Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

State may make her strong, brave,
wise and prosperous"
Following Mr.. Dunnack's remarks
which were greeted with applause,
the chorus sang effectively the selec-
night" and "She Was Just Sailors
Sweetheart"
Vocal selections by Mrs. Philip D.
Stubs with violin obligato by Miss
Margaret Shirley, violin, and Miss
Marion Shirley. piano, were next in
, order. Mrs. Stubs has a beautiful
mezzo soprano voice. and with the
added charm of the violin obligato,
the most enjoyable features of the
evening. The numbers were: "Mat-
tinata," by F. Paolo Tosti; and
"Sing Me to Sleep" words by Cliff
ton Bingham and music by Edwin
Greene.
Toast to Governor and Family
The bond of friendship existing
between the State House Family and
the Governor and the spirit of coop
GRAFTON in the Capitol building.
formed the subject of the toast to
| the Governor and Family, given by
Attorney General Raymond Fellows.
| The original composition was in
| blank verse in the meter Of "Hia-
watha," and therein were named the
heads of State departments and
veteran clerks, closing with a fine
| tribute to the State of Maine.
Selections from the old-time melo-
dies were played on the accordian by
| Erwin e. j. Lander of the Public
Utilities department, and were
greatly appreciated.
Greetings to Governor and Mrs
Brewster from the State House
women were extended BY Miss Mar
ion Brainerd, assistant State libra
| rian, who following her remarks pre-
| sented to Mrs. Brewster, in behalf of
the ladies employed at the State
| House, basket Of exquisite Maine
| grown flowers, comprising lilies,
| roses, carnations. jorn"i's and ferns.
A banjo duet by Leland Anderson
| of the superintendent of buildings
department and Manley Haskell of
the State library. proved another
| pleasing feature, their selections in
GLIDING jigs and reels.
. Solo Dance by Miss Lucy L. johnson
A specially number was the "Valse
Bluette," classic solo dance execut-
ed by Miss Lucy L. johnson, stenog-
! rapher in the Public Utilities depart
| ment. The score was arranged by
Louis III. Chalif, noted Russian bal
let dancer. Miss johnson wore a
Grecian costume of blue chiffon with
| garland of flowers, and her spirited
dance proved revelation of verve
grace and rythm, winning rounds of
applause from an enthusiastic audi
/ ence. The music for the number was
| played by Miss Lucienne Tartre, pi-
anist, and Miss Irene Tetreault, ": -
linist Miss Johnson is a pupil OF
! Miss Dorothy E. Gray Of Augusta.
The final numbers by the chorus
were Sometime" Brown Eyes,
and Then I'll Be Happy"
General Dancing
At the close of the program as ar
ranged, dancing was enjoyed the re-
mainder of the evening, music being
furnished by six-piece orchestra.
There were tables in the senate
chamber and the Council chamber for
those who preferred to play cards.
A buffet lunch was served in the
| judiciary room by Mrs. Jessie c.
Thompson, assistant secretary to the
governor, and Mrs. Charles E. Dus-
tin. the lunch consisting of sand
witches, ice cream, fancy cookies, and
the delicious beverage, Old Scotch
ginger ale, a Maine-made product,
manufactured in Augusta and dis
pensed by the Old Scotch Ginger Ale
| Company. The room was prettily
decorated with crepe paper and pot
ted plants.
The program for the evening was
printed on Seveille orange color
] deckled- edged paper, bearing a new