Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-16
CHARITY BALL,
High Social Function Proves
Most Enjoyable Affair.
Proceeds to Go Towards a Free Bed
for City Hospital.
Inc Concer. and Ball Enjoyed by Large
Number.

The Charity ball. given at City hall
laSt evening, under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Of the City hospital proved
"S was anticipated, to be the principal
social event of the season up to the
present time. The brilliant success at
+ tanned reflects the greatest credit upDn
those who have endeavored to MAKE
the Charity ball of 1901 surpass all
those of the past. About 500 were pre-
sent. the highest social element of Au-
gusta being well represented. while a
number from out of town, among them
some of the legislators. participated in
the evenings enjoyment.
That people can do something for
charity and at the same time thorough
~ enjoy themselves was well eXempli-
lined. Surely more worthy object
could not be conceived than that for
which the proceeds of the bali are to
be given-a free bed at the City nos
pltal and financially as well as social
ly the ball was a success, though t.
what degree financially could not be
ascertained by the number present as
many purchased tickets who did not
attend.
aneSe lanterns being suspended from
the balconies while the stage was
beautified with evergreen and pottcd
plants. The canvas covering for the
floor was much appreciated as it was
more suitable for dancing than the
floor itself. besides keeping the ladies'
dresses free from danger of bccominy
soiled
\ large number arrived at the hall in
season for the concert by Dennis full
orchestra, the music Of which, both for
the concert and dancing. was fully up
to the standard of excellence that has
given that company of musicians tho
high degree Of popularity which it has
attained in the Capital city. The pro-
gram for the concert which continued
from to 9 o'clock, was as follows:
March. Hail to the Spirit OF Liberty.
Overture. "Mugarschc Lus,sticl,"
Keller Bella
The Mosquito Parade" Whitney
Selection, Foxy CUTLER Dc Koxcn
(a1-"Bewitching Beauty LaIrendeIu
lb)-'Love in Idleness. Macbeth
March, Fan Tan. Anthony
Throughout the concert people Were
continually coming into the hail. j
convenient dressing room for the ladies'
had been instituted in the council
mems room and maids We're in attend
ance. The gentlemen took possession Of
the aldermen's room. In fact every
thing was 50 convenient and we'll ar
ranged that the entire affair passed on
smoothly as could be wished by the
most fastidious.
shortly after . the dancing com
menced. AS the dancers glided around
the hall to the strains Of the first
waltz. the spectacle was beautiful An
gusta's fair sex has the reputation Of
being able to furnish as graceful trip
pers Of the light fantastic toe as can
be found anywhere. while the mascu =
line element is by no means backward
in this respect The handsome gowns
worn by the ladies added to the effect.
But the dancers were not looking for
admiration: they We're in for good
time and a good time it was IN the
highest sense of the word.
During intermission lunch was SEW
ed from the anterooms. Small tables
were placed about the hall and salads,
coffee and sandwiches aided in passing
the time until dancing was resumed.
Iced spring water was also available
all the evening. 1t was | o'clock before
the last waltz was finished and the
happy company dispersed. all voting
the ball n complete success. The order
of dances was as follows:
ORDER OF DANCES.
WALTZ