Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09
WINTHROP!
Costume Party By
Winthrop Literary Club

VIHtHTOp Literary NluD
The costume party given by the
Winthrop Literary Club at its ami
yersary meeting Monday evening
was great success.
In the gathering might be noted
Indian maidens. gypsies, stately Col
onial DANES, graceful old fashioned
ladies. little girls and even gentle
men from the days gone by and the
parlors at the home of Mrs. Carle-
ton. where the affair was held, pre-
sented a most colorful picture.
/. A pleasant hour was passed as the
guests gathered, each costumed lady
being greeted with cheers as she en-
tered. When all were assembled the
stunts" were in order. Mrs. Effie
French. the president. acting as
chairman of the evening.
The program was opened with an
Indian song by two very charming
Indian maids. Mrs. p. ]. Clifford and
Mrs. l.. H. Millspaugh, who sang
Red Wing" with Mrs. Effie French
at the piano.
The chairman called next upon the
college graduate. who arose, diploma
In hand. clothed with dignity and
gave very fine presentation OF shat
old school day favorite. "Sparticus
Address to the Gladiators." Mrs.
Grace Webb represented the college
girl.
Annie Louise Cary was next an
nounced and favored the company
with odd Folks at Home Mrs. Carrie
Mrs. Carrie French impersonated the
famous singer. Mrs. Harriet Kill
breth and Mrs. Georgia Williams.
who had been closely observing the
various performers through opera
glasses. were next called upon. and
announcing that they represented a
well behaved audience, they gave
some most original verses upon the
proper attitude OF an audience.
A colonial group came next. who
gave an elaborate sketch which in
troduced old time songs and
graceful minuet and was most
charmingly done by Mrs. Eva Mar
BILE, Mrs. Ethel Hartman, Mrs.
Stella Snow and Mrs. Barbara Young.
Ihey were obliged to respond to an
encore.
Mrs. H. E. Foster read two of Ed
gar Guests poems. She wore the
costume of n Japanese lady.
Zulieka, the Gypsy fortune teller.
was next introduced and told several
surprising fortunes to the ladies of
the company. Mrs. II. s. Woodman
IN an unusually effective costume.
represented Zulieka.
Mrs. Carrie Strout wore very
stunning gown Of green silk, with
menu of lace and bouquet of red roses.
A. nigh comb holding her hair,-one
OF the very prettiest costumes of the
evening. Mrs. Strout read There
are No Old Ladies Now"
Mrs. {. F. Sargent appeared as n
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gave very beautiful reading. a
Woman's Conclusion" by Phoebe
Cary. in most charming manner.
another Indian number followed.
mrs. La Verne Maxfield singing an
indian lullaby song with appropriate
actlon. Mrs. Eastman, the Red
cross nurse. gave some valuable
Meath hints" upon the subject of
over eating" A bashful child. with
moving locks, impersonated by Mrs.
carleton, gave poem,' Mary Had a
Llttle Hat" and Mrs. Effie French
ana Mrs. Edith French followed with
-k-katy," in costume of a SOL
uler ana and a sweet, coy maiden.
AN original poem by Mrs. Charles
Cummings, in Gypsy costume, told
z0-year nap. The four w. l.. &C.
Maids In caps and aprons. Mrs. Alice
Penniman. Mrs. Mabel Roweu. Mrs
Ethel Towle and Miss Mermie Miller
gave the final number, a humorous
recital OF their difficulties in prepar-
ing refreshments, the advice of their
husbands figuring prominently in
the recital. The four maids" then
served delicious cabaret lunch and
a social hour followed Mrs. II. b.
Maxfleld was in charge Of the pro-
gram.
The next meeting will be next
Monday afternoon at 215 with Mrs.
H. E. Foster.
There will be a meeting of Crvs.
tai Lodge. /. 0. o. F.. Thursday eve
nlng, with supper and, degree work.
All members are strongly urged to
attend.
Mrs. Francis Dostie has returned
from the Sisters hospital at Lewis
Ton. where she has been for some
weeks.
V. A. Stahl of Portland was in
town yesterday.
The regular meeting of Abenaki
chapter, Q. +. s., will be held Fri
day evening for election of officers.
The Home Missionary society will
meet Friday afternoon with Mrs, p.
). clifford. Supper at 6, with social
evening and program in charge of
Mrs. Roundy
The Ladies' Whist club was de-
lightfully entertained by Mrs. NJ. w.
WisWell last Saturday evening. A
covered dish lunch was enjoyed.
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