Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-29

The first annual ball of Norwich nest. No. 1896, Order of Owls. at the armory on Friday evening was de- cided success in every particular and brought forth many compliments for the officers who had charge of the af- fair. The organization worked hard and accomplished results which brought forth many compliments. There were about 800 in attendance.
 The armory had been attractively decorated for the affair, blue and white the walls bandssof white and blue shut out the brickwork, while hanging from the steelwork were strings of tri-g colored bunting caught up in the cen- ter. from which hung small flags. About the side of the hall were asso S s.eI4seqoIo sql uO splSIqs pug ss5ep elevated stand was an illuminated sign. o. O. O.. with the figures 1896 beneath in white and blue lights. At either side Of the box. beneath was bay tree, while palms stood in. adjoin- ing boxes and also in the orchestra stand. The fronts of the boxes were in blue with white borders and having Q. O. o. signs and shields attached. Across the front of the balcony blue and white were attractively. draped, with an illuminated star in the center. The decorating was done by D. J. Hinchey and Jeremiah Desmond, and their work was highly commended. The electric lighting was in the hands of John Carney and showed his clever ability in that line.
 From 8 to g O'Clock 3, fine pro- gramma was given by the Cadillac or- chestra, J. F. Drew director, each number being rendered to the delight of the gathering assembly, and called forth much applause. The programme follows:
 March, National Emblem. Bagley Overture, Morning, Noon and Night,
 Suppe Patrol Guard, Mount, Eilienberg Selection of Popular Airs. Shapiro Selection, Grand American Fantasia,
 At o'clock the grand march was led by Dr. and. Mrs. G. A. Boon in a graceful manner. the following couples being MT. and Mrs. Neil Crowley, MT. and Mrs. J. J. c. Stone, MT. and Mrs. J. A. George, W. A Harvey and Miss Duchette MT. and Mrs. w. R. Balcom, Edward Jillson and Mrs. E. G. Mondou. Pres D'Esopo of Hartford and Miss Duchette. There were sixty couples in the march, which was directed. by Prof. J. P. Holland, making three O's and later w L. The effect of this scheme was fully appreciated by the onlookers, being c1everly carried out.
 The music for the dancing was by the Cadillac orchestra, there being twenty numbers. Neil Crowley prompted The refreshmsnt counter was in charge of John R. Robinson, the coat room. Warren Andrews sold the tickets, which George H. Stanton and George w Rouse gathered in.
 Those who had charge of the sue cessful affair were: Entertainment committee. Dr. George A. Boon, chair fng1n cno fs,1 Q T treasurer. Frank J. Pagan, Joseph A. George. Cornelius l.. Crowley, William A. Harvey; master of ceremonies, A. T. Boon, president; general floor director, pr. George A. Boon. director of grand march, Jeremiah P. Holland: aids. ming. Edward Jillson, Julius Futile, Thomas Beardow; reception commit tee. Joseph A. George. chairman, Will liam A. Harvey, H. Gebrath, George G. Engler, William R. Balcom. r. J. liar ris, J. A Hagberg, W. E. Tyler, pr. J. Crowley, F. J. Pagan. William F. Bailey, IT,. J. J. Corkery. D. W. O'Brien. J. P. Sullivan, Dr. J. J. Don ohue. Dr. J. H. Egbert, F. B. Worth ington.
 Norwich nest. No. .s96, O. o. O., was instituted at Olympic hall Nov. 18th. 1910. with 235 members by $. c. Kone. general. organizer. The present membership is 353 The officers are: President. A. T. Boon: vice president, George H. Stanton: past president Dr. George A. Boon: invoca tor, Joseph 4. George: secretary. Warren Andrews, financial secretary. William R. Bal com: treasurer. J. J. C. Stone: warden. F. E. Worthington. sentinel J. J. Quinn: picket Fred NoWatzky
 Guests present from New London in ciudeG David Quinn. Frank Suuires. .x1 ,e- To- Huliivan Paul Vincent and Miss Maud IToppou