The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
DEPARTM LEG|ON
CONVENTION

Waterville. Me-, August 20-George
T. Bourque Post and the citizens of
Wateryille are planning to entertain
the largest number of Legionaires
and Auxiliary members that ever have
attended department convention and
they will be disappointed ii there
are not at least 1900 here for the
sixth annual convention on August 25,
26 and 81 1t Is fortunate indeed that
Simon Peters Post of Skowhegan will
be able to participate in the big con-
vention.
1t Is a safe bet that any of the
throng that attended the third con-
vsntion in this city three years ago
will be back for the Post is mighty
proud OF the entertainment accorded
the visitors at that time. 1t was hot
here then 1t was gosh awful hot but
somehow the buddies didn't mind for
the entertainment committee provided
diversified amusements to take their
minds off the heat and so everyone
had fine time regardless of the
weather conditions.
And the program arranged for this
year Is far and away the best of any
arranged IN The state, the Post plan
ming some activity for every hour in
the day. And the city government,
and business houses are
planning to let the Legion know they
feel honored by their attendance here
by decorating the streets and stores
for the occasion.
Through the courtesy of the Central
Maine Power Company, thousands of
lights will be srung
across the street of the business
section, these lights setting off in
wonderful fashion the other decora-
lions. From every electric light
pole will be displayed the American
flag and with the decorated fronts
of the stores, the sights will be with
out parallel in the history of the city
Now just a short sketch of the pro-
gram that has been arranged for the
three days.
On Monday, August rs. the dele
gates and other members will be the
guests OF the Central Maine Fair As
gram. On arrival In town Monday
Legionaries and Auxiliary members
will register at booth at the Elm
wood hotel and there will receive as
to rooms.
Then everybody will go to the fair
grounds The only requirement for
to the grounds on that day
is to show 1924 paid up card in the
Legion or the Auxiliary and the way
will be open. And at noon, the Fair
Association will serve buffet lunch
to all holding membership cards.
On Monday evening, the Fathers
Council OF the Post will provide an
entertainment at Legion Hall, DR.. J.
F. Hill, president of the council is in
charge and so those who know the
doctor realize that this entertainment
should not be missed. Then another
National Commander
Quinn will arrive in the city Monday
and will take part in the various ac-
tivities of the day. On the same
evening a boxing bout between the
Scottish champion, Willie Woods, and
Names own Eddie Polo, will be stag
ed at the Central Maine Fair grounds.
Tuesday, August 26. the business
sessions OF the conventions will open,
the Legion meeting at Elks Hall and
the Auxiliary at Auxiliary Hall. In
addition to the regular business
there will be addresses by Legion and
public officials. State and national
officials have been invited to attend
and Commander Quinn and Depart
ment Commander ]. G. Towne and
others will address the convention.
At noon, the citizens of Waterville
will serve a Lobster Roast to all
Legionaires, auxiliary members and
guests on the Colby College grounds,
probably in the gymnasium. The