Putnam patriot., 1917-04-13
K. OF {. BALL
4 Fitting Opening of the Pest.leaiss
 Social Season
Good Music, We'll Conducted 0rsus March, Pretty Stage Setting and
 Enjoyable Dance Program

Not in years has the annual Easter Monday ball, given by Cargill Coun- eil, K. of C., as the post. Lenien sociN season opener, been such successful event from all angles as was the twenty-fourth annual concert and ball There was not q feature but had the approval of the large gathering present.
 When the knights aw6ke to find q semi. blizzard raging Monday morning 1t was little wonder that it aampenea their spirits. But shortly after nooa the sun came out and the entire aspect changed. It was bright iorerunner of brilliant success.
 The guests began to arrive aa o'clock. Fogg's Orchestra Of Brock ton, Mass, made its initial appearances in Putnam and there was more or less curiosity as to the ability ef this or. 8 until 9 o'clock was over the manager and members of the orchestra might well have been pleased could they have heard the expressions of approbs- ton on all sides, Fogg's orchestra did itself credit and Is band of real musi- clans who take pride in their work and giving their best efforts. The coa- cert numbers and dance nun.bers ,efs nothing to be desired in this respect.
 Never had the stage looked prettier. The decorations were by Cyril Remil. lard, Jr., and the arrangements was the best seen in years. Pink and white bunting, groups of American flags, palms, ferns, potted geraniums and hydrangeas had been so well arranged that the colors blended perfectly. Over the stage in red, white and military blue incandescent lights were outlined "K. oi C.p The whole effect was tasteful and pretty and received many compliments.
 The concert program was as follow March, On Duty, Rosey Overture, Raymond, Thomas | Cornet solo Selected
 Horace C. Cushman 1 Selection, The King Pin, Orr Taylor | Violin solo Milton l.. Smith 1 Finale, All America, Zamecnik l It WIS little after Q o'clock whef the grand march wes formed led by Grand Knight Arthur l.. Duvert and Miss Katherine Byrne. This was pretty feature and was exceptionally we'll done. Through an arrangement of potted plants placed on the floor the mafchers, who entirely encircled the large hall, were led through maze 0f figures. There was q formation that outlined the letters K. Of c. and alss the maltese cross. It was well exc cuted march and was spoken Of with sincere appreciation.
 Then the dancing began. Sixteen numbers and extras were danced and every one was enjoyed. Many specta. tors stayed until a late hous to watch the lively scene. There were many pretty gowns and Putnam has no req son to be ashamed Of the appearance of It's young ladies. They would de credit to any gathering and showed good taste and refinement in their cos- tunes.
 All in all the ball was one big suc- cess. It was composite of successful features. The committee are to be congratulated in the matter of the vs- rious arrangements that made up a perfect whole.
 The committees in charge were as follows:
 Floor director, James J. Charron
 Assistants, M. J. DaigIe, Armand Montville
 Committee of arrangements, A. l.. Duvert, chairman; Arthur Renshaw, Armand MontvilIe, Joseph Leon, Heli- ka Auger, M. J. Daigle, Peter Demers, James J. Charron
 Reception committee, Michael Dwyer, John B. Byrne, John Dalge, Charles Bove, Henry N. Benoit, John J. McCarry, George Lewis, Jr. ! --------------~--