Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
Courthouse Filled by Many Peo-
pie, Not Only from Augusta
But Also from Hallowell, Gar
diner and Other Places
DENNIS ORCHESTRA FUR
WISHES A FINE PROGRAM
Entertainment for the Benefit
OF Augusta Anti tuberculosis
League Proves Social Event of
Great Pleasure

Augusta people turned out we'll to
the Charity Tea Friday afternoon at
the court house for the purpose of
aiding the support of the Augusta
Anti-Tuberculosis League. and in this
way the city exceeded it's reputation
for holding successful affairs for the
benefit of charity. The tea given last
year was considered very successful,
but many who attended the'tea Friday
afternoon ventured the prediction thac
financially this years affair would
prove better than that of the previous
year.
1t was a fitting ushering in of the
new year when over 500 peple, not
only from this city but also from fial-
lowell and Gardiner. passed in and
out of the court house, leaving a con-
tribution for the support of this league
and thus helping in relieving the suf-
ferins Of local consumptives and of
stamping out this plague.
The tea was also very successful So
cially, the ladies meeting and exchang-
ing greetings, and talking over the
topics Of the day. Tea and sandwiches
were served. while at tables candy
and cake was on sale. 1t was an affair
where all felt at home and was all
the more enjoyable on account Of it's
informality
At tables inside Of the rail tea was
poured by the following ladies': Mrs
Leslie c.. Crnish, Mrs B. P. Hope,
Mrs. w. II. Fisher Mrs. D. w. Adams,
Mrs. B. F. Maher, Mrs. Lewis A
Burleigh, Mrs. Albion Barbour and
Miss Sarah Leary. Mrs. Patten was in
charge Of the tea tables. The follow
ing young ladies served under the di-
rectinn Of Mrs. Sewall Webster: Misses
Marion Moore, Marin Elinwod, Myra
West, Doris Wilder, Julia Davies, Ma
bel Little. Gertrude Moore. Charlotte
Noble, Gladys Chernowsky, Gladys
Barr, Mildred Campbell, Mary john
son, Luise Davies, Dorothy White and
Helen Thompson.
The members Of the reception COM
mittee were at hand at all times, Civ
ing introductions and helping to make
the affair one to be enjoyed by all.
The members of this committee were
Mrs. r. Z. Newbert. Mrs. Charles Bill
odeau, Mrs. Charles Pettengill. Mrs.
Charles Penney. Mrs. o. G. S. Davies,
Mrs. Guy o. Vickery, Mrs. Blaine
Owen. Mrs. Dennis Donovan and Mrs.
Guy P. Gannett.
The court room was prettily deco
rated for the occasion, cut flowers be-
ing used largely in the carrying out
of the scheme. Mrs. Norman L. Bas-
sett was in charge of the decora ting
Music was furnished by Dennis Or
chestra, Mrs. George f. Macomber be-
ing the Donor of the music, and the
program rendered was excellent.
The tables at which candy and cake
were sold received good pa trOnage
during the afternoon, and a goodly
amount was raised by these sales.
The members of the candy commit
tee We're Mrs. Danforth L. Nash, Mrs.
Guy P. Gannett Mrs. John Wadleigh
and Mrs. Earl Bither On the cake
committee We're: Mrs. r. H. Bodwell.
Mrs. Hiram Pishon. Mrs. Henry Ell
more and Mrs. Frances B. Purinton.
Mrs. Thomas C.. Ingraham was in
charge Of the door receipts, assisted
by Mrs. Paul Sargent and Mrs. Charles
Holway. The kitchen was in charge of
Mrs. Charles Paine and Mrs. A. H
Sturtevant.
Too much praise for the success Of
the affair cannot be given the members
of the various committees. The tea
came az the result of their earnest
efforts and they are receiving de-
served words Of congratulation. Those
in charge of the affair wish to thank
the officials at the court house. who
so willingly turned over their rooms
to be used for the occasion.