Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
WINTHROP
Reception at Moose Hall

A reception was rendered Monday
evening at Moose Hall by Albert H.
Frost Relief Corps. to Mrs. Effie
French. who is junior vice president
OF the Department of Maine.
The hall was decorated very beau
tifully in streamers of national colors
of red, white and blue and flags and
was very attractive.
Mrs. French was assisted in re-
ceiving by the officers of this corps,
Mrs. Wellman and Mrs. Marble act
ing as ushers. The Auclair Orches-
ira furnished music for the recep-
ton.
A program was presented which
included orchestra numbers, read
ings by Mrs. Mabel Norris, solos by
Mrs. Francis Bate, and selections by
violin quartet composed of Mrs.
Francis Dostie, Misses Mabel Au-
clair. Blanche Philippon and Evonne
Fleury.
Letters were read from the pres
ident, senior vice president, chap
lain and treasurer of the Depart
ment of Maine. In behalf of Albert
H. Frost Corps, Mrs. Helen Kimball
presented Mrs. French with a hand
some string of pearls, for which she
expressed her grateful thanks.
Mrs. French has been a faithful
member of the Corps; has served
as president and color bearer, and
now holds the office of conductor.
Her fellow members in the Corps
are appreciative of her efforts, and
proud of her recognition by the
State Department, and were glad
of an opportunity of expressing their
appreciation.
The evening was closed with a So
cial hour, and refreshments were
served.
Donald !. Pitman is seriously Ill
at the Augusta General Hospital.
DR.. Don I. rKnowlton is in attend
ance.
There will be a rehearsal Of the
choir of the Methodist church, for
Christmas music, Thursday evening
at the home OF Mrs. ]. l.. Andrews.
Annual Meeting, Literary Club
The Winthrop Literary Club held
its annual Christmas meeting Mon
day evening at the home of Mrs.
Carl Hartman. The roll call was
answered by Christmas Thoughts. A
very interesting paper on "Old Time
Christmas Customs" was given by
Miss Bertha Hudson and a very fine
paper on What Christmas Should
Mean" which was written by Mrs.
c. F. Sargent was read by Mrs. H.
b. Maxfield. Following the meeting
Christmas tree was enjoyed and
the hostess served buffet lunch.
The committee in charge were Mrs.
Hartman, Mrs. John Young and
Mrs. j. P. Bishop.
There will be no meeting of the
club next week, but the next meet
ing will be held Dec. 2Sth with Mrs.
Everard French.
Marjorie Collins is i'll with scarlet
| fever at the home of her grandparents
! Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Kilbreth, and is
| under quarantine.
Mrs. Aileen Tufts, teacher of Latin
| at Winthrop High school. is absent
| from her duties ON account of illness
The Happy Four auction club met
Monday evening with Mrs Guy Fowke
Mrs. Thelma Godfrey had the highest
score and Miss Elnor Bishop the low
est The club will meet next Tuesday
evening with Mrs. Godfrey for a COW
CAOn uiSH supper dHQ AuElStIndB tree.
The regular meeting Of Winthrop
Grange was held Tuesday with a good
attendance. The third and fourth de-
grees were conferred on two candi-
dates. followed by distribution of
gifts from q Christmas tree. A fine
dinner was served by Mrs. C. e. Long,
fellow, Mrs. Wilder Frazee and Mrs.
C. r. Marble. The next meeting will
be held Saturday evening, Jan. 8. with
installation Of officers. The supper
will be in charge of Mrs. A. z. Titus
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Collins of West
Gardiner are the parents Of q baby
girl born Monday night at the home
of Mrs. Collins parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. F. Kilbreth.
The officers Of Winthrop Post, No.
40, American Legion, were installed
Monday evening at Town hall. The in
stalling officer was the past command
er of Oakland post. The officers are
as follows: Commander, Peter Thaa-
mum; first vice commander. Joseph
Heon; second vice commander, Joseph
Dalton; adjutant, Donald Pitman; f.
nance officer Earl Tarr: chaplain, Rev.
r. j. Keenan,; sergeant at arms, Jo-
seph Deblois; historian, Alphonse La
Vale.
Miss Eva Moody was visitor in
Lewiston yesterday.
The l. ID. X. Club celebrated fits
Christmas party Monday. A delicious
chicken dinner was served at the home
Of Mrs. Leon Roberts. The dining
room was artistically decorated in
Christmas colors and there were
Christmas favors at each place. The
afternoon was passed at the home of
Mrs. Margaret Foster, which was also
Drettily decorated. A shipping" par
ty was enjoyed, which proved to be a
novel way Of exchanging gifts. There