The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-08-13
OLD ACQUAINTANCE
VISITORS AND RESIDENTS GATHER
TO RENEW ACQUAINTANCE OF
FORMER YEARS.

Another successful observance of o
Home Week stands to the credit of the
entGrprising club women of Skowhegan.
1t was a foregoue conclusion, from the
experience of the past, that the occasion
could not be otherwise than a success
aud source of enjoyment to everyone
present. The attendance was somewhat
less than that of Il year ago, due partly
TO the unfavorable weather, but the
good cheer of the occasion and the
warmth of the greeting were everywhere
in evidence. The most delightful fes-
ture was the absence of the formality
which is so apt to characterize socisl
function of public nature. Everyor e
present was made to feel that he or she
WAS entitled to due proportion of the
evenings pleasure, and the result wa
more than gratifying.
The old hall looked its best. Ever
greens, floral decorations, and bunting
were most effectively used to give the
room homelike aspect. In the center
of the hall large pyramid was built up,
covered with asparagus, and surmounted
with a tiger lily in full bloom. The
stage was invitingly embowered with
evergreens, row Of nasturtiums among
the footlights lending a most pleasing
effect. The familiar legend "Welcomr
Home" was suspended from the right
gallery opposite the entrance.
The walls were appropriately orn,-
mented with water colors, pen and inh
sketches, and other art exhibits, the
work of Miss z lidee Morrison and Miss
r na Archer. In the rear of the hall an
exhibit of antique china, the property
of Mrs w. P. Ordway, was a center of
interest. The refreshment tables, from
which punch and waters were served
during the intermissions, were presided
over by Misses Grace Cover, Bessie
Allen, Minnie Brown and Helen Steward.
The program of the evening appeared
in our last issue, and was admirably
calculated to entertain. The chorus,
which was under the direction of Mrs.
Philo Steward, deserves especial credit
for the excellence of the music rendered.
Mrs. Steward had no easy task to per
form in organizing the singers for chorus
work and her success speaks loudly in
praise of her capable, persistent effort.
Miss Pearl Estabrooke presided at the
pianoforte as accompanist for the chorus.
The exercises were in charge of Fred
F. Lawrence, who also gave the address
of welcome. The other speakers OF the
evening were Blaine S. Vies, of thu
Department of Forestry, who spoke in
an instructive and entertaining manner
OF the scope and object of forestry work.
and its value to Maine in particular, and
l.. Clyde Church, whose happy observa-
tions on the possibilities of Skowht
gan" were most pleasing and appropr-
ate. Antoine Bizotte's description of
his first ride on the steam cars was read
in dialect by Mrs. Maude Lambert jew
EFT, in a manner that brought out wildly
the humor of the selection. The vocal
solos, "The Sword of Ferrara," by
Donald Morrison, and "Sing Me to
Sleep" by j. Harvey White, were both
warmly received and encored.
The larger part Of the credit for the
success OF the occasion belongs to Mrs.
j. P. Merrill. who had general charge
of the arrangements, and through whose
untirng Efforts the details of the aft ir
were so we'll executed. In the decors =
tions she was efficiently seconded b,
Mrs. w. F. Robbins and Mrs. William
Clough, and in receiving by the presl-
dents of the several clubs.
A list of out of town visitors in at
tendance follows:
Mrs. Mary Gushing Palmer, Newtonville,
Mass.
Della B. Wood, West Medford, Mass
Marion F. Holmes. Rockland, Mass.
Mrs. S. NJ. Field, Newark, N. J.
Clara V. Clahin, Newark, n. ].
Myrtis Z. Genthner, Damariscotta.
c. B. Whiting Dover, N. II.
S. J. St vens and Luella B. Stevens, Cam
bridge, Mass.
Mrs. Carrie NJ. Hutchins, Lynn, Mass.
Miss Coralie V. Parker, Someryille, Mass.
Miss Hattie Bussey, Needham, Mass
Miss A. Ethel Johnson, Hallowell.
Miss Marian l.. Kilby, Washington, d. c.
Miss Mae !. yewett and Miss Almeda
Tewett St | ouiS Mo
Mr.. Horace S. Jepson, Lawrence, Mass.
Mrs NJ. Pauline Wall, Denver, Col.
Miss Annie J. Smith, Los Angeles, Cal
Miss Florence Mitchell and Mrs. F. W.
Mitchell, Richford, Vt,
Rev. A. ]. Racklife, Hudson, Mass.
Mrs Emily P. Webb, Pasadena, Cal.
Mrs Bruce White, Nelson, British Co
lumbia.
Mrs w. II. Gannett and Miss Florence
Gannett Augusta.
Miss NJ. Florence Waugh, Brockton, Mass.
Mrs. Leonora +. SpauIding, Tacoma,
Wash.
Mrs Helen Cushing Varney North
= Cbetrpcfnrd Mass