Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-30
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lake free from pollution, but thought that
ali organization should be perfected to
lave charge of the work. Having been
organized but a few months the associa-
ton has done remarkable work. The
shores of the lake are in first-class sani-
tary condition and the water tests as
pure today as it did when the Kennebec
Water District first analysed it for their
purpose of water supply.
To make things more lively. the direct
ors engaged the Waterville Military Band
to furnish music during the day. The
band with. large party left Waterville on
the $50 car for East Vassalboro. Special
boats were procured to take the party up
the lake. The occupants of the cottages
all along the lake were treated to the
excellent music. The party arrived at
RandalEs point about IL o'clock and were
greeted by large number on the picnic
grounds. A short concert was given in
the morning previous to the business ses-
sion.
The business session was called at II 80
clock by President John A. Woodsum of
China. The records of the previous meet
ings and meetings of the directors were
read by Secretary Theron E. Doe of
China. and Mr. Doe. who is also treas
u1er, gave his report. The report showed
membership of 16S and after meeting
all expenses an amount remained in the
treasury. Both of his reports were ac
cepted.
After the reports committee on nomi-
nation was appointed consisting of E. P.
Mayo. Fairfield; W. j. Thompson and
Ia of bn ttaa
bought in the following list of officers
ed by the association:
President-Hon. John A. Woodsum,
China.
Vice President-William J. Lanigan,
Watervile.
SEES. and Treas.-Theron f. Doe. China.
Directors-F. H. Jealous, North Vassal-
boro: Fl. F.. Whitehouse. South China.
and w. S. Bradley, East Vassalboro.
The meeting then adjourned for Picnic
dinner.
The people then formed parties and par
took of dinner Groups were scattered
the beautiful grove Hot cof-
fee was served to all who desired. During
the dinner, music was rendered by the
band.
The assemblage was again called to or
der about 2 o'clock and several talented
speakers were introduced, President
Woodsum acting as postmaster.
The first speaker was W. j. Thompton
of China. who spoke of the pleasant con-
diticns existing among the residents of
the lake shore and how they always took
an interest in the uplifting of the lake
He gave a short history of
some of the old-time residents and his
brief talk was greatly enjoyed
WiImont Jones' of Allegheny, Pa. who
spends his summers at the lake, spoke
of the work performed by corporations
and the difficulty in fighting the same.
He spoke of the necessity of the corpora
tions of keeping on good terms with the
people.
The principal address of the afternoon
was delivered by Prof. F. c. Robinson of
Bowdon College. who delivered an eX-
cellent talk on Santa ton The address
was instructive to all and was greatly
interesting He told how to meet the con-
ditions and how to promote sanitary con-
ditions.
The party began to dispense after the
speeches and the large boats were kept
busy for hours transferring the people
to their homes. The first annual meet
ing and picnic of the association will be
one long to be remembered