Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28


The field day. an event which will
probably occur annually in the future.
of the daughters Of the American
Revolution of Somerset County was
held Thursday at Lakewood with q
good attendance. The ladies began to
gather during the forenoon and at
about midday a delicious picnic lun-
cheon was enjoyed at Lakewood Inn.
The hours were spent socially until
about o'clock when order was called
for by Mrs. EVE Robinson, past state
regent and the present vice president
general Of the National Council of D.
A. r. who presided during the session.
In opening Mrs. Robinson explained
the absence Of the State Regent, Mrs.
Chapman of Portland who was de-
tanned at home owing to the illness of
a house guest, and conveyed loving
greetings from her to the Daughters.
She then called upon Miss Louise H.
Coburn, a past state regent of Show
hogan to read. Miss Coburn's selec-
lions were two original poems, one
entitled First Steps" and the other
freedoms CALI. Mrs. Elizabeth
Coolidge Of Scion then read "A Toast
to the Mothers of Maine and Miss
Helen Watson of Boston sang very
sweetly two songs, playing her own
accompa nment. Your Flag and My
flag" was read by Mrs. Frank l..
Powers of Madison and Mrs. E. w,
Sawyer recited very Charmingly "A
Woman of Paris" The vice president
general then gave an interesting talk
iof n
which she recommended work for the
relief Of the French wounded especi-
ally. Miss Coburn also talked on the
work of the Daughters in war relief.
At tho conclusion of the discussion
one verse of America was sung.
A number of delightful social events
have been held at Lakewood recently
among the members of the summer
colony there. Wednesday evening a
large number Of people gathered at
Prairie Flower cottage TO do homage
to Madam Macarthur of BROOKLYN, ~.
Y. it being the occa sion of her o3th
birthday. 1t was surprise affair for
which Mrs. Lawrence Hayden of
Skowhcgap and Mrs. Frank Day of
Montreal were largely responsible, and
while Madam Macarthur was Witness
ing the presentation OF the theater, ner
cottage was completely transformed
with flowers and other decorations into
a most festive bower. A birthday cake
was one of the refreshment features
and delightful program of songs and
recitations was enjoyed Thursday
evening Miss Carol Ralston was given
a party at the Shepherd cottage which
she is occupying. and which proved 10
be a very happy affair. Dancing was
enjoyed and the younger set of the col
ony were much in evidence.
Sunday at the Centenary Methodist
Church: 1915. morning service, SER
| mon by the pastor, subject Vaca-
| ton and a Feast; !, evening service
| sermon by the pastor, subject, DIVINE
! Conservation. At the morning SER
vice Carl W. Malley will be at the or
efn and Charles Turner will be the
soloist.
lack Harrington of New York has
arrived for a sojourn at Lakewood.
One of the happy midsummer sociai
events occurred THURSDAY evening az
the home of Mrs. Carolyn r. fair-
! brother when the members OF Sunset
! Chantcr o. f. S. enjoyed a saroeh
partv ,non the lawn OF her home on
| Madison avenue. Mrs. Fairpro'hei
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. f.
l.. Savage, worthy matron ana Ml9
! Minnie G. PiShon, the affa'r p'iiis,
! otherwise purely informal MI anu
| Mrs Walter +. Robbins, lorH'eii -
members of the chapter during their
residence here and who are now ioeat
Cd in os Angeles. Calf, were suestS
&c honor Music was enjoyed ana the
lawn was beautifully decorated WIN
Ia,,o.o lanterns. The refreshments
u.ora dainty ices and assorted CAKES.
lanes Durgin of New YORK was ny
eucst Thursday of Mr. and mrs. ".
Briggs. later going to Lake"ooa ioi
an extended sojourn.
Conductor Fl. +. Qumby OF the
Somerset Traction 60. WAS oNeie"i',o
hv tho heat Thursday afternoon VINE
a++ondine to his duties. He was IN 'he
,v,;+o schoolhouse neighborhood wheh
-. ;,,,.es was noted and was accord
;,,olv taken to the lake nearby, where
,,.c.ico,lv recovered. Mrs. Quimn!
NOS Notified and went to his ASSIST
arce He was brought nome OH ''0
o'clock car.
The first cottage of the group 10 DC
h,i1- for the Woman's ReformatorF III :
mates will probably be dedicated next
month although plans for THESE cele
monies have not been completed. oh
THURSDAY Governor Milliken, accom- :
napied bv Mrs. Milliken and Councl-
orc Nichols, Bunker. Fay and norton
maid a visit to the Reformatory estate
| tho Governor expressing himsei1 as
much pleased with the cottage ana .iie
! surrounding environment. The bulid-
\ ing is situated in field about four.h
| If a mile from the highway. IL IS com
nleted with the exception of the griii
work but is occupied at present ohiF
as a place for sleeping. Another IN
mate has lately been added and there
are now total of 33 women ana emil
dren there.
Eleven members Of the class OF 1890
T! gathered at the home Of Mrs. Graves
Woodbury. on Elm street THURSDAY
night for a class reunion There were
% persons in the class at the tlme OF
! graduation, all but two of whom are
living. Those present on this occa-
sion were beside Mrs. Woodbury., mrs
Mae Dascombe Bowman OF Springneld'