Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26

co-operated with the Post in max
ing the convention program a sue
cessful one, made it almost seem as
though the citizens were really Civ
ing the convention to the Legion.
Cigars and cigarettes were fur
nished freely to all those present.
After the program had been ended
social time followed that gave ev-
cryone q chance to get acquainted
and to meet National Commander
Quinn.
Meanwhile 200 or more members of
the Legion Auxiliary had gathered at
Elks hall to attend the reception ten
dered them by the members of the
Waterville Legion Auxiliary at P.
NJ.
Miss Lillian Clair of Waterville
president of the Waterville Auxiliary
delivered the address of welcome to
the visiting members. Then the fol-
lowing program was carried out;
reading by Miss Helen Z. Andrews
of Auburn; music by orchestra; &C.
centric fox trot, Miss Sybil Wolman;
music, vocal solo. Miss Gladys Cyr;
speciality dance, Miss Sybil Wolman;
music: reading, Miss Andrews: solo,
Miss Cyr: remarks by Mrs. Jennie
Flood Kreger of Fairfield; music;
serving of refreshments.
The entertainment was followed by
the social time which was spent in
shaking hands, renewing former
friendships and making new ones.
The program for Tuesday will be
rs follows:
Legion convention,
Legionaires register at Elks hall,
Auxiliary members at Legion hall.
10 A. M.-Legion convention called
to order in Elks hail; invocation by
department chaplain; reading of the
convention call; memorial service;
address of welcome to the city by
his excellency Percival p. Baxter,
governor of Maine; address by Hon.
Frederick Hale, United States Sena-
tor, on Legislation for veterans and
the army and navy appropriations
appointment of committees.
IL a. M.,-Adjournment.
1880 T. M.-Lobster barbecue on
Colby College grounds given by citi-
zens of Waterville; all Legion and
Auxiliary members invited. Group
semble for inspection.
go 7. M.-Call to order: reports Of
committees: reports of officers: adj
dress by John r. Quinn. national
commander; addresses by invited
guests; papers read by post officers
explaining how post homes or sites
for homes were acquired and future
pdans: meeting place for the next de-
al Of
delegates to the national convention;
adjournment.
Z F. M.-Assembly for all Legion
and auxiliary members in front of
Hotel Elmwood for parade to Opera
House.
s +. M.-Entertainment for Legion
and auxiliary members and the pub
lie at Opera House given by Rotary,
Kiwanis and Lions Clubs. National
Commander Quinn will explain just
how torrential rainstorm in Maine
would be classed as a heavy mist in
California.
After the Opera House entertain
ment the 40 Hommes ct 8 Chevaux
will announce the plans for the eve
ming for the tableau. We Won't Get
Home Until Morning" Poor Goofs"
will be advised where wrecking
crews operate.
The Auxiliary program for Tues
day is as follows:
8 A. NJ. to IL A. M.-Call to order,
by department president, Mrs.
Flora B. Rollins, Auburn.
y Advance OF colors, pledge of al
legiance by audience.
Mrs. Omelia Mealey. Eastport.
One moment silent tribute to
our dead and Gold Star Members.
Musical selection.
Recitation of preamble by audi
ence.
Call for department convention
department secretary.
Call for national convention
department secretary. ~.
Report of rules committee.
Roll call for units.
Report of credential committee.
Greetings from department COM
mander, DIR. John G.. Towne, Wa
terville.
Report Of. department president,
Mrs. Flora B. Rollins. Auburn.
Report of department secretary.
Mrs. Grace A. Sthen. Woodfords.
Report of department treasurer,
Report of department historian.
Mrs. Lola B. Hayes, Dover-Fox-
croft.
Report of national committeeman
an. Mrs. Lillian NJ. Towne, Water
vile.
Unit reports, time allowing.
IL M.-Luncheon at Colby campus
go to 5 P. M.-Report of legislative
committee. Mrs. AnMie P. NJ
Barnes, Houlton.
Report of constitution committee.
Reading of proposed amendments
to department constitution.
Report of Americanisni committee.
Report of disqualification commit
tee.
Report of child welfare committee.
Report of poppy committee.
Reports from units, time allowing.