The Somerset reporter., 1900-03-15

At the close of the concert came the
Templar parade, In which sixty SIR
knights took part. Headed by Captain
General Thomas II. Anderson, the Con-
mandery entered in twos passing the
entire length of the hall. After brief
drill two lines were formed facing in.
aud with swords presented they awaited
the arrival OF the Past Commanders of
De Molay, who with En-. Sir w. Fl
Wildes, present commander, at the
head, passed up the column, amid the
applause of the spectators, who after r, 81
viewing the Commandery they assisted
in the formation of the Maltese Cross.
In all their movements, the Sir
Knights showed thorough drilling and
the view from the galleries where it
could best be seen, elected frequent ap-
plause.
Following the Templar parade came
the grand march led by Eminent Sir j.
p. Oak and wife, in which about l25
couples Joined. After circling the hall,
many pretty evolutions were made, end
ing in the formation of the Passion Cross
and Triangle, and displaying to great
advantage the handsome dresses of the
ladies participating.
The dance orders, very tasty folder
with raised front page on which was
the emblem of the order of knighthood,
having an insert tied 10 with cord and
tassel aud containing selection of l6
dances, were then distributed, and the
chief event for which the party was
gathered, the ball, was in full swing"
A canvas covering ordered especially
for this occasion was stretched on tn
floor and all were loud in their praise Of
it as a dancing surface.
Mr.. Anderson was ably assisted in the
arduous duties of managing the floor by
En-. Sir w. H. Wild s, En-. Sir A. G
Blunt, En-. Sir j. z. Oak, En-. Sir G. w.
Cover, Sir H. A. Hight, Sir F. O. Saw
yer, Sir Forrest Goodwin, Sir T. A.
Linn of Hartland, Sir 7. g. Lancey, Sir
F. w. Briggs of Pittsfield..
Lunch was served in the Masonic
rooms continuously from 1920 q. m. to
2 a. M, G. A. Fairbrother, Skowhegan' 5
popular caterer, officiating. The rooms
presented most inviting appearance
with the handsomely laid tables, sur
rounded by potted plants and palms.
The following is the dainty menu which
graced the tables:
MENU
Blue Points on Deep Shell
Sliced Turkey, Dressed, Cranberry Jelly
Spiced Domestic Ham Olives
Potato Croq
Celery
Chicken Salad Hollandaise Dressing
Hot Rolls Plain Bread
Lemon Sherbet
Lady's Fin gers Macaroons
Assorted Cakes
Demi tasse
The special train which brought the
delegation from Pttsfield, Hartland.
FAT field and other places returned at
l.30 a. m. With the excellent music
furnished It was difficult task to break
away and it was not until the last NUN.
Der was given that the gay throng re-
naming dispersed.
a brief, impartial description of the
handsome dresses worn, is appended
Mrs. Fred q. Paine, Pennington, hand.
somely gowned in black
Mrs. f. c. Merrill, Pennington, blue and
white striped silk.
Miss Edith Savage, Fairfield, rose colored
silk, with flowers.
Miss Carrie Linn, llartland, pink chiffon
over silk, pearl ornaments.
Mrs. {. (. Vickery, Pittsfeld, heliotrope
silk, lace and passementerie trimmings.
Mrs. Edward Heath, Waterville, white silk
with chiffon trimmings.
One of the handsomest gowns was worn
by Mrs. A. H. Totman, Fairfield, black vel
vet, en- princess, diamonds.
Mrs. A. B. Page, Shawmut, blue and white
silk, diamonds
Miss Nellie Gould, Pttsfeld, white silk
Miss Duley, Pennington, white silk and
lace, carnations.
Mrs. 5. f. Green, Scion, black peau de
sole with black Jet trimmings, carnations.
Miss Josephine Howe, Lewiston, lilac
organdie over silk, violets.
Miss Bessie Smith, Ptts6eld, white or
candle over silk, red roses.
Mrs, T. A. Linn, Ilartland, black net over
violet silk, with yiolets
Mrs. II. A. Mansur, Fairfield, light green
silk, trimmings black and white.
Miss Maud Mcl'addcn, Fairfield, turquoise
blue silk and black velvet trimmings.
Miss Lottic Somers, Pittstield, white or
candle, with flowers.
Miss Sara Jewett, No. Madison, white
dotted swiss, flowers
Miss Weber, Bangor, black silk fancy
waist
Mrs. F. E. Aiken, Fairfield, gown of green
and black, with Jet trimmings
Mrs. J. B. Warner, Pittsiield, grey silk, red
trimmings,
Mrs. Chas. Dureu, Fairfield, black lace
over red silk.
Miss Eugenia Dustin Ptts6eld, white or
Candle flowers.
Mrs. c. G. rotman, Duluth, Mimi, black
silk and diamonds.
Mrs. Calden rotman, Duluth, Mimi. black
silk. fancy waist, diamonds.
Miss Priest, Pittshcli blue and white
organdie.
Mrs. T. c. Lancey, pitts6eld, black silk
flowers.