Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-02-17
ST. VALENTINE
GRAND BALL
Given By The Monday
Club, Of Prescott,
Was a Grand SucceSS-Attended by
Large Number Of PrescOtt's Git
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The past season has seen a number
of very successful and enjoyable
parties in the social circles Of this
city, but nothing that has been given
surpassed, and it is doubtful if any
thing has equaIled the st. Valentine
grand ball given in Odd Fellows hall
last night by the members of the
Monday Club.
Several months ago the ladies of
this organization, in looking around
for some good work to which they
might direct their efforts, decided to
take up the proposition of establish
ing a new branch of work in the pub
lie schools of this city. As a philan-
thropic lady of this city had already
provided a special department for the
girls, in the way of sewing depart
ment, they decided to try and estab-
lish a manual training department for
the boys.
Since that time their efforts have
been along that line and the grand
ball given by them last night was in
furtherance of this noble cause, and a
goodly sum was added to the fund.
The exact amount is not known yet
but with what they already had they
now expect to have a fund of some
thing over $500.
For several days the ladies have been
bending every energy to make the ball
the magnificent success that it was,
every detail having been carefully
looked after. A number of the ladies
looked after the decorations of the
hall and the result of their work
. transformed the hall into thing Of
beauty. Explanations of surprise
and admiration we're heard from every
one as they entered the ball room.
Being leap year st. Valentine party
the decoration scheme was hearts, and
there were thousands of red hearts
used in the decorations, the effect be
ing most pleasing. Hearts Of all sizes
had been strung into long rows and
hung in festoons from the center Of
the hall in every direction. The win
dows had been 'draped with white cur
tains over which had been pinned red (
hearts by the hundreds. 4 very large
heart was suspended from the center (
of the hall. The platforms had been /
covered with Indian blankets of hard +
some designs, while palms and ported !
plants added charm to the place. I
For two days the ladies worked on /
the decorations and are deserving OF
great praise for their excellent taste
and tireless energies to please their !
friends.
AT little past nine a short pro-
gramme was rendered which was
greatly enjoyed.
The first number was a piano solo (
by Miss Helen Burmister which was
given in a mastery manner and ellie /
tied hearty applause.
Miss Marguerite Gale, who is always
a favorite, sang solo in her usual |
charming manner.
This was followed by a select read /
ing by Miss Winifreda Gale and the
audience would not be satisfied until 4
she responded to an encore.
DR.. Smith gave two delightful vio-
lin solos, being accompanied on the /
piano by Mrs. Smith.
The orchestra then struck up the
grand march, which was led by Gov |
ernor A. o. Brodie, the guest of (
honor. and Mrs. B. d. Billinghurst, /
president of the Monday Club. They
were followed by Judge Il. E. Sloan !
and Mrs. Brodie, and very pretty |
grand march was executed. This
was followed by dancing which lasted F.
until two O'Clock this morning.
A delightful fruit punch was served /
during the evening and refreshments,
consisting of sandwiches, coffee, cake
and ice cream, were served in the ban
quet hall.
One of the pleasant features of the
evening was the warm reception given
to Governor and Mrs Brodie, who
we're the honored guests of the ball. .
During the entire evening they were
kept busy greeting their hosts of old
friends and making new ones. Gov
ernor aud Mrs. Brodle occupy a very
warm place in the hearts Of Prescott
people, and they are always sure of
just such receptions as they received
last night Mrs. Brodie said there
was no place on earth that she loved
better than Prescott, as it was here she
had her first home as a bride and the
people had always been so good and