Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14

scented that organization. The re-
sponses were made for the s. of v. by
Past Division Commander Robert L.
Whitcomb of Portland. .s
The Garfield Auxiliary Of Water
organization.
The Reception
The complimentary reception, con-
cert and ball at City hall in the eve-
ming was largely attended by the
delegates to the various organizations
holding their annual sessions yester-
day and today. Division Secretary
z. X. Gould Of Rockland introduced
as the first speaker, Governor Perci-
val p. Baxter, whose remarks in part
are given elsewhere. Mayor Ernest
L. Mclean Of Augusta cordially well
coined the patriotic units delegates
to the Capital city. A receiving line
was formed with Retiring Command
er and Mrs. George E. Gay Of Au-
gusta at the head: Governor Baxter,
Mayor Mclean. George Hosley Of
commander in chief of the G. A. R.;
Miss Ida H. Rokes of Boston, Nation
al Uatriotic Instructor of the s. of v.
Auxiliary; Division Commander Of
the S. Of v. and Mrs. B. l.. Merrill Of
Gardiner; Frederick v. Bell Of Massa-
chusetts, Senior Vice Commander in
Chief of the S. Of w.; Mrs. Margaret
L. Waters, WOburn, Mass, National
treasurer, S. Of v. Auxiliary; Z. K.
Gould. Rockland, secretary and treas
urer. Maine Division, S. OF "; Mrs.
J. Mae Hallett, Oakland, S. of v.
Auxiliary; Ralph H. Burbank, Saco,
Past Division Commander. S. Of w.;
Annie S. Arnold, retiring president.
Daughters of Veterans; Mrs. Wallace
Reed Tarbox, Past National Presi-
dent. Ladies Of the G. A. r. Of Frye
burg.
A pleasing feature Of the eveeing
was the presentation to Commander
George E. Gay, Of a beautiful silver
loving cup as a token Of the love and
high esteem that Commander Gay is
held in the Henry G. Staples Camp,
S Of v. Of this city. The cup was
filled with a wonderful bouquet of
roses for Mrs. Gay. The presentation
speech was most acceptably made by
Judge Robert A. Cony. Past Division
Commander. The grand march pres
ceding the order of dances was lead
by Commander and Mrs. Gay, with
'ONCIHOL DdAtcI anu w dlIdCS
Reed Tarbox next in line.
Many of the G.. A. r. veterans
stayed to enjoy the dancing, which
was participated in by large num-
Der of people. Refreshments were
served and this reception proved one
of the most enjoyabl failures of the
Encampment this year. The general
committee in charge was, John c.
Howes. c. H. Cram, Rev. Howard H.
Brown, Judge Robert A. Cony, George
III. Bangs. Melvin Z. Sawtelle and
Burleigh Martin. all of the Henry G..
Staples Camp Of Augusta. The floor
director for the dance was John c.
Howes. the aides, Robert A. Cony,
George H. Bangs, William F. Currier
and Bert L. Nicholas. The music was
by Smiths orchestra.
Commander MorriiI's Address
In his address before the Encamp-
ment of the Sons of Veterans at
Grand Army hall, Wednesday, Divi-
sion commander B. L. Morrill, of
Gardiner called attention to the fact
that though the gain in membership
for the year was small in the Maine
Department, there was a gain, and
that 1t was his belief that the men,
bership would continue to increase
until the Maine Department occupied
the position rightfully belonging to
it.
In speaking Of the fraternal rela-
lions existing between the Sons OF
Veterans and the Grand Army and
auxiliaries. Commander Morrill, said:
1.-THE relations now existing be-
tween the Grand Army of the Re-
public and the Sons of Veterans in
Maine are closer than ever before.
This fact is due in a great measure
to the untiring efforts of Department
Commander Geo. E. Gay. who has
left no stone unturned in his efforts
to bring this about.
When little difficulties have arisen
between Camps and Posts I have
called on him for assistance, and at
all times he has been ready to coun-
Gil and advise. as well as to accom-
pany me to the scene of action.
There is strong fraternal feeling
between the Sons of Veterans and
the Woman's Relief Corps, the La
dies of the G. A. r., the Daughters
of Veterans and the Sons of Veter-
ans Auxiliary and feel that our
present prosperity and our future
success depends in a great measure
on these-our mothers, sisters and
wives.
Commander Morrill, made several
recommendations, one Of the most
important was that an advisory
board, of five members be elected to
serve one. two, three, four and five
year terms. respectively, one to be
elected each year after that.
Their duties will be to make plans
for the building of the Order. and
in no way to interfere with the work
of the Division Officers. but to labor
in conjunction with them.
That they conduct campaigns and
drives for new members. believe a
campaign of this kind should be
started about the first Of September.
That this Board be made up of men
who are deeply interested in the
Order. and who have had experience
in this work. Such men woulde be
of great assistance to the Division
Officers.
That they conduct a system of ad-
vertising through the medium of
pamphlets, leaflets or any form of
literature they mad deem advisable.
Il am nearing the close of my
years work. have made many new
friends and been drawn nearer to
the old ones. Again I thank you for
the honor conferred on me. and for
your loyal support. When-I lay down
the gavel. I do not lay down my res
possibility as I feel that 1t is the
duty of every true Son of Veteran
to work untiringly for the upbuilding
of the Order. pledge my hearty
support to my successor, and hope
his administration will be crowned
with success.
B. l.. MERRILL.
Division Commander.
Treasures Report