Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-10

Clinton, Me-, Nov. S.-(Specla)!-
The first get-together banquet be-
tween the Wateryille Chamber Of
and the members Of the
outlying Oranges was held in this town
this evening. The members of the
Chamber arrived in the town at about
s o'clock. coming by auto and were
served q fine supper by the Clinton
Grange, after which a formal program
In which a number Of speakers told OF
the desire Of the Waterville Chamber
Of Commerce to work with the resi-
dents Of the outlying towns was held.
Several speakers In behalf Of Clinton
Grange told Of what in their opinion
should be done that would be q help
to, Clinton.
The meeting was full Of good follow
ship aud q spirit Of help one another
and it was felt by everyone that much
good should, come out OF 1t.
It was just about o'clock when the
members of the Waterville Chamber OF
Commerce assembled at the waiting
room for the trip to Clinton. 1t was but
q short time before 20 cars, each load
ed tv capacity, were on their way 70
Clinton. Fast time was made by the
most Of the cars on the trip up. 1t was
shortly after 6 o'clock that the mem
bers to the number Of about 50 march-
cd 70 the banquet hall. where me
supper was served by the ladies OF the
Grange. Following the supper the
members enjoyed smoke ana tnen
gathered in the hall. where they Win
the members of the Grange were en-
tertained by songs by a quartet. a
reading by Samuel Freeman ana piano
solos by Dennis Forth.
It was about 730 that the assem-
blage was called to order by Bliss
Watts, worthy master, who introouc-
cd President Patterson Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, who Congratulated
the ladies for the fine supper ana aiso
spoke Of the opportunities OF gettlne
together by means of these banquets'
and said that the prosperity OF water
Vile depends upon the prosperity OF
the places about here and that the
Chamber wanted to do something 1or
the mutual aid of both and that things
can be done that in the end Will pe
worth while. The Chamber has come
up here to see what can be done 1or
the prosperity Of this section, and to
do away with poverty. The farmers OF
New England furnish but one-third OF
the food Of New England and that he
only gets abut one-third of what is re-
ceived for that food and the business
men Of Waterville want to do some
thing in that line. He also spoke OF
the success Of Mr.. Kendall of Bow
doinham in raising sheep and Of his
willingness to show other people how
to make a success. The Chamber OF
Commerce is, here to help He then in
troduced Granger, Herbert L. EN-.
cry, who has done much for It,
Mr.. Emery spoke in part as follows
The Chamber of Commerce has always
wanted to see what It could do to ge
into closer. touch with the people abou
us. What to break down artificial bar.
riers between the people in a little city
and those people who live on the farms
The people want to help but do not
know how. Since failed in trying te
get people into town, go out to the
Oranges as they contain the best peo.
pie in the communities. We have not
come to ask anyone to come to Water.
vile to spend cent. We have taker
on little Of the new spirit Once ev.
cry dealer was fighting each other
now all are friends. The same thins
is now true with the farmers. Now
believe merchants and farmers break
down the remaining wall and get to-
gether because if all do that they car
do more for the community. Someone
will know something that we can gel
together on.
The Central Maine Fair wants to DE-
something more to nelp the farmers
They would be pleased to have anyone
suggest something that they can do t.
help the farmers Let's first Of all gel
acquainted. forget that some live in .
little city and others on a farm.
President Patterson then introduced
President S. f. Whitcomb Of the Cen
trail Maine Fair. who spoke in part as
follows:
THE Central Maine Realty Compan,
owns the Central Maine Fair. which
spends 100000 for the fair each year
and is now planning on buying NOR,
land and buildings and they are nov
open for suggestions that will hell
you and will make It work in co-opera
ton with YOU"
Harry S. Brown was introduced. VIII,
spoke in part as follows:
He told couple Of good stories. ant
then told of what the chamber is do
ing in regard to the Boys and Girls
Canning Clubs. That the chamber j.
hoping for community uplift and get
ting together that will make Kennebe,
valley a model in that line. The plar
Of the chamber for the prizes this veal
is to give $500 In prizes. to the boy.
ana girls and have them come to Wat
erville and be entertained for two day.
while the prizes are awarded.
Mayor F. E. Boothby was introduced
and spoke in part as follows:
IT am glad to be here to get acquaint
ed. l am also glad that Clinton is il
Kennebec county" He then told few
stories and about his experiences a.
mayor and also Of railroad business.
Mr.. Patterson then called on H. W
Dodge Of Clinton. who declared he wa.
interested in the project and declared
that Waterville was the headquarter.
of Clinton. That 1t was there that man,