Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-18

Hal Boy, b g CMcMahon). ...............3 .
Russell Boy, b h (Geers)................4 I
Time-2M 1-2, 200 ga.
for the purpose of charging. preserving
and protecting our hospital is merely a
display of the spirit which animates the
city Of Augusta.
1t is better for your hospital and for
Augusta that $50. 900 should be raised
by a large number of subscribers than
that any one or two or three Of your
citizens should present to the hospital
that sum-; because it gives each one an
interest in the Institution and to a
certain extent insures its further needs
being taken are of because il is a
habit with the American people when
they contribute money TO something to
see that it is kept going in the future
Mrs. Campbell then spoke. She en-
couraged the workers in a brisk talk.
Just as long as the walls of the nos
pital hold together and a kind PrOvi-
dence prevents a conf1agration in the
wooden structure. there will be a few
people who will have ~pretexts for not
giving generously to the hospital wing"
she said.
Il have heard some remarkable news
from such people about that hospital
in the last few days. The remarks
have been about as sensible as that of
the woman who was crossing the At
lantic ocean.
Mrs. Campbell Applauded
In mId-ocean, miles from any help,
a serious accident occurred and there
was danger that the ship might sink.
The man rushed down to his wife.
Maria he cried, they say the ship is
going to be lost Why said Maria.
what DO We don't own it. '
The workers applauded with Vigor
Mrs. Campbell's telling point.
Mrs. Campbell Their commended the
work of the women in the volunteer
corps. Il am proud of the woman's
division" she said. Its members are
the busiest women in the cities of
Hallowell and Augusta. Everybody
knows that if o want anything done
YOU will go to the busiest people to get
that thing done"
The work Of the women compared
to that Of the men will not show to
their discredit. They gladly accede to
your request to help in this magnif-
cent undertaking. They are doing their
best and they Will be in at the finish"
Mr.. Dunnack read a poem entitled
The Surgeon" which moved the en-
tire body of volunteer workers by its
graphic picture Of the valuable work
{" humanity Of the ain profession
al men who WELD the knife and seal
pei to save human life.
Director Smith called attention to
the growing tendency on the part of
persons. who foster worthy institu-
tons, to make gifts to them before
they die. Many more men and wo-
men. he asserted, prefer to see the
fruits of their good works while they
live.
Mr.. Smith in illustrating the trend
away from testamentary giving recall
ed the words of f.. j. Heinz. tho well
known manufacturer of Pittsburg.
who, in an address made in tho course
of a campaign by which $4,000. 900 was
raised in 10 days for the University
of Pittsburg. said:
FRIENDS. 7 pity-from the bottom
of my heart pity-the man who goes
through life holding his wealth with
both hands and then tries to indulge
in belated generosity by giving it AWAY
in hiss will-when it is no longer his
to give"
Mr.. Smith added that on that occa-
sion Mr.. Heinz remarked that the ONLY
time a man could show true liberalitv
YVES during his life. "Mr. Heinz prov
ed his sincerity" Mr.. Smith added.
"by handing to the campaign treas
urer his own pledge Of 500. 900 for the
Pittsburg University fund
Praises Woman's Division
In the course of his address Mr..
Smith paid a warm tribute to the Of
fective cooperation in the campaicn
OF Mrs. Campbell, president of the La
dies Aid Society. and the members Of
the Woman's division, to whom he as
serted a large share in the credit for
raising the fund must he given.
Mrs. Henry Cummings of Manchos-
Ter end Miss Margaret Partridge have
loined the Flying Squadron. Mrs. Dr..
HaTtweil }. Frederick has Joined Mrs.
Partridge's team and helping that di-
vision do its share toward raising the
blG fund. Mrs. Pope has been added
~ hIS' SluTIeNant S team.
New Workers Enlisted
Miss Una Clark. formerly assistant s,-
perintendent of the hospital, and Miss
Myrtle Reever have associated themselves
with Mrs. Partridge's team.
f. A. Zoub is among the latest volun-
teers to the mems division. having Joined
the ranks Of the team of earnest work
ers led by J. o. Blanchette, who in an
effective manner is presenting the hospi-
tails appeal to the French-American res
idents Of the city, from whom many gifts
are being reported.
Yesterdays report follows:
Summary
Amount previously reported so4. sS4 %
Amount reported today 4.559 10
Grand total to date 500. 90. .
Team No. l, Mrs. Kate B. Berry.
captain %
Team No. ., j. o. Blanchette. cap
tain 70