Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-21

A public whist party was held
Wednesday afternoon, February IS,
in Murray Vestry under the auspices
of the Ladies Social Circle of All
Souls Universalist Church. There
were 6 tables in all. Auction was
played and there was one table of
were served and a pleasant afternoon
enjoyed.-The regular meeting OF
Sergeant Wyman Women's Relief
Corps was held Wednesday evening
in the Post Rooms. There was
good attendance. The following
committees were appointed for the
year: Conference Com. Mrs. Susan
Benson, Mrs. Emma Beverage and
Mrs. Rebecca Farrar; Executive
Com, Mrs. Cora Gosselin, Miss
Louise Benson. Miss Maggie john
son. and Mrs. Laura Brier; Auditing
Committee. Mrs. Fife Williams. Miss
Harris: Relief Com, Mrs. Edna
Dusty. Mrs. Lottie Williams. Sand
Mrs. Zillah Bartlett. The lodge vot-
ed to give five dollars toward the
fund for Memorial for the
veterans of the World War. Plans
We're also discussed for the fair to be
held April ! and the following COM
mittees appointed: Candy Table,
Mrs. Josie Savage, Mrs. Cora Cos
selin and Mrs. Fife Williams; Food
Table. Mrs. Leech, Mrs. Susan Ben
son and Mrs. Lottie Williams;
Corner Market, Mrs. Angie Hersom,
Mrs. Nellie Benson and Mrs. Rose
Getchejl. Useful Table, Mrs. Rebec-
ca Farrar, Mrs. Carrie Taylor. Mrs.
Anna Bailey; Fancy Work. Mrs.
Nina Fowlie, Mrs. Edna Dusty and
Mrs. Myra Holmes: Larkin Table,
Mrs. H. Ida L. Brown. Mrs. Emma
Beverage and Mrs. Stella Bartlett;
To Get Out Posters, Mrs. H. Ida L.
Brown and Mrs. Cora Gosselin.
After the business meeting a pro-
gram in keeping with Washington
and Lincolns Birthdays was carried
out under the directions Of the Dept.
Patriotic Instructor, Mrs. H. Ida L.
members with a small red paper
Ratchet; there was reading by
Mrs. Avis Leech giving interesting
facts. figures and statistics in the
life and work of George Washington.
Miss Fannie Pike read an article en-
titled. BE Booster" Mrs. N. P.
Beverage read extracts from Lin
coin and Washington's Lives" Mrs.
II. Ida l.. Brown read a letter from
Comrade George w. Goulding, who
at present is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Edward Cole >,of Brookline.
Mass, and in addition to extending
gave an interesting account of
George Washington's life at Valley
Forge and the taking of prisoners
across the Delaware: Mrs. II. Ida l..
Brown gave "reminiscences of her
trip to Valley Forge and her visit to
Liberty Hall in Philadelphia and
the many interesting relics to be
found there. Commander n. P.
Beverage was present for a short
time and extended greetings in be-
half of the members of Sergeant
Wyman Post G. A. r. At the next
regular meeting initiation will be
held.-Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Dyer
have enstalled a two party telephone
at their home on Libby Hill, num-
Der, 1862.
Mrs. Gordon McTaggert entertain
ed the Christmas Glib Thursday after
noon at her home on Main street. The
time was devoted to various kinds
of fancy work. The next meeting
will be held March at the home of
Mrs. Lawrence Livingstone.
Mrs. Frank Page entertained the
jolly Eight Club Thursday at her
home on Summer street. A bounti-
full dinner was served at noon. A de-
lightful day was enjoyed. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday of
next week at the home of Mrs. John
Collins.
The Silent Six Club was delight
fully entertained Thursday afternoon
at the honeaof Mrs. John King on