Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-08
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting Of Governor 10 M, Wednesday, May

The Arbor day, 1920 exercises at
the Capitol of Maine were inspiring
simple but of the kind that. will
make a lasting impression on the
minds Of those present, which in
cluded the Governor of Maine. most
Of the State officials and heads of
departments. with the State House
family Of nearly 275 persons. between
1000 and 1900 of Augustus school
children and scores and scores of
citizens.
Ut was the first official observance
of Arbor day at the State House, al
though single trees have each year
been planted on the grounds. This
year saw IL planted six Camperdown
elms and six weeping mulberry
trees. They are now firmly fixed in
the lawn in front of the Capitol
building, where in years to come they
iting thousands.
The arrangements had been in the
hands of Lester M. Hart, private Sec
rotary to the Governor, and Charles
S. Brown, superintendent of public
buildings. The locating of the trees
was in charge of the landscape gar
dener, Clarence Madden and the
State House gardeners, Clarence
Pierce and Frank johnson.
By the time the children had all
arrived and had been grouped about
the front Of the Capitol by Supt. of
Schools H. H. Stuart, the State
House people and citizens were in
place and Forest Commissioner
Forrest H. Colby. master of cere-
monies, spoke briefly, telling the as
semblage that it is estimated that
10000 trees are cut for every one
planted and urging the importance Of
planting not only on Arbor day but
on every possible occasion.
The school children and others
Joined in singing America" and Mr..
Colby introduced Governor Milliken.
who was received with great ap-
plause. The Governor said in part:
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and
girls: We are glad to welcome you
here today at this State House, COM
ing to do this together. Our State
House family have been get
ting closer together in one common
cause. so it is pleasant to have the
State House family and the city
children and people come together at
this one place. because it is all yours;
everyone owns a part of it and each
has direct interest in it.
1t is especially satisfactory to plant
trees on this occasion, because all
trees are beautiful and we have not
only financial interest in them but
these trees are beautiful. We are
recovering from the great strain and
stress of the war. You have been
taught to appreciate the plants, flow
ers. trees and birds and your lives
will be richer and better therefor.
So today, we plant trees as symbols
of beauty and symbols of the recov-
cry from that stress or strain and in
hopes for the future Animals do
not plant trees or provide thus for
the future: man is the only creature
that does and we are planting for
posterity. 1t is fitting that we plant
these trees and appreciate that the
children assist. here and throughout
the country today, in honor Of those
who made such sacrifices for us.
They will remind us of the quality of
bravery and sacrifices of all the SOL
diers and the supreme sacrifice Of
many.
Il am glad to. welcome you to the
State grounds. the occasion being
one of the State and the city" CAP
plause.)
Mr.. Colby-"You have heard from
the head of the State and with so
many school children here it is fit
ting That you hear from the head of
the city" Mayor Burleigh Martin
was greeted with applause. He said
in part:
Ladies and gentlemen. boys and
girls: I know you will want me to