Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-13
AUGUSTA SOCIAL SET TURNS
OUT FOR ANNUAL CHARITY BALL
maid LOCAL GENERAL HOSPITAL

The annual Charity Ball, held
Thursday evening at the City hall for
the beneft Of the Augusta General
hospital. under the direction Of the
Hospital Aid. was largely attended.
1t IL easily acclaimed a success, both
from the standpoint Of being the sea-
son's'leading social event and of add
ing to the Golfers OF the Aid.
Evergreen trees, the cream Of the
forest, were the prominent decora-
tions OF the hall. Stately fir trees
graced the corners Of the hall, formed
delightful wall for the section re-
served for the receiving line and other
guests, filled crooks and corners and
aided in converting the hall into a
solid green bower. Wreaths, many of
them, hung from the panels about the
wall. under the balcony and xmore
wreaths adorned the balcony ratings.
Natures own color prcdominated
everywhere. A lattice work Of green
boughs hid the stage foundation from
view. Wreaths filled in the lattice
intersections.
The only bit of color in the entire
decorations except the green. was
found at the refreshment table, where
dazzling poinsettas formed a wreath
about another tiny tree, which stood
guard in the center of the table The
simple decorations proved such
surprise and then again such a de-
| lightful relief from those Of other oc-
casions. Effective is the prosaic ad-
jective to use, yet it is the adequate
one-for the decorations were just
that.
\ maze Of colors-attractive. maids
and matrops in beautiful gowns
found pleasing background in the
bower-like surroundings. Some very
stunning costumes were observed
among the dancers-especially the
younger society set of the city. Not
everyone danced because not every
one intends to do SO. when every
one goes to the Charity Ball. The
balcony was we'll filled with specta-
tors until the end of the evening
Front seats in the balcony were
!
ing as early as shortly after o'clock.
The desire Of the committee to
have this years Charity Ball what is
known as an old fashioned Charity
Ball. such as was enjoyed a few
years back, were certainly fulfilled.
The long order Of dances was enjoyed
but the novelties, the innovations and
the original features which find their
way into local social events, were
conspicuously lacking, Thursday
evening.
The music for the evening was fur
nished by Douglas orchestra and the
boys did themselves grand as the
expression goes in giving to the dane
ers the best OF their line. Several
Of the latest musical numbers of the
! day were featured by the Douglas
orchestra in their program.
The first part of the evening was
taken UP with reception, the MEM
hers Of the receiving. line, headed by
Mayor Sanford J.. Fosg, graciously
greeting the guests.
| Charles +. Kinsman was floor d.
rector and he was assisted by an ef-
! ficient corps OF aids. The evenings
events were without mar and the en-
| tire program was conducted along
lines as planned with n high credit to
the various competent committees in
charge.
Those Who Received
! In the receiving line were Mayor
Sanford l.. Fogg. Mrs. Fogg, Mrs. L.
c. CARL. retiring president of the
Hospital Aid, Mrs. w. IT. Williams
new president OF the Hospital Aid.
Hon. George L. Macomber, Mrs.
Macomber.
Work of the Aid
1t might be well at this time to
/ give a brief outline of the work
which the Hospital Aid carries out.
They help the Augusta General Hos
pital in many ways. From a $1,000
fund they furnish a perpetual free
bed and besides that. each year they
raise another amount to furnish a
second free bed. All the sewing of
the hospital is done by the Aid. they
doing the cutting out and the sew
ing. Aside from this, the Aid does a
great deal of extra work for the hos
pital as the need arises.
The Committees
General chairman, Mrs. George E.
Macomber.
Ticket committee-Mrs. w. H. Will
liams, chairman, Mrs. Charles J..
Andrews, Mrs. Paul D. Sargent, Mrs.
L. l.. Cooper. Mrs. o. S. c. Davies
Mrs. Blaine Niles, Mrs. Lewis Bur-
leigh. Mrs. II. L. pishon, Mrs. f. e.
Purinton. Mrs. Blaine Owen, Mrs.
Charles T. Penney.
The committee on decorations
Mrs. a. II. Sturtevant, charnaa n,
Mrs. l.. V. Fill, Mrs f. NJ. II. Knapp
Mrs. r. f. Goodwin. Mrs n. L. Bas-
sett.
Refreshments-Mrs. George Bar
nekov. chairman. Mrs. c. S. HIGH |
born, Mrs. u. w. Adams, Mrs. a. +. |
PARROT, Mrs. w. H. Harris, Mrs. w. |
8. Wyman. Mrs. c. F. BilNdeau, Mrs. |
Joseph Williamson.
Dance committee--Mrs. Charles |
Kinsman, Mrs. Charles Downing. !
Mrs. William b. Williamson, Mrs. D.
l.. Nash, Mrs. Harris S. Woodman, |