Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Firemen's Ball

than II ulu monuaN nlHnk when It WAs arrayed in a gorgeous display of coiors for the thirteenth annual concert and bail of the Putnam Fire Department The night was not all that could be de- sired weatherwise, but it is few if any that stayed away onithis account as a firemen's ball is worth an extra effort, and it comes but once year. As usual the committee were thoughtful for their guests and canopy had been erected over the sidewalk to the en- trance of the building and a carpet in the hallway gave an opportunity for drying overshoes and rubbers before the hall, with it's floor waxed to the pink of condition, was entered.
 Gargill orchestra, k. Irving, leader, appeared at their best, and the audi ence showed that they liked the mu- sic by generous applause. A concert program of six numbers was begun at s o'clock and lasted an hour. After the last notes of the final number for tiE COHCtiN ldN diCu hMn AilN jar, sonorous voice of Prompter Frank E. Murray was heard in the announce ment that gives notice to the assem- blaze that 1t is time for them to be- come active participants in the even- ing's festivities -"Take your partners for the grand marchn
 rsh, f,ra,,,i ,,,arah of -e anuplaS M wnG led by Chief Joseph Il. Maynard and his daughter, Miss Lena Maynard, As- sistant Chief Barrak K. Smith and Mrs. Smith being second in line. Af- ter the march came theCircle and they were off for Is dance numbers and ex- tras which lasted until the early morn ing hours. As intermission time drew near those who had come just to look on began to drift out in twos and threes and after intermission few spec tators were left. It was tired crowd that kept weary feet moving to the "Good Night waltz, but they had had a pleasant time and were we'll pleased.
 During lintermission the w. R. C.. served luncheon in the room former ly occupied by the selectmen and did a good business. They served sand wiches, ice cream, cake and coffee.
 The hall decoration was done by the American Decorating company of South Birmingham. Pink and white, Nile green and white, and yellow and white were the eolors used. The ceil- ing was festooned with streamers of pink and white and the side walls were covered with draped bunting and American flags were interspersed at various points. The background of the stage was in yellow and white. The front was in pink and white and elec- tric fight bulbs were strung across from side to side and at either corner were the letters F and D outlined in electric lights. The front of the stage was banked with palms, ferns and potted plants from the Andem green houses, arranged by Manager Hermon- son. The whole effect was very pret- ty and it was the general opinion that the hall never looked beeter.
 The committee of arrangements was as follows:
 Thomas P. Ryan William Hughes John Daigle Joseph Roy
 Graydon Sharpe Philias Cloutier
 Martin Welch William Fuller
 James Barnes Frank Dumas
 Harry Sharpe Joseph Maynard
 Floor Director, Thomas F. Ryan
 Floor Aids
 0. Guertin R. Mailhot
 N. Peloquin Martin Welch Joseph Roy John Daigle
 William Donovan Eugene Bibeauit Graydon Sharpe Alfred Lizotte William Hughes Harry Morse
 Reception Committee w. .S. Fuller, chairman assisted by all the members of the Putnam Fire Department.