Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-24
EAST WINTHROP

A special meeting of the Thursday
club was held Thursday. all day, at
Pine Grove Camp, the home of the
hostess, Mrs. Frances Packard, with
nearly so members and guests pres
ent. The morning was passed in
social way and at noon the hostess
and committee in charge served a de-
licious dinner, in cafeteria style.
which unique manner added much to
the charm of the occasion. Beauti-
full bouquets of tulips adorned the
tables. Mr.. Packard opened his sum-
mer cottages for inspection and in
spite of the inclement weather many
of the ladies walked about the
charming grounds and viewed thee
cosy and inviting cottage homes
which will be opened for summer
guests in the near future. In the
afternoon an informal meeting Of the
club was held and the president, Mrs.
Ford, introduced, as special speaker
of the day, Mrs. F. j. Pitman of Win
throp village, well known authori-
ty on birds, who read a delightful
and interesting paper upon the
birds of Maine. This was followed
by the reading of q true story of the
visit of a southern mockingbird to
our state, byNMrs. Pitmans daughter,
Miss Helen, which was much enjoy
ed. Miss Mary Wood then offered
Questions to the ladies, to which the
answers were names of birds. This
part Of the program was much en-
joyed and caused more or less
amusement and inward dismay to
the ladies, since many. Of the ques-
tons could not be answered, al
though simple enough when known.
These questions were original with
Miss Wood and were greatly enjoyed.
Following this the president called
upon Mrs. Nellie Stanley of Win
throp and of Daytona, Fla, who is a
prominent leader in club work, for g.
short talk. Mrs. Stanley interested
the club very much with her account
of club work in Florida and also with
her talk upon the work of the gen.
eral federation of women's clubs to
which she is to be a state delegate
from Maine. Mrs, Stanley is leaving
Saturday for California, where the
federation meets this year, after
which she will take a pleasure trip
to Alaska before returning to Maine.
On her return she has consented to
be present at meeting of the
Thursday club and give report of
the convention. This part of the pro-
gram was followed by singing with
Mrs. Harry Stevens at the piano, af-
ter which Mrs. w. D. Thurber en-
tertained very charmingly with ORR
ginal piano solos. The club voted to
join the general federation. Then
the collect was repeated and the
club adjourned to meet at the call
of the president.
Four new members were added at
this meeting: Mrs. Nellie Stanley,
Mrs. Mabel Bailey, Mrs. Elnora
Woodman and Mrs. Mary Jackson.
Hazel Young. who was knocked
down by an automobile several days
ago and slightly injured has recov-
cred from the shock of the accident
so she is out again. .D.
George H. Babb of the state de-
partment of agriculture, gas a din
ner guest at Winslorw farm Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Wheeler
entertained at dinner Thursday eve
ing, in honor Of Mrs. Wheeler's birth.
DAY, DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Harris and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Sherburne of
Augusta.
Miss Helen Skene is passing the
week at Brunswick, to attend Ivy
week festivities at Bowdoin college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bailey, c, +.
Bailey, Mrs. E. S. Woodman and
Senator H. S. Wadsworth of VIM
throp Center were among the Win
throp people attending the Farrar
concert at Lewiston, Thursday eve
ming.