St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-10-28
Ladies' Week.
A Series of Brilliant Functions at
Montpelier.

The Governors ball Thursday night
was, without doubt, the largest func-
ton of it's kind known in the recent his
tory Of the state Invitations were IS
sued for 1900 and the armory was
packed with guests. The decorations
were elaborate and consisted of bunting
draped from the middle of the ceiling to
the edge OF the gallery, while large
wreath OF evergreen was erected at the
east end of the armory which bore the
motto of Vermont in red, white and blue
electric lights Freed I'm and Unity,
the Vermont SEAL was also handsomely
displayed The Montpelier band orches-
ira of Il pieces gave concert before the
ball, consisting OF classical and popular
selections, during which time Gov. and
Mrs Prouty received their guests. A
conservative estimate sets the number of
the latter at 900, while FULLY $50 coup
les took part in the grand march, which
formed triple line about the hall The
occasion was made notable by the hand
some uniforms Of the governors staff,
the toiettes of the ladies and the enjoya-
bic dancing which was INDUCED in de
spite the crowded condition of the hall.
Elaborate refreshments were served.
delightful reception was given Thurs
day afternoon in the parlors of the Pa
viliou Hotel by Mrs Prouty and Mrs.
Mead, wives Of the governor and lieu
tenant governor, To the visiting ladies
and the ladies Of Montpelier. The re-
ceivug party was made up of Mrs.
Prouty, Mrs. Mead, Mrs. Guy w Bailey,
IA e b.. f,f CT NJ re \ II
Deavttt, wife OF the state treasurer. and
Mrs. T. c. Cheney. wife of the speaker of
the house The wives Of the members OF
Coy. Prouty's staff also assisted in re-
ceiving. The Montpelier Military Band
orchestra furnished the music
Another pleasant occasion was pub
lie informal tea at the Pavilion, Wednes.
day, when Mrs. Prouty and Mrs Mead
were hostesSes, and to which the public
was invited Mrs. prouty and Mrs
Mead were assisted in receiving by Mrs
/ G. W. Bailey, Mrs. Z. H. Deavtt and
/ Mrs. Thomas Cheney. The assistants
were wives of the governors staff mem,
bers, and also Mrs Ralph Brown Of
! Providence, X. l.. Mrs. Kinsman of Rut
/ land and Mrs. {. II. Baldwin, Mrs Pear
/ Blodgett and Mrs. ]. B. Estee of Mont
| pelier
Another pleasant occasion was a re
ception given by Mrs. J. b. Estee at hei
] home on State street. The hostess, with
several OF the wives of the state officials
formally received those ladies visiting il
the city and the residents of Montpelier
The Montpelier Military Band orchestra
furnished music during the entire recep
ton.
The final reception of the week wa,
given by Hon. and Mrs. !. A. DeBoer a.
their home, Friday night, to the stat,
officials, representatives and senators
representative business men of the city
and city officials. Nearly 800 guest,
were received by Hon. and Mrs. DeBoer
Lieut.. Gov. and Mrs. ]. B. Mead, Mrs
Thomas c. Cheney, and Senator anc
Mrs Frank NJ. Cory Mr.. DeBoer'.
study was given over to the exclusive
occupancy of the gentlemen, where they
were served to punch and cigars. TIL,
Montpelier Military Band orchestra wa.
in the upper hallway and gave concert
appropriately selected for the occasion