Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

program but was unable to be pres
ert; song, Wind the Ribbon Around
the World" by three girls who wound
the ribbons around Mrs. L. NJ. n.
Stevens picture; short address to the
children by Mrs. Livingstone; three
Rotations, THE Best Drink, why
Johnny Failed" and The Quiet Boy;
by pupils from the Gareld schools in
Arson: singing, My Country 'Tis of
Thee"
The exercises of the afternoon clos
ca with a memorial service under the
direction of Mrs. Hattie Baird of
Hartland. First came singing. Safe
in the Arms of Jesus; Scripture and
prayer by Mrs. Juliette Edwards of
Madison; tribute to the memory of
the late Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens, by
Mrs. Livingstone: members deceased
since last meeting were Mrs. Julia
AppIebee of the Pittsfield Union. and
Samuel use and p. b. Ireland, honor
airy members of the Madison Union.
Mrs. Libby spoke for the Pittsfield and
Mrs. r. A. Rich for the Madison In
ion.
At the close of the afternoon session
through the courtesy of about a doz-
en- local business men the visitors were
given an automobile ride all over the
villages of Alison and Madison. The
machines were decorated with white
flags and this part of the program was
much enjoyed by all.
The evening session opened at 7.30
o'clock with singing by the congrega-
ton and the program was: Scripture
and prayer, Rev. tR. A. Rich; violin
solo by Master Willie Robbins with
Miss Clarice Miller as accompanist;
address by Mrs. Livingstone. Mrs.
Livingstone held the close attention
of a good-sized audience for over an
hour and was frequently interrupted
by applause. Her theme was Woman
Suffrage and she proved to be one of
the most logical and commencing speak
ers heard in Madison for long time
Following the address the meeting
closed whit vocal solo by Mrs. Ber-
tina Herd with little Berthilda Donna
as accompanist: collection; singing
county song, and benediction by Mr..
Rich.
The interior of the church was
prettfly decorated for the occasion
with two county banners. On the stage
were pictures of Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stew
ers and Frances Willard. h eTwalls
were decorated with evergreens and
bunting. Meals for the visitors were
served in the church dining room by
the women of the local union. At
o'clock Thursday morning came
meeting Of the executive committee in
tire church vestry An hour later came
a devotional service led by Mrs. Rich.
Twenty-Five delegates We're present
from other towns.
Judge and Mrs. C. O. Small. DR.. and
Mrs. w. G. Sawyer, II. A. Morse and
+ L Harding went to Lake MoXie on
Thursday on fishing trip.
Miss Florence Emery, who has been
attending the Boston School of Physi-
cal Culture, has arrived home to pass
the summer with ker parents, MI and
Mrs J. r. Emery.
Rev and Mrs. F. w. Weber return
ed Wednesday from Portland, where
they have been attending the State
Universalist Convention,
Mrs. l. B. Dyer returned Tuesday
fro ma two weeks visit with relatives
in Westbrook and Fairfield
Mrs William Kennedy and Mrs. Ro
land Gilbert, who have been passing
a Few Gays Win 1rlehuS III fortldHu,
have returned to their homes in Mad
ison.
Jerry Thebarge left the first of the
week on a vacation trip to Quebec and
vicinity.
Melvin c. Adams and Fred Lane
went Thursday to Lewiston to attend
the meeting of the Mystic Shriners.
Mrs. Vesta Wescott is passing the
week with relatives ana friends in
Portland.
Mrs f. A Dinsmore of Arson IS
visiting relatives and friends in Lew
iston and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs. who have been
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. c. Ad-
ans for the past two weeks. returned
Thursday to their home in Mechanics
Falls.
Rev Frederick II. Means returned