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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

The nurses at the Plummer Memo.
rial hospital in Dexter are to have
much needed new home as the con-
struction has already started. The
stable at the hospital is being trans
formed into living apartments which
Will include six sleeping chambers,
a sitting room, with a fireplace, two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 20. |. o. o. r.
Regular meeting Friday evening at
100 o'clock. Friday, Oct. 6, Initiatory
degree.
GEORGE r. McCURDY. N. G.
ELLIS T. WALKER, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

Rev. John NJ Harrington. an Orono
priest, will observe his 40 years of
service, Oct. &c. \ celebration will
he held in St. Mary's Catholic church
in Orono on that date. Many state
Catholic disnitarics will be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

In Biddcford they report that tinker
mackerel were 4 drug on the market.
The wholesale dealers were offered
moro than they could handle, tho
last being bought for about a cent
a pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

A Bangor girl, Miss Marguerite
Lauehin. has been awarded part
scholarship in piano at Ithaca, n. Y.
Conservatory Of Music The schol-
arship entities her to one half the
regular tuition in the piano depart
ment for one term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

The Royal Photographic Society of
Great Britain has accepted three pic
lures done by DR.. Rupert Loveioy,
Portland dental surgeon. The salon
is said to be the Oldest in the world
and so limited has become the wall
space that no artist is permitted to
submit more than four pictures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

Harold r. Foss, a former Portland
attorney, is now in Constantinople
serving as consul from the United
States. He was named to the post
under Pres. Harding and had pre-
viously served as consul at Calcutta,
India. being appointed during the
Wilson administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04
3. 8. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE,

No. So. !. o. o. F.. meets I'd and 4th
! Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
EVA LAMSON. n. G.
MARY CRIMES, Rec. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-04

The Dexter Fire Department laddies
have just received a check for $500
from Arthur p. Abbott of the Amos
Abbott Co, as token of the COM
pany's appreciation of the excellent
work done by the Dexter firemen in
fighting the fire which damaged tho
mill plant several weeks ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
MIDbLETOwN NEW
CENTURY CLUB

Middletown. March 1.-The civic
committee Of the New Century Club
gave n delightful card party az the
home OF Mrs. A. NJ. Chamberlaine on
Saturday. Five hundred vas played
About $3.50 was cleared for the civic
committee. Miss Mabel Allen was
awarded the first prize. a dollars
worth Of moving picture tickets. do
mated by J. +. Lewis. proprietor of the
moving picture theatre. Mrs Wat
son received second prize, a cut glass
basket. and Mrs. Edward Records the
consolation prize. n bottle OF cherries
donated by w. T. Connellee. George
Heldemyer was awarded the first
prize for men. a sponge cake. donated
by Miss Josephine Biggs. Prof. Nc
knight. second prize, a box OF candy
made by Miss Bernice B. Metten
Frank Young received the consolation
prize. a bottle OF stick candy, donated
| by Harry Culver.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
DAY OF PRAYER AND PRAISE.

An nter-denominational meeting for
prayer and praise has been called by
the federation OF Wonan's Board of
Foreign and Home Missions for next
Friday. The service for Wilmington
will be held at p. m. IN First and
Central Presbyterian church. The
program. which Is being used all over
the country on Friday, Is of especial
interest to Wnmingtonians as il was
compiled by Mrs. Blanche Dickens
Lewis. the daughter OF Mrs. Wesley
Weldin, and the wife OF a former
pa stor Of Westminster Church. The
order OF exercises contains scripture
readings rich with solemn beauty and
the stately old hymns OF the church.
In addition 10 the printed program
DR.. Aquilla Webb. pastor OF First and
Central Presbyterian church. and Rev
Il. W. Trapnell, rector Of ST.. Andrews
church, will give brief addresses. Mrs.
Clifford Mannerang WIFI eing and Mrs.
William a. Pettingill and Mrs. Adam
Stengle Will also participate IN the
program. Mrs. Charles Wollaston
will preside.
All women in the city are invited
TO the service which VIII last about an
hour. The service Is being observed
university on Friday TO inaugurate
Lent with prayers for women IN less
favored lands.
In order 10 observe the interdenomin-
ational hour Of prayer on Friday from
3 TO 4 o'clock IN F1rst-Central Pres
byterian Church the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society Of Grace NJ. Z
Church will meet at 1890 a. m. in
stead OF IL o'clock In the chapel. Mrs
]. Talley Smith will conduct the devo-
tions and Miss Ella Riley will present
the program. The Home Society vii
meet at one o'clock with Mrs. Joshua
Conner IN charge OF devotions. Mrs
J. Talley Smith will present the topic
The Missionary Dollar" Hot luncheon
will be served at noon: hostesses. Mrs
A. II. Slaughter. Mrs. William Todd
Mrs. II. J. Guthrie. Mrs. Arthur james
and Mrs. Robert Kite.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01

Emily Ledsnham. Ruth King. Hannah
Deakyne. Evelyn SpruaDce, Mabel
Smith. Frances McCoy, Helen Shorb
and It's instructors, Journeyed % Bal
timofe TO vigit Johns Hopkins Uni
versity. There they were shown the
work done by tho experimenting and
practicing dietitans and visited the
laboratories. In one experimental lab
oratCry they saw the work which rs
being done on the nutrition Of rats.
These rats are being esfper'mented
upon for ricketts,. The girls saw also
the results Of this disease On the de-
formities OF dogs and children.
The girls who attended the Student
Volunteer Conference held lately a.
Baltimore recently gave report Of
their trip. The girls who went were
Anna Mscjieuski. Marian Eeids, Del
ma Dapks, EsteIie Kite and Gracs
Reed. Mss Reed. who led the meeting,
has been chosen secretary for tho dir
I trict OF Delaware and Maryland. A.,
report os the work now being don. by
student volunteers n foreign fields
was given. Miss Miriam Null gave a
short sketch of tho history Of the ar
/ sociation. which Is composed OF young
for missionary work.
At the last meeting Of tho Fellow.
ship Club, which was held on Sunday
evening, Miss Grace Reed led tho die.
cugsion. The topic was Tho Child
i In the Midst OF tho World" and thu
girls told how children are rnaitreated
in the oriental countries, especially
in India and China.
Yesterday morning, DR.. Charles Cs
Palmer. professor OF bacterioIogv.
spoke in chapel. He talked on General
Health" This is essential 70 every
individual Of the human rare, he said.
although people used 70 be ignorant 4
even the simplest laws Of health. Now.
adays people are being educated aIon 4
that line. DR.. Palmer stressed vaccis
nation and told OF its efficacy in CONS
batting smallpox. He told how Il can1
TO be discovered accidentally and of ths
: very slight danger OF infection vheu
it is being done. An explanation Of th1
; making OF vaccine was then given
, Il IS the children who must bs pro-
= tccted and this lack can be seen wher
2 in 1917, so per cent os the cattle a
= New Castle county were infected with
diseases.
Tomorrow morning. Mrs. william
. Manns. wife Of DR.. Manns OF tn,
. agronony department, VIII tell fep
of her experiences in the Philippines
= where she resided for sometime. Or
Friday the newly-organized orchestra
- VIII play.
n Beginning tomorrow evening. VI
q Frank Herson, minister OF the Meth
n odist Episcopal Church, VIII com
: down every Thursday and address th
> girls on sub5ects which are OF vits
Ie interest to them This series OF talk
) VIII continue for several weeks
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
W. s.. Aschenbach. Mrs. George 10.
King. Mrs. Clarence Holt. Mrs. Frank
Hanawny. Mrs. w. II. Jefferice.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
CENTURY CLUB

Wednesdays. March I, 8. .15 Mt 2.3o
p. m. the class 4 expression OF the
Washington Heights Century Club
will meet
Fridays. March 3.'1O. II. "a. nj 2.3o,
the dancing class viii be held.
Mondays, March and 20. the cur
rent events class viii meet. Mrs. w
H. Girvcn. chairman. and Mrs. Car
roll Griffith In charge OF hospitality.
Tuesdays. March Z. IL. Fl and 2s the
class In china painting viii meet at
2.30 y. m.
Thursday March 2. at 2 p. m. tho
last card party OF tho series will be
held under the direction OF Mrs. Car
roll Grifith. There win be pivoting
and progressing. Prizes will be award
cd and refreshments served.
Mondays. March - and 81. at y.
IN. the Consumers League win hold
classes at ST. Andrews parish house
the subjects being Workers Educa-
tion" and "The Child in Industry"
Monday. March 13, n musicale will
be given. Mrs. Jacob Kieitz chairman
Mrs. f. H. Megaw is chairman OF
entertainment, Mrs. Laura Mckay oi
reception and Mrs. Carroll Griffith oi
hospitality.
Tuesday. March II. at 2.30 p. m. tn,
| board of directors will meet.
! Monday. March q. at y. m. Tho
regular monthly business meeting vii
be held. at which chaIrmen are asked
TO submit written reports.
A club chorus rs being formed under
the direction OF Mrs. Clifford Manner
ing. Members are urged 10 join.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
NEW
CENTURY CLUB

Yesterday the admission committee
of the New Century Club had It's meet
ing.
Tomorrow at SIS p. m. guest
night" will be observed. Each member
may bring one guest. Mrs, Elizabeth
Pooler Rice will give recital, "Cous-
in Kate" Mrs. Rice is said to be the
best woman reader OF plays on the
platform today. Her Characterizations
are vivid and alive as in real life. Fri
day at 10 a. m. the executive commit
tee will meet.
Wednesday, March S. the monthly
meeting will be held. After the busi-
ness meeting. Mrs. Charles w. Robin
son of Claymont will give piano re-
cital with interpretations of the mu-
sic.
Monday, March 13, at p. m. Roy
Helton will lecture on Movies and
Magazines: the Direction Of Popular
Tatse." Mr.. Helton has written book
Of poems called "Outcasts from Beu-
lah Land"
Tuesday, March IA, at p. m. the
fourth of the series Of card parties for
the benefit of the mortgage fund will
be held. Home made candy Will be
for sale. Tables are now being reserved.
/ Friday. March "a. there will be a
meeting Of the board OF directors OF
the corporation.
Saturday. March %, the deferred
Washington Birthday party for chill
dren for the benefit of the milk fund
being raised by the education commit
/ will tell stories. Two short plays will
be given by the children. Ice cream
will be for sale.
Monday, March 27. at SIS p. m,
/ there will be a musical by the mem
/ hers Of the Matinee Musical Club OF
Philadelphia. The musicians are as
| follows: Bessie Phillips Yarnall, con-
i tralto; Florence Haenle, violin; Irene
/ Hubbard, cello; Florence Adele Wight
man. harp and piano; Ruth NJ Bar
Der, accompanist.
Wednesday, March 20, at p. m
there will be an illustrated lecture by
DR.. Paul Bartsch, curator OF tho
Smithsonian Institute; subject. "Wilc
Flowers" The lecture is given under
the auspices of the conservation COM
lraittee through the courtesy OF the
Garden Club Of Wilmington. The pub
liz is cordially invited.
Mondays, March 8, l3, 20, II. 9.45 a. m.
aesthetic dancing class, Miss Schet
Ky, instructor; $50 p. m. class II
dramatic expression. Miss Helen Cas-
ey, instructor.
Tuesdays. March 7. IA. 21. 2S. a
1890 q. N. the current events .clas!
viii meet. Mrs. Edmund NJ. Barshan
is chairman and Miss Miriam w. Webb
Is chairman OF music. At $3.50 u. m
the class in parliamentary law vii
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
DELAWARE CITY CENTURY CLUB

Delaware City, March 1.-The meet
ings OF the Delaware City Century
Club for March and April VIII be held
at 2.30 p. m. with the exception OF the
st. Patrick entertainment on the eve
ming of March 16, Of which Mrs. Bran
non and Mrs. Creedon will be in
charge, and the musicale on the eve
ming of April 20. in charge of Mrs.
Frank Cassidy. At both OF these meet
lngs male guests will be invited.
March will be a musical afternoon,
with Mrs. Harry Webb in charge.
March 10 a business meeting Will be
held. with current events and music.
March "a Mrs. John Clark win have
charge OF a musical and literary after
noon.
March 81 Will be devoted to club
activities, under the direction Of Mrs.
Lightner.
Mrs. George ". Bright viii have
charge of library day on April Z.
April II a business meeting Will be
held at which officers win be nominated
to be elected on April IS.
May the club luncheon viii be held.
the tickets for which must be obtain
ed by April 2S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
Y. v. {. A. PLANS
FOR STATEWIDE BODY
Wilmington Will Share Its Good
Fortune With Rest Of
the State.

At a meeting held at Middletown on
Monday the y. w. G. A. for the north
ern section OF Delaware was organized.
These women and girls and others
who are interested in establishing n
statewide. active organization, feel
that Delaware needs the y. w. c. A,
because the girls o. the state have
asked for IL. because the association
offers experienced leadership and un-
usual resources for cooperation In all
work concerned with young women
and girls, because the local communl-
ties need the leadership OF a national
organization. and because no other
interdenominatonal agency Is work
Ing with all girls for their spiritual,
physical. and educational develop
ment.
They believe that now is the time
TO set such an organization IN work.
ms order. when trained leaders are
available. while the girls are eager
for Il. and Just now when the pioneer
work has been done and it's worth es-
tablished.
To have this organization Della
ware must indorse the plan outlined
by the statewide provisional commit
tee composed OF fifteen representa- tive
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
SMYRNA TWENTIETH CENTURY

Smyrna, Mar. 1.-The Twentieth
Century Club celebrated its oath an
niversapy on February %. There were
guests from all parts Of the state,
every club being represented, and
covers for more than 225 were laid.
One pleasing feature OF the entertain
ment was u play called THE Wonder
Gate" Miss Emily Spruance and Mrs.
Theodore w. Cavender had charge of
the decorations which were much ad-
mired. Mrs. VIM. Armstrong. the club
hostess. had charge OF the luncheon,
while Mrs. L. l.. Artis. the president
presided. Besides the play the program
included a violin solo by Mrs. Ralph
j. Smith and a vocal solo by Mrs
Robert Y. Wallen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01

women who ask that two secretaries be
supported. one for northern Delaware
and one for the southern part OF the
state. This plan will eliminate the
necessity Of buildings and equipment,
but viii give the girl In the towns
and IN the country the advantages Of
trained leadership and wholesome ac-
uvities OF the Y. w. c. A.
The advantages that the association
offers 10 the girls of the state are
conferences. national, statewide and
local, on subjects vital to girls; clubs,
with programs emphasizing eervice-
business. professional and industrial
Tor grown girls and Girl Reserves
Tor teen age girls; camps, field and
state-oHering wholesome outdoor life
with other girls OF age and interest
and intensive training courses for
leaders OF girls. whether IN the Y. w
c. a. or other similar organizations
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
OF AMERICA

Last evening the Catholic Daugh-
ters OF America held delightful
colonial party al the Knights Of
Columbus Hall. This is the last social
meeting until after Lent. All the
members appeared in colonial costume
with powdered hair, in honor Of Wash
ington's birthday.
Miss Kate A. McClafferty had charge
of the program. Twelve children
danced a stately minuet and then took
part in dance games and interpreta-
tive dances in costume. Miss Marian
Walsh sang a song which a child
dancer interpreted and Mrs. William
flanagan sang two solos.
One of the most amusing and un-
usual features was the old time
southern dance by group Of
''Dinahs," who later served as wait
resses. All the members Joined in
singing patriotic and popular airs and
played games.
The occasion WAS also a pound
party. and the provisions brought were
used TO Ill baskets for the poor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
GRACE MISSIONARY SOCIETIES.

The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society OF Grace church will meet
Friday morning from 10.a0 TO IL. Mrs.
j. Talley Smith viii have charge Of
the devotions. Miss Ella Riley Is in
charge OF the program. which is on the
topic, Does the Crencent Wax or
Wane?" Box luncheon Will be served
from IL TO /. The hostesses are
Mrs. William Todd. Mrs. II. j. Guthrie
Mrs. Arthur James and Mrs. Robert
Kite. The afternoon session, from l
to $50. viii be under the Women's
Home Missionary Society. Mrs, Mary
Conner will have charge OF the de
votions and Mrs. j. Talley Smith is
in change OF tho program. on the
topic. The Missionary Dollar"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
Mostly About People

With the advent OF Lent comes
feeling OF gratitude for our Joy In
life and a acrse of unworthlncss for
our own shortcomings. With the
cessa ton OF formal social life there Is
time 20 think OF others In deeper,
different way from tho days when all
efforts were devoted 10 preparing
balls and sales fer charity.
There 10 a tiny poem. which true TO
its name. "A Prayer" expresses with
simple conviction what We deem a
worthy sentiment for the opening OF
l.cnten season.
1T Is my 10Y In life TO md
At every twininG OF the road.
The strong arm Of n comrade kind
TO help me onward with my load,
And since have no gold 20 give.
And love alone must make amends
My only prayer il. while | live
God mako me worthy OF my
friends"
Mrs. George L. Bisscll and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Haskell left last
week Tor Montreal. Canada. where
they will spend about two weeks.
a group OF wilmlngtonians went 10
Philadelphia last evening 10 hear Nine
Jcrltza I'm "Tosca" Among them were
Mrs. William : Bergland and her
guest. Miss Bond. OF Baltimore; Mrs
Thomas w. Miller. Mrs. Frank DC
Almond. Mrs. Alfred Gewthrop and
Mrs. Eugene du Pont.
Miss sydney Thompson will give ar
entertainment I'm Newark Saturday
evening. A group Of Nassar AluInna
from this city Will probably so 10 hear
this talented Nassar graduate.
Mrs. II. w. Woodbridge Will enter.
tain NJ hridge-luncheon tomorrow.
Mrs. William s. Bergland gave q
dinner NJ tho Country club before tht
charity bail on Monday night
l.. A. Yerkes. formerly resident OF
this city. but now Of Buffalo. y. Y.
spent last week with Wilmington
friends.
Mrs. Alexander Crichtou and Miss
Florence Crichton are spending thi:
week IN New York.
At the last minute the game betvecr
the Junior League and IIagley las
night was cancelled. No games will b,
played until next "Wednesday when tn,
Junior League viii meet the Tligl
School Alumne. On March Il, they
swll play the Catholic Daughters oi
America, IN Friends School gym.
nssium. a game with Misses Hcbb'.
school is pending. although no date
has been set for it. on March 25 tho
South Orange Junior League Will com,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
NEW CENTURY CLUB.

At the meeting of the Wilmington
New Century Club Current Events
class yesterday morning. Miss Ella
Riley had charge. Mrs. Fin Spare
gave current events and Mrs. Coke
spoke on the Needlework Guild. Mrs.
Bentley explained how to make paint.
Mrs. William A. Heindle gave a lit
erary pot pourri. Including snatches
from the poetry of Tom Moore. Bryant.
Wordsworth. Longfellow. Holmes and
Shelley.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.

The last Of the series of Thursday
afternoon card parties that have been
held by the ways and means committee
of the Washington Heights Century
Club will be held Thursday. March 8.
A prize will be awarded each table
and players may pivot or progress.
Refreshments will bs served. The hos
pitality committee In charge is COM
posed of Mrs. Carroll Griffith. chair
man: Mrs. Harry MacCutcheon, Mrs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
MISSION CLASSES AT
ST. ANDREWS

An inter -perochinl mission study
class VIII be held IN St Andrew 5
Parish house every Tuesday after
noon during Lent. beginning March
:. at 2.15 o'clock.
Mrs. Charles Pancoast OF Philadel-
phia Will be the leader again. Last
year her inspirations talks were very
helpful 10 women OF all the local
parishes. The class IS given under
the auspices OF the Women's Aux
iliary Of the Episcopal Church. but
all women interested are invited to
attend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
MRS. CARLTON T. BRIDGHAM.
Delaware WOmen's Clubs

meet. Mrs. Floy L. Booth instructor.
Thursdays. March 2. 9. 1s. %, 80. at
y. m, the class I'm modern dancing
will meet, Miss X. A. McClafferty, in
structor.
Fridays, March 2, 10. II. a. 81
French classes, intermediate at 2.30
p. M. advanced, intermediate at 2.30
ginners' at 4.30 p. m.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
"March Hare FrolIcc

\ March Hare Frolic" win be held
in the Community House at Bellefonte
Friday and Saturday evenings. The
affair will be given for the benefit oe
the Bellefonte Community League. The
doors VIII open at p. m. when a
cafeteria supper VIII be served. Ice
cream, cake and candy tables will be
among the features. Several amuse-
ments will add TO the entertainment
and dancing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
YOUNG PEOPLES QUARTERLY.

Tho Young Peoples Quarterly OF
the w. +. NJ. S. will meet Friday
evening at Mt. Salem NJ. II. church.
Miss Katherine Truax win speak about
the Union Colleges as pictures OF the
work VIII be shown. AL young
peoples societies are asked to be
ready 10 report tho amount OF their
pledges at this time. II possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-01
Women's Church
Organizations
W. F. M. 3. QUARTERLY.

The second quarterly meeting OF
the Wilmington District of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
will be held tomorrow In st. Paul's NJ.
II. church. Tho morning session will
open at 1910 and the afternoon ses-
sion at o'clock. Reports OF various
departments will be given and In the
afternoon the Union Colleges win be
explained In picture and story.