Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-25
ATPORTLAND
Continued from Pace One)

meeting in the City hall auditorium
This forenoon he held conference
with Col. Albert Grcenlaw and other
leaders of the American Legion Posts
in Maine. The committee which met
him at the hotel this forenoon incIud-
ed Albert E. Anderson, commander of
the Harold T. Andrews Post of this
city. Col. Albert Greenlaw, command
er of the Maine American Legion,
State Adjutant James l.. Boyle, John
E. Towne. sergeant at arms; Waldo
mar Adams, Arthur l.. Robinson,
Milford G. Chapman, Robert Hale,
Edward s. Anthoine, vice command
er of the Maine American Legion.
One OF the big events of the day
was the MONDAY luncheon given Col.
Galbraith at the Falmouth Hotel at
tended by members of the American
Legion, Spanish War Veterans, repre-
sentatives of the G. A. r., the Rotary
Club. the Kiwanis Club and other or
CARNATIONS.
This afternoon Col. Galbraith Wis
tied the Marine Hospital at East
Deering and gave a message of cheer
to the disabled veterans and others
there whom the Legion has sworn
to protect. A sightseeing trip about
the city was followed by a visit to
Fort Williams. where Col Galbraith
! was the guest of the commanding
officer of the post.
Tonight at $50 Col GaIbraith will
be the guest of the Harold T. An
drews Post of the American Legion
and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Post
at their headquarters on Federal
street. This affair will be for the
American Legion members and invit-
ed guests and representatives from
American Legion Posts throughout
western Maine. Following the lunch
and reception at the Legion Head
quarters. Col GaIbraith will go to the
City hall for the big public meeting
at which he will be the principal
speaker.
Governor Perciva1 p. Baxter land
Senator Frederick Hale were unable
to come to Portland today and attend
the receptions and other events in
honor of Col. Galbraith Senator Hale
was unable to leave Washington in
time and Governor Baxter was
forced to remain at Augusta, but will
meet the commander of the American
Legion at the State House when ne
speaks before the members of the
Maine Legislature Friday.
The governor sent the FOLLOWING
letter:
American Legion, Portland. Maine.
deeply regret that it is impossible
for me to be with the American To-
gion tonight for + should esteem il
an honor to personally welcome your
national commander to our, State of
Maine. You are all loyal Americans
to whom our people look with conf
dence and hope. Much is expected
of you. Your unfailing devotion dur
ing the war is assurance enough that
whether in war or peace, YOU will,
never fail Your work has lust bee,nn
and under wise leadership Won can
have great influence for good upon
the future of this country.
Remember this: Peace hath it's
victories no less renowned than
War" In the years of peace that arc
to come the Legion can serve tbis
land of ours no less valiantIy than II
did in the years of war.
1t is high honor and great dis
tinction to lead a group of vonn,
earnest. thoughtful, true Americana
all of whom have served their conn.
try in the great crisis Of a war To
Colonel Galbraith, whose presence
inspires better things, extend INV
sincerest regards. On behalf of the
State of Maine 1 welcome him among
US and hope to greet him personally
when he comes to Augusta.
Cordially yours,
PERCIVAL p. BAXTER
Governor of Maine.