Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08
: ocean POINT
A Kennebec Journal Miss at the
Poverty Social Attracts
Much Attention
CHILDREN'S MINSTREL A
SUCCESS

A poverty party was held in the Casino
Saturday evening. when the largest dane
Ing party ever given at the Point took
place. Most OF the dancers wore cos
tunes which indicated some kind Of pov-
erty. Gorgeous costumes were entirely
lacking and in their place attractive,
dainty and unique arrangements for gar
ments gave an atmosphere Of originality,
OF something new in the entertainment
line, for Ocean Point at least. Three
prizes were given for the most unique
costumes. Lila Darricott was awarded
the prize for the prettiest costume. She
dressed as a wood nymph. Oak leaves
were sewed upon a short white gown,
and chaplet Of oak leaves adorned her
head. The ugliest costume Of the even
ing was worn by Kenneth Turner who re-
ceived the prize for the ugliest outfit
Young Mr.. Turner dressed as thug, I'm
personating typical hobo. The prize for
the person who wore the funniest cos
tune was bestowed upon Miriam Petten-
gill who wore a dress made out Of tho
funny pictures given in the extra sup
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Ice cream cones were given free to the
party. Geo. G. Williams of Brookline,
Mass, kindly contributed the refresh
ments. One of the most notable features
Of the evening was the way that every
one entered into the festivities. Besides
the modern dances Virginia reel was en-
joyed by about twenty couple. During
the course Of the dance several Paul
Jones were enjoyed. One Of the attrac-
tive and especially noticeable costumes
which was not mentioned above was the
by Miss Eunice Williams Of Augusta.
Miss Williams wore a cap and belt made
Of the large letters used on the trout
page Of the Journal. With one glance at
Miss Williams costume one could see
about hundred "Kennebec Journals
printed in the large type as used on the
front page Of the paper. This is an ex-
ample Of the popularity Of the K. J. at
Ocean Point. The Misses Lois and Dolly
Smart were gowned In costumes with
high hats and cleverly represented
witches. Miss Margaret Smart was be-
decked in a Greek costume with fillet on
ueE uSfIu MIS- w dltCI Abs AOlISCA ALL
personated Columbia with charming ef-
feet. Erskine and Huntley Buchan
dressed as clowns. Ned Raynes of Au-
gusta wore the garments Of a poverty
stricken youth. His clothes were in tat
tiers. Many other attractive costumes
were worn by the large group at the
party. Seldom has Ocean Point ever Of
fered such a pleasing and well enjoyed
costume party as was the one given in
the Casino on Saturday evening. The
Judges who awarded the prizes were
Chester Kingsley Of Augusta, Mrs. c. F..
Warner Of Brookline, Mass. and Mrs.
Hazlitt Of Boston.
The children Of the Point gave a min
strel show last Wednesday evening in the
Casino before a capacity audience who
received the various offerings Of the chill
dren with great hilarity and enthusiasm.
Several of the older young people aided
the children in their endeavors. Mrs. H.
D. West of South Acton, Mass. and Miss
Lois Smart of New York City arranged
the production. William w. Yerrall of
Springfield, Mass, served as the .interloc-
utor. The Ministries opened with a song
by the entire company. The first end
men who performed were Miss Fluffy
Ruf1es and Miss kocosan. Anita Earn
shaw and Beatrice Hersum took these
parts with much cleverness and skill.
They each told several entertaining sto-
ries ard won much applause from the au-
dience. Elizabeth Pettengll as Scilly
Willy next recited an interesting poem.
She was followed by Eleanor Van Horn,
who as Madam Sembrich gave a pleasant
little recitation. Kocosan, Beatrice Her
sum. next sang a dainty Chinese song.
Chester Burnham drew roars of laughter
from the audience when as Josiah Eber-
nezer Frye he recited two very numerous
and entertaining poems. Lila Darricott
and lillian whitelsey who dressed up as
tooktthe house by storm. Several encores
were required before these two young
ladies' were allowed to withdraw again
to the circle Of Ministries. Eleanor Will
COX, as Jolly links recited short but
pleasing poem. The entire company sang
q song for the next number. The words
Of the song which are characteristic OF
the entire show began: "L-o-double l-y.
pop spells Lollypop. It's the only de-
cent kind Of candy. The man that made
It must have been dandy" The children
each had lollypops for this number and
the effect was extremely cunning. The
next end men Of the evening were Mrs
Votes for Women, and Mr.. Swat the Fly
These parts were taken by Dorothy Dol
liver and Edward West. They each told
several stories. Mrs. Votes for Women
showed her power in the exceptional ar,
OF ventriloquism. The entire company in
terrupted the Joke feast by singing Tip
perary." Young Spencer Earnshaw. age
four years, was next introduced as Dim.
pie Dumping and recited a poem which
was marked by its extreme cuteness
Geo. Blaisdell, as the Sheriff Of Noting
ham,next gave a recitation entitled
Boats Sail on the River" The Fairy tt
tania impersonated by Phyllis Fassett
next gave a very pretty song followed
by very graceful dance Dorothy Dol.
liver as Mrs. Votes for Women next
played a piano solo. Anita Earnshaw as
Fluffy Rufiles gave very pleasant and
entertaining recitation. The next num-
Der was a very cleverly rendered duet b,
two other end men. For this number Ka
thr1ne Thomas took the part Of Gretel and
-z-or6 wast took tho mart ~ Ha1s