St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-26
Colonial Party.
Daughters Of American Revolution Score
Great Success in Washington's Birthday
Entertainment.


Daughters of American Revolution ScOr,
Great Success In Washington's Birthday
Entertainment.
Pythian hall seldom, if ever, presented
so attractive picture as on the occasion
of the colonial party given by St. Johr
de Creveceur chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, on Friday evening
The room was deliberately trimmed with
red, white and blue bunting, flags and
pictures of Washington. The national
colors made an effective background for
the old fashioned costumes ofwhich there
was surprisingly large number worn
not only by the Daughters, but by many
men and women OF the town. Some
wore the wigs and powdered hair of
Washingtons time Others wore cos
TUNES that were of much more recent
date, but undeniably old fashioned 1t
was an interesting study in fashions and
coltfures and the picture made was one
long to be remembered. At the door the
guests were met by the ushers, Misses
Cornela 7. Fairbanks, Fannie Z. Russell,
Beatrice s. and Florence Nav.
Mrs Robert Mackinnon, regent of the
chapter, first introduced George and
Martha Washington, impersonf ted by
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Cross who sat
on the stage during the program and
reminded all that the colonial party was
IN honor Of the birthday of the Father
OF his Country The program given
was entertaining and at times amusing
and held the attention Of the large
audience every minute Selections of old
time music by quartet in colonial cos
tune, Mr.. and Mrs p. +. Hazen, Miss
NJ. Blanche Sparhawk and Frank H.
Brooks, were much enjoyed and ap-
plauded. Extracts from the Journal of
Mistress Dorothy Brent, young lady
OF the early 18th century, by Miss Eta
NJ. Newell, OF Hanover, n H., delighted
all. 1t was charmingly told story and
most gracefully delivered. Miss Newell
has spoken here several times before, but
has never more pleased her hearers than
with this pretty story from her own
clever pen. The reading of Paul Revere's
Ride by Miss Caroline S. Woodruff with
musical Interpretation by Hugh Mac
kInnon at the piano, was unusual and
very much appreciated by music lovers
and enjoyed by ALL if one can Judge by
applause Vocal solos by F. H. Brooks
and Miss M. Blanche Sparhawk and
violin solo by Miss Helen A. Bovnton
were all received with appreciation. The
hit OF the evening was the duet by
Charles ii. Horton and Mrs. +. II Ross.
an original song by Mr.. Horton, The |
Boy who didn't Lie, Mr. Horton playing |
the accompaniment on an old-fashioned |
melodeon.
After the program sociablity was the |
order OF the hour. In the dining room |
refreshments of coffee, doughnuts and |
sandwiches were served from a table |
decorated with the nationalcolors. The
candles used in the candelabra were red
white and blue and the plate doilies and
napkins were bright with flags. The
tavors were red paper hatchets. The
table was in charge of Mrs. George E.
Hazen assisted by Misses Fannie E. Rus
sell and Florence J. May.
The Donna orchestra furnished music
for dancing which was enjoyed by a
large number OF people until late hour.
All IN all the party was one of the most
delightful ever given in St. Tohnsbury
and establishes reputation for St. John
de Crevecoeur chapter as skilful enter.
taners