Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-19
tended this ball which was most elab-

tended this ball which was most elab-
orately and artistically arranged under
the supervision of Sadie E. Dow of
Boston, who is a specialist in that art.
After the guests had met the reception
committee, four beautiful little girls,
Dorothy Dolliver. Anita Earnshaw, Ell
eanor Wilcox, and Katherine Thomas,
danced most gracefully as the opening
event OF the evening. Next a Grand
March, led by Mrs. H. D. West and G.
Frederick Earnshaw, served to bring
all the guests together. One of the
features Of the evening or perhaps
disappointment was the Kiss Waltz.
The dancers were told at the beginning
OF the dance that upon the cessation of
the music the gentleman would kiss the
lady with whom he was dancing. The
dance started with all Of the onlookers
awaiting impatiently for the dreamy
strains to die out and with perhaps
some Of the dancers wishing the same
thing. When the music did stop in
stead Of what might have been expect
ed by some. the gentlemen gave to
their partners a delicious candy kiss.
Another of the many features Of the
Cotillion was the favor dance. This
event started by twelve couples dane
ing. At the cessation Of the music
these couples gathered to the front of
the hall and there each lady was pre-
sented with cigar and each gentle
man a fan Of the most attractive sort.
Then each Of these twenty-four people
chose q new partner giving to the new
partner the favor given to them. This
process was repeated until each had
danced and received favor. During
the latter part Of the Cotillion each
lady present was presented with
quarter pound box of chocolates These
chocolates We're the gift of George G.
Williams Of Brookline, Mass, direct
or OF the Association. A flag dance was
enjoyed during the course Of the even
ing. Each person on one side of the
hall was given a flag which he or she
presented to a new partner on the other
side of the hall Perhaps the most in
teresting event Of the entire evening
was the prize waltz. About twelve
couples entered to win the two splendid
prizes which were offered to the couple
who danced the best to waltz time.
The best dancing couple was chosen by
the amount Of applause they received
from the audience. Each contestant
danced two minutes. After all Of the
contestants had danced each couple ap-
peared before the audience and bowed.
At that time the applause given each
couple on their appearance determined
the best dancer. Mrs. II. D. West and
Harry l.. Halves received the loudest,
longest and greatest amount of ap-
plause and as a result were awarded the
prizes as the best dancers. There are
three possible reasons why this couple
received the greatest amount Of ap-
plause. In the first place they are pop
ular. secondly they possess talent as
comedians and thirdly they danced
smoothly but still. there were better
dancers in the contest Mr.. Hawes i'm |
personated hobo. He carried one of |
the souvenir cigars in his mouth dur !
ing the dance. held his head facing up-
ward and acted in a slipshod manner.
Mrs. West creditably performed her
part in this mirthmaking episode. G. |
Frederick Earnshaw Of Chicago aided !
Mr.. Dolliver In the management of the |,
various activities. Mr.. Earnshaw
kept tho dancers as we'll an the on look |
ers in constant state Of joviality and !
often In state Of screaming laughter. |
Ne. EaynahaH And Mr. Havaa ~. moe