Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
BIGGEST BALL
In YEARS
Twenty-Sixth Annual Event of
Cargill Council, X. of c.,
Overshadows Those of For
mer Times.
Estimated That Over 500 People Al.
tended the Post-Lenten Opening

was estimated that over 600 people
were in attendance by the time the
grand march was formed. There
were sixty-fve couples participating
in the march, but hundreds more sat
in the seats about the hall and look
ed on The affair was one of the
greatest social successes put on by
any organization in Putnam for years
Simons & Fox had charge of the
hall decorations. and the scheme used
was a departure from those of previ-
Gus balls. The whole front of the
stage was done in national flags,
spread and in group formation with a
large flag in the background. Over
the center was the emblem of the or
der. and the edge of the stage was
banked with potted frs The front of
the stage was covered with a dark
purple material on which were many
silver stars that sparkled in the light
The side walls were draped. The
top colors were nile green and white,
while underneath hung purple and
white. Now and then American flags
were used to break the symmetry and
to add bit of bright color From
drapings of green and white and pur-
pie and white in the center ran
streamers of red, white and blue to
the side walls, forming a canopy over
the dancers. 1t was pretty setting
for the lively gathering.
Hey's orchestra of Whitinsville fur
nished the music. They are worthy of
more than passing mention, as their
playing was really music played by
musicians. 1t was not a noisy jazz
band, but a real orchestra of players
who apparently put forth their best
efforts to please. However, they are
not lacking in that pep that makes the
one step and fox trot pleasure, and
PLAYED the more classical numbers for
the waltz The concert was treat
and the applause denoted that the
hundreds gathered in the hall liked
this organization which was making
it's initial appearance in this city, The
concert numbers were as follows:
1 March. ION to Plattsburg" Lowe
2. Valse de Concert, 1.-The Skating
WaItzes" Harris
s. Overture, Sunshine and Show
ers" p Hans Flath
4. Cornet Solo, Selected
Mr. George Hetherington
5. Oriental Characteristic, MY Hin
du Man" Eugene
6. Potpourri, Selections from THE
Better ole" and Jack o.
Lantern"
when We Take That Trip
Across the Rhine" Tommy"
"Have a Little Regiment of
Your own" my Word, Amt
We Carrying On" (The Better
OLE.
b when You Look In the Heart
of a Rose" (The Better 'Ole).
won't You Wait Till the
Cows Come Homer" Jack o.
Lantern).
7. Finale, Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution" Lampe
Following the concert the grand
march was called for. Before the
march started four little potted frs
were placed in the center of the hall,
and this arrangement was guidance
for the leaders who led the marchers
through formation of the letters, X.
C. The march was ably led by Grand
Knight Edward w. Mullan and Mrs.
Mullan, with Deputy Grand Knight
Bernard McGarry and Mrs. McGarry
second couple in line Mrs. Mullan
was gowned in pale blue charmeuse
with tunic of black embroidered tulle.
She carried handsome bouquet of
pink carnations.
Following the march dancing began
and was continued until l o'clock.
Shortly after II o'clock there was an
intermission of half an hour, and
many supper parties went to restaur-
ants and hotels.
From all angles the ball was sue
cess. There were many prettily gown
ed ladies and there were good num-
Der of visitors from out of town. The
dances were dedicated to the presi-
dent, officials of the order, Red Cross,
English and Belgian notables and 9th
ers. Those in charge were Bernard
j. McGarry, floor director; assistants,
Frank S. Hart and Arthur J. Brodeur.
The committee of arrangements was
made up of Edward W. Mullan, chair
man; Arthur ]. Brodeur, Armand
Montville, Frank S. Hart, James Char
ron and Bernard J. McGarry.
The reception committee consisted
of William Desaulnier, Napoleon Be-
mott, Jr, Armand Valade, Thomas
Howarth, Alfred Maynard and Willis
B. Carroll
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