Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-18

a civic pride in good schools and
honest public service.
Usually these welcomes are
given in stereotyped phrases, offering
| the key to the city, ETC., but the
| Mayor has not done that way. He
knew he could trust the Daughters
of the American Revolution, any,
where with or without a key. They
| have established a place for them
selves. not only in the state but in
| national life. They stand for pat
| riotism and loyalty. And we always
| remember the work of patriotism is
never finished, when it lags your
country suffers, when it ceases, your
| country dies.
Again l thank you for the ex-
| preston of good will and the hearty
welcome you have so graciously ex-
tended u.s.
A group of songs. consisting of
Since We Parted" (Allitsen) and
Springs Awakening" (Sanderson),
was given in a most pleasing manner
| by Mrs. Elizabeth N. Robinson of
Augusta, who sang as he encore sell
ection, Mighty Lak,e a Rose" (Nev-
| fn.) Miss Chase accompanied at the
piano.
The minutes Of the last meeting
| were read by the recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Herbert w. Hall of Hal
| lowell.
r Committee Reports
The report of the committee on
standing rules was presented by Mrs.
William e. Brewster of Dexter. Re-
porting for the credential committee,
Mrs. j. Frank Bilodeau of Augusta
stated that ga delegates had already
registered. Mrs. Edna C. Hutchins
OF Corinna, State treasurer, reported
on appropriation. and Mrs. r.. H
Bodwell of Augusta gave announce
ments regarding the banquet in the
evening. Mrs. d. w. Adams of Au-
gusta reported for the program COM
mittee. The wide publicity that has
been given the conference through
| newspaper notices was referred to bp
| Mrs. I. N. Edwards of Augusta,
| chairman of the committee that has
so efficiently handled the publicity
| details.
| Address by State Regent, Mrs. viles
| Mrs. Blaine S. Viles of Augusta, the
State regent, in her address, spoke as
| follows:
| Madam State Vice Regent, Honored
| Guests. officers and Daughters of the
American Revolution:
| 1T is with mingled feelings of
| pleasure and pride that 1 greet you to-
day, for the third time. as your State
| Regent. Pleasure, in seeing you here in
| such numbers, signifying that your
| interest in our society is vital enough
to call you from your homes for a two
| days convention. Pride, at the accom-
| pl1shments of the society during the
year and the thought that you deem
ME worthy of this high office. with all
the care and responsibility which the
work entails.
Societies consider it a privilege to
! assemble in these historic halls We,
however, are not unmindful of the fact
| that it was mainly through the zeal
| and aggressiveness of our forefathers
| that buildings such as this were made
| possible for all people to enjoy.
| 1T is pleasure for me to add a
| word of welcome to Mayor McLean's
| warm greeting to the city. also as a
| member of koussinoc Chapter our
Hostess, I am pleased to extend hearty
! greetings, for the second time within
! a year to the. State society. This is
| also most fitting time for me to
| thank publicly the regent, officers and
members of my chapter for the many
courtesies and kindness shown me
! during the time I served as their vice
| regent and chapter regent. For the
| unanimous and loyal support accorded
. me as vice State regent. and State re-
gent. 1 am deeply grateful realizing
! that whatever D. A r.. success 1 have
| attained is owed to the members of
my chapter.
"Of the work accomplished by your
| State regent this year, I will not speak
at length, preferring that whatever has
, been worthwhile will live in the
| hearts and minds of the Daughters of
| Maine. But the efficient work of the
State officers, chapter regents and
! chairmen of committees is an inspira-
| ton, and to them we are as society
| deeply indebted for the achievements
| of the year as their reports show.
State Meetings this year
"The two State meetings this year
! have been most pleasant reunions of
our organization. Field day occurred
I on June 10th, as the fourteenth, Flag
day, came on Sunday. AS the guests
of Esther Eyers Chapter of Orono, we
had most enjoyable as well as in
structive day. On that beautiful morn
ing we were met at the library of the
University of Maine by the chapter
regent, Mrs. c. J. Dunn and officers of
Tie cHdpleI, WHO WIFI MIS-. Little, vile
of the president of the University,
greeted us warmly. Following their re-
ception, we were driven to Old Town,
where a business meeting was held in
the parlors of the hotel. A delicious
luncheon was served under the direc-
oion of the member from Old Town,
Mrs. C. B. Porter. Following the lun-
cheon it was our privilege to visit In
dian Island where interesting exer-
cises were held for our benefit by the
children of the Island. These We're I'M
der the direction of Sisters.
Crossing to Old Town. we started
for home, having spent a charming
and interesting day with Esther Eyers
and $50 or more Daughters from all
parts of Maine.
Advisory Board Meeting
"On October 9Th occurred the out
standing State event of the year, the
Advisory Board meeting, held in the
Hall of Representatives, State House,
Augusta. The Maine society was high
ly honored by the visit of the presi-
dent general of the National Society,
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, and the
Librarian general, Mrs. Lar@ Anderson.
This was the most largely attended
conference ever heldsby the Daughters
of Maine. Much enthusiasm for the
work was aroused by the inspiring ad-
dress of the president general, Mrs:
Anthony Wayne Cook. We were also
highly honored by the presence of our
governor, Ralph o. Brewster. who de-
livered studied, interesting and pa
triotic address. Largely attended lun-
cheons, were served at noon to the
visitors; the National and State Off
GERS and ex-regent being guests at the
Augusta House of your State regent
The guests of honor were also dinner
guests each evening of the State re-
gent. Following the afternoon exer-
cises, the conference were invited to