Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-18

Master OF Ceremonies.
Otto Ernst There was the same bril-
liant array Of electric lights, streamers
reaching to the four corners and across
the front of the raised platform for the
orchestra was the word Charity in
electric lights. The boxes remained
as they were, and the decorations were
a most pleasing feature.
The music was furnished by Millers
orchestra of twelve pieces, and was
OF the usual type of excellence which
the name denotes. From to O'Clock
the concert Of five numbers was finely
rendered, and received much applause.
the>las number being particularly en-
ioyed. The programme follows:
March. Laurendeau; Chantilly. Wald-
teufel; Overture, Thomas; Excerpts
from Ireland; Medley, Harry Lauder.
The Grand March.
At 9 O'Clock the grand march took
place, and was pretty sight. 1t was
gracefully led by DR.. and Mrs. P. H.
Hartman, while Hugh Duffy and Mrs.
Thomas Mccarthy were the second
couple. The march was something
new, being designed by Prompter Ma
her. being an intricate idea, which was
charmingly carried out. There were
several reverses, and instead of going
formed lanes, through which other
lines passed, going in the opposite d.
rection the final march being eight
abreast and stopping at the head of the
han. There were about rs couples in
the grand march, there being room
enough with that number tic carry it
out nicely. Just as this started the
electric lights in the word Charity
were turned on by Sergeant Barbour,
aud al fhnua IN tHn arch 7TnHaF tho
orchestra stand, giving a flood of light
and added interest.
The participation in the dancing was
so general that the floor was crowded
the entire evening. Encore after en-
core was demanded from the orches-
ira. so eNtrancing was the music.
There were many visitors from out
Of town and a grand array of beautiful
gowns, making a picture not aeon TO he
forgotten as they circled about the
floor. During the evening refreshm ents
were served in the company room of
the Third company.
Throughout the evening those in
charge received a shower of congratu-
lations for the successful management
OF the stupendous affair, on which time
and thought hay been lavished and
personal work given without regard to
other than the successful end.
A canopy was placed at the front Of
the armory for the accommodation of
the guests and James Reagan and
Isaac Rist had charge in the coat
room. f. NJ. Powers was in charge of
the ticket Office.
Those in Charge.
Those in charge Of the successful
affair included the following:
Reception Committee. H. Harri-
man. NJ. D., Thomas @. Mccarthy, NJ.
V. Murphy. d. T. Shea, Andrew J.
Wholey, Lawrence Riley, John w.
Slattery, Gelose r. Lord, IT. c. Muir
ply NJ. J. Green, william H, Murphy,
Dr. George A. Conleau, Michael c. Hig-
gins D. J. Mccormick, Alexander
Jordan. Thomas B. Leahy, Prof. Frank
L. Farrell, Thomas H. BecJley, James
r. Fenton. William P. McGarry, Rich
ard NJ. Powers. William IT. Brown,
James B. Shannon.
Master Of Ceremonies-P. Fl. Harri-
man, NJ. D.
Aids-George S. Powers. DR.. Alfred
r. Richards, Thomas VI. Conner. D. J.
Mccormick. Jr, Charles G. Mon amara,
Lawrence Riley. Jr., J. T. Riordan,
Thaddeus Leahy. Henry r. Nelson, w,
B. Casey, NJ. D., John T. Coughlin, w.
Fl. Harrington. Thomas NJ Shields,
James II. Dunn. Col Hugh Duffy. Jo-
seph G. Bland. John r. Tarrant, Maj.
Henry J. Steiner, Harry Shannon, Jo-
seph w. Cummings, Thomas RI. Stat
terry, Thomas II. Crawford. John A.
Dunn, James J. Donohue, M. D., DR..
Richard r. Kinkead. John J. HarTing-
ton, Thomas Shea, George T. Buckley,
DR.. Thomas A. Crowley.
Arrangement Committee-Mrs. p. H.
Hartman Mrs. John A. Steiner. Mrs.
M. V. Murphy, Mrs. R. NJ. Powers. Mrs.
A. j. Wholey. Mrs. Lawrence Riley,
Mrs. J. W. S1attery. Mrs. T. H. Beck
ley, Mrs. r. c. Murphy, Mrs. NJ. J.
Green, Mrs. w. Fl. Murphy, Mrs James
3 Shannon. Mrs. George A. Comeau,
Mrs. Thomas C. Mccarthy. Mrs. u. C.
Higgins. Mrs. d, J. Mccormick. Mrs.
D. T. Shea. Mrs. Alexander Jordan.
Mrs Thomas II. Leal1v, Mrs. r. L. Far
rell. Mrs. @. r. Lord, Mrs james r.
Fenton. Mrs. W. P. MccFarry, Mrs. W.
r.. Brown.
Beautiful Gowna
Among the many handsome gowns
worn were the following:
Mrs. p H. Hartman, apricot satin,
gold bugle trimmings and carried vio-
Iets
Mrs. Thomas McGerrity, white sat
in. diannnd necklace, violets.
Misc d. w. MnNanaTa., yellow satin.
Mrs. J. g. SAann0n4 hlm@ aa&tn de-