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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Annual christmas Concert

The annual Xmas concert given by
the members Of the Congregational
Church Sunday School was indeed
very fine last evening. and although
the attendance was smaller than IN
former years, there were many ap-
preciative people present to witness
the performance Whihc showed much
careful appreciation.
An interesting feature Of the pro-
gram was three-act play entitled
"Chrissie and Christmas" Between
the acts the following numbers were
given:
Recitation. Methel Eainey: recita-
ton. Ruth Robinson: song, "Xmas
Faires." by six little girls; recitation,
Elnora Forth: recitation, Russell
Jones; recitation, Ruth Norton: reci-
tation, Florence Jones; violin solo,
Ruth Robinson; selection by church
choir; recitation. Glenys Rainey; re-
citation, Marjorie Chamberlain; re-
citation, Ruth Patterson: recitation,
Arthur Sprague; recitation, Bayer
Matheson; recitation, James Turner;
recitation, Howard Rainey; recita-
ton, Howard Fortin; hymn, "Holy
Night, Silent Night" by the Primary
Grade; recitation, Albert Huff.
The program was in charge of
much credit is due them for the
success of the entertainment.
Kendall Howard. acting as Santa
Claus, and with the assistance of
several young helpers, distributed the
presents from the beautiful tree to
the recipients.
Too much cannot be said about the
violin solo by little Miss Ruth Rob-
inson, who promises to be one of
Winslow's leading musicians. She
is a very small, blonde. active young
lady and standing before her aud
ience last evening, her violin almost
as large as herself, she rendered
Star of the East" in a very delight
full manner. delighting her hearers.
Her accompanist was Miss Julia
Patterson, church organist. The
young lady is violin pupil of H.
T. Drew of Waterville and has made
remarkable progress in her work un-
der his instruction.
After the distribution of the pres
ents a social hour followed, and
groups of friends gathered about the
church to extend to one another the
happy spirit of Yuletide.
Wesley Wilson and Howard Nor
ton of University of Maine are in
town at their homes for the Christ
mas holidays.
Friends of Mrs. William Jakins
will regret to learn that she is suf-
fering from badly sprained ankle
and severely cut face as the result
of bad fall while returning from an
entertainment one night recently. At
last reports she was more comfort
able.
Samuel Clarke, Jr. is at the home
of his parents where he will pass
the Christmas holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Written are
entertaining their nephew, Malcolm
Tilton of Burnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Girls Club Members
Have Most Enjoyable
Christmas Party

A very enjoyable Christmas party
was held Wednesday evening at the
Girls club and was well attended by
the members. All sorts of games
were played and at the conclusion of
the games and contests refreshments
of chocolate cake and corn balls were
served.
The party began with q grand
march in which various stunts were
submitted for the decision of the
judges. These stunts were original
and extemporaneous and produced
much merriment. Miss Mary Libby
and Miss Ethel Garside took the
prize with q Ford improvised from
two chairs. An "a Ia carte" peanut
race featuring two small carts also
furnished much fun. In this race two
sides were formed and one girl went
down the hall with a cart full of pea
nuts which she dumped, then re-
turned and the others one at time
brought them back.
A Christmas tree was placed in
one corner of the hall and Christmas
presents were exchanged among the
club members, the role Of Santa
Claus being played by Miss Dorothy
Lawrence. The refreshments were
then served.
The committee In charge Of the
affair was under the direction of Miss
Florence Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Mems White Dress Gloves

Are mems white dress gloves dis
appearing from the ballroom?
Mems Wear London) complains
bitterly that mo longer are men seen
in the ante-room struggling to put
on their white dress gloves Before
entering the ballroom. Instead they
place their hot hands on the
gorgeous dresses of the ladies'"
According to West End outfitters,
however. mems white dress gloves
are still "a steady trade"
I'VE sell as many today as ever"
declared the general manager of one
large firm with many West End
branches, statement which was
confirmed by the managers of
several other Quitting establish
mentS.
Certainly dancing in the clubs
and restaurants is less formal than
1t was 10 years ago." was an opinion,
land in those places where men
usually appear in dinner Jackets the
white glove would be out of place.
But in the ballroom proper no
welldressed man would dream of ap-
pearing without white gloves"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
DAILY KENNEREc JOURNAL THURSDAY DECEMBER co. 1928

liquidated and we hope that the
w. p. A., the advance guard Of the
revolutionary proletariat of the
United States of North America, will
now more successfully conduct Its
revolutionary work among the mil
lions of American proletarians.
For more intensive revolution
airy work we suggest that the fol.
lowing instructions be adhered to:
All the activity of the party must
be at the present time directed among
the workers Of the large industries
such as the railroad workers. miners
weavers, steel workers and similar
workers engaged in the principal indus.
tries Of the United States.
"'Among these workers in the facto.
ries. mills, plantations, clubs, etc.
there must be organized units.
Each of these units Of 10 must
have their own fighting unit Of not less
than three men. who are appointed by
the leader Of the unit with the approval
of the central committee of the party
The members Of the fighting unit in ad.
dition to all other matters must once
week be given instructions in shoot.
Ing and receive some instructions In
pioneer work (sapper work..
1--WE are firmly convinced that work
In the direction designated by US will
give enormous results in the sense OF
preparing thousands Of new propagan
dists, future leaders Of the military
forces of the party and faithful fight.
ers during the social revolution.
"With reference to the organization
by the w. P. A. of the Federated Farm.
er Labor Party, the Communist Inter.
nal expresses its complete satisfaction
and it's approval to the central commit.
tee Of the party for it's boldness and
tact in putting this idea into effect
We hope that the party will step by
step conquer (embrace) the proletarian
forces Of America and in the not dis.
tant future raise the red flag over the
White House."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
W|NSLOW

Ruth Reynolds and Marjorie Rey-
nolds were in East Vassalboro yes
terday.
D. B. Mason was a recent caller In
Fairfield.
This evening at the church. the
members Of the Sebasticook Literary
Club will present Kate Douglass
Virgins peabody Pew" The per-
Torrance will open at eight o'clock,
and good attendance is desired.
TT , proceeds will go for public bene-
fits.
Friends of Lenora Forth who WIS
operated Upon for her tonsils at the
Sisters Hospital in Waterville. will
be pleased to learn that she Is very
comfortable at this writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
BARE PLANS
CONTINUED from PAGE Ono)

Soviet foreign minister, that the
Moscow government was continuing
to conduct revolutionary propaganda
da in the United States.
Following Is the text Of the an
nouncement in part:
1.-THE department Of state made
public today the text of instructions
given by Zinoviev, president of the
Communist International. and pres
ident Of the Petrograd Soviet to the
Workers Party of America. the
communist organization in the Unit
ed States. The department of JUS
tice has assured the department of
state of the authenticity of these
instructions. The Communist In
ternational. with headquarters at
Moscow, Is the organ of the COM
munist party for international prop
aganda. The Soviet regim3 in Rus
STA Is the organ of the communist
party for the governing of Russia
AS Steklov. member of the Russian
communist party and OF the ALL
Russian central executive commits
sion and editor Of the Izvestia, union
official organ of the Soviet regime.
has stated in this official paper:
"'The close organic and spiritual
connection between the Soviet Re-
public and the Communist Interna-
tionaI cannot be doubted. And even
If this connection had not been ad-
mitted many times by both sides, 1t
would be clear to everybody as an
established fact. = This con-
nection is not merely of spiritual
but also of material and palpable
character. The mutual soil
darity of the Soviet Republic and
the Communist International is an
accomplished fact. In the same de-
gree as the existence and the sta
bility of Soviet Russia are of i'm
portance to the Third International,
the Strengthening and the develop
ment of the Communist Interna-
tional is OF great moment TO Soviet
Russia
instructions:
"'The Communist International
notes with great satisfaction that
the work of w. p. A. for the past
year has been expressed in a sat
isfactory. broad and real revolution
airy work. Particularly pleasing to
us Is the fact that all dissentions ex-
listing up to the present time in the
ranks of the party have finally been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

from the beginning as a stronghold
of Christmas cheer and gayeties in
contrast to the Puritans' Christmas
gloom.
Although with Prynne the earliest
settlers would rather have Christmas
"a day of mourning than of rejoice
ing" and considered it a poor day to
be spent in mkt voluptuous, un-
christian dancing, to Gods and to
Christ's dishonor, religious scandal.
chastitie's snipwracke. and SHINES
advantage" still the Old North
Church strove to keep alive the old
tradition of cheer and Christmas
spirit, and was the first church in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
COMING EVENTS

Dec. 1S-22-Annuai Poultry Show.
Bangor.
Dec. 2l-Pardon hearing for Thomas
Mulkern at 10, Augusta.
Dec. Ex-Governor and Council meet
ing at 10, Augusta.
Dec .o5--ChriStmaS.
Dec. 29-31-N. T.. Get-together Y. p.
c. u, Congress Square church,
Portland.
Jan. o Maine State Bee-keepers,
Bangor. ;
Jan. 9-Maine Federation of Womens
Clubs. Lewiston, Bates College
chapel.
Jan. l7-Charity ball, Augusta,
Feb. 21-23-Augusta Winter Carnival
Feb. 14-March s-Coast-to-coast trip
sponsored by Portland Ad. Club.
Feb. 14-16-Auburn Winter Carnival
Feb. 25-Mar. Annual Portland Auto
Show.
Feb. 25-27-Chizzle While.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

course of lectures. demonstrations
and experimental work. and finished
off with a year in the shop doing q
mans work.
The boys get alternative lessons In
theory and practice, and are given
week or two at time at some ma
chine with the regular skilled opera
tor. When they graduate they have
had a rounded out experience which
enables them to choose their future
work with discrimination.
Somewhat similarly the theatres OF
Paris have established training
courses for sceneshifters In several or
the best equipped houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

ficiated ut the funeral Of the late
Reuben Rhoades which took place
Tuesday. The interment was In
Fairview Cemetery.
Oren Peudleton Of Islesboro ar
rived from Boston last week for a
visit to his aunts, Mrs. Arthur Sar-
gent and Mrs. Frank Rollins.
Miss Tavia Mitchell passed the
weekend in Pittsfield.
Mrs. George L. Tyler, an invalid
for many years, is reported to be
falling.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. p. Hopkins of
Plymouth were Sunday guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. L. G. West
Miss Gladys Hathaway Of Maine
Central Institute, who has been quite
i'll the past two weeks, was able to
return home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Stores Open Tonight
and Every Evening
Until Christmas

Beginning this Thursday evening
all retail stores in the city will re-
main open. and the evening business
will continue until and including
Christmas eve, Monday, Dec. "a.
Business for the most part is re-
ported to be very good on Water
street, and the merchants, expect the
real Christmas rush to begin with
the evening opening and continue,
with the crest of the holiday trading
on Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Popular Night at Salvation Army

"The Mark of Zorro" featuring
Douglass Fairbanks. is the picture
which is to be shown at the Saliva =
ton Army hall as part of the regular
Popular Night" program. The pic
ture will be showr at o'clock and
from until O'Clock Christmas
music will be played and sung.
The progress in the Salvation
Army drive Is very slow. About $3.50
has been received thus far but the
applications for Christmas dinners
are coming in rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Special Guests at
KiWanis Club Tonight

Major y. e. Philbrook of Portland.
the principal speaker of the evening
at the regular meeting Of the Au-
gusta Kiwanis Club to be held at
6:15 this Thursday evening at the
Augusta House. General John A.
Hadley of the National Home will
also be a special guest, and the meet
Ing will be somewhat in the nature
Of q farewell to Gen. Hadley, in view
Of the fact that he expects to leave
within few days for Danville, Ill.,,
to assume the governorship of the
Home there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
LARONE

The village school closed Dec. 14th,
for the holidays. the last day being
devoted to Christmas entertain
ment which included a well laden
tree for the pupils. In the afternoon
the teacher, Miss Alice Wyman, went
to her home in Benton.
Carl Goodwin of North Fairfield
was a business caller in town last
week.
Roscoe Farley has gone to Belgrade
where he is employed by the Walker
Lumber company.
Raymond Brooks and his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Guy. have been cutting wood for
Gard Morrow.
The Walker mill has again started
up after short wait for the logs
which had to be hauled some dis
lance. and the lack Of snow was g
hindrance.
Mr.. Lyons and sons are cutting
wood on Bear hill for Page and
Clark.
10 Deveau, who had the misfortune
TO have his leg broken while cut
ting timber. is now able to get about
with the aid of q cane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Chorus Rehearsal
Friday for Community
Tree Exercises

A feature of the Community Christ
mas tree exercises Saturday evening
will be the chorus singing by group
from the junior department of the
Methodist Sunday school. Arrange
ments are being made for the. chill
dren to sing several Christmas
hymns and carols. Trucks will be
provided to carry the children from
the church to Market Square. In
preparation for the singing rehear-
sal will be held Friday afternoon at
the church. and all children who eX-
pect to participate in the chorus Sat-
urday evening must be present at
this rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Supposed Studio Copy
Proves Artists Own Work

London, Dec. 1 GA. P. by MaiD-
Titian's painting Venus and Adonis'
In the National Gallery here has
been considered to be only q studio
repetition of one at Madrid but in the
course of renovating operations the
discovery has been made that the
painting is first experimental ver-
sion of the subject by the master
himself.
/ exhibits Titian's style In the
transition period between the "Bac-
chus and Ariadne" and the famous
Mother and Child"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Three Chimney Fires

The Augusta fire department res
ponded to three calls for chimney
fires, Tuesday night nd Wednesday.
In al three cases the blaze was ex-
tinguished by the use of the small
chemicals, without material damage.
The first of the calls was at 10: 20
Tuesday night to the home of Rus
sell E. Lowell, II Swan street. At
was called to the home Of Joe Cart
ledge, 20 Summer street, and at $3.50
p. M. fire in the chimney of the
house occupied by Frank w. Ball at
1856 State street called the fire truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
the grim old Bay State to put Wy
evergreen and openly rejoice.

American homes are becomiH.
electrically lighted at the rate vi j.,
million a year. During 1877, TOT n
stance, 100000 new residents
customers of electricity were aoosu
to the 1921 total Of seven ana ON.
half million. An even greater III
crease is predicted for the year A.
1924. This means that the ElecuTs
Light and Power Companies W. vs.,
have to be very much on the 20. ;oU
Fortunately for the consumer, the;
have a keen appreciation OF the "0''
ahead of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
French Factory Boys
Get Industrial Courses

Paris, Nov. S0-(A. p. by MaiD-
The dearth of skilled workmen in
France l.; causing a revival of the
apprentice system in the form of
training schools in factories. One of
the most advanced of these is in a
Paris automobile factory, where sons
Of employees are given two-year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Boston's First Christmas

The Old North Church in whose
steeple Paul Revere once saw those
well-remembered lanterns, will ceIe-
brate its 200th anniversary this
Christmas time. Miss Caroline Tick
nor has written small brochure,
"The Old North Signal Lights"
(Houghton Mifflin Coz in which she
briefly sets forth its history and its
services.
Not only is the Old North the old
est church in Boston, but 1t has stood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
TROY

Schools open this week, after the
two weeks vacation. excepting Bag
ley Hill, which will begin two weeks
later.
Lawrence Bagley. a student at
Bates College, is at home for the
Christmas vacation.
The Ladies' Aid will hold a sup
per and entertainment at Troy
Grange hall. Friday. Dec. %, fol-
lowed by social.
The NJ. c. I. students are at home
for the Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
AUGUSTALOCALS

The members of the Sunday school
Of the Winthrop Street Universalist
church will enjoy a Christmas tree on
Saturday evening, Dec. %, at 7.S0
o'clock. There will be presents for
the various members Of the classes
and good entertainment will be fur
nished. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Mailing Room Tops
Maine Farmer in
Gannett Bowling LIZ.

The Mailing Room bowlers de-
feated the Maine Farmer FIVE, in a
match in the Gannett Publishing Co.
tournament rolled at the Y. M. c. A.
alleys. Wednesday evening. The
Mailing Room crew captured all
four points. Simpson of the winning
outfit was the high man in single
string and total for the evening with
101 and 267. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Funeral of Charles Reny

The funeral services for Charles
Reny. who died in this city, Tuesday,
aged s. years, were held Wednesday
morning at 1880 at the st Augustine
church, with the Rev. Joseph o.
was in the st. Augustine cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Mrs. Martha Fernald

Word has been received of the
death Of Mrs. Martha Fernaid at her
home in Benton. She was farmerly
of this town. She is survived by two
sons and three daughters. Her hus-
band. Labon Fernald, passed away
about one year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
LOCAL NOTICE

Homemade mince meat, pnince pies
ana plum pudding. Order early. Web
Der & Hewett.
Dance French Club Friday nights
music by Peaslee's Novelty Orches-
Dec2od1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

CENTER-Rev. William Berriman
of Portland, former pastor, Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-07
Seek Automobiles
to Transport Blind

~ inmates OF the Institute for the
Blind TO and from the HeIlig the.
alter "Wednesday evening. where
they are TO be guests OF the VIII
King theatrical company. was Is.
sued Wednesday morning by the
management Of the show. Autoists
who are willing 10 donate their
time can arrange for giving service
by phoniug Charles F. Bailey
IKE nwd0lo4. according TO the an
nouncement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-07
BOY ATTACKED BY EAGLE

SAND POINT. Idaho, Nov t.
The 12.year.old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. a. C. kits. ranchers. living
in this district, is suffering only
slight hurts today as result OF
his encounter Tuesday with a large
brown.headed eagle.
The bird. which had a wing
spread OF more than seven feet,
swoopod down upon the boy. but
before the lad had suffered serious
harm the ranch dog rushed to the
fray and forced the eagle TO take
TO the air.
Mrs. Kits. attracted by the COM
motion. seized n shotgun. and
brought down the eagle, which was
slowly 'clrcling in the air Just be-
yond reach OF the boy and dog.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-07
COLUMBUS" is
NOW IN MOVIES
BY G. LUCILLE BUTLER

At the Madison theatcr Tuesday
afternoon, members or the Yale
club gathered. guests OF Mgr Fey,
and OF Paiho Exchange. TO pre-
view the photoplay columbus the
first OF 80 historic pictures pro-
duced by the Chronicles OF Amcri-
ca picture producing organization.
OF which George Parmly Day, preal-
dent Of the Yale and University
Press IL the active head. Day un-
dertook the work because tho Unit
I'd States had no comprehensive
pictures Of America in tho maxi
Ing.
The Chronicles Of America, from
which tho photoplays are taken.
comprise n remarkable series OF
compact volumes published upon
separate. phases OF American his.
tory ~ the Yaio University Press.
Tho pictures are convincing in
their dramatic appeal and scenical-
~ more than usually 10. and viz
nalizs the great episodes marking
500 years or discovery and the
building Of a great nation, from
Columbus TO Appomattox.
Viewed By an audience composed
OF persons prominent In the liter
AIRY. professional and educational
life OF our city. the film met with
immediate appreciation or the an-
thor!,y Of the version Tho story
tells simply Columbus search for
recognition before the courts OF
Portugal and Spain, leading 10 his
final achievement when he landed
off the Bahamns-the discovery Of
America. Fidelity to detail OF cos
tunes and settings. notably the
finished reproduction or the Santa
Maria. present an historic document
which should make the series high
ly entertaining as wei as instruc-
tive. both TO those who are already
familiar With American history. as
well as children and foreigners who
win learn more quickly from the
pictures than from books. and pre-
sonts q highly laudahlc and patri-
otto undertaking.
The entire series win be releas-
cd monthly and shown AT one OF
seattle's leading picture palaces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-07
STIFF JOLT is
GIVEN DRIVER

Charged with driving an auto
while intoxicated, L. Mathewson
faced Police Judge John b. Gordon
Tuesday afternoon. Aiathewson.
former Californian. was arrested
Monday night at Railroad ave. and
Columbia a.. by Patrolman Z. +.
Darnell. Judge Gordon found him
10 be guilty and sentenced Mathew
son 20 serve 90 days In jail and pay
fine of 800, in addition 20 losing
his drivers license for three months.
This Is the stiffest sentence / have
handed out TO drivers like you"
Judge Gordon said. TITS the maxi
mum penalty. And there's going TO
be more sentences like that one IN
tho future" Siathewson did not APP
peal and was taken 10 Jail.
, 1923-04-10
Caution

Don't neglect taking advantage of the sec
ond payment plan these next few days of the
second period. This is your one big chance to
gain a big vote total.