Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-16

x ftotary-hlWan1S; klW2n1S- Rotary
united in spirit, one in thought,
alike in ideals and acts and Compel
Ing only in lofty service and well
doing; the members of the local Ro-
tary club dined Thursday evening
at the Augusta Houce as guests of
the Augusta Kiwanis club. Nearly
I40 members of the two clubs were
present.
- III was rare evening of unalloyed
enjoyment: of. songs, speeches, jests,
banter, oratory and mirth. Rotary
pledged it's faith and loyalty to HI
Wants. Kiwanis heaped the brim-
ming measure of admiration and af-
lection for Rotary. No love feast
Was ever more loving.
y Impressive Opening
when the big crowd had found
their places President Dunnack CAL
led for the salute and pledge to the
National colOrs which were prom
inently displayed at the head of the
hall. Following this kiwanian Keith
Ryan lead in singing THE Star
Spangled Banner" A moments in
terlude for benediction by Rotarian
Walch and the curtain went up on
tho evenings program.
During the serving of dinner John
S, Everett spoke briefly of the an
nual Roll Call of the Red Crcs; and
Of the urgency of a generous res
ponSe in support of the local chap
ter. The feeling with which his re-
marks were received gave evidence
that the two organizations are
squarely behind the drive.
CLASSY Group Entertainers
When it came time to introduce
guests. President Henry Dunnack of
the Kiwanis called up seven friends
all members of Jimmie Evans. OPERA
troupe. Thore was Win Pulsifer.
Roy Ellis, Jimmie Mack, Gus Nelson,
Tom Carroll. Danny Cavanaugh and
Jimmie Evans himself And eyery
one of them could do something, and
they did. They "cornetted,"
"pianoed," sang, whistled, recited and
talked. They mixed it all up so
lncusingly that 1t brought round up
ON round of generous applause. En-
cores and more encores were always
forthcoming until the very moment
when the troupe was due to appear
in regular performance at the Opera
House. They were good. And the
two clubs let them know it with
vociferous thanks.
Talks Witty and Brilliant
Then came the talkfest. President
Henry was in fine fettle-even louua-
cious--each succeeding compliment vic
Ing with his last utterance. He kept
his audience laughing, approving, ap-
plauding. In his gracious way he
thanked the Rotarians for the compli-
mentary dinner which the Kiwanians
had received nearly year ago. until
Paul D. Sargent itched to say
'enough."
President Paul's turn came. In his
opening remarks he cheerfully admit
ted that he could not match the flow
of language which President Henry
delivered, but he challenged him to
competition with any of the tools of
his prOfcssion--the pick or the shovel
the steam drill or road roller. The
challenge stood.
Rotary Ideals
Discussing tho more serious side of
the ideals of the two organizations,
President Sargent spoke of the great
value of the occasional get-together of
the two clubs. He then read some of
the Rotary principles as expounded by
their international president
Rotary is human institution. It's
perpetuity, therefore, depends upon
the development among it's members
or those traits of character and con-
duct most acceptable in the hearts
and souls of men. No human quality
is more significant or more necessary
in the life of individuals and of ma
tons than friendship. Before the in
disidual can possess Il friend he must
be friend. To be friend he must
give freely of his time, his thought,
and his means to tho end that his
fellow men may have more album
daht life. He does this without hope
OF immediate and material reward.
but finds his profit in the doing of
the act. Once he proves that he can
be friend, in return he makes
friends. and the quality of friendship
grows in intensity until q personal
ityy is developed whose radianc
sweetens the home life, permeates
the club life. and distinguishes the
performance of civic duties and re-
s'ponsibilities. Intensively developed
friendship is to Rotary what the fire.
place is to the home. 1t radiates
warmth. In it's mellow glow bitter
ness and hatred melt away, and those
who sit within the circle feel that
the petition of the bard who sang for
al men and all ages. has ben answer
co; THAT man to man the world DER
shall brothers be, for "a that and a.
that"
president Sargent bequeathed to
Everett v. Perkins. principal of Cony
high. the duty of delivering the
fu4in Rotary speech.
Principal Perkins Speaks
Elubs like these" Mr.. Perkins
saiu, "ennoble the common task. we
arc not working for mere wages; we
are not just laying stone: we are nil
nelplng to build a beautiful temple.
Me1are not existing solely for plead