Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-18
The d. A. r. Banquet
(copfintIed from pace One)

the Maine Federation to the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, af-
ter which Judge Albert M. Spear of
Augusta, president of the Maine
chapter of the Sons of the American
Revolution brought the greetings Of
the S. A. R. q
In his brieef address he expressed
his belief that the exploits of the
women of revolutionary times have
not been given the thought that they
merit, that many brave acts were
performed by them and that their
support to the men was one of the
big factors in Americas victory. He
declared that he has no fear of the
future, that he is satisfied that the
country will withstand the shocks
against it. principally through the
support of the women.
Mrs. Frederick E. Lowell. vice re-
gent of the Maine society spoke very
briefly, telling of the manner in
which the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Rev@ution and the Sons of tile
American Revolution cooperate ,in
finding and marking the graves of
Revolutionary soldiers.
Mrss. A. o. Thomas was then called
upon to read short message which
was written by DIR. A. O. Thomas s.
state commissioner of education, who
was to have been one of the speak
ers but who was unable to be at the
meeting. He said in part: 80"
To-day the nations of the earth
are turning toward freedom, they are
even turning to these doctrines fast
er than they can assimilate them. We
cannot expect nations like Mexico
and Russia, with so to 80 percent IL
literacy to establish successful de-
mocracies or to fulfill the promises
of their constitutions. The spread of
education, where the people rule is
essential to stable government.
America prides herself on her
form of government and her indi-
vidual opportunities. These can be
safeguarded only as education is
widespread, but that education must
embrace civic morality, a regard for
the rights of the people, obedience to
the law. Whatever changs we would
bring about should be through order-
ly process of the ballot. Those sd
called respectable citizens of our
country who refuse to obey the laws,
even our prohibition laws. which are
here to stay, are a menace to free
government and those who tax our
laws into their own hands and do
violence 10 them are undermining the
foundations of our free republic
Your organization is destined. 60
have a prominent place in keeping
the standards and the spirit of our
constitution intact and in force. and
in preserving and transmitting to-fu-
ture generations the liberties and
privileges SO dearly bought by Cur
fathers"
A pleasing musical program was
presented during the evening by
Lillian Small Of Dexter who sang
beautiful solostand by the Schubert
Trio consisting of Mrs. Cony, violin;
MIR. Haskell, cello; and Miss Chase
piano. The numbers by Mrs. Landry
were "Vous Dancez Marquise" by
Brahm, THE Kiss" by Arditi and
Bubbles. Mrs. Small who is a con-
tralto, sang "Goodby Sweet Birds" by
Cora Gates Dyer and "A Little Bit
o. Honey by Carrie Jacobs Bond.
Mrs. Blaine s. Viles, State Regent,
who presided at the banquet session
and Mrs. William H. Fisher, Regent
OF Koussinoc Chapter, were hostess
es to large number of guests who
We're seated at the head table. AT
Mrs. Vile's right was Governor Ralph
W. la CW5lGL, lSileT, MIS-. Her
bert Hall of Hallowell, Mrs. Fred
ericlz of Portland and Past State
Regent Mrs. B. G.. W. Cushman of
Auburn. At the left of the toastmis-
tress were Judge Albert NJ. Spear,
Miss Anna G. Witherlee of Castine,
Mrs. A. o. Thomas and Mrs. Ralph
o. Brewster.
Others seated at the table were
Mrs. Flora E. Potter of Thomaston
Miss Maude NJ. Merrick of Water
Vile, Mrs. Forrest Colby of Bingham.
Past State Regent Mrs. John Morse
OF Bath, Mrs. William Brewster of
Dexter, Past State Regent, Mrs.
Charles Steele of Pennington, Mrs.
Charles Creighton of Thomaston,
Mrs. d. w. Adams and Mrs. L.. n.
Edwards and Mrs. Bertha Holmes
Williams, all of Augusta, Mrs. EDNA
Hutchins of Corinna and Mrs. ORA.
Hodgins Of Houlton. g
Mrs. Ftles was charming in an nm
ported gown OF black satin with
rhinestone appliquet and carried a
corsage of violets. Mrs. Fisher wore
gown of grey crepe beaded with
pink and grey and carried boquet
of roses and sweet peas. Mrs. Brew
ster wore blue panne velvet with
touches of gold lace and gold slippers
to complete the costume
The attendance at this banquet was
so large that all could not be accom-
modated In the banquet hall of the
hotel and about so people, including
the party Of Mrs. Viles and Mrs. Fish
er were seated In the main dining
room. The banquet was considered
by many as one of the most enjoy
able social events ever held in con-