Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-01
WINTHROP
Campfire Girls Prove Delightful
Hostesses at Supper-Grange
Presents Three-Act Drama

The supper which the Tasewantha
Council of Campfire Girls gave the G.
A. r., Sons Of Veterans, Boy Scouts,
their leaders and invited guests, num-
bering about 40. was enjoyed to the ut
most by every las man and boy pres
ent. The supper included baked beans,
brown bread various kinds of salads,
cookies, pie and coffee and enough to
satisfy the healthy appetites of the
company. Sergeant Smith was among
the guests and responded to the call for
speech as also did L. T. Carleton,
who always seems at his best when
war questions are at the front and is
able to express what is in his heart.
The Boy Scouts have proved this week
their ability to stand up under strenu-
Gus work this week and it is devoutly
hoped the Scout idea enlarees and in
creases the efficiency of the boys.
The throe-act drama pesented by the
Grand Army was an unqualified sue
cess Goth rs to the patronage and the
personnel Of the play. The characters
were young ladies except the owner of
the bear. which part was taken by E,u-
gene Yorke. The part of the bear was
very cleverly done by LLOYD Leighton.
The ladies who took part We're: Mrs.
Dora Horn. the chaperone of 4 camp
ing PARTY made up of the Misses Fan
ME Putnam. Faith Wood Olive Coveny.
Cora BiSsorctte. Clara Jackson, Muri
ell Rollins. Hazel Peck. Mrs. Lottie
Yorke being the wife of former and
a deacon and Miss Dorothy Hannaford
was her young daughter. The audience
was mucn interested and seemed to en-
10y o thunder shower with vivid light
ming and terrific thunder which oc
CURED in the play. A flag song was
given at the opening. from the floor by
the children ard second song by the
children from the stage. which showed
careful training. Winthrop Webb gave
one Of his charming solos, which called
forth repeated applause until he re-
sponded with a second selection. Miss
Hazel Peck pleased the audience with
a dance and songs during the drama.
Everyone in the hall seemed satisfied
with the evenings entertainment and
the G. A. r. must have had quite
sum to put in its treasur
Among tho visitors noted Wednesday
ChaIes Benson. who enlisted from Win
throp in the G. A. c., and is stationed
in Lewiston. Those enlisted since last
report are Norman Matheson and Lloyd
Ir~ham.
The Womens Relief Corps made I2a
wreaths for placing on graves of dead
soldiers Memorial day Quite a large
task but it is cheerfully done by will
ing hearts and hands.
Mrs. Harry Jackson and two sons,
BARLEY and Kenneth. were in town
f,.rYY
Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs Marsters Ed
wards and daughter Frances also of
Augusta, were quests of their parents,
Mr. end Mrs. S. B. Edwards.
Ms. Matte Gilkey of FarninGton is
the guest Of DR.. and Mrs. F. H. Bad
ger.
Miss Mary Emery, formerly of Win
throp. a graduate nurse from the Mas
sachusetts General hospital. was in
town Wednesday the guest of her aunt,
Miss Annie Emery. Miss Mary Emery
expects to start out June / or with
hosnital unit for service somewhere.
VIII Smith. son Of James Smith. or
rived home Thursday afternoon from
Parama. where he is employed by the
government Nh Smith has been in
Panama for several years with occa-
sional visits home.
Oscar French, son OF Charles French
Of Mt. Vernon, came to Winthrop on
Thursday but could not pass the
physical examination. Lloyd lngham
of w. H. s. and Norman Matheson
have enlisted and passed the physical
examination. Sergeant Smith left for
Augusta Thursday afternoon.
The Red Cross meeting for organ
iZation is at the library this after
noon at 3 o'clock, attended by Lewis
A. Burleigh. ESQ, of Augusta Come
out ladies and learn what YOU can do
to help now in the country's need.