Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-11
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Of CHAMBER Of COMMERCE
HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING

Although not a pleasant topic for
discussion, the subject of garbage re-
movaf in the city of Augusta received
prompt attention by the board of di-
rectors of the Chamber of Commerce
at their regular monthly meeting
held Monday afternoon. A commit
tee was authorized and will be ap-
pointed Immediately to investigate
the situation and recommend action.
This meeting Of the board of di-
rectors was scheduled as a semi-an-
nual self-analysis meeting and mat
tiers concerning the internal affairs
of the organization received atten-
ton. The secretary prepared and
presented report of all activities
undertaken to date by the Chamber
Of Commerce and gave in detail
various aspects of the work of the
several active committees. 1t seemed
to be the opinion OF the Board that
efforts should be concentrated on the
three important matters of securing
Better transportation by cooperating
in the sale of Kennebec Steamboat
stock, the matter of good roads for
Augusta along the lines suggested by
the Good Roads committee in their
recent report, and the all-engrossing
problem OF providing more and bet
ter houses for Augusta While many
other minor matters could very prop
erly be disposed Of through commit
tee action, these should hold first
place and be carried through to
successful conclusion.
An augmented committee will be
set at work at once to assist the
transportation committee . in its
task and the steamboat campaign
will be pursued with vigor during
the next two weeks. The board Of d.
rectors voted in favor of continuing
the drive and selling the remainder
of Augustus quota at once.
The resignation of Guy p. Gam
nett as member of the board of
directors was expressed in the fol-
lowing words: II herewith tender my
resignation as Director to take ef-
feet Immediately because I am going
South to be gone most of the next
three months, and after my return l
snail not be available to attend to
the duties of this Office" The direct
ors accepted the resignation with re-
greet. Mr.. Gannett has been very ac-
tive in Chamber of Commerce affairs
and his cooperation during the past
seven months has been much appre-
ciated.
AS a successor to Mr. Gannett the
election Of Arthur N. Soule received
unanimous approval. Mr.. Soule is
one of Augustus most successful
merchants and is we'll known for his
progressive community spirit. His
new store on Water street is the big
gest undertaking of it's kind in re.
cent Augusta history, and it is con-
1dentiy expected that the big way
IN which he does things in CONNER
cial pursuits will be transferred to
his activities In behalf of the Cham
Der of Commerce.
The directors expressed themselves
( by u vote of confidence in the work
OF the secretary, George c. Clarke.
during the past six months, made
several constructive criticisms, of
great value, and promised active sun
port In the work of the Chamber dur
ing the new semi-annual period lust
beginning. President Myron M
Davis conducted this first meeting
with skill and thoroughness that
were very gratifying and portend
well for the further advance Of the
organization.