Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-24

&c. Alice Hewett 81, La Verne Fos-
ter 20.
noon and evening sessions, sand
witches, doughnuts and coffee were
sold, and q social lunch hour enjoyed.
At s o'clock. with Frank Taylor as
master of ceremonies, the evening
program was opened with plano
solo by Harriet Towle. Miss Towle IL
a wonderful musician and delighted
her audience with her brilliant work
on the piano. ida Edwards. five
years of age, sang Speed Away" in
Indian costume, dancing around the
campfire in real Indian style. The
first group of prize speakers, children
under eight. included Leroy Ward,
Ruth Norcross and Virginia Ward.
first prize going to Leroy Ward and
End to Ruth Norcross. with homer
able mention OF Virginia Ward. Nor
man Maxwell played Schuberts
Sea" in a manner to win much APP
plause. This was followed by read
ing of the three prize winning essays.
by Regene Curtis. Helen Pitman and
Adelise Drapeau. Misses Clara An
drews and Dorothy Marble sang
duet. followed by Division A OF
children from s to IL. in which Har-
rison Woodman won 1st prize, Paul
Holmes End and Viola Drawn hon
orable mention. Irma Riley and
Erma Simpson gave very pleasing
vocal number, followed by Division
b, children to IL, with Mary Pat
ton 1st prize winner. Kathlena Tay-
lor End and 1nez Libby honorable
mention. Louise Ward and Rena
Norcross also spoke in this group.
Miss Andrews pleased the large audi
ence with a vocal solo, and the final
class. children - to Is. resulted in
win by Evelyn Larrabee OF LIST prize.
Christine Ward End and Phyllis Ryer
honorable mention.
The judges were Joseph Jordan,
Mrs. Jessie Webb and Mrs. Alice
Bates.
Following the prize speaking. Miss
Towle played a double number, ana
Mr.. Jordan gave brief address OF
encouragement to the boys and girls.
Frances Edwards. Gwendolyn Brown
and Regena Curtis gave pantomine
of Lead, Kindly Light" with song by
Marsters York. and Mr.. c. F. Marble
topped off" the evenings pleasure
with some of his immitable imper-
sonations.
The financial receipts were highly
satisfactory, and the whole affair an
unqualified success.
Miss Adelaide Marble is at home
for the week end from Farminton
Normal school,
DR.. Frederick Patton leaves today
for a Is days stay in Baston. where
he has been called by business.
DIR. F. II. Badger Is at home from
his vacation trip to kingfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Demers and Miss Pei
lerin of Providence, r. l., and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Desautel of Pawtucket, X. l..
have been guests the past week OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell Bates, Sturte-
want Hill.
Stanley Lane Of Brockton, Mass,
has been the guest of his grandpaf-
cnts, Mr.: and Mrs. j. Henry Moose.
Mrs. Abbie Edwards entertained a
dinner party Sunday with Mr.. ana
Mrs. Charles Murch and infant son.
and Miss Fannie Putnam OF Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. George Murch ana u.
A. Murch of Winthrop as the guests!
Island Park is the place for the Ma.
ture Glass walk this week. They VIII
leave by the II o'clock car TUESDAY.
returning at or 5. 1t is thought
that a number OF birds should De
seen and the class will look for flow
ers and ferns.
The Anti-Cants' were entertained
Friday evening by Mildred and An
ME Drawn with an attendance OF i
members and visitors. An inter
esting meeting was held and the host,
esses served ice cream, cak anu
crackers. ..
The Laurence family OF Augusta,
connected with the Salvation Arm!
gave a fine program Friday evening
for the benefit Of the japanese Relief
Funeral of Mrs. Lydia Moody
Funeral services for the late MIS-
! lydia Moody were held SATURDAY az
ternoon Rev. C. F. Sargent officiating.
The floral tributes were particularly
beautiful Two Nephews, Ephrlam
and Joseph Wood from Boston We're
| present. Interment was In Maple