Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-25
SQUIRREL ISLAND
Fete Week Opens-Tennis Notes
Society Cabaret at Casino
Bridge Whist Paper on
stSocialism"-The
Arrivals -

iaD.-Fete week opened on Saturday
at this resort. under very favorable
conditions. The weather was all that
could be desired, and large crowds
from this and surrounding resorts
were present at the opening Of the ten
mis- tournament. The grounds were
bedecked with the flags Of all nations;
the decorations together with the gay
attire Of the ladies, produced a very
pleasing and beautiful effect. The
ladies were on hand with tea and light
refreshments, boutonnieres. and other
devices to decoy the unwary dime,
which added to the treasury of the
Squirrel Island Athletic association, a
very satisfactory amount.
A large number Of tennis players
were present at the opening of the
tournament, the principal interest be-
ing in the event Of mems singles for
the Southern Maine championship and
cup. The present holder Of the cup,
Edwin Porter Of Newton, Mass, Is on
hand to defend his interest in it. The
contest for this cup this year bids fair
to be interesting. There are SO entries
for this event, including several players
Of prominence in the game, among
others being n. H. Bundy Of Norfolk,
Va, an ex-state champion Of Michigan.
The annual meeting Of the Squirrel
Island Athletic association was held
at the Casino Saturday morning.
There was the usual routine business
and the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year. Pres, Edward
Bonelli, Boston; Vice Presidents VIM
E. Stanwood, Wellesley Hills, Mass. !;
Alexander Doyle, Dedham, Mass, and
Atty. John Ford of Youngstown, Ohio;
Sec Treas, David Young, Waterville
The principal Casino event the past
week was the Society Cabaret which
was given on Friday evening and
which taxed the seating capacity of the
Casino to the limit. The affair was
under the direction of Mrs. Prescott
Warren of Newton, Mass, which was
sufficient assurance of a good success.
Tables for family groups We're taste
fully arranged around all four sides
Of the Casino, and a bevy of pretty
maidens served gingerale, lemonade
ice cream and cake at the various
tables. There was highly entertain
by general dance numbers for the en-
tire attendance. The program opened
with a song number by Mrs. Edith
Dingley Hooe of New Haven, Conn
who was supported in the chorus by
a number of fancy dance artists. Miss
Harrington, with professional air,
gave a splendid representation of a
Waiting doll. There was a, patriotic
number in great favor, when - little
girls came forward decorated with
small National flags and danced to
strains Of patriotic music. The next
number was balloon dance by about
20 of the older, girls. who danced
among the audience waving and burst
ing the gaudily colored balloons. \
number in great favor with the large
audience was a dance representing
fancy steps by Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Castle. The parts We're taken by Miss
Harrington and Charles Wilson. who
were roundly encored. The last num-
Der was the Dancing Dutchies, execut-
ed by six young ladies in charming
Dutch attire. They delighted the au-
dience with pretty dances in their
quaint wooden shoes.
The bridge Whist party at the Ca
sine on Monday evening was a very
pleasing affair Eleven tables We're
used. Mrs. Thomas Bacchus, Whining
ton, Del, was hostess. The prize VIM
ners were: Mrs. Willis O. Foss, Au-
burn: William A. DeBlois, New York
City; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Lexington.
Mass, and Miss Harriet Moore, New
York City.
present by invitation, at the cottage
of Prof. Albion r. Brainard Saturday
morning when a paper on Socialism.
its strength and its weakness was
read by Francis E. Stanley Of Newton,
Mass. Light refreshments were served,
followed by cigars, and the affair
proved to be of very enjoyable one.
The paper was of great interest and it
was the general opinion that similar
meetings in the future were very de-
sirable.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross H. Skinner and
baby of Pittsburg and Edward Moves
of Miami. Florida are guests at the
Simpson cottage. Mrs. Skinner was
formerly Miss Margaret Noyes.
Mrs. Beaman of Brooklyn, N. Y is
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Darling at
their cottage.
DR.. and Mrs. Ralph w. Kenyon, with
their daughter, Miss Theda Kenyon are
entertaining this week. a small house
party at their cottage, composed of
Miss Truslow; Ormond Gould, Prince
ton '16 and John Stanton, Yale II all
OF Brooklyn. N. Y.
Miss Florence c. Ham and Miss Lou
Use Monroe Of Foxcroft are guests, this
week at the Owen cottage.
Miss Margaret Ingraham, Augusta
was recent visitor at the Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washburn, Thomaston,
are guests Of DR.. and Mrs. Charles F.
Meserve at their cottage.
Harry Pierce, West Point II has just
returned from a trip to Porto Rico and
has rejoined his mother, Mrs. Pierce,
at her cottage.
Master Dryden Phelps and Miss Ce-
lete Phelps, Waterville. have arrived
at the Pierce cottage.
M. NJ. Johnson, Hallowell, has
opened his cottage for the remainder
Of the season.