Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-07
WHITE RAY CLUB
FAIR ATTRACTS BIG
CROWD CITY HALL

The White Ray Club Fair. a two
days Christmas sale opened Thurs
day afternoon at the City Hall and
in spite of the weather mans bad
spell, there was a. good sized crowd
In attendance the first day. The
chief object of interest, Thursday af-
ternoon was the sale of the many
beautiful Christmas gifts. From $3.50
o'clock until 1880 o'clock, supper was
served and will be served again to-
day at the same time. Thursday eve
ming fine entertainment was given,
followed by general dancing.
This evening there will be a grand
ball, with Douglas orchestra at the
helm. They played Thursday evening
for the dancing after the entertain
! ment and are again this season, up
holding their record of being the best
orchestra in this part of the state.
Augusta may well be- proud Of her
Douglas orchestra.
Mrs. Martin Damborg, president of
the White Ray Club, is the chairman
OF the general committee and quite
one of the busiest ladies at the fair.
| She has an able corps of assistants
and it looks as If the White Ray
| Club fair is getting to be bigger and
better each Oar. The White Ray
Club. for the edification of those who
) do not know, is composed of mem
bers. of the Eastern Star Lodge.
| Supper was served Thursday, from
$3.50 to 1880 and will Deserved again
this Friday at the same time to the
hungry ones. The menu is reason
/ able and appetiZing. there being
beans, cold ham, cabbage salad, po-
/ tato chips, sandwiches coffee and tea
! and ice cream and cake. The wait
resses were kept busy during the two
hours of serving Thursday, the tables
being arranged at the stage end of
the hall. The dining room is in
charge Of Mrs. Don Neal and the
kitchen. in charge of Mrs. James
! Wright. Mrs. Herman Patterson,
| Worthy Matron of the Chapter, has
charge of the serving.
All the booths are decorated in va
rious shades OF purple, shading from
! a pale lavender to a deep wisteria
and the color scheme makes a most
attractive picture. A booth devoted
entirely to "Idico" a new deodorant,
was presided over by Mrs. Henry
Cummings and Mrs. Harry Stone.
They skilfully demonstrated the val
| ue of this new article on the market
and found ready sales.
At the dolly booth, little dolls, big
dolls and dolls waiting to be named,
were waiting for OWNERS. Mrs. Ida
Leeman was in charge. There were
dolls Struggled in cozy cribs, covered
| with dainty hand made coverlets and
| dolls CARRIED in the latest of fashion.
And aprons. Such an assortment!
we have tried to place them at the
| lowest prices possible" the ~Saleslady
on duty informed IFS and truly she
| had, because the prices were most
reasonable. Mrs. l.. S. Young is
! chairman Of this committee and her
assistants are Mrs. j. G. Johnson.
I Mrs. Norman Foster and Mrs. l.. +.
! Kicker.
| The fancy work booth is in charge
Of Mrs. Edna Weeks. Luncheon sets
! of most attractive design and weave
! found owners quickly. Luncheon
sets with dainty appliqued corner
! pieces and cleverly button-holed edg-
i es were there in abundance.
| One of the most fascinating and in
! teresting booths was the "TombOla".
! so-called, fashioned after a Swedish
! game. Mrs. Martin Damborg was
| in charge. The assorted gifts at the
booth were eagerly sought after.
At the cooked food booth, Mrs.
| Ralph Rollins was in charge. There
''doughnuts like mother used to
make. the same variety Of cakes and
cookies and the like. were on sale as
| well. as delicious cooked meats.
Mrs. Uilla Patterson and Mrs Del
Ia Gilman We're in charge of the can
| dy tables. Fudges of every kind and
/ connection were on sale. as well as
minis in all the pastel shades, cream
walnuts and stuffed dates. The cam
dy table was a source of much at
! tention.
At the ice cream and soft drink
| booth, J. G. Johnson was in charge
and as he is veteran at the BUSH
ness, he handed the goods out over
| the counter in great style.