Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22


met at o'clock Wednesday after
noon in the office of Burleigh Martin
for the purpose of outlining and dis
cussing the work and appointing sub
committees. Samuel Titcomb, chair
man of the committee, presided and
Burleigh Martin was secretary.
goodly number of the members of the
committee were present and the in
| terest shown in the movement was
very encouraging.
A. A. Head of Waterville, executive
secretary of the general committee of
| the conference, was present and ex-
planned the objects of the conference.
was present and explained the objects
| of the conference, which are as fol-
| lows: To bring together representa-
| tive laynen to consider the common
| problem of community betterment; to
| study the policies nov existing among
| the various constructive as well as
| destructive agencies in the communl-
! ty. and to avoid duplication OF ef-
! fort and unite the constructive agen-
| cies in their common task of communl-
| ty building. Mr.. Heald proved a most
interesting and convincing speaker,
| explaining the various points consld-
| cred in way that was thoroughly
understood, and the progress made In
| arranging for the coming conference
| as very satisfactory. Another meet
| ing of the committee will be held at
| the same place and hour Monday,
| Nov. 2.
| Another matter considered was
| that of the sub committees, they be-
| ing chosen from members of the gen
| eral committee and these were on
nounced by Chairman Titeomb as foi-
| lows:
| On rtainment-Burleigh Martin
| (chairman): NJ S. Holway, J. w.
Tavlor, r. G. Gooman, Howard Mac
| Farlane, Guy P. Gannett, Charles L.
Kinsman. Rev. Paul S. Phalen an
Rev. w. H. Haines.
| On banquet and flnance-Rev. II. L.
| Dunnack (chairman1; w. s. Wyman,
| G.. E. Macomher, w. z. Swift, q. Z.
| Ijhbv. Rev. C. D. Boothby an Kew.
| C. G. Mosher.
| On guides-R. G. Goodman tchair-
mani: f. G. Harrington, Guy r. GAN
nett and G. C. Weston.
on puhlicity-Rev. c. G. Mosher
| fchairnano: Charles F. Flynt, q. X.
! cha dbourne and w. B Cross.
On halls-E. e. Newbert (chairman).
IT C. Ingraham, G. H. Macomper anu
w. S. Wilson.
ON music-C. E. Marston (chairman),
| N I, Bassett, C. P. Kinsman and =.
D. White.
ON registration-W. D. Hutchlns
/ fcbairman). Blaine Owen, Dr. w. >.
THOMPSON and John S. Everett.
The executive committee, which VIII
ha CONFUSED of the chairmen of the
several subcommittee, was anhouiie-
| ed as follows: Burleigh Martin, rev,
n e. Dunnack, r. G. Goodman, heE.
| g q. Mosher, E. E. Newbert' Z. T.
/ Marston and w. D. Hutchlns.
After appointing the subcommittee
| chairman Titcornb gave to each meHi-
/ her a list of 10 names of citizens wnoiii
| tbey are to see and solicit from each
! n registration fee of 81, upon the pay
ment of which they will become oeie-
gates. oo,,,-
The duties of the several sup-coih-
,oitteas are outlined as follows:
The entertainment committee VIII
n,obe q systematic canvass of the CITY,
10 secure for the young men entertain
went beginning with lodging FRIDAY
evening of the opening day of the con-
I ference, ana H-oN-~i'-c
,,,e,,t tl,~f NJ ~
until Monday morning. Some few OF
the young men will not arrive u'i''t
/ SATURDAY, aiIo w-.- -~-'s
evening, but it IS LES. ~ -
entertainment of each oes
delegates sleep two in a bed ana aie
not at all fussy about their meas lhe
homes should all. be secured at ieae'
! 10 DAVIS in advance Of the conference,
Extra homes should also be proVioeu
| to be used. in emergencies causeo W
sickness. MISUNDERSTANDING, ETC., IN
the homes already provided. Where
rooms can be secured without ooaiu
az visa versa other provision shoulo
no made for providing full entertain
~,art All data about homes should De
| clearly tabulated on 3 . cards anu
hanaed To the registration committee
e.. nee in assignment. This commit
,ea should also list up all the rooms
ayaiIab,e in the different hotels ana
boarding houses and the rates LOT
come II should reserve rooms Tor any
| of the delegates, who request the same
in advance. III,
The Registration committee VIII
rece;va all duly delegates. 1t might
| be we'll to sign credentials ana assign
each entertainment. banquet ucKeo
| and program. Hand to each deiegate
ON arrival, an envelope containing MS
| assignment card, banquet ticket,
badge, souvenir program, etc. All
registrations from delegates are re-
| ouired to be filed not later tnan one
week in advance of the opening DAY
| of the conference. All assignments
should be made as soon as credentials
have been received, and the work Oh
the committee completed at least three
DAYS in advance of the conference IN
order to allow for careful review
| Of the work to detect any errors or
discrepencies which may have occur
| red.
The Banquet and Finance commit
tee will arrange for hall Oh sumciene
| capacity and equipment In winch TO
serve the banquets on FRIDAY ana
Saturday evening. 1t should also ar
range with some society or caterer TO
provide and to serve the FOOD being
| careful to emphasize the Importance
10 the same on