferns were very naturally the
choice of the ladies in charge, and there
were festoons of them on the mantles,
with a small bouquet at each place, ac-
compauied by small flag. Of course
special care was given to the table where
sat members of the executive board and
the honored guests. That was trimmed
with garland of daisies and beautiful
rock ferns, while overhead were sus-
pended two bells and huge ball of
daisies, tied with red, white and blue
ribbons. On the table was a big
bowl, and two baskets filled with the
same flowers. The dinner furnished by
MIR. Robinson was delicious, and it was
quickly and deftly served. The menu
consisted of
Boullion and Clam Chowder.
Salmon and Green Peas and Mashed
Potatoes.
Chicken-Asparagus
Rice Croquettes and Jelly.
Ice Cream and Cakes.
Strawberry Short Cake.
Coffee.
Cucumbers, tomatoes and olives gar
nished the table and were relished as side
dishes. The programme was quite an
elaborate affair, and of course was deco
rated with Old Glory, and all the words
of Star SpanRled Banner.
Miss Blanchard, the new president, was
very happy in her "Greeting," which
follows-and it was given with 8 good
deal of earnest feeling: