Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-19
Local Chapter Pleasan tly Entertained = High School
1922 Class Enjoys and Social Given
Under First Phathea Auspices

The Eunice Farnsworth Chapter Of
the Daughters of the American Rev.
olution was pleasantly entertained at
the home of Mrs. Edith Leighton on
Dyer street Monday afternoon. Mrs.
Leighton was assisted in her duties as
hostess by Mrs. Helen Hight. After
the regular opening and business ses-
sion a literary and musical program
was presented. 1t consisted of two
vocal solos by Miss Ruth Greenwood.
Miss Greenwood was accompanied by
afternoon was written and read by
Miss Gertrude Weston. The subject
was Samuel Weston and his de-
scendants." A delightful social hour
was spent after the meeting, when
dainty refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be held on
April 81 at the home of of Mrs. Mabel
Judkins. This society is being rep
resented at Bangor today and tomor-
row at the State Council by Mrs.
Florence w. Danforth. Miss Louise
Coburn. Mrs. Nellie Chase. Mrs. Liz
zie Marble and Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill.
A meeting of the Ladies' Circle or
the Methodist Church was held Mon
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Susie Jacobs on Mount Pleasant av-
enue. There was small attendance,
and after matters of business were
considered, the afternoon was passed
in sewing for a local family.
Carroll Morrill,, the younger son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morrill, arrived
in Skowhegan Monday noon. Mr.
Morrill, has received his discharge
from the service. and expects to be
in Skowhegan about two weeks be-
fore going to Ely. Nevada. where he
will resume his citizens work.
Saturday evening the members OF
the class of 1922 enjoyed class party
at the Assembly Hall of the High
School. There were invited guests
Dancing and games were participated
| in. Music was furnished by men,
bers Of the class
Under the auspices Of the March
| division Of the First Philathea Class
a social and entertainment were CIV
en- in the vestry of the First Baptist
j Church. The room was prettlly dec
grated with cmbiems appropriate to
the day, green crepe paper and sham
rock being conspicuous. On the
floor was laid green carpet. Inc
first speaker of the evening was Car
old Manning, q returned soldier. who
is spending short furlOugh lntoWn
Mr.. Manning was member of the
18th Field Artillery. Sd Division Of
the Regular Army, and has seen act
i've service. He is recovering from
serious shell shock. Among the
musical numbers was solo by Rich
ard Turner. who responded to an en-
core; also two selections by Mrs. Eta
Brady. Karl Tobey. the son of MI.
and Mrs. George Tobey. recently re-
turned from overseas. was greeted
with a glad handof welcome. Mr..
Tobey is one of Skowhegans High
school squad, who left with GO. H.
He has received serious wounds, bUt
all were glad to find him in such good
physical condition. After the pro-
gram, games were played and ice
cream lones were served.
The Ella T. Mitchell Philathea
Class we're entertained Monday night
at the home of one of their mem
bers, Mrs. Harry Burgess. MRS.
Burgess was assisted in her duties as
hostess. by Mrs. Gertrude Stlnch-
field. There was a good attendance,
about 40 ladies being present. INC
entertainment committee had ar
ranged an amusing and entertaining
program consisting of readings,
music, stunts and games. Special
features were a select reading by Mrs.
Violet Fogg. and IL solo, kathleen
Mavourncen by Mrs. Burgess. Inc
latter selection was unprecedented bF
three Irish Colleens." Refreshments
of candy and peanuts were served.
During the business session, TWO
members we're added to the class.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Witham left
Tuesday for Boston to attend the
automobile show.
Mrs. Alice Steward Devin OF Au-
gusta was the weekend guest OF her
uncle, MI. John Steward.
Mrs. Annie Steward Goodwin and
son, Forrest Albert. Of Fairfield Cen
ter. were recent guests of Mrs. Ida
L. Smith.
Friends of Mrs. Annie Nolin will be
glad to know that she is as comfort
able as could be expected. Her arm
is troublesome, but has not yet be-
gun to be very painful.
Miss Winnie Gardiner Of Water
Vile was the guest of Mrs. Ida Leav-
lit over Sunday.