Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-01

tons in and they estimated 10000 peo-
pie fed.
Here we were on the very rim of the
Canyon. I know Of no way of describ-
ing it. The Canyon is PIT miles long.
averaging 10 miles in width (some
places 40 miles) and more than a
mile deep. Wonderful was all the
word could use. We left here at Z
o'clock evening and after several short
stops we reached Los Angeles with
over half million population-most
hospitable people and all intent on
booming Los Angeles.
All outlying towns are served by
est electric interurban system in the
world, and all the suburb have to
come into the business part of the
city by it. Before Los Angeles will
sell water to any Of the outlying
towns, she makes them join the city
OF Los Angeles.
T had reservations at the Ambas-
sador Hotel in a charming bungalow.
The hotel occupies an enclosure of
between 20 and 80 acres and sthe
flowers are wonderful and the mock
ing birds sing all night.
Monday, June 5th, we assembled at
the Philharmonic Auditorium, pre-
scented our credentials and register
ed. The International Board of Di-
rectors and Intern tional Commit
tees held important lettings. Rides
and golf in afternoon, evening visit.
ing different hotels.
Tuesday morning, June 9Th, con.
ventlon opens with a tableau Yes
terday, Today and Tomorrow" show.
ment Of Rotary since the first meet.
ing II years ago. The prologue was
in the nature Of a series Of visions
with a spoken monologue telling the
story as picture after picture ap.
peared and disappeared on the misty
stage, the organist playing appropri
ate music. The story of Rotary from
it's beginning was shown in living
pictures costumed in the garb O.
their countries and on the large
| maps Of the two hemispheres show
ing in order as organized in the diff
ferent localities and countries,
wonderful pageant. The prologue
ending with the appearance of {
woman representing the spirit o
) Rotary" who spoke the epilogu'
from an appropriate throne.
Then the curtain went up with the
International Boards and officers OF
the stage. After some prelininaries
President Crawford c. Mccullough
called the convention to order. II
his remarks he told us &c nations ar,
represented and more than 120(
| clubs have $1,000 members. Rotary
demands only that men be friendly
and that they count no day complete
which does not yield a good deco
done.
Report of Committees and officers
Adoption of New Constitution ant
By Laws without amendment.
Wednesday, June 18th. Speeches
and discussion all day with Presi.
dents Ball in the evening at the Am.
bassador Hotel. Conventional suit
dark coat and flannel trousers fol
mon and ladies could dress any way
they wished
Thursday, June Sth. Speeches and
discussions and nomination of Of
ficers. Reunion dinner parties
Friday. June 9Th. Election, ballot
ing in hall below. Speeches and an
nOuncomcnts. Report of election
committee. No choice for President
on first ballot but on second ballot
Eay Ravens, Kansas City, Mo-, was
elected.
The Board of Directors control all
clubs and all finances. Five direc-
tors from United States were elected
and our Herb. Welson was one of
them.
One director from Great Britain
and reland Alexander Will1ie. Eden
burgh. Scotland.
One director from Canada and
New Foundland, r. LETTERS Lydiatt,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
One director from Cuba for all
other places.
New England was changed from
Maine is in the 31st District and
Robert w. Hill. Salem, Mass. was
elected District Governor. The con-
clave will be held in New London in
September and convention proba bly,
in March. The Both and 31st dis
any business will be separate, The