Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

ty have not lost their idealism and
that the making of money is not their
sole aim in life. but that on the other
hand they realize that the highest
form of service they can render in
life Is to aid their fellow men.
Subscribing to the fund will afford
an opportunity to many, the Governor
added, to- help others in a way they
have never done in the past. The great
compensation that will come to those
who aid the hospital movement Is the
reward that always goes with sacrihcs,
the States Chief Executive continued
Finer citizenship will be the givers'
reward for putting up this new wing
by generous subscriptions" he
said In this time above all others
every American owes it to himself 10
do everything he can for humanity.
The following letter was read from
Former Chief Justice Hon. William F.
Whitehouse:
Letter Of Hon. w. p. Whitshcuss
Oct. -. 1917.
Hon. George e. Macomber,
Chairman of Elk. Com. for Augusta
General Hospital Fund.
Dear Sir:
am in receipt of your kind invi-
tation to be a special guest at the
opening dinner Of the campaign" to
be held at the Augusta House this
Friday evening and regret that by rea-
son of an attack of bronchitis, 1t VIII
not be prudent for me to attend. But
[ feel sure that all thoughtful ana
benevolent citizens will earnestly com :
mend this movement for the construc-
ton and equipment Of the much need
ed extension of the Augusta General
hospital, and will promptly and gen.
erously contribute to the fund required
for that purpose.
During the last century we have
beheld not only the mighty sweep OF
invention and discovery in all the arts
and sciences and in every department
Of intellectual activity, but we have
also seen institutions of benevolence
constantly multiplying, and every.
where found the high endeavor and
noble achievement of Christian char
ity and philanthropy. But nothing In
that century's history has been more
signal mark of our enlightened civil
ization than the brilliant discoveries
respecting the germs which spread
pestilence and disease. and the sue
cessful methods of their determination
or control: the tremendous revolution
in medical and surgical treatment.
and the construction and maintenance
of hospitals and dispensaries for the
prevention and cure Of disease. and
the alienation OF human suffering.
1t is true that our government must
have an immediate response to its call
for the huge Liberty Loans reQuir-
ed for the preservation of govern
ment by the people and liberty un-
der law on this continent. and to
maintain the physical and moral well
fare of our soldiers in the great
world war precipitated by the Bar
barous Hun" And while the spirit of
general benevolence should be suff1-
Gent inducement 70 our people to
provide the funds for this extension
Of the Augusta hospital at the pres
ont time, Yet according to the impli-
cation contained in the inquiry from
the secretary of war. there may be a
more personal incentive for immediate
action, afforded by the not improbable
event that soldiers from our own
State. county and city may be brought
to this hospital for treatment by the
time the desired extension can be
erected and equipped Let the good
work go on and be completed as soon
as practicable.
Sincerely yours.
VIM. p. WHITEHOUSE.
Mr.. Smith, the director, explained
the selection of orooc ,oA 49,
ers obtained final instructions for the
drive
The team captains will meet toda,
with their workers and distribute the
prospect cards. and as soon as that IL
done the l65 volunteers will begin 2
systematic presentation of the insti.
tut1on's appeal. The first report OF
subscriptions VIZ be made Monday
the campaign continuing until the fol.
lowing Monday.
The campaign director pointed on,
that workers in the movement are not
seekers Of charity but that they are
purVcying privilege-an opportunit,
20 those approached to help care fol
their less fortunate fellow men. He
commented on the attendance and or
TIE fine spirit manifested by every
volunteer worker which he said is
one Of the indications Of a success rha,
will make every citizen Of Augusta
proud of the community's ability and
Willingness to do its duty in SAVING
the general hospital. since a successful
campaign is the only means Of def
nltely assuring a continuation of its
necessary work
a picturesque feature was the pres.
ence Of nurses from the hospjtal who
assisted the workers in handling the
lists from which names were chose,
The nurses also gave to each worke,
the badge to he worn during the cam.
paign to identify those who unself1sh
~ VIII strive to obtain the necessary
amount to build the new wing
Among the guests seated at the ex.
ecutlNe committee table. besides the
executive committee. were Melvin s
Holway. tho Rev. s. E. Leach, Thoma.
{. 1ngraham. William II. Gannett. Rev
Clayton y. Poothhy George w. Wick.
cry. Frank F. Smith and the Rev. A
{. Townsend of Hallowell.
William F. Halpen of Worcester. Mass
formerly Of Augusta. is visiting his faith.
er, Frank w. Halpen.
Miss Marian Murphy was given a pan.
une surprise party in honor Of he,