Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20

mortal Continental hall, Mrs. Samuel
w. PhiIbrick; marking graves of Rev
olutionary soldiers and historic spots,
Mrs. Ernest A. Allan; patriotic ed
ucation. Mrs. Richard O. Elliot: well
fare of women and children, Mrs
Frederick L. Boothby; American
Monthly Magazine. Mrs. George E.
LeFavor: appropriations Mrs. VIM. G.
Robinson.
Special committees-0pport
Farm. Mrs. VIM. II. Newell. Mrs. 4
A. Kendall; King Memorial, Mrs. +.
A. Allan; Maine flag, Mrs. L. C.
Hooper.
Parliamentary procedure was skill
fully followed by the ladies and the
smoothness with which business was
transacted would have surprised Menu
bers of the Legislature at that time
in session on the bill.
One lady objected to the acceptance
of official reports on the ground thal
Until the report of the committee ON
credentials comes in, this body is
simply mass meeting"
Gee, But as men must get a wig
gle ON with women suffrage on the
way and Maine women so superior to
the men folks of the State.
Among the Daughters, who took
leading part in the proceedings of the
Coulcil and who was warmly con-
graduated on being able to be present,
was Mrs. Ernest A. Allan of Bath,
who has happily recovered from i'll
health, last winter. Mrs. Allan has
extensively travelled in Massachusetts.
New Hampshire and Vermont in her
automobile during recent summers
and had learned that in these states,
in marking historic places of the
Revolution. the Daughters are exeell-
ing their sisters in Maine. She adj
voeat ted warmly greater enthusiasm
in such work in our State.
They had active and courteous OIL
Gals to the limit with pages and ush-
ers who knew their business well. "A
Reports were wen written and gave
details in not too many words.
Reports of Chapters were SO con-
scientiously gotten up that the sink
ing sun caused halt and the Regent
called for an adjournment, postponing
several Of the reports until today.
The Reception.
Last evening, at the beautiful home
of Mrs. VIM. r. Fisher, 105 Winthrop
Street. this city, the Regent Of Kous-
siroc Chapter gave delightful
though entirely informal reception to
the delegates which was also enjoyed
by many d. a. RS. from Gardiner
Hailoweu and Watervilie and other
nearby towns.
In the receiving line We're, in add
lion to the hostess, Mrs. John A.
Morse, the State Regent; Mrs. VIM
C. Robinson of North Arson, State
State Vice Regent and Mrs. Ernest A.
Allan, Corresponding Secretary of the
Council of Both.
During the evening dainty refresh
ments were served, the dining room
aoral decorations being carnation
pinks.
\ pleasing social affair the recep-
ton proved.
Thursday.
The program for the morning IN
cludes leftover routine business Gre
Dental committee tMrs. Herbert l..
Sherburne of augusta. chairman re-
port and business. in which latter d.
vision comes election of State ofhcers
Including the Regent, who Is expect
ed to be the present vice regent, Mrs.
Vim. c. Robinson of North Anson.
The morning session begins at $50 and
at p. NJ. luncheon will be served in
the chapel.
Thursday afternoon, oclock-Ihe
Council closes with this schedule:
Call to Order.
Musie-Group of Songs.
Mrs Henry 7. Elmote.
Reading, Mrs. l.. u Oari
Greeting from Guests.
Sketch of Old Fort Weston,
Miss Alice Reynolds
Petriotic Exercises at Fort Weston, sum
mer of 1912, mrs -. >. hela
Report of Committee of Resolutions and
Go,irtesies Mrs. Charles II. Wood
Music-Group of Songs,
Mrs. Elmore.
Salute 10 the Flag.