Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-22

the National Society as outlined by
our president General and the Ma
tional Chairmen of Committees.
My first visit was to the Frances
Dighton Williams Chapter in Ban
gor. on May 31st when the 25th an
niversary was celebrated with a ban
Duet at the Bangor house. The red.
white and blue appointments added
much to the occasion and the inter-
esting program and lovely music
made the meeting a very enjoyable
affair. l was entertained over night
In the home of Mrs. Hopkins who took
me to see Dorothea Dix park in
Hampden the next day.
An all day meeting Of Fort Hall
f'-- chapter on October 23rd, at the
home of Mrs. Britton, Winslow. with
the delicious dinner, followed by an
interesting meeting will longe be re-
membered. The State Corresponding
secretary was also present.
The meeting of Koussinoc Chap
ter of Augusta held at the pleasant
home OF Mrs. Viles on December 18th.
was the eth Anniversary and we'll
attended. The state vice regent was
present. School children and Christ
mas carols and the history read by
Miss Reynolds showed that this
chapter had accomplished a great
amount Of work in it's twenty five
years.
Ruth Head cragin chapter of
North Arson had dinner in the
Methodist church yestry to which the
husbands of members We're invited
The regular meeting followed and
was interesting. I was delightfully."-
entertained in the home of Ex- State
Regent Mrs. Robinson.
One of the stormiest days of the
winter l went to Madison to visit
Margaret Golf Moore Chapter and
was surprised that 20 members came
out to the meeting. This chapter is
wide awake and interested in all
branches Of our work. / was enter
tanned at luncheon in the home Of
the regent Mrs. Riley and at dinner
and over night by Mrs. Gibbs whom
knew in school days.
Eleazer Parker Chapter. Clinton
held an all-day meeting in the pleas
ing home of Mrs. Richardson where
an excellent dinner was served at
noon, followed by the regular meet
ing. This is a small chapter but
very enthusiastic.
On February 3rd I went to Bidde-
ford to visit Rebecca Emery chapter
and found all the members very cor
dial. The business meeting was fol-
lowed by supper at the Thatcher
house. which was thoroughly enjoyed.
February 9Th visited Rebecca Wes-
ton Chapter Dexter. The meeting
was held in the attractive home Of
the business efficiently carried on.
Refreshments We're served and I was
entertained over night by Mrs. Small.
The invitation to John Cochran
Chapter. Belfast, for March 5th was
cancelled because Of sickness there,
but as the invitation holds good for
their April meeting am looking for
ward to that with pleasure. 1t was
impossible to accept the invitation
from the Col. Asa Whitcomb Chap
ter, Kingfield and the Massachusetts
State conference, either, much to my
regret.
1t is great inspiration to State
Regent to visit chapters, becoming
better acquainted with the members
and learning their needs and aspira-
tions.
The field day held at New Meadows
Inn in July and the executive board
. meeting at WinsloW In November
were well attended and much good
derived from them. All members are
urged to attend such State meetings
for the mutual benefit and 'larger ac-
quaintance they afford. 1t was one
of the ambitions Of your State Re-
gent. to have chapters organized. for
in our large State, we need and
should have more chapters. In each
place where there seemed to be in
terest in this line. it was not strong
| enough to build upon, either there
were too many organizations, the fee
for joining too large. or those who
We're eligible thought it too much
trouble to look up their records. AS
the State Regent has not the time
for organization work. I recommend
that State organizing secretary be
added to our list Of officers. with the
authority to spend a certain amount
Of money in this work. thus increas-
ing our membership and working
force. The more workers there are
the more good can be accomplished.
especially where unity and individual
loyalty prevail.
| Our country has been, and still is
passing through the transition period.
and it is we'll for us to keep ever in
mind a better America, all striving to
make and keep it so. Someone has
Salu That AlneIlcd Is di dtHioSpueie e.
an ideal, a vision not yet fulfilled. If
this is true. the Daughters Of Amer
lean Revolution have wonderful OPP
, portunity to help in this fulfillment.
With our high ideals and efficient
women we can be great and good
power in the land. To my stan of
officers, all who have entertained me
and to the members Of my own
chanter who have been so loyal my
thanks are hereby rendered.
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