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

of slash in which to ambush their
prey. Although they chase deer
frequently, the deer are reported to
be plentiful throughout the county,
and there are many more bear and
cartridges than ever before. Antici-
pating a good season, proprietors of
sporting camps are laying in large
quantities of supplies.
The Historical Outing Glass of the
Woman's Literary Union of Port
land have arranged for another OF
their delightful historical outings.
The outing will take the members to
Augusta where they will visit Old
Fort Western, as guests of Mr.. Will
liam H. Gannett, who will personally
conduct the party through this in
teresting spot and will give a de-
scriptive talk on the history of the
fort as various parts are visited.
The outing has been set for Friday
September 5, when the members of
the class and a few guests will mo-
tor to Augusta, leaving Portland at
$50 A. M. Before returning to
Portland the class will visit Mr..
Gannett's home and Will inspect the
State House.
Thirty-five Bath boys and girls
were brought home last Friday
afternoon from the Fresh Air Camps
at Christmas Cove. Rotarians sent
five automobiles down for them, and
while they were we'll and enjoyed
the ten days there. yet all were glad
to get back to Bath. But it was
great treat to all and the improve
ment in their behavior and outlook
of life seemed altogether different
than when they went down. All
were enthusiastic in their praise for
S. A. Miles on whose grounds the
camps are located, who with his
wife visited them daily. Everybody
had a fine chance to swim, play ball
and do all sorts of stunts sucn as
are experienced in the larger and
costly private camps. The officials
of the Salvation Army had full con-
troll of the camps.
The meeting of the Maine Fedora
ton of Womens Clubs in Portland
September ,29 and 80 and October l
and 2, promises to be the largest
ever held by this organization. The
committees have their work fairly
we'll outlined, and the big reception
to be held on Monday evening, Sep
TENDER 20, will be made as informal
and social as possible. This recep-
ton will be held in the dining room
of the Woman's Club House on
Spring street, and there will be con-
tinuous serving Of refreshments.
Mrs. j. Marden Deshon Is the chair
man of the reception committee, and
she is assisted by Mrs. Asa F. Alb
bot Mrs. Hervert Brown, Mrs.
Phillip F. Chapman. Mrs. Charles II.
Deering, Mrs. Actor P. Durham,
Miss Ruth Eastman, Mrs. George H.
Eaton, Mrs. Alfred w. Frost, Mrs.
Ralph Haywood, Miss Helen M.
King and Mrs. Herbert Payson.
The automobile ride around the city,
for which the Portland Chamber OF
Commerce will furnish one hundred
automobiles. the free concert to be
given in City Hall when everyone
will have an opportunity to hear
Portland's beautiful organ. and some
of Portland's best vocalists the fine
program, the play to be given by the
Conklin Class, called the Woman's
Cabinet, the smaller social affairs,
the meeting of women from all over
the State. and many other interest
ing features Of the convention will
all combine to make the affair OF
great interest and pleasure. There
will be special rates on some of the
railroads, and many Of the women,
of course, will make the trip by
motor.