Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-03
SQUIRREL ISLAND
The Bal Masque at Casino a De-
lightful Affair-The Prize
Winners-Late Arrivals
and Island lettings.

| Squirrel Island, Me-, Aug. 2.-(Spe-
ciaD-The Bal Masque at the Casino
on Wednesday evening was pro-
nounced success. The attendance was
large, nearly 800 being present. Five
prizes were offered which added to the
interest Of the occasion. The general
management was under the direction
OF Mrs. Ralph w. Kenyon of Brook
Ign, n. Y. The first prize went to the
Presidential group. which was made
up as follows: William A. Smith, Suf-
heid, Conn.,, as President Wilson; Jo-
sian 5. Maxcy. Gardiner. as Vice.
President Marshall; William De Blois,
New York City as Sec. of State
Lansing; Frank : Owen. Bangor, as
Sec. of the Navy Daniels; Edward
Bonnelli Boston. as Sec. of the Army
Garrison: Frank B. Philbrick, Water
vile, as Sec. of Commerce Redfeld,
and David Owen. Bangor. as Sec. of
the Treasury McAdoo. Francis E.
Stanley Of Newton, Mass imper-
sonated Uncle Sam. Mrs. Bannister
of Quincy, Mass, impersonated Miss
Columbia and easily captured the
prize for the prettiest adult. Hon.
'Walter Emerson, Portland, took large
honors as William Jennings Bryan, Sc
curing the prize and quantity of grape
juice thrown in for the funniest adult
The prize for the prettiest child went
to Miss Ann Darling, Gardiner. who
impersonated Undine. The prize for
the funniest makeup in the childrens
class went to Master Joseph Butler,
Youngstown, Ohio. Among others
most worthy of mention was Master
W. Brown of Chestnut Hills, Mass,
who impersonated Captain Williams,
the popular captain of the harbor
passenger boat, the Nellie G." Dan"
Stanwood was master of ceremonies
and made the announcements
Mrs. Earle and her daughter, Miss
Valerie Earle and Mrs. Mack of New
York City are guests at the De Blois
cottage.
Lieut.. Chester Pierce has been the
guest of his mother, Mrs E. A. Pierce
OF Portland at her cottage for a two
weeks vacation.
Atty. John Prizer, formerly of
Orange. N. j.. now of New York City,
is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Bonnelli at their "Ea gle" cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick McCausland
and daughter, Miss McCausland of
Gardiner have arrived at their cot
tage.
Edward T. Ward of Newark. ~ J..
has rejoined his family at "Happe-
daise" cottage for a two-weeks' So
journ.
Atty. F. J. Little of Augusta is
among the late arrivals.
Mrs. II. E. McGraw of Cleveland.
Ohio, is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs: George T. Buffum at their
cottage.
At the recent bridge whist party at
the Casino, Mrs. Thomas Bacchus of
Wilmington, Del, and Mrs. F. E. Stan
ley. Newton, Mass, were the genial
hostesses. The prize winners were
first George T. Buffum: second. Mrs.
Townsend, Dorchester. Mass; third,
Mrs. ]. S. Hendee. Augusta, is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. +. c. Hendee at
their cottage.
Prof. and Mrs. Daniel V. Thompson,
Lawrenceville, \. j.. have arrived and
are guests of Prof. Thompson's moth
er, Mrs. Sarah B. Thompson at her
cottage.
John Oldham. Wellesley Hills, Mass,
has joined his family at their cottage
on the west shore for his vacation.
Mrs. F. r. Fletcher, Boston, is
guest of the OldhamS
Atty. William Frye White and fam
lily of Medford. Mass. have arrived
and are occupying the Frye White
cottage for the remainder of the sea-
son.
Godfrey Boykin. Richmond. Va. has
joined his family at their cottage for
months vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend and Miss
Bless of Dorchester. Mass. are enjoy
ing two weeks sojourn at the
"Squirrel'' cottage.
Dr. and Mrs. Stair. Togus. are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Hendee
at their cottage.
There was a good attendance at the
Saturday evening hop at the Casino
Mrs. r. w. Kenyon. Brooklyn, N. Y,
and Mrs. Henry Faxon. Quincy, Mass.
were the hostesses. There was excel
lent music and all present enjoyed the
evening.
Mrs. c. c. Smith. Newton, Mass.