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

CITY hall which had for several days
past been in the hands of thu deco
ratoTs, presented a beautiful appear
ance. In past years, when many yards
of evergreen were used in combination
with bunting, the decora tons Were
much more elaborate but the general
effect was one OF heavireSs, and for
that reason the use of evergreen has
been gradually eliminated until it has
been done away with altogether, and
those of Tuesday evening were prac-
ticaIlv of hunting alone. Put though
simple they we're effective and the re-
suits obtained were very satisfactory.
The hall was draped throughout with
the National colors. Graceful festoons
hung from windows. walls and bal
COMES, with here and there n group
ing of bunting in fanciful design by
way Of variety. The general effect
was nnlivened By festoons Of colored
lights suspended in corded hunting.
The stage was also Very prettily
treated. the DECORATIONS including deep
festoons OF bunting meeting over the
center of the rrosconium arch. with
smaller fest0ons and ornamental de-
signs across thn front. while for a
background 1t the rear Of tho stage
vas large American flag in the CEN
ter or which was displayed the coat
of arms of IT." State Of Maine TIC
general beauty of the decorations was
enhanced by row Of potted plants
and flowers across the front of the
stage. which partially concealed the
orchestra from view. Another bit of
In, |, oil
nor's booth, which was located under
the balcony ii the northeast corner
of the hill Beyond the portals of the
hall itself III" stairWays Were draped
With bunting and canopy led from
the entrance Of the building 10 the
outer edge Of the sidewalk.
But Will the hall. decorated as it
was for the occasion presented Il
pretty picture. it could not compare
with that presented when il had be-
come filled with people and the festivis
tics or tho evening had begun. Turn
" hiTh way orc would. the gaze rested
on sea Of happy faces and beauti
full costumes. and these and the deco
ratiOns lighted by the mNriads Of
electric lamps, combined to produce
an effect the beauty OF which will not
soon be forgotten. As is always the
case ut the Governors reception the
people came early The doors of the
hall were not opened until O'Clock
h4t many people were waiting and II
vas not long before the balconies were
filled with an expectant and eager
throng. These We're not the people
who came TO dance but for the en-
ioyment which would be afforded them
by ,iewing those on the floor and il
was not long before every foot Of
available space in the upper section Of
the hall was flled.
The program for the evening opened
with concert by Dennis orchestra
of % pieces. Prof. f s. Dennis di-
rector. ftorl \ o'clock until 9. ana
which was 4 treat in itself. II was
the eighth consecutive occasion Of that
nature for which Prof. Dennis had
furnished music, both at the state
House and at City hall. and the quail
ity rendered was of the best. The or
chestra was stationed on the stage
and che program comprised the fol-
lowing numbers.
March. "Farest Of the Fair Sousa.
hcrture, III W ere KING. Addm
rhrec Dances From Henry VIII,
ltd~. German
a Morris Dance
Is Shepherds Dance
& Torch Dance
Selection, "Maritana. Wallace
Concert Waltz, Wedding Dance"
I.in2ka
Echoes From. the Metropolitan
Opera House, Tobah
shortly after O'Clock the Governor
party entered the hail, being greeted
1t the entrance by the reception COM
mittoc composed Of Acting Mayor and
MIS-. William J. Skehan. Senator ana
Mrs. Reucl Noyes and Representa-
tive and Mrs. Joseph Williamson, and
escorted ny thcm to the booth Whi"1
had bee" arranged for the use Of -
executive party. Mrs. Plaisted Wor
white chifron, hand-paintcd in r"S"
design, over mcssaline; pearl trimming
Y lth touthns o. Irish lace over silt ana
strapninLs If pink. edged with martin
fur and on train. She Wore as an 0rna-
mont pearl necklace and carried
orchids ard lilies of the valley. Mrs.
Moves wore q gown Of white messalin"
III tunie effect, decoilcttN. With la" and
pearl trimmings and carried Killarney
roses. Mrs. Williamson Wore DroaCt
gown al pearl embroidered grey NO.
over white .:atin. with inserts Of hand
wrought std applique. the whole re-
licved with rose-facod black velvet
Pearls ard diamonds completed liz
costume. Mrs. Skehan was hecominglH
z owned in dove colorcd silk popin
With lace ann silver headed trimming
ana carried yiolete
The entrance of the Governor party
was characterized by new departure
which added not little 10 the i'm
prcssiveness Of the occasion. Follow
ing Governor and Mrs Plaisted came
Adjutant General Dill, Majors Day and
Cooper. Majors Freeland and Heath.
Col. Moriarty and Lieut.. Col. Scully.
'ol. Owen and Col. Dooley. Then fol
lowed the ladies of the staff escorted
~ the ushers. and after them the
members of the Executive Council and
heir ladies. and other guests.
Following the arrival or the Govern
or and party an opportunity was af-
forded the guests of being presented
to him, and it is hardly necessary to
state that that gentleman WAS kept
very busy for some time. Governor
greeted each and every one
who was presented tn hin, with a