Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-22

very gracefully, being ably assisted
ny the following gentlemen as aids.
y. l.. Bassett. A. II. Sturtevant, c. Il
Paine, r.. :. Hall, +. Il. purinton. {.
p. Kinsman. G. =. Gannott. W. G.
Boothby. r \. Cooper, Byron Boyd
L. T.. Smith, 5. :. patt.n. G. F.. Will
cox. J. II. Gould. NJ. :. Campbell. G
T. Downing. W. r. Emerson, p. Y
Hill and W. VI. Sanb0rn. The hon
orary aids were Blaine owen OF Au-
gusta, l.. l.. Cooper OF Augusta, A. y.
Percy of Bath. II. II. Allan Of DennEs-
vile, II. Il. Austin Of Phillips. W. r.
Campbell Of Cheiryfcld and John
Trimble of Calais.
The dance program was n neat folder
of pearl white with Il linen surface and
Il narrow border of Silt and bore on the
front in embossed gilt the seal Of the
city OF Augusta. Enclosed was an insert
bearing the concert program. the list OF
dances. the committees and the floor di-
rector and aides The list of dances was
as follows.
Promenade and Quadrillo
Waltz.
LancerS.
TWo-SteD.
Saratoga Lancors
Waltz.
Quadrilln.
TWo-Stap.
Portland Fancy.
Waltz.
Schottischn and Waltz
TWo-Step.
Waltz.
Extras
Refreshments were served at intermis-
sion on the floor below the hail. the
guests in general being served in the al
dormen'S and common council rooms,
where long counters had been arranged
for the purpose and which We're presided
over by score of walters and Mattresses
The Governors party was served in the
Office Of tue Augusta Water District. The
tables in this room were decorated with
potted plants palms and cnt flowers and
presented a very pretty appearance. The
wants Of the guests were carefully looked
after by corps of five young ladies and
two men walters. The menu of the exc
ming included lobster salad. hot rolls and
coffee. olives, ice cream and cake The
arrangement of the rooms and the prcpa-
ration of the lunch vas under the per
sonal supervision Of II. l.. Sherburne.
chairman of the refreshment committee
and was very satisfactory.
After inter?.ission dancing was re-
sumed and was continued until late
hour. At this time many Of the
guests had left the hall for home and
To those who remained was accorded
the greatest amount Of pl"dsur" for
the evening. for while tho party WAS
still larc" one there was moro room
Il " fITr
even when the music for the last waltz
sounded there We're still those who
felt regret that the happy occasion
was so soon to be a thing of the past.
The reception vii, long he rcmcm
bercd With feelings of pleasure by all
who participated. and WAS a success
in every particular. 1t was We'll
planned and the plans We're Wei car
ried out. Everything passed or
smoothly and everyone had good
time. and there was nothing to mar tht
pleasure Of the occasion. The sGcccsS
was in large measure due to tho
work of the committees. the members
OF which were as Follows:
Reccption-Acting Mayor and Mrs.
William ]. Skchan, Hon. and Mrs.
Reuel J. Moves. Hon and Mrs. Joseph
Williamson.
Byron Royd, Nathan
Weston j. +. Pierce. c. :. Hichborn
F. C.. Kinsman and s. G. Manlcv,
Finanee-W. II. Williams j. V. Lane,
NJ. :. Campbell. W G. Boothhy. c. f.
Sturtevant. Rlaine owen and George
F. Giddines.
Deeoration--M. s. Uolway. G. W.