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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
0. T. M. Boys Club
Holds First Social
of Winter Series

The first of series of socials to be
held during the winter at the Au-
gusta Y. NJ. c. A. by the o. T. NJ.
club was held Saturday evening.
The policy of the club this year is
that no one shall be admitted with
out invitations or without bringing a
lady friend. thus preventing ''stags"
from cutting in" and spelling the
enjoyment of those who brought
girls.
The attendance Saturday night
was not as large as was expected but
this will doubtless be remedied at
the next social as this one was pro-
nounced one of the most enjoyable
affairs ever held at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Miss Gladys Madore furnished
special entertainment for the even
ing with a fine recitation and a solo
which was very pleasing. At the
conclusion of the solo she was pre-
scented with a bouquet of roses by
Norman Partridge on behalf of the
boys.
Music for the dancing was fur
nished by Douglass orchestra of
three piecse, piano, banjo and drums.
During the evening refreshments
were served consisting of ice cream
and fancy cookies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Kennedy were
the patrons and patronesses of the
evening.
The committee in charge of the
affair consisted of Hubert Merrick,
in charge of the Invitations, Norman
Partridge in charge of the decora-
lions and Harlow Bradford in charge
of the refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Enjoyable Meeting v. and H.
Embroidery Club, Friday Eve,

The last meeting of the v. & H.
Embroidery club was held Friday
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Boland. % Winthrop street,
with a good attendance of the men,
hers and a most enjoyable evening.
Mrs. Ruby Grondin was the hostess.
An Industrious hour was passed with
embroidery, after which the living
room was cleared of furniture and
dancing was j. der, with Miss Ida
Slosbe1g presid - at the piano.
At 10 o'clock the guests, entered
the dining room, where the table was
prettily decorated and favors were
provided for each guest in the form
Of a little booklet with the inscrip-
ton on the cover, Said So and So
to So and So. Let's Sit Awhile and
Sew" Within the booklet was an
appropriate rhyme about each of the
guests, which caused considera BILE
amusement and hilarity when read
and discussed.
Refreshments Of waters, assorted
cakes and ice cream were served,
after which there was more dancing
and some special musical numbers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boland and Miss Gladys
Hallett favored the guests with
songs, and Miss Slosberg gave sew
eral piano selections. The party
broke up at about 11.30 and all were
agreed that it.was one of the most
enjoyable of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
G. A. r., Relief Corps
Give Farewell Party
DIR. and Mrs. McDayid

A delightful social event took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
r Gay on Saturday when the mem
bers Of Seth williams Independent
Relief Corps gave q social and supper
in honor of DR.. and Mrs. William
McDavid who are soon to depart Tor
southern California to pass the win
ter with their children and grand
children.
The members of Seth Williams
Post were guests of the occasion and
Henry G. Staples Camp Sons OF
Veterans was represented by Judge
Robert A. Cony and Clarence Cram.
A delicious super was cerved at z.
M. followed by a social. evening.
The spacious parlors and dining
room were decorated with gladiolis,
dahlias and scarlet geraniur:-. Their
brilliant colors with the green foil
age proved most effective.
Several fine readings were given
by Mrs. Katherine Brown and they
were greatly enjoyed. An intensely
interesting personal sketch was given
by DR.. McDavid. A happy feature OF
the evening was the presentation Of a
piece of gold to Mrs. McDavid by the
members of Seth Williams Independ-
ent Relief Corps. The presentation
speech was made by Mrs. Gay. Mrs.
McDavid responded in the easy and
genial manner characteristic Of her,
expressing thanks and appreciation.
Brief remarks were made by each one
present, expressing pleasure at being
there and extending to DR.. and Mrs.
McDavid many kind wishes for a
pleasant journey and happy winter
and their deep regret at parting with
this worthy and popular couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
The series Of Mission services con-

The series of Mission services con-
Quoted by DR.. William Laurence
Sullivan of New York City. Mission
preacher of the Unitarian Laymen's
League, was brought to a stirring
close last night at All Souls Church.
The audiences have been steadily
increasing during the week and it is
felt that the effect Of the services
will last for long time. The spiritual
life of the community has been
aroused to a higher pitch with the
coming of the series.
DR.. Sullivan, closing the series of
addresses with the subject, 1.-THE
Transient and the Permanent in
Christianity" said in part:
whether man believes or not IN
anything that is Christian, Christian
ity has Influenced and influences
still, millions and millions of people.
as nothing else has done. However
Christianity may change, there Is,
nevertheless, something in the Chris
tian faith and spirit that must live
forever. Much in Christianity that
once was connected with it has gone
never TO return. Much that Is con-
nected even apparently vitality with
Christianity now, will disappear IN
its day.
"The truth to lay hold Of is that
that which must pass away in Chris
tianity does not belong to the heart
and to the substance OF Christianity,
as a rational religion must interpret
it. Creeds are forever changing.
What now are the permanent con-
tributions of Christianity to the life
of the world? What In 1t Will not
"The first Is Jesus Of Nazareth
himself. About his person we shali
change our views. About the his
| torical truth of certain reported IN
cidents of his life we shall doubt
less radically modify the views we
have inherited. But as charac-
ter. as a guide, leader and teacher
he is the immortal possession or the
human race. In him we see one VINO
loved unselfishly. He worked solels
ont of a jealous affection for otners'
He suffered silently and he died de-
1--WE see him as model of noble
tranquility in a world OF smal H.
mean things. We can now hardly
realize how little the world was that
surrounded Jesus. The very DIS
cinles that he selected to be his daily
companions. had no idea what he
was talking about. For WITHIN one
week of the death of Jesus, so NIUE
had they grasped the grandeur OF
his soul that when they turned ther
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
OPEN 6 A. N,
TO 6P, N, SPECIAL
ELECTION TODAY

Today the voters of Maine will
register their will on the proposed
4S-Hour Law. The campaign pre-
liminary to the special election has
been very quiet with the principal
arguments pro and contra in the
form of newspaper advertisements.
In this city there have been several
lectures conducted by both the pro-
ponents and the opponents, and one
debate. Senator Clyde II. Smith of
Skowhegan has led the campaign in
support of the proposed law, while
the active opposition has been under
the direction of Hon. B. F. Cleaves,
representing the enlarged committee
of the Associated Industries of
Maine.
Several local public officials,
when asked as to their Judgment Of
the size of the vote that will be cast,
seemed to feel that outside of the in
dustrial centers there is but little in
terest in the 4S-hour law and that
the vote will be light.
In Augusta the polls will be open
at A. M. and will continue open I'M
til P. M. There are three changes
in the polling places since the last
election, these being in Ward /, which
today will be at the Hartford fire
station instead of at the Capital hose
house as formerly; Ward 4, which
has been changed to the Fuller-Hol-
way Co. garage, opposite the Ed
wards boarding house, which was the
former polling place; and Ward 6,
which will be at the Augusta Motor
Company sales room, opposite City
hall, instead Of at the Arsenal street
garage.
+ The polling places in the other
wards of the city will be as at the
last election. which are as follows:
| Ward 2. Jail workshop; Ward 8, Y.
NJ. C. A. building; Ward 5, Ballard
school: Ward Z, Council room, City
hall; Ward 8, old hose house, Pettin-
gilrs corner.
The Augusta Board Of Registra-
ton will be in session at City hall
during the hours that the polls are
open, to make corrections of errors
I of the assessors and of the board of
registration in the voting lists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Social Club Meetings

The Augusta Women's Democratic
Club will meet Thursday evening at
100 at the Common Council room
at City Hail.
The Murray Alliance will meet this
Monday afternoon at 2.30 with Mrs.
w. c. Goodwin, 4 Pike street.
There will be no meeting Of the
Armitage Club this week because of
the Mission being held at the st.
Marks church.
There will be no meeting OF the
Mothers Chapter of st. Mark S
church this week because of the
Mission services.
The Missionary Society OF the
United Baptist church will meet
Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock with
Mrs. NJ. f. Fuller. 122 State street.
The afternoon meeting will be espec-
ially helpful to all mothers. While
all are invited to be present at this
meeting, those having the care Of
children are earnestly urged to at
tend. Arrangements will he made for
the children during the sessions of
the class.
The Woman's Board Of the Con-
gregational church will meet this
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
Mrs. Brown 5 Summer street.
EDUCATIONAL church will meet this
Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
with Mrs. Bertha M. Randall. East
Chestnut street; Mrs. Fred w. Bur-
rill will assist.
The Junior League OF the Congre-
gational church will meet Wednes-
dav evening at 100 with Miss Ma
define Tobey, at the State Hospital
grounds.
The Claiming Guild will meet
Monday at 1 o'clock, at the church
parlors. Each member is invited to
bring box luncheon.
A meeting Of the Women's club OF
the Penney Memorial United Baptist
church will Re held this Monday aft
ernoon in the ladies' parlor.
The Standard Bearers class will
meet with Miss Leona bennett, 53
Eastern avenue this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
MISSION PREACHER DR.. SULLIVAN SPEAKS
ON Permanently OF CHRISTIANITY AT
final ROUSING SERVICE OF THE SERIES

faces to the Holy City--the great,
critical decision in the whole pub
lie life of Jesus-two of them ran
to catch his private ear. When you
come into your kingdom, will you
put me at your right hand and give
my brother the first place on your
him all the months Of his ministry.
and this was all they got from it.
Jesus lived in a world that was
small in many other ways. 1t is
probable that in all his life he never
addressed an audience Of 500, and
probably at the end of his ministry
his converts numbered less than 100,
in a world filled with the mean and
false and foul. Yet there he is,
tranquil, resigned, doing the work
no more. This, then is Christian
ity's first permanent contribution
and immortal Gift to the world
Jesus himself.
THE second contribution is the
immense idea he gave the world Of
the kingdom of God, which in it's
outward form is some common
wealth or society where justice rules,
where truth is loved, where mercy
is, and where love softens our
hearts. we nave advanced toward
it. l really think that morally we
are probably as good an age of hui
mainly as history has ever seen.
Yet, how far are we from the vast
vision of Jesus. We go through
Christian histories and see so many
crimes and sins. How easy it is for
us to slip into the disposition to say
of a plain wrong that it isn't so
wrong becaue our party did it, it
was done for a good cause. If we
develop the gift that God gave us
to see wrong and call it so, and
carry that into the life of business
and politics, we shall be doing our
share for the realization of the king
dom of God.
Last of all Is this permanent gift
of mankind in Christianity-the one
of inward peace. I think that the
main cause for our present restless
ness, our nervousness, our disquiet,
is that we have lost the way of in
ward peace. We have reached an
age of wide spiritual unbelicf, and
men are trying to give expression to
this seraphic power within their
breasts by some Squeaking and glib
bering, some wrctched utilities and
platitudes, when all the time our
hunger is for the infinite. We have
not the inward way and the inward
light We need a little quiet to give
our souls that poise. We need to
open the shut windows and look out
and up. This is the peace of God,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
New Ladder Truck
Answers Box Alarm
for Chimney Fire

The Augusta Fire Department was
called to Mount Vernon avenue about
1890 Saturday night by a call from
box %. The trouble was found to.b be
a chimney fire in the house owned
and occupied by Edward Fontaine.
The fire was extinguished with the
use of the small eXtinguishers. This
was the first time that the new hook
and ladder truck has responded to
an alarm and the boys of the de-
partment were much delighted with
the way it performed its duties.
At $50 Sunday morning a tele-
phone call from the Brown place on
Belfast avenue called the combina-
ton truck out for a chimney fire,
which was eXtinguished without
damage,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
State Deputy Compliments
Grange On Working Degrees

CAPITAL Grange, No. 24S met in
regular session Saturday evening.
The first and second degrees were
conferred on a class of candidates
with the work under the supervision
of State Deputy Fred Walker Of
Readfield, who complimented the
grange on the creditable manner of
presentation. Several other visiting
members spoke Interestingly.
Refreshments of sandwiches. coffee
and doughnuts were served, after the
business session and work. The next
meeting will be held on Oct. - at
which time the Winthrop degree
team has accepted an invitation to
exemplify the work in the third and
fourth degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

and our world needs 1t as It has al
ways needed 1t.
"These, then, are the gifts of
Christianity, may be called essen
tial to Observation-Disclosures, as type
and pattern; the kingdom Of God.
truth, justice. mercy; the inward
way, the inward light, the inward
deeps.
but where shall we find a church
that gives us only these. and that
does not torment us with formulas
and creeds? In principle and pur-
pose, the free churches associated
under the Unitarian name give the
sublimity of that which Is the Chris
tian spirit, if these churches are true
to their own aim and platform and
tradition-no limitations of princi-
pie, no putting of the transient into
the substance Of the faith"
The response of Augusta to this
series of meetings has been most
gratifying, both to the members of
All Souls Church and to the Unfair
ian Laymen's League. DR.. Sullivan
leaves Augusta with a warm feeling
for the people here and for the sup
port which he has received. His
next mission Is in Salem, Mass,
from Oct. 21-28.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Augusta Members Entertain
Weston Maine Wellesley Club

The regular fall meeting of the
Wellesley Club of Western, Maine,
was held AZ the Augusta Country
Club Saturday afternoon with the
members of the Club from this city
as hostesses to some twenty seven
members from this section of the
State. Luncheon was served at l
o'clock, after which a business ses-
sion was held with the president,
Mrs. Champlin of Portland presid-
ing.
Mrs. Curtis, for 80 years a mis-
sionary in India gave a most in
teresting talk on her work among the
women of India. The hostesses at
this meeting were Mrs. r. H. Bodwell,
Mrs. Norman Bassett. Mrs. George
Campbell, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Fuller
Ingraham. Mrs. Erskine P. Noyes and
Miss Betty Cooper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Funeral Of Vermont r. Luce

The funeral services for the late
Vermont r. Luce were held at the
knowlton and Hewins funeral home
at 9 o'clock Sunday morning and
were largely attended by the many
friends and former fraternal brothers
of the late Mr.. Luce. There were
many beautiful floral tributes. The
services were under the auspices of
Trinity Commandery with the Rev.
A. Francis Walch acting as prelate.
The bearers were from Trinity Com
mandery and were Thomas H. BODICE,
D. Saunders Patterson. Charles r.
Chase and John c. Arnold.
After the services in this city the
remains were taken to Union where
the Odd Fellows burial service was
under the auspices of Union lodge,
No. 35. I. o, O. F. The interment was
in the Lakeside cemetery at Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Mrs, Emily r. FifeId

Mrs. Emily F. Fifeld a life long
resident of North Manchester, died
very suddenly at her home there
Sunday afternoon. aged Is years. She
was the wife of Marcellus Fifield and
was known to host of friends as
most gentle and kindly woman, Of
CHEEKY dispositionsand many deeds of
kindness.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Fifield
is survived by four sons. Don H. of
this city, Charles B., Chauncey w.
and Warren S. Of Manchester: one
daughter, Mrs. Isabelle Roberts of
Augusta and one sister, Mrs. Mary
King of Dorchester. Mass. The flu
neral arrangements will be an
nounced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Changes In Mrs. Noyes' Glasses

Owing to the large number Of
pupils in Mrs. Noyes' dancing classes,
change of schedule is found nee
essary to. accommodate all. On Mon
day evening at o'clock the high
school classes will meet and the
adult group at $50. On Wednesday
afternoon the little tots Of kinder
Sarten age and younger will meet at
3 o'clock at the Augusta House. The
younger pupils in aesthetic dancing
at o'clock and the social dancing
for boys and girls at o'clock. The
advanced aesthetic and toe dancing
classes will meet Thursday afternoon
at o'clock at Union hall. A special
costume to be used in this class will
soon be arranged for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Raymond L. Smith of Providence,
r. l., and Kenneth Foss of this city
left Sunday for North Arson and
North New Portland and for the next
week will try out the hunting con-
ditions in the Lexington Flats region.
Mr.. Smith made the trip from the
Rhode Island city to Augusta by mo-
torcycle. and with Mr.. Foss made the
trip to Somerset county by automo-
bile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Richard (Dick) Martin, who for
the first six months of this year act
ed ~ boys secretary at the Augusta
Y. N. c. A., and Is now filling a
similar position at the Auburn Y. NJ.
c. A.. was q visitor Saturday evening
in this city. While here he attended
the social Of the o. T. NJ. fraternity
Of the Augusta Y. M C. A. It was at
his suggestion that this fraternity,
which was formed for the purpose of
assisting with the work at the Y.
NJ. G. 4. was founded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Funeral of George Ferdinand Pur.
rinqton

There was large gathering of
friends of little George r. burlington,
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred burlington
of Granite Hill. at the st. Mary's
Catholic church Saturday morning,
to attend the funeral services which
were held at 9 o'clock. The services
were conducted by Rev. Father
Thomas j. Mclaughlin.
The interment was in the st.
Mary's cemetery and the bearers
were David Sprague. Earl Sprague,
Frank Pelton and Charles Purring-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Frank harrington. who is a Fresh
man at Bowdoin college, passed the
week. end in this city with his par
ents. He came to Augusta after the
Bowdoin- Norwich game in which he
participated. Frank accounted for
one of Bowdoin's two touch downs in
that game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mrs. Dennis Donovan, president
Of the Augusta Study Club gave a
most enjoyable report of the meeting
OF the Maine Federation of Women's
Clubs, at the meeting of the Augusta
Study Club. Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Charles p. Emerson.
Scott street. The hostess served
delicious refreshments during the
social half hour which followed the
REGULAR session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The regular semi meeting
of the James Fitzgerald post. Ameri-
can Legion. will be held at Legion
hall this evening at 7.30. There are
several matters OF Importance to
come before the meeting and a large
attendance Of the members is de-
sired. All Legionaires in the city
arc cordially invited to be present
and enjoy the entertainment which
will follow the business session,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

A few vacancies make 1t still pos
sible to enroll in the clubs dress
making and millinery class, which
meets Thursday evenings at o'clock.
This class is open to girls and women
not members of the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre Today and
Tuesday-Mabel Normand in SUI
anna" a United Artist production;
and James Aubrey in THE Appli-
can't"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ava F. Pilton of
lower State street and Miss Elinor
Fogg Of South Monmouth were call
ers in Durham and Pittsfield over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
CHELSEA

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Swift are Civ
ing a reception at the Chelsea Town
hall Tuesday evening, Oct. is, at &
o'clock. All friends are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

The first rehearsal of Spring
time" will be held at the Girls Club
house at IT'S this evening. Everyone
who has been selected for the cast
is asked to be there on time. Because
the director was unavoidably detain-
ed in Pennsylvania, the first rehear-
sal which was scheduled to have been
held last Friday evening was neces-
sarily postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Chief of Police Lonsdale in sacv
Wednesday night. He admitted tns,
he had been drinking wood alconu.
and his condition was so serious
that he was rushed to the Weope.
HOSPITAL. where the use OF
stomach pump saved his life. IL IT,
quired two officers to hold tn'
Italian on the cot while the ply
sicians were working over him. Inls
morning he was taken to the Boston
& Maine station and sent to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

The next regular meeting Of Can
ton Augusta, No. 9. P. NJ, l. o. o. F.,
will be held on Tuesday evening.
This will be an important meeting,
with a rehearsal Of the P. M. degree
and final preparation for the inspec-
ton of the Canton and the competi-
tive drill. All Chevaliers are expect
ed to make special effort to be pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Small of Cha pei
street are receiving congratulations on
the birth of a 10 1-2 pound baby girl.
The young lady has been named Helen
Frances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Major and Mrs. G.. r. Meyer, who
have been passing a few days in this
city as the guests of Miss Margaret
Partridge, have returned to Camp
Eustis, Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Annie L. Dennison of Boston.
formerly Of this city is visiting here
as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. o. o.
Stetson, State street place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Miss Lena Rogers and Miss Thel-
ma Halpen returned Sunday from a
week end visit in Bangor and Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Thomas, Jr., and his wife and daugh-
ter, were automobile callers at
Rangeley and Kingfield over the
week-e end.