Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
SQUIRREL ISLAND
Athletic Association Endorses
Tennis Ruling-Relief Work.
er from Turkey Visits at
Island-Celebrate SSth Birth
day of Madame De Blois-
Hop at Casino.

The Squirrel Island Athletic Associa-
ton has decided to endorse the position
taken by the American Tennis Associa-
patriotic tournaments.
Attorney Robert Treat whitehouse of
Portland passed the weekend with his
family here
Miss Gertrude Ballard teacher at Vas
sar, is guest of her sister, Mrs. Miles
Bracewell at the Bracewell cottage
Miss Ruth Hayes of Ponce. Porto Rico,
has Joined her mother and sister at the
Star cottage.
Mrs. Ralph Hill Of Aintab, Turkey,
field secretary Of the Armenian and Sy-
rian Relief Committee, gave an interest
ing and instructive talk to the ladies con
Monday afternoon at the Casino on re-
lief work In those fields
Attorney F. j. C. Little OF Augusta
passed the week lend at this resort.
Godfrey Boykin OF Richmond, Va. has
arrived and will pass a months vacation
with his family here.
Thomas Bacchus. general manager Of
the Hercules Powder CO., of Wilmington.
Del Joined his family for the weekend.
Brooks Whitehouse of Portland has ar
rived and joined his parents.
Miss Lydia Ford worthing OF Rich
mond. Va, has been guest at the Boy
kin cottage.
The many friends OF Madam De Blos
celebrated her sSth birthday Wednesday
by calling on her and presenting her with
many pretty and appropriate gifts The
Madam extended a CHEEKY and hearty
welcome to all. The affair was informal
as it was intended for surprise party
but the De Rlois family were ready for
friends with a large variety Of cakes,
candies and delectabe punch and won
derful birthday cake. The Madam had
her usual birthday weather and still
carries her years lightly.
Thomas White of Lewiston Joined his
family for the weekend.
The hop at the Casino Saturday evening
was well patronized.
Robert j. Hodgson, Jr., Of Chicago has
arrived and is organizing the island bows
for baseball.
Mrs. Wallace x, Cakes Of Auburn is
enjoying her two-weeks' vacation here
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mackean are enter
tanning Mrs. Mackean's sister, Miss
Jones Of Portla nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Thomas and son
of Portland are passing a few DAYS at
this resort. Mr.. Thomas is ex-minister
to Sweden and was the founder of the
NJ IN
f. l.. Ford of Youngstown, Ohio, has
Joined his daughter. Miss Josephine Ford,
at their cottage on the south shore.
Royal Rodwell Of Augusta Is enjoying
a weeks vacation here with his family.
Mr. and Mrs. Lord Of Augusta are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Bodwell
at their cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodman and child OF
Winthrop are guests at the Squirrel cot
tage
Ensign Cate Of Bath passed the week
end here with friends
Sixty OF the island people enjoyed the
evening at the Casino at the Wednesday
evening hop Mrs. n. H. Darling OF Gar
diner and Mrs. J. II. Smiley OF Franklin,
Pa, were the genial hostesses
The musical tea. postponed from last
week, was given At the Casino Friday
afternoon Of this week under the auspices
OF the Ladies' Improvement Association.
The services at the Island chapel on
Sunday morning will he conducted by
Rev. r. T. Curnick. y. n. Of Arlington
Mass. The music Is to be under the d.
rection Of Mrs. George Rrickett OF AN
btct
loughhy Of Watertown. Mass. violinist.