Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-10

That the future would take care
OF itself If the Sons of Veterans or
ganization would dedicate itself to
some great cause was the statement
of Commander-in-chi William M.
Coffin of Cincinnati, at reception
rendered to him by the H. G. Staples
Camp on Monday night at G. A. r.
hall, which was attended by repre-
sentatives from several local camps
of the order throughout the State.
National President Ida II. Rokes of
Boston of the Sons of Veterans Aux
iliary was also present at this re-
ception, as were the division heads of
the two organizations, Commander
George N. Pond of Bangor and Pres
ident Margaret Coleman Of Bruns-
wick.
The COMMUNICATIVE chief declared
that the organization should COM
bat in every possible way the subtle
which are sowing seeds of Bolshev-
ism through peace" movements,
calculated to disarm the country. He
declared that the United States is
the object of envy on the part of
other nations and that we must be
prepared for whatever may develop
from their cupidity.
Commander Coffin said that in his
mind 1t Is not the number of men,
hers that have been secured during
the year that counts, but rather II
they have secured a new incentive
and new strength to continue their
work.
Miss Rokes in a short address ably
seconded the recommendation of
the commandment chief. She urged
the members OF the Auxiliary to do
what they could to counteract these
anti-patriotic movements. She also
asked that the Auxiliary should CO.
operate in every way with the Sons
Of Veterans in their work to the end
that both might assist the G. A. r.
in a more able manner.
DR.. William McDavid, one of the
few surviving members of the local
G. A. p, was called upon and In an
impassioned speech portrayed to his
audience what the flag should stand
for and what a true citizen should
90 If necessary IN defense of the
flag and the ideals which 1t SYM
boliZes. This talk was one OF the
features of the evening and he re-
oeived great ovation.
Past Division Commander Edward
X. Gould of Rcckland acted as pre-
siding officer. and in pleasant hui
morous manner Introduced the sew
eral speakers. A delightful program
was presented which was preceded
by n reception to the National and
Division officers.
The program consisted Of the fol-
lowing numbers: Singing of America
by the gatherings; address of well
come t. the Commander in Chief
and Division officers by Hon. Bur
leigh Martin: address by Commander
in Chief William N. Coffin: remarks
by Gov. Keith Ryan of the National
Soldiers Home at Togus: remarks
by l'r. William McDavid; address by
Miss Ida II. Rnkes, president of the
National Auxiliary; harmonica solo
by Lillian McEachorn, president OF
Staples Camp Auxiliary: solos by
Mis-. Antonio n. Landry: dance BY
the Savage sisters: remarks by,Divi-
sion Commander George Pond: re-
marks by Division President Mar
garet Coleman: remarks by Past
President Annie Arnold: remarks by
William H. Creassey Of Westbrook,
national counci;or.
The two Savage sisters.> Sydney
and Lenora, who are grand daugh-
tiers of the late M. o. Savage. who
served in the Third Maine regiment
and who was a member of Seth Will
liams Post, G. A. r., presented isoYo
dances and duo dance that pleased
tho audience very much. Mrs. Lam
| dry sang on two occasions, her first
numbers being I'm the Garden of My
Heart" and Bubbles" from the OPP
era, High links" Later she sang
Willamette" and Freedom For All
Forever" Her beautiful rendering
Of these numbers won much applause
from those present.
An orchestra consisting Of Ernest
Hill. piano; Miss Irene Tetrault and
Mrs. Thomas Cony, violins; and Mrs.
Mae dearborn, cornet, played several
delightful selections and accompa-
MED the singer and the dancers in q
very acceptable manner.
Before the RECEPTION a delicious
supper was served to the gathering
by the members of the H. G. Staples
Camp Auxiliary. The program of the
evening was furnished by the Daugh-
tiers of Veterans. Past Division Com
mander Clarence Cram acted as the
chairman of the various committees.
There were present at this meet
ing delegates from Portland. Lewis
ton, Auburn, Brunswick. Bath. Rock
land. Hallowell, Gardiner, Litchfield,
Waterville, Pittsfield and Bangor.