Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-04
GOVERNOR AND STAFF ATTEND.
Third Annual Military Ball the eo-
 oial Event of the season--one Hun. dred Couples In Grand March.

dred Couples In Grand March.
 The third annual military ball given by Co. L. First c. N. O., eince the dedication ball in 1918, took place in the state armory on Pleasant street at g o'clock Thursday evening. and in spite of its occurrence on the heels of the heaviest snowfall of the year so far, was a decided success.
 The hall was appropriately dec- orated for the occasion with the na- tfonal colors, the effective arrange ment being the work of P. D. Donohue and a corps of able assistants. Fan shaped draperies were hung the length of the balcony and on the side walls, windows on the north side of the hall, while wicker baskets filled with lau- rel branches transformed the hanging lights in the center.
 The thirty-two boxes were marked off by strips of red and white bunt- ing and the entrance posts were wound in white topped with sprays of laurel. Opposite the main entrance on the south, 'Helmold's orchestra, stationed on raised platform, screened by masses of potted laurel, rendered an enjoyable concert from S.30 until o'clock, and played for the Is dance numbers following.
 The Social Event of the Year.
 Every effort had been made by the committee in charge to make the ball the social event of the year. and the promise of His Excellency, Gov. Mar GUS B. Holcomb. to attend, made this an assured fact. Invitations were sent not only to the governor and his staff, but to other prominent officers.
 On accdunt of recent death in the family of Mayor Daniel P. Dunn. the latter did not entertain box party as usual, but was present with Mrs. Dunn.
 Delegation Met Governor.
 Previous to the ball, delegation of prominent citizens assembled at the railroad station to await the ar rival of the Hartford express due in this city at 6.1S, on which the gov ernor and staff travelled. The guests were taken to the Hotel Hooker. where an excellent dinner was served. party were Capt. H. B. F. Tiesing of Co. L, Attorney General George E. Hinman of this city, Mayor Daniel P. Dunn. Sheriff Charles A. Gates, First Selectman E. P. Chesbro. Presi- dent George F. TayIor and Vice Pres ident F. H. Foss of the board of trade, Fred P Jordan, VIC. Norris. Mayor T. C. Murphy Norwich, and others prominent in the life of the city.
 During the concert, previous to the IOrnai opening or the pail, the guests were constantly arriving. and with the arrival of the guests of honor. the orchestra burst forth with the time honored Hail to the Chief" A recep- tion to the governor and the invited guests followed, after which the grand march. led by His Excellency with Mrs. H. E. r. Tiesing on his arm. took place. There were 100 couples in line
 Against the red and white decora- tions Of the ballroom the gay dresses Of the women and the uniforms of the officers. set off by the convention al black and white of civilian dress, made a chsrrning scene of changing light and color
 Refreshments were served during tha intermission.
 The programme with the list of committees. patroncsses. and so forth, to whom the success of the affair was largely due, follows:
 The Concert Program. Helmold, director
 March-Anoerica First Iosev Overture-William Tell Rossini Love Strain from Birth Of a Ma
 tion. BreiI Piece Characteristic - Cocoanut Nocturno from Midsummer Nights
 Dream. Mendelssohn Prelude--Chorus and ballet from
 Des Pensionat. Suppe
 The general committee comprised: Captain Herbert F.. F. Tiesing, Co. l., First Chm. infantry; Lieutenant Charles B. Amory. Jr., United States army: Attorney General George F. Hinman. state of Connecticut: Hon. Daniel P. Dunn, Willimantic: Hon. Charles A. Gates Hon. F.. P Chesbro, Hon. $. A Pecl1ham Attorney Will liam A. King, representing town of Windham
 The committee of arrangements: Capt. Herbert F. F. T;esing, chair man: Lieut.. Paul A. Merriam. First Sergt. T. G. Sullivan, 'Sergt. William Gillis, Sergt. Lloyd c. Burdick, Sergt