Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-31


space was taken. several hundred
couples taking part in the dancing.
The concert which preceded the ball
was most enjoyable. the soloists.
Miss Katherine E. Brier, Miss Char
lotte Knowlton and sMessrs. Ham
mons and McKeen, singing in their
usual splendid form and giving
pleasure to, all present.
The ball was opened by Chief
Shute with his young daughter.
Miss Elena, and following was long
line Of firemen and ladies. The card
was attractive and carried out to the
letter. The excellent music was by
McKeen's Orchestra. One Of the
most amusing features. was the live
goose which at intermission was al
lowed to roam at will and his voice
and antics we're as good comedy
| work as one could ask for. The
idea was to guess his name. said to
be that of some prominent citizen.
V. L. Hall was the victor, the name
being ding" Clifford, the manager
of the Colonial theatre. Another bit
of fun was caused by the presence
| of few weeks old pig, the stunt
being to guess it's weight in ounces.
The affair was one of the most sue
cessful in every way ever given b..
the fire ladies.
Much interest is felt in the pro-
TOT Pco1 IN ~
Memorial. which DIR. f. D. Tapley
will open in the early summer in
the house presented to him by Mrs
Charles Bradbury. the Cottrell home
stead in High street, built by her
| father, the late j. Y. Cottrell. Some
ten rooms have already been sub
scribed by people who wish to have
a part and a good.many thousands
| of dollars have been placed at DR.
/ Tapley's disposal for remodeling and
purchasing equipment. 1t is in a
central location and ideal for such
an institution. A wing will be add
ed, giving room for 20 or more beds
in the hospital.
Prof. John J. Martin of Bangor
Theological Seminary preached q
strong and very interesting sermon
in the Federated church Sunday
morning. He has been engaged to
supply until the new pastor. w F.
Skerrye of TempIeton. Mass, shall
arrive. March 5, to take up his new
duties.
! Margaret. the little daughter OF
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Hayes. celcbrat-
ed her fifth birthday on Saturday,
| entertaining playmates at party
| from $50 to 40 Games were
| played, the little hostess and her
two sisters. Katherine and Dorothy,
leading in the frolfc. Then came the
! invitation to the table. where at each
place was Il dear little bunny, hold
ing in his mouth a place card. He
was filled with sweets ind found in
slant favor with the children. i
beautiful birthday cake with candles
was also source of delight These
seated about the board with Margar-
ct. Catherine and Dorothy. were
Sheila Upton of Springvale. little
cousin of the hostess. daughter of
] Rev. and Mrs. Harry II. Upton (MIss
Mary Hayes. Jane Mudgett, Bernice
: Hopkins, Martha Bowker, Ruth Fos-
ter. John Stevens. Ruth Follett and
Maine Hills were forced to send re-
! grets owing to illress.
+ Mrs. Wilmer J. Dorman enter
tanned at auction Saturday after
noon the following guests: Mrs.
Carl ii. Stevens. Mrs. Y. j.. Hall,
Mrs. Allen NJ Howcs. Mrs. Dana 3.
Southworth. Mrs. William NJ. RAN
dali. Mrs. G. w. Wesco,t. Mrs. Fred
! a. Johnson. Mrs. Leslie G. FoIlett.
Mrs. Maine Hills. Mrs. Ansel NJ.
Lothrop, Miss Florence Dunton, Mrs.
S. A. Parker. Miss Belle Heating.
! Prizesawere won by Mrs. Fo!iett and
Miss Heating. Coffee was served at
the conclusion of the game.
Manager Eugene r. Spear. Chief
| Operator Miss Grace hayes and
| Wire Chief Harold Howard returned
Saturday night from a Few days stay
in Portland. where they attended an
official session Of employees of the
New England Tel. and Tel.
! The last dance of the ceries held
| by the Dancing ClGb takes place
Thursday night in odd Fellows
! hall. The series have been most en-
! joyable and there is some talk of
! another. These dances are private,
the floor is not crowded. the music
is excellent and the parties have
been most pleasant. Ianys are
| planning to wear evening dress at
the closing party.
! Mrs. Clement w. Wesco:t will en-
terrain the Saturday Auction Club
Tuesday night at her home on
Church street.