Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-22
Eunice Framework Chapter Met

| The November meeting Of the Eun-
| ice Farnsworth chapter. d. A. r., was
held Monday afternoon. The meet
ing was held at the home of Mrs.
| Helen G. Wentworth of the historical
research and preservation of records
committee. Mrs. Wentworth was as
sisted in entertaining by Mrs. Mary
M. Greenwood. In the absence of the
Yregent, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Marble, be-
| cause of Illness, the vice-reCent, Miss
Mabel ). Pooler, presided. The meet
/ irg opened with The Lords prayer
and the flag salute. Records of the
last meeting was read by the secre-
| tary, Mrs. Vina r. Greenwood Mrs.
Dauforth gave an interesting report
of the meeting of the state advisory
board held recently at Winslow which
she attended. There was no business.
The program for the afternoons
study was arranged by Mrs. Fanny J.
Cabot, who is the committee of rev.
dictionary relics for Memorial Con-
tinental hall. The subject was "Old
Garrison Houses at York and Forts
Gf Portland Harbor. Selections from
"Wherc all Roads Lead" by Agnes
Ecpelier and "Old Colonial Houses in
Maine" by Emma Huntington Mason,
were read by Mrs. Cabot and Miss
Louise II. Coburn. Victrola selections
we're enjoyed, after which Mrs. Cabot
took up the second part Of the sub
icct, "F'orts In Portland Harbor" An
article on Fort Really and its distruc-
ton, which was sent to Mrs. Cabot
f,.nv 10 bot
was read by Mrs. Cabot. Other forts
mentioned were Gorgcs. Preble and
Seammell. The program was enjoyed
by all the daughters in attendance.
After the program the hostess serv-
cd delicious lunch. The table ap-
continents were beautiful and pink
end white loses were used. Mrs.
Florence Waugh Danforth, a former
regent and Mrs. Gertrude w. Bunck-
nam presided at tho tea table. The
next meeting of the chapter will be
held on Monday. Jan. the 18th. at the
home of Mrs. Gertrude S. Weston, as
sisted by Mrs. Della W. Healy. The
program will be directed by Miss Ma
bel J. Pooler and the subject will be
Fort William Henry at Pemaquid."
Mrs. Rose Fortier SO Years Of Age
Mrs. Rose Fortier. who resides at
the home of her grand daughter
and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Turcotte. on North street. on Sunday
observed her SSth birthday.
Mrs. Fortier is tenderly cared for
| by Mrs. Turcotte. who on her grand
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| lishtful family party with a large
attendance of relatives Mrs. Tur-
cote served delicious refreshments.
| and Mrs. Fortier was present with
handsome birthday cake upon
which were IS candles. expressive
Of the long years OF Mrs. Fortier's
| useful life. The time was spent So
! cially and with music. Miss Cecilia
Fortier, another granddaughter,
| sang several solos which were much
enjoyed. The party was delightful
to all present but especially to the
aged lady in whose honor 1t was
given. Mrs. Forticr received gifts,
cards, and greetings from friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Fortier was born in ST.
Combe. Canada. She has been a res
idenf OF Skowhegan for many years
and is respected by all who know
her and has a large circle of friends.
She has four sons. Cyrus. Frank,
william and George, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henrietta Dumont. all of
Skowhegan. She also has eleven
grandchildren, ten of whom are
granddaughters and one grandson.
Horace Fortier, the son of Mr.. and
Mre. Cyrus Tortier. Of North avenue.
Mrs. Fortier also has five great
grandchildren. Many friends Of Mrs.
Fortier will be interested to learn of
this milestone just passed by her
and. wish that she may celebrate
many more birthdays