Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-01
MADISON.
Margaret Goffe Chapter,
D. A. R., Gives Reception.
Bernard Gibbs Is Republican
Candidate for County Atty.
Mrs. Mabel Carpenter Falls and
Dislosaies Right Shoulder.

1t was success rum 7N@i " ~
sh." a very enjoyable afternoon,
we're expressions heard at the close of
he reception and silver tea under the
auspices of Margaret COTE Moore
'hapter, D. A. r.. at the residence OF
Irs. F. L. Powers, on Maple street,
Tuesday afternoon. The affair was IN
celebration of the fourth anniversary
Il the formation of the chapter.
Nearly zee women were present dur
ne the afternoon. and this is said to
ave been the largest number OF Wo-
men to have attended function OF
his kind in Madison for number oil
ears. Among this number were ID
members of Eunice Farnsworth Chap
ar of d. A. r. in Skowhegan, and an
auai number from Ruth Head Cragln
HAPPIER of d. \. r. in North Arson.
The reception was held from to
clock The guests were met at the
DOR by Miss Helen Powers, daughter
the hostess. and directed to the
econd floor, where they were shown
, the dressing rooms by Misses Flor
nee. Walker, Mildred Humphreys, and
eatriee Towne. At the foot of the
airs stood Miss Helen Gates with
liver tray to receive the offerings.
RS. Villa Hilton acted as usher and
PRODUCTION committee The guests
ere received in the parlor by Mrs.
:. c. Robinson. OF North Arson and
ice regent of the Maine state d. A,
:, and Mrs. Powers. regent of Mar
aret COTE Moore Chapter.
II - IL 4 tod
it'll the National colors. and bouquets
cut flowers were scattered about
he rooms. The decorative scheme of
he Library and dining room, was in
lie colonial colors and consisted OF
lue and buff streamers, radiating
rom a common center to all parts OF
he rooms. The dining room was dark
ned for the occasion and lighted With
andes. The silver candle sticks to-
Their with the silver services of
evolutionary days, gave the room
ue colonial appearance. Refresh
rents Of tea, sailed almonds, and
afers were served. The tea was
CURED by Mrs Grace Humphreys.
ice regent of the local chapter, and
FRS. Lottie Gates, both being in
olonial costume. They were assisted
y Mrs. Lena Davis, Mrs. Ella Beale,
IRIS. Nellie Sawyer, and Mrs. Effie
Weston.
Music was furnished by an orches-
"a consisting of Misses Marion John
on as pianist. Laura Carpenter, cell
st, and Doris Carpenter violinist.
pecial selections were given consist
lg of song by the Misses Carpen-
r; violin solo, Miss Alice Spear:
ano solo. Miss Edith Hilton piano
10, Misses Gladys Phillips, Powers,
I'D Hilton. The proceeds of the aft
noon will be used for some benefit
{ a public nature.
Bernard Gibbs of this place has an
ounced himself as d candidate for
ie office of county attorney in Som
set county, and is now busy securing
he necessary names to place him on
lie Republican party ballot at the
rimary election. Mr.. Gibbs was in
Ie field at the last Republican county
invention in Skowhegan, and would
ave received the support of the
ladison delegation had he not refused
omination. He is well known in this
'ction of the county. and has a host
{ friends who will give him strong
acking
Ben Wilson Of Kansas will give an
ddress on Socialism, Friday evening.
l the Methodist church.
William Il. Brown left town.
2ednesday morning, on a business
rip to Bangor
Mrs. Mabel Carpenter suffered a
ainful accident while attending the
J. a. r. reception, Tuesday afternoon,
the residence of Mrs +. l.. Powers
When coming down stairs Mrs. Car
enter tripped and fell A physician
as hastily summoned and it was
ound that the right shoulder was dis
ocated and the ligaments of the arm
orn.