Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-06
Plan Big Reception
to National Legion
Commander MacNider

arrangements for the visit of Han
fora MacNider. the national comman-
GER of the American Legion, has the
program fully completed and indica-
tons all point to Wednesday, Feb. s.
as being red letter day in the his
tory OF Waterville. It is realized that
Waterville is indeed highly compli-
mented in having the national COM
mander here for.such a large portion
OF the time he spends in Maine. He
arrives in Lewiston on Tuesday for a
short stop for luncheon, then goes to
Portland. where he is entertained at
dinner at the Congress Square Hotel
by the Legion. Rotary and Kiwanis
Clubs. Wednesday. until the train
leaves for Bangor at 345 P. NJ, is
spent here. In the evening he will be
entertained in Bangor. leaving the next
morning early for Vermont. Water
Vile has long had the reputation Of
doing things in the right way and
there is no doubt in the minds Of any
OF those connected with this affair
but what the citizens will take hold
and make this the best program dur
ing Mr.. MacNider's stay in Maine.
Aside from the appeal of Mac Nider
himself as man, the position he occu-
pies makes him one of the big figures
in the country today. Consequently
the eyes of the nation will be turned
toward Waterville on next Wednesday.
On the arrival of his train from
Portland he will be met by recep-
lion committee headed by Com. Thom-
az Weeks of the Geo. n. Bourque post,
and escorted to his headquarters at the
Elmwood Hotel The Waterville Mo-
tor. Co. has kindly furnished new
Studebaker cars to accommodate :he
commanders party and the reception
committee. In the party with Mr..
acNider will be Edward S. Anthoinc,
department commander of Maine; Col.
Albert Greenlaw. past department
ment commander; Perley Ford, de-
partment vice commander: James j.
Boyle. department adjutant; Father
Carey, department chaplain; Mrs. John
G. Towne, department president of the
Women's Auxiliary, and Miss Ethel
Parlin, department secretary.
At IL A. NJ. there will be aerecption
for all ex-service men and women at
the Legion hall to enable them to meet
the national commander. The party
! will leave the Legion hall at 11.45 9nd
! return to the Elmwood. There the"
will be entertained by the Rotary CLUB
at luncheon at l. NJ. AS the accom-
modatio ir. the dining room are i'm
tied to 100 it will probably be impos-
sibe to take care of all who desire
! to attend. Cards have been sent out to
| all Rotarians and Legion members ana
those who have returned theirs signi-
flying their desire to attend will he
taken care of. If any have delayed
they are urged to send their cards in
at once.
AS the national commander is q
member of the Mason City. Ia. Rotary
Club it is very fitting that he should
be greeted by his fellow Rotarians
here in Watcrvillc. Mr.. MacNider. nr
Jack" as he is known in Rotary,
holds the classification of investment
banker in his club, he being the
founder and president of the First Ma
tional Company of Mason City. Ro-
tarians and Legionaires are urged 70
be on hand promptly at noon as the
program is so full that It permits OF no
delay.
At 145 p. M. the party will he es-
cortcd to the City hall by the Amcri-
can Legion Drum and bugle corps.
The big meeting in the City Opera
House will open at . P. NJ. and every
one will have the opportunity of hear
ing Commander MacNicer speak Mu-
sic will be furnished by the Opera
House orchestra. The retail merchants
have agreed to close their places of
business from . to ; ?. NJ. to enable
everyone to attend this meeting. Be-
cause of the demand for seats citizens
are advised to be on hand early and
avoid the rush. Undoubtedly the au-
ditcrium will be crowded to it's capaci-
". The doors will be open at 100.
Seats for the G. A. r. will be prov;d-
ed upon the stage with the reception
committee.