Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-25
WAY BACK BALL.
Some Fun Promised at Big Red Cross
Benefit.


Every member of the committee
on ways and means of the local Red
Cross chapter is working hard to as
sure the success of the May night
"Way Back" ball in Hancock hall
next Tuesday evening. Already the
committee has been assured enough
dancers in costume to make 1t a real
affair-''way back" in costume, color
and fun. The grand march will start
promptly at S.15, led by the mem
bers of the city government, who are
backing the event in every way.
This is sure to be gay, colorful
affair, for many novelty features
have been arranged to add to the
fun of the evening. AS no May ball
would be complete without confetti
and streamers, plenty will be pro-
vided and distributed freely. Colored
caps will be distributed to the
dancers, and other novelty souvenirs
will be given.
Even the orchestra, when it tunes
up" will be strictly in harmony with
the evening, for every player will be
in costume and the stage will resem-
BILE nothing so much as real old
fashioned barn interior, all set for
genuine old-fashioned hoe down. -
Everybody is going, and you will
find all your friends there-the
village BELLE" the "hayseed yamp,'
the "corn-fed sheik" and the con
stabule," who will do the latest and
Oldest steps as we'll as the Valentino
creations.
1t is hoped that all will go in
costume. for there will positively be
no dancers on the floor throughout
the evening, unless properly cos
tuned for a way back dance. Nothing
elaborate is required, but 1t must
be in keeping with the 'rube- at
mosphere that will prevail. Those
who are unfortunate enough to go
without costume will be allowed
seat in the gallery; reserved seats TO
be put on sale Friday.
The Red Cross deserves, and proba-
bly, will get, very liberal PATRONAGE
Tuesday evening. Few in Ellsworth
but realize the great work that is be-
ing done and its worth to com
munity of this size. Unless f1nanclal
aid is given, the work will have to be
curtailed to a great extent this year.
The last event netted the committee
a good sum, and one or two more
like it will raise the fund to the re-
quired amount.
Few know of the scope OF the work
of the Red Cross nurse and the
strain under which she labors in
winter like the one just past A
number of instances could be cited
which would illustrate all too clearly
her versatility During the very
worst of last winter, she called at
many homes where the members of
the family We're i'll and could not
provide for the family. In one home,
particularly, she forced her way
through the snow, unbroken to the
doorway, and after getting within the
house, found both the husband and
wife ill and almost helpless, Before
she could attend to their medical
needs she had to build a fire, get pro-
visions from a store and cook the
meal for them This is but one in
stance where prompt attention and
sympathetic treatment were given at
the right time.
Get behind the "Way Back ball,
and every effort made to raise funds
for the Red Cross in Ellsworth Even
though you may not need the service
of the nurse at this time, unexpected
events may cause you to REQUIRE her
services at a moments notice To
keep her in Ellsworth, the committee
needs funds-your presence at the
affair in Hancock hall next Tuesday
evening will encourage and help the
committee in its work.