Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-30

goods that fairly sold themselves, so
toothsome did they look. punch and
jello were their wares. They had
excellent patronage and made good
sum. Those in charge OF the booth
were Donald Kellogg. Erlene Hutch
inson, Helen Graves, Scott Treworgy
and Rita Petee.
Next came the mystery barrel,
"Barrcled Sunlight" unique device.
erected in the corner, and covered
with red crepe paper, with trimmings
OF white. In front was the repres-
cntation of a barrel, with jointed
head. Through that head. had he
but the necessary price, the small
boy could put his hand and get an
attractive gift. 1t was well patron
iZe;. tat stock gave odt early. This
was the fifth grade booth. In charge
we're Leland Achorn and Margaret
Blake.
The Sixth grade booth. spring like
in yellow and white, and gay with
Maybaskets, came next. Besides the
baskets of all shapes. kinds, and
colors, there were buhches Of frag-
rant Mayfowers for sale and fruit
and candy. They did brisk bust
ness. being most timely in their
wares. In charge were Louise Me-
Quarrie, Anna Burnes and Barbara
Graves.
Next them was the>"Luck Seventh
Bakery in. blue and white, a most
attractive booth with delicious
vi..nds. Cakes of all kinds predomin-
ated and found ready sale. In from
Xas the beautiful pillow made by
Earl Peterson. There was also a
large cake with artistic pink and
white icing that drew all eyes. Beside
the large table was q smaller table
where butter-milk was served. This
table, too. was well patronized, as
Was also the booth. In charge were
Oliver Beaudoin, Annie Vigue, and
Stefano Campana.. a TRIP of capable
bakers, if one judged trcEI their APP
pcarance and wares.
Perhaps the prettiest booth, GER
tainly the damtiest. was that belong
ing to the combined sixth and seTenth
grades. 1t was pink and white, with
the daintiest of rosebuds. Its wares
soon melted in the mouths of the
patrons. in charge we've Madeline
Hall, E,rma Bachelor, and Virginia
Johnson.
The last booth and one of the most
attractive was that of the eighth
grade. There coiors were blue and
pink, in lattice work effect. They
lad fancy work of various kinds.
wee plants. and ice cream. all of
which found ready sale. In charge
II TIE fancy work section Ue-e Helen
Fuller, Ella Prentiss. Louise Nor
gan, Ruth Trewergy and Charlotte
Niles. Lawrence Mckelvey and Ed
gar Steele dispensed the ice cream.
There was an excellent attendance
and equally excellent Patronage.
During the evening a pleasing en-
tcrtainmcnt, Revue" of the best
Things of the school year was given
Catherine Woodside was at the piano.
The first number was a vocal solo
by Carl Getchell, enthusiastically en-
cored. Then came an odd and in
Pierrot and Pierrette dance
by the Misses Arlene Smith Elaine
Radcliffe and Sarah Fuller. Their
parti-cOlored costumes of blue and
white. were very effective. They
were compelled to repeat a part Of
the dance. Then came a solo by
Ruth Johnson that earned d hearty
cnrtro. Physical exercises ty the
fifth grade were followed by dumb
bell exercises, first by the gi.iG, then
b| thc boys of the SIXTH grade Then
Canle solo dance by Elaine Rad
rlife that delighted the audience and
wts repeatedly encO e l.. Ala inter
eHt!ng reading by Barbara hamilton
followed. Catherine GoCdricf came
reAr with a ukele SOL that Won her
fou" or five recalls ard tire most
NieOsous applause. A solo by Evonne
ECaudoin. whose voice is C!cls; ig and
Who earned an encore than an eX-
hioi On of jumping -ole. ending in
y sClles of skilful handspr.nss by
Margaret Bake, who was Ve..y pleas
ln". then final solo by Carl
GetchCl finished Che program
Games and dancing completed the
evenings enjoyment. During the in
PERMISSION the announcement of the
various prizes was made. The grad
uation dress given by Mr.. Bigelow, to
the girl OF the ninth grade who Oh
tanned the most votes went to Erlene
Hutchinson. Evonnes Beaudoin, who
was second. received pair of stock |
ngs. The big cake went to Richard |
Radcliffe and the crocheted yoke to !
Miss Clemons. The pillow went to !
robert Nickery.
In spite of the weather, the hall |
was crowded. The affair was very |
MUCH a success. In charge were !
Principal Oscar W. BgeIow. Miss |
'''t'hor. Miss Clemens, Miss Greene. |
Ms. Fred Bullock. and Miss Bernice !
;reene. They have every reason to
eel nroud of the showing their pupils
tllue.