Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS
LADIES' NIGHT At
AUGUSTA RoTARIAN
MEETING FRIDAY
Program of Many Fea-
lures Carried Out at
the Augusta House
and Occasion Enjoyed
by All Present

Friday evening was observed by Au-
gusta Rotarians as Ladies' night and
the occasion will be remembered with
pleasure not only by members of the
club, but also by the ladies who were
in attendance. This was the first La
dies night OF the club and il was GER
tainly a real live meeting that was
held atsthe Augusta House. The pro-
gram included everything that should
so to make such a meeting interesting
speciality acts, singing by members
and by a special quartet. and short
talks which We're to the point. to say
nothing of the delicious supper which
was served promptly at O'Clock and
of the evening did fun Justice
The meeting, which was presided
over by Samuel Stewart, president of
the club, was informal and this in
Formally made the occasion all the
more enjoyable. After the singing OF
the Rotary Club song, a word OF well
come was given by President Stewart
of the club and during the next part
of the program. which was referred to
as get acquainted" Dennis orchestra
played a number of selections Then
came the roll call, the unmarried men
and then the married men of the club
stating their names, occupations and
residences. And next was the singing
of America. all members and guests
standing and facing the Stars and
Stripes.
The speaker upon the occasion was
Rev. William L. Wood, who addressed
the gathering upon spirit of Rotary"
and brought out many interesting
points about Rotary. He described the
spirit of Rotary as being genial and
friendly and spoke of Rotary as the
incarnation Of the spirit Of service.
Among the many fine things that Rev.
Mr. Wood said about Rotary were that
, Rotary stands for cooperation among
men rather than competition, and that
/ Rotary puts a premium on gladness,
ladiates optimism and capitaiiZes good
! fellowship.
Neil O'Brien, whose MINISTRIES played
/ last evening at the Opera house, was
q guest at the meeting and III q short
talk told number of humorous stories
that were given warm applause.
Another speaker was William G.
Bunker, who talking upon the subject,
My Impressions of Rotary told
something of the history of the club
and gave away many of the secrets"
OF the fraternity, all in a manner which
kept his listeners in laughter.
The Dolly Sisters" in the persons
of X. II. Bodwell and r. ". Pope,
amused the gathering with specially
musical act. both the Sisters appear
ing in coStumes-not to mention the
Wi2S-Which We're indeed unique.
a l5-minute song period was then
, in order, both Rotarians and guests
joining in the singing and being led
by J. Francis MacNichol. y quartet
made up of Marsters Edwards, first
tenor; f. 4. Anderson of Gardiner sec
ond tenor; Samuel Titcomb baritone;
and Herbert r. Goodwin, bass rem
dered selections in a manner that made
a hit. And the meeting was brought
to close with the singing of THE
Star Spangled Banner" by all.
The menu which was served con-
sisted of chicken broth. olives, salad,
roast veal mashed potatoes, ice cream
and cake and coffee, and by way of
novelty each course was printed upon
the bill of fare backwards. At each
place at the table was found a neat
program. roster and menu which made
excellent souvenirs of the occasion.