Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-13
Activities In Several Chapters Of
Maine Daughters Of Revolution

A most impressive service was
conducted Armistice Day by the
members of Esther Eayres Chapter
OF Orono when a boulder, bearing a
beautiful bronze marker with the
dates, 1917-101S at the top; the in
sigma of the Daughters of the AM
erican Revolution in the center; and
the following inscription, "In Honor
OF Those Who Served, In Memory
OF Those Who Made the Supreme
Sacrifice" was presented by the
chapter to the o. H. NJ. H. Ameri-
can Legion post, No. 81 of Orono.
The boulder was placed on the
grounds directly in front of the AM
erican Legion building. The exer-
cises began promptly at $50 P. M,
many towns people attending, be-
sides members of the chapter, Of
the American Legion, and of the
BOY and Girl Scouts. All joined in
the singing of America" led by
Mrs. c. II. Hamlin. Then the chap
ter chaplain, Mrs. Percia v. White,
the widow of Civil War officer,
asked all to join in repeating the
Lords Prayer" which was follow
ed by the Salute to the Flag, led by
Mrs. Ella Jordan Mason.
The presentation of the memorial
was then made by Mrs. Charles B..
Porter of Old Town In a most elo-
quent and dignified manner. During
her presentation the Boy and Girl
Scouts unveiled the Tablet, holding
the Colors during her address. This
exercise was most impressive.
|. The tablet was accepted in be-
half of the Legion by Major G. B.
Glover, who thanked the chapter
most heartily for the Memorial, and
for the fine spirit of cooperation
which exists between the two soci-
cites. The Major spoke most feel
ingly of the name of the Post, o. H.
Nj. H., as it is formed from the ini-
tial letters of the four veterans from
Orono who made the supreme sacri-
flee.
The patriotic music furnished dur
ing the exercises by the University
of Maine band added much to the
program.
Adjournment was made from the
grounds to the American Legion
hall, where the chapter Regent, Mrs.
F. l.. Russell, introduced the State
Regent, Mrs. Blaine S. Viles, who
spoke in her usual gracious and
charming manner, bringing the
greetings of the State Society. She
spoke of the object of the National
Society in the acquisition and pro-
lection of historical spots and of the
erection of monuments and other
suitable markers; and of the time
and energy spent by small chapter
such as the Esther Eayres in ac-
hieving such a lasting and beautiful
memorial.
Justice c. ]. Dunn was then In
troduced. He spoke of the wonder
full cooperation between the two or
carnations, d. A. r., and American
Legion, knowing as he did intimate
ly the members of both in his home
town. In a most eloquent manner
he outlined the objects and aims of
each Society. which are in many in
stances the same.
This brought to most successful
conclusion the exercises Of the after
noon. Although Esther Eayres Chap
ter has a small membership, 1t
makes up what it lacks in numbers
by the enthusiasm shown at all times
of the Society of which it is a part.
Plans for the marking of the
boulder were made during the re-
gency of Mrs. G. j. Dunn. The chap
ter members were much gratified
that it could be completed in time
for the Armistice celebration this
year, most fitting date for such pre-
sentation.
Deferred Reports
The State regent has this week
mailed news letter to chapter re-
gents. She has also mailed a folder
containing a copy Of the Deferred
Reports of the Maine Society,""
printed by vote of the Biddeford Adj
visory Board, and a copy of the
State Bylaws. recently printed.
| These, together with the following
leaflets sent by the National officer
from Maine. Mrs. Herbert M. Lord.
corresponding general secretary, con-
| tain much helpful information to
regents and members. The leaflets
are How to Become a Member"
| Constitution and Bylaws Of the
| National Society" Necessary Infor-