Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-17
MONMOUTH

The oath annual reunion of the
alumni of Monmouth Academy was
held Wednesday. Aug. II at the old
academy. The meeting was called
to order at II o'clock by the presi-
dent. Fred Daggett of Topsham, who
gave the address of welcome. He
took for his subject, Preparation
for Life" and urged the necessity
Of the very best and broadcast edu-
cation possible for the boys and
girls of the present generation in
order that they may make good in
the new fields opening up before
them. Book-learning is not ALL Es-
sential qualifications for success are
honorable character, dependa bility,
good health, ambition and the
hearts purpose. These qualifications
spell opportunity to the magic door
always open to the prepared man or
woman. A piano solo was given by
Mrs. Claribel Smith Ham, of Lisbon
Falls. Prayer was offered by Harry
Cochrane. The next paperon the
program, I'm Memoriam." written by
Mrs. Carolyn Pierce Sherman and
read by Mrs. Bernice Gould Day.
gave as names of academy alumni
Whwo have passed away during the
year the following, all that were
SHOWN 10 the writer: DIR. Lorettus
>. Metcalf. Benjamin Ellis Wilbur
Maxwell, Ilene King Critten, Rev.
Howard Clifford and Roland Caryille,
Inc paper was presented in a
pleasing form and highly appreciat-
ed by all who heard it.
A business session followed. Char
les Barrett was chosen secretary pro
tenn. A nominating committee was
appointed to elect officers. A reselu-
ton was adopted that a card be sent
to Cyrus c. Richmond's family in
appreciation of his faithful SERVINGS
as secretary and treasurer forr25
years.
A picnic lunch was enioved al
noon. At 1.3O P. NJ. the prosram
opened with Howard Moody of
Ihomaston in the chair as toastmas-
Ter. The first number was the sing
ing of old songs by the audience,
After brief speech by the toast
master. duet was very sweetlv
sung by Mrs. Rena Leadbetter Nc
Troy and Miss Margaret McIlrov of
winthrop. The same singers ap-
peared later on the program also.
Rev. Roderick Mooney of the First
Universalist church in Auburn made
the principal address of the day. saw
ing IN part: The country town is the
handspring of the nation. 1t is there
that men hold a broad vision and live
IN communion and sympathy with
Gods handiwork. All this time in
our country development, we need
builders and men of action. Christ
went about doing good We need real
service and love of our fellow men.
Men who stand for something, even
though they stand alone. keeping
alone will never reach the goal n 10
intelligent labor that makes the steel
OF small value into the costly mechan-
ism, Don't be afraid of work. Work.
hard work-has made America what
she IS today. Be producer and not a
drone or you will only deserve the
fate of a drone.
me modern slogan has written
ABOUT the three RS, Righteousness
Responsibility, Respect for, law and
order these things make for the pro-
lection of the nation"
In closing. DIR. Mooney paid a glow
ing tribute to the smaller institutions
or learning in New England: From
them have gone forth the men of far
VISION to take their places in the fore
rank of progress"
Brlef speeches were made nv o+ho,s
Major F. Wade Halliday of Wasbins
ton, ID. c.. was called upon and re-
sponded with an eloquent address -,
the subject BE Fair to Yourself and
conscience. Other speakers
were Harry Cochrane, Lincoln Titus
clarence Judkins, Charles E. Lane of
Long Beach. Cal. Mrs. Marion Cum
ston Morrill, of Warner, N. Fl Hon
j. Chick, Mrs. Harriet Henderson nv
Charles H. Cumston and Charles Par
rett. The exercises closed with the
singing OF America by the audience.
Officers chosen for the wear 1901
were President. Clarence Judkins.
vice president. Mrs. Lila Flanders;
secretary and treasurer. Miss Nellie
Marston; program committee Miss
Edna Frost. Miss Blanche Leech. Mrs.
Claribel Smith Ham: dinner committee.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cooling, Miss
Grace Clough. Mrs. Lila Neal Gardner.
The annual Old Home Week con-
cert given at Cumston hall Wednes-
day evening under the auspices of
Cumston Library Association was
wwell attended considering the I'M
favorable weather. The program
was excellent, the musical numbers
by Winthrop Webb of Winthrop
were highly appreciated, also the
selections Of L. J. Kirk, violinist. of
Togus. were much enjoyed Mrs
Margaret Crandall Miller, reader, of
Newton Highlands, Mass, is no
stranger to a Monmouth audience
and was greeted with applause. The
little Babcock sisters of Cambridge,
Mass. charmed the audience with
their musical sketches and dances.
Mrs. M. X. Babcock was accompan-
list. Every number on the program
called forth enthusiastic applause
and encores. Among those present
from out of town to attend the re-
union and concert were Dr. Charles
Cumston. Brunswick; Mr.. and Mrs.