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Show RED CROSS BALL BIG SUCCESS SOCIALLY AND FINANCIALLY (By Annie J. Atkin) February fourteenth, the night of the grand Red Cross charity ball given in Milford has now been written on the pages of Milford's history. This evening far exceeded the fondest fond-est anticipation of the committees. As the throngs entered they were received by the reception committee standing in line at the entrance of tlio ball room. This was an innovation for Milford, but caused a feeling of pleasure to every one in attendance. Prof, anil Mrs. Andrews, Doctor and Mrs. Addison Bybee, Mr. and Mrs. Walter James of Black Rock carried out the requirements of a receiving line in a delightful manner. The artistic booths attracted every-ones every-ones attention. Mrs. Rue Neilson, chairman of the punch booth had a rustic well and an old oaken bucket hung in the center raised up by a trolley. trol-ley. Some ferns were hanging over the sides and the charming ladies sold the punch. Mrs. Jack Langenbacker called for great praise i'or her sandwitch booth, decorateil in red ami white in keeping with red cross colors. Mrs. Ivan McKight and Mrs. Parley Fisher presided over the candy booth decorated with heart and valentines. The candy which was home made and delicious sold readily. The ladies of South Milford donated the candy for the booth and the South Milford Community club sponsored the booth. A very enjoyable program was arranged ar-ranged for and given by Mrs. Helena McGarry, mostly for the non-dancers, as a great many were present who did not join in the dance. The program consisted in a tap I dance by Lucille Frazier, Veniln j Smith, Viola House and Louella Bird, l.a song by Lorus Hand accompanied ! by Mrs. E. L.. Smith, a dance by Max-l Max-l ine Kirk and Virgia Killam and a I dance by Catherine Bradfield and Stella Hollis. Helen Kinney played ' for the dancers. I Many people living outside of Mil-. Mil-. ford sent in five dollars to buy n dance ticket. |