Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
lThrre Quarter Century
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es.r. Admiral ". W. Kimball OF
pr. Hill has been head of the club,
n, oaiclal papers Of the organiza-
Ann will be initiated "W.K.K.",-but
d, tho coming year they will be the
Endorsement Of the Hon. W. W.
K.mp Of Portland, who was unani-
|rously elected president yesterday,
Eson the presentation of the nomina-
lions by the special committee.
President Kemp is so years old.
The entire list Of officers was
.lasopted as presented. and with Mr.
ITsnp. Hon. Henry Lord of Bangor,
N will serve as vice. president, with
Mon. George c. Wing of Auburn, 10,
"a secretary. In addition to the
;khcye, the following will compose the
,frcutive committee: DR.. Frederick
tIrhayer Of Waterville, aged 50; Rear
timiral W W. Kimball of Paris
Ham. aged Is, and Albert Young of
Winthrop, aged 80 years.
I By the acceptance of report by
tfEs committee on amendments to the
IIE.laws, a special class of member
kthip was created Yesterday to be
Known as the Former Resident
Membership to which only former
kesidents of the state Of Maine. now
}esidirg in other states shall be eli
/ ble providing they are at least rs
Years Of age.
2asport Of Committee on Resolutions
Whereas Divine Providence during
te past year has gathered from our
tTHks many hundreds of our members
ri ushered them to their final re-
tFard-Be il Resolved tina. we extend
i1 the relatives and other dear friends
~ these members our sincere condo
Fences. Pages of Maine history are
E$tsd with the accomplishments of
fsse departed members on behalf of
thr home communities, their State
Ftd their nation. The many examples
~ fortitude under adversely, their
E'lTage with which they met and
P4VGcame so many obstacles. their UNI
4sAng assurance in the future of the
Ed old State of Maine-all these
aTs been an inspiration to all of us.
hs Inspiration will continue through
" present and coming generations.
hsr deeds will be long remembered.
n Whereas the Maine Three Quarter
Fsn'ury Club was formed at the sug-
PISTON and under the auspices of the
pane Public Health Association-Be
resolved that we extend to the
lAae Public Health Association a
n'ere expression Of our appreciation
all that it has done to establish
9 club and to assist In its work
f9ilng the past year.
whereas the City of Augusta
Iough Its leading citizens has ex-
@aed many courtesies to our club in
junction with this meeting-Be 1t
laoiVed that We extend to the Au-
aa committees our sincere thanks
TX me hospitality so generously
whereas the State committee in
Mlse OF the arrangements for this
by the Hon. William
auor Gardiner-has worked dill
%ly Tor the success of this meeting
~ Resolved that We extend to
etate committee an expression of
.half. 10' 'ne'r EFFORTS IN our
whereas Governor Brewster and
E1y other State officials and Mayor
lean have provided many courte-
- ior our comfort and conveniences
e' Resolved that we extend to
'n our sincere thanks for their
ioashtfulness.
M Chairman, I move the adoption
These resolutions"
Signed: /
llNAL J. PARIS, Paris.
yo,,,, Chairman of Committee.
w ,umN T. MOODY, Hebron,
~N'' ELIZABETH NJ. THAYER,
N Waterville.
r.. Horse Shoe Pitching
III :. beal Of Veasie, who admit
t"o ~ years and was the Oldest
ees - several county champions en-
49,. N the State horse shoe pitch
championship. won his way into
mas event with L. H. Merrill,
hrts Gardner, and then by some re-
toss 10y precise shooting of the
4. s,, won the championship and
bs sV .,,s horse shoe, emblematic
Ths .,!e as Maine State Champion.
ss,,i. e'eAt was one of the most in
NV on the days program and
n n. Sig gallery to the southern side
ut s.ats Park where 1t was held |
(au,,t,''e the luncheon hour. The |
ea D.,, trophy was presented by |
her uam Tudor Gardiner of Gar |
.prssp .aker of the Maine house of |
9e. N'atlves of the s2nd Legisla-
~. luncheon at Noon
nushta ana basket lunches had been
a stS..o W the members of the club !
snss " guests of the day from their |
aoo,t,. all parts Of the State, and |
hd.r ,s Informal groups gathered |
Pound. trees about the State Park |
ncbss Ior the enjoyment of these |
pplied ~ e cream and hot coffee were
Ipsr.os supplement the lunches by
Pa wers sua hospitality committee,
snds served from refreshment |
IN o0ut midway Of the grounds.
sa s.sr. o'clock the Douglas Melody |
syinr satlon of musicians started |
b rs.,s some of the well-knowu old
N Wa ana dance numbers and |
hoes ~ a jolly session with figure
stow ne me greensward under the
ar fa me State House dome
70 hov.s uance. numbers the must
sctivs up inso the spacious and
- etounds of the historic
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