Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-08

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The picture was shown after that ah
over the war area, In dugouts, all softs
of places. the letters from the soldiers
to the Lynn Rotary Club reflected the
deep gratitude and appreciation OF the
men.
Ralph Marden Of MANCHESTER told OF
the need Of getting boys and the out
come Of the movement. They~lookeo
around to the boys Of Manchester. The
Y and the Scouts took in some boys.
But the boys who most need the friend
ship Of q wise man were neglected. Inc
process Of resuscitation, resurrection or
recreation was begun. The head OF the
organization told something Of the slo-
rious past. They agreed that they
, would raise one-half Of the budget need
ed to carry on the work. The money
was raised. Headquarters were eatao-
lished, there being ample room for the
time being. Each member was pledged
to visit the rooms At some time. the
boys have been invited to the club din
ners. 1t was thought that the boys
would enjoy the meetings, but the men
seemed to enjoy the meetings even
more. He said in closing that he hoped
the ladies would be invited to the next
meetings.
Willard from Providence said that .
year ago the fathers, mothers. sweet
hearts were more nearly overseas than
here. The Rotary decided to have =
Christmas tree that would remind them
of the spirit Of Christmas. The park
commission turned down the idea. IL
was thought impossible to have tree
in the heart of the public square. FL
nally through the working together OF
the mayor and the city council arrange.
ments for the tree were made. A tree
IS feet high, lit with 1000 electric buiDs
of red, white and blue. was erected IN
the middle of the business district. Con-
certs were on the program, Punch ana
Judy shows were always In session.
Two days before Christmas all the in
situations were visited and the cripples
and those who would not be able otner-
wise were taben to the square wnere
they could see the Punch and Judy
show and hear the concerts. Each one
was presented with a personal gift and
a barrel Of pennies were distributed.
The day before Christmas Santa Claus
started out and between Z O'CLOCK IN
the morning and in the afternoon a.
900 people had each received . gift from
Santa Claus.
Each member Of the club was urged
to be present timetime during the dav
and assist in the giving out of presents
1t was q sight to see those men placing
upon the dirty little wrists Of poor lit
tie children bracelets and giving them
other membranes with such joy.
What was the effect? 1t helped and
strengthened the club. After that they
felt there wasn't anything in the line Of
benevolent work that they couldn't
tackle. Many parents told the Rotary
that that was the only Christmas their
children would have had.
From there on the Rotary was strong
for the kiddies. They decided to have a
kiddie ball in Providence. From this
ball was raised $500. This money will
be spent in assisting boys who other
wise would not be helped. such as oper-
atoms for unfortunates who could not
otherwise receive them and other at
tendance as far as possible.
He said, Willard from Providence,
they are cunning for the boy who needs
to be helped and can be helped. He
said the Rotary was going to have
wonderful experience in carrying it out.
kilograms
District Governor Charles W. Lovett
read the following kilograms. One from
Bert Adams, international association
president. from Atlanta. Ga: PLEASE
express to the New England Rotarians
my best personal regards. Wish could
be with you. You New England Rota-
rians have a great opportunity In these
troubled times and knowing you as
do feel confident you will measure up
to your full responsibilities" (Signed
Bert Adams, president.
From William c. hamburg Of Hart
ford, Ct, comes this: "Ofer cup In my
name for club having largest increase
attendance from regular meetings o..
tober first to July first"
Robert w. Hall Of Salem, Mass. tel
egraphs: Sincerely regret inability to
attend. Remember me to ALL"
A rising vote of thanks was given
to Governor Milliken, Mayor Martin,
members Of the Augusta Rotary club
and the loyal citizens of Augusta.
This closed the meeting at the State
House for the forenoon. The party
then went to the Augusta House
where lunch was served.
During the forenoon a group pic
ture Of the New England Rotarians
was taken in front Of the State
House. The boys all seemed very
eager to have their pictures taken.
and made an effective dive for the
door, when the announcement was
made that a short intermission would
be declared for them to sit for their
photos.
Before the close Of the meeting the
matter Of the next meeting place was
brought up. AS no delegates could
extend the invitation without first
comforting with their club, nothing
definite was done about this. It was
finally decided that the invitation BE-
sent, personally to the district COVER
nor within the next 30 days.
The move made by the Lynn man
that the Rotary resolve to oppose any
faction which worked in opposition
to the Constitution and to stand for