The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-03
THE RED CROSS BENEFIT.
The Cabaret and Dance DelightfM Func.
ton and Financial Success

The Cabaret and Dance Delightful Func.
ton and Financial Success
The Cabaret and dance given in the
Belfast Opera House New Years eve un-
der the direction of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bradbury as benefit for the running ex-
penses of the local Red Cross was an un-
qualified success in every particular.
Considering the fact of the intense cold
there was large attendance including
Judge Albert L. Spear, Gardiner, presid-
ing here at the January term of the Su-
preme Judicial Court, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam B. Williamson, Miss Jessie Gartley
and Miss Ruth Henderson of Augusta,
and w. C. Conary of Bucksport. The
hall decorations were especially appro-
pirate Large flags were caught in each
corner of the balcony rail while on the
rail front large and small red crosses al
ternated; small crosses also decorated the
arches over the doors and windows and
an immense cross the center of the drop
curtain. On either side of the stage were
Red Cross tables where Mrs. z. D. Harts-
horne, Mrs. Fred r. Poor, Mrs Clarence
E. Read and Mrs. H. L. Seekins attired
in white were engaged in making surgi-
cal dressings during the opening concert.
Three of Belfast's little Red Cross knit
ters, little Misses Elena Shute, Eleanor
in rocking chairs in the center of the
stage and were as busy as bees during
this hour. Later they collected small
sums of money from the audience, re-
ceiving over S18, the child collecting the
largest sum to receive Red Cross doll;
which was won by Eleanor Stephenson
with over SO. The other little girls re-
ceived large boxes of candy-the gift of
Mrs. j. w. Blaisdell.
The small tables, reserved in advance,
were arranged around the hall. They
were covered with dainty white cloths,
decorated with small cross and centered
with small silk flags of the Allied nations.
A large number of mattresses in Red
Cross gowns served refreshments pro-
vided by Roscoe Arey, who gave so per
cent of his profits to the fund.
The piano solo by Master Reginald
Boardman of Islesboro was omitted by
reason of his enforced absence.
The festivities were kept up until the
dawn of 1918, which was greeted with
bells, horns, etc.
The following delightful program was
carried out with every number encored:
Concert by Belfast Band
Elbridge S. Pitcher, leader
Star Spangled Banner
March-Guard de Corps, R. B. Hall
Song-Over There, Geo. M. Cohan
Charles F. Hammons and Band
Medley-Sweet Old Songs, c. W. Dalbey
McKeen's Orchestra
Mrs. Bessie Keyes, Accompanist
Frederick w. Spinney, Floor Director
Solo Dance-Columbia, Doris Sweat
One Step
Violin Solo, Harold Staples, accompanied
by H. l.. White
Fox Trot
Reading, Our Boys in France,
Mrs. S. A. Parker
Waltz
Clarinet Solo, Dean knowlton
| One Step-The Jazz Band
Exhibition Dance,
Marjorie Pratt, Harry L. White
Fox Trot
Reading, One Good Time, Sabra B. Dyer
Waltz
Song-Country Club Quartette,
Susan D. Wescott Eibridge S. Pitcher
Emma P. Pitcher Charles F. Hammons
One Step
Fox Trot
Solo, Charles F. Hamm ons
Waltz-The end of Perfect Day
Wednesday morning Mr.. Bradbury an
nounced the remarkably large sum of
S41S.97 in net proceeds. Mr.. Bradbury
gave practically all of five days to the af-
fair and is to be congratulated on his
great success. He wishes to thank all
who assisted him in anv manner