Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-17
White RAY CLUB
FAIR AT CITY HALL
A GREAT SUCCESS

n VIl6NI VOVV6VO
The White Ray Club fair. which
was held, Thursday afternoon and
evening at the City Hall was de-
clared huge success and each and
every loyal member of the commit
tees is to be congratulated upon such
splendid event. The Club, which
is an auxiliary OF the Order of
Eastern Star, show unusual endeavor
in putting over such many-detailed
affair. Miss Anna Partridge is presi-
dent of the White Ray club and was
general chairman of the Fair, as well
as chairman of the entertainment
committee. Much Of the success of
the Thursday feature is due Miss
Partridge and the able committees
which worked with her.
Fine needlework. ornamental and
useful. baby's clothes and babys
toys, aprons of all kinds and descrip-
tions, candies of the home made
kind, cooking also with the home
taste, q fish pond, delicious chicken
supper were some of the wares Of
fered during the afternoon and eve
ming.
Each booth We'd with the others
in splendor and beauty of wares. The
embroidery table was most attractive
in pink and white Mrs. Edna Weeks,
Mrs. Harold Stone, Miss Cora Keyes.
Mrs. Charles Abbott, Mrs. Mary
Brown We're on the embroidery COM
mittee.
The " Fish Pond which caught
the eye of the younger folks as well
as the curiosity of their elders, was
gay in bright yellow with streamers
of white. Gold stars. embletic of the
order, were dainty fastners for the
streamers. Mrs. Mildred Mckay
was in charge Of this attraction.
The Riddles table was delight
to the fond mothers. Here were on
sale rompers. sporting gay ducks
and pert birds, woody nighties and
all sorts of wearing apparel for the
young folks of the family. Mrs. Ruby
Rollins. Mrs. Charles Horton, and
Mrs. William Wheeler composed the
committee at that table. Green
streamers, fir branches and berries
were the decorations.
Aprons for every use and almost
every mood, were shown at the gay
yellow and white Apron booth. Hand
made mittens for the little ones were
also found there. Mrs. John John
son. Mrs. Leon Kicker. Mrs. George
E. Rose and Mrs. Elsie Pingree were
on that committee.
An especially attractive sight was
a patch work quilt. Each square bore |,
a tiny umbrella, made of various
colored goods. The fortune telling !
tent was thrill all its own, that |
comes once in a life time, as you
might say. The soft drinks were in |
charge Of Sherman Holway.
The supper which featured chicken |
salad and pie made from the same
sort Of delectable bird, was in charge
of Mrs. Edith Wright as chairman,
assisted by Mrs. Alice Patterson,
Mrs. Ardina Small, Mrs. Inez Mason,
Mrs. Catherine Glidden, Mrs. Peter
McCourtney. 1t was the European
plan which the supper committee
carried out.
At the gay red and white decor
ated candy booth were found all
sorts fsugar goodies and sailed
nuts We're sold at very reasonable
prices. The committee was Mrs. E.
O. Knight Miss Zepha Cover and
Mrs. Bcsse Haskell.
One Of the best looking booths in
the hall was the green and white
one where home. cooked pastry was
most temptingly displayed. The COM
nittee was Mrs. Angelina Pope, Mrs.
inez Getchell, Mrs. H. n. Foster, Mrs.
Fred Keith and Mrs. Mary Farrell
The toy table, resplendant in ever
green decorations was loaded with
toys for the young ones. SThe COM
nittee in charge there was Mrs. Della
Mrs. Grace Boocock and
Mrs Herrin.
The entertainment which was en-
ioyed by n great many in the even
ing, was but another reason for the
success Of the Fair John Brown,
one of Augustus favorite singers.
rendered "The Lighthouse Bell"
Miss Edna Spearin in Butterfly
dance and Miss Lillian McAllister in
a French fox trot were two delight
full features of the program.
IT, Price Weber, the well-known
veteran actor gave "Sidelights Of a
Busy Theatrical Life" He never
fails to please and his stories are
always source Of delight.
Mrs. Lottie Reed was completely
disguised in her role as Lady
Eenobia Vamp- en- All' and her Of
fering was much enjoyed.
After the entertainment dancing
was enjoyed with Douglas orchestra
the center of interest. A large crowd
attended the dance, most fitting
closing for sl1ch SuccesSfuJ event |