Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17
MONMOUTH

The I'D annual reunion Of Mon
mouth Academy was held Wednes-
day, August II al the academy. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, Dr.. @. \. Sprague of
Turner, who gave the address of well
c"me; singing. Star Spangled Ban
Ltr" by audience, Miss Claribel
Smith. pianist; prayer, Rev G. w. NJ.
Ncyes; violin solo, Roland Almond
lfCald Green; DR.. O. A. Sprague gave
an interesting address, followed by
! business. c. G. Richmond Of Au-
Gusta, secretary and treasurer, read
his report. Adjournment was taken
for dinner ut l. NJ. Hot coffee was
served by the committee.
The afternoon meeting was pre-
sided over by Carl +. Getchell of Au-
! hUrn, toastmaster. First on the
program was singing, Aud Lang
s'Nne" by the audience. Hon. A. J.
Chick then presented service flag OF
p blue stars TO the school in behalf
= OF the alumni association, speaking
in high terms Of the boys who are in
the service, The speech Of acceptance
was made by Mrs. Lila Flanders. A
VEGA! solo by Mrs Lillian b.
( Gctchell Of Auburn was much en-
;cycd.
/ Judge A. NJ. Spear Of Gardiner then
ST oke in his usual eloquent manner
and was listened to with the closest
/ attention. Or. Charles Cumston Of
/ Brunswick. another distinguished
/ member Of the alumni, was the next
! speaker and he was followed by
Harry Cochrane. who made few re-
marks and read letters from absent
members. The usual five minute
speeches were interrupted by the
sudden shower
| The following officers were chosen
for 1919: President. DR.. Charles Cum
ston. Brunswick; vice PRESIDENT F..
f. Dacgett. Topsham; secretary and
treasurer, c. c. Richmond Augusta;
/ program committee. Miss Inez Mars
! tor. Miss Edna Frost. Mrs Carolyn
/ Pierce Sherman, Mrs Lila Neal
/ Gardiner and Mrs. Rena Ieadbetter
McIlroy.
Beautiful flowers decorated the as
+ sembly room.
Those present from out Of town
were Judge and Mrs. A. NJ Spear Of
Gardiner and their granddaughter.
Miss Helen Small of Connecticut;
Rev H. a. Clifford of brunswick.
4. arence judlins of Uxbridse, Mass,
Mrs. Rose Judkins Wellman Of Win
throp Mrs. Allie Ham Weber of
! providence, r. J.. Mr.. and Mrs c. c.
| Richmond of Augusta. Mrs Ida
Pierce of Bath, Mr.. and Mrs. +. T..
Daggett and son. Topsham, Mrs.
T'1nifreI Colt Edwards of Augusta,
Miss Laura Smith of Waltham.
Mass. Mrs. Rena Leadbetter McIlroy
Of Winthrop. DR.. Charles Cumston of
! Brunswick. Mrs. Frances Ham Beck
lcr of Wales.
The annual Old Home Week con-
cert held at Cumston hall "Wednesday
evening by the Loretta Players Of
Boston, in beautifully costumed
songs. readings and representations,
under the direction of Mrs. Zuletta
good audience and much enjoyed.
The program opened with q little
play. The Children of the Canyon"
two acts, all of the girls taking part.
The Little Girl Who Liked to Wash
Dishes" was recited between acts by
Maud Durkee. The Making Of the
American Flag" monologue by
Raymond Pierce. received much ap-
plause. THE Spirit of the Red
Cross" patriotic selection, also
What Kind of an American Are
You?" by Maud Durkee and Loretta
Carr. in costume. were fine and the
folk dancing was unusually grace
full Songs Yankee Doodle" Knit
ting Song" Hoover and soldier
drill completed the program.