Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-18

endeavor to fill the Office to the best
Of his ability if elected.
The office of lieutenant governor
OF this division OF the New England
Kiwanis district is now held BY DR..
j. Edward Libby of Saco, whose term
VIII expire at the next district con-
Ventfon to be held September 10, IA
and 10 at Newcastle, n. II.
Nellie Durham on Field Day Pro.
gram
Nellie Durham Of Norway, Names
champion fiddler. and Gram Dun
ham will appear on the program of
the All-Maine Kiwanis field day at
Monks Hill in Readf1eld. Wednesday,
June 80. according to the announce
ment made by Kiwanian Walter D.
Thurber, the instisator of the plan
for this big get-together.
The committees are busy prepar-
Ing for this event which promises to
be gala day for members of the or
ganization from all parts OF the
State. Reports on the progress were
made by the chairmen of the various
sub committees.
Report on Montreal Convention
Speaking in behalf Of the several
members Of the Augusta club who
attended the Kiwanis international
Convention at Montreal last week, F.
Halsey Jackson and Samuel Titcomb
described many Of the entertainment
features and important points of the
sessions that held the attention of
the delegates.
Mr.. Jackson spoke of the splendid
entertainment furnished for the New
England delegates by the Portland
kiWanis club previous to their de-
parture on a special train from that
city for Montreal. Referring to the
convention discussions. he told of
methods suggested for developing
and maintaining the interest of all
the members, and for building up
attendance. The Montreal club did
everything in it's power or the enter
tainment Of its visitors, the schedule
including several receptions and
dances, and the occasion was greatly
enjoyed by ALL The Quebec Ontario
district presented to the New Eng
land district a Union Jack, and the
New England district presented the
Stars and Stripes to their Canadian
brothers. The presentation of a
model of the Mayflower was made by
the New England district to th5
Montreal club.
When the election of officers was
reached on June 10. the New England
delegates put Sforward the name of
District Governor Edward T. Phil
hrook, of Portland for the Office of
international trustee, and although
the time was snort for Campaigning"
Mr.. Philbrook made a first-class
showing. securing 739 out of 1922
votes. Although not elected, Mr.. Phil
brooks name was brought before the
convention and he made such good
showing that he will undoubtedly by
vecy strong contender az the next
convention. The convention elected
Ralph i. Ame:man, of Scranton, Fa.,
president for the ensuing year.
The message of the convention was
further presented by Samuel Titcomb
who was the John Doe" delegate,
from Augusta Kiwanis. his name
having been drawn by lot for dele
gate and his expenses paid by the
club. He pointed out that the con-
ference discussions were divided into
three classes: The open discussions,
the reading of reports. and the adj
dresses given by men Of internation-
ly reputation. During the open dis
cussions, considerable attention was
paid to the singing portion of XII
wants meetings and much stress was
laid on the subjective effect of sing
ing. Among the speakers of note
was Rabbi Wise, of New York, who
addressed 5000 people without the
use Of an simplifying apparatus and
spoke of the century and peace that
has existed between Canada and the
United States.
kiwanians to Aid In Legion Play
ground Dedication
The Augusta Kiwanis Club.
through It's president, Frank Z. Mace,
and the directors has accepted an
invita- alton to take charge Of the aqua
tic competitive sports during the
day and tho illuminated water carri-
val in the evening on the occasion
of the dedication of the Legion Com
munity Park on the shore of Three
Mile Pond in Vassalboro. July 8.
President Mace has appointed as
chairman of this department of the
days activities, Earle Church, who is
well qualified to take charge of this
feature.
The competitive events OF the af-
ternoon will include a race between
Chief Peter Neptune, of the Old
Town Indians and his daughter in d
canoe, padding against an cupboard
motor boat operated by q white man.
The Illuminated water carnival in the
evening promises to be very pretty
feature with which to conclude the
days program. In addition TO the
memb ers of the Legion and others
In attendance at the dedication eXer-
cises, all cottage holders and resi-
dents on the shores of Three Mile
pond are expected to enter canoes
and boats, making this one of the
most colorful events of the busy day.
Suggests Establishment Of Chamber of
Commerce
President Mace read a letter from
Mayor Ernest L. Mclean, a member
of the club, stating that many citizens
feel that something should be done
toward the establishment of a chamber
of commerce in this city and that it
has been suggested that a committee
be appointed to examine into the whole
matter and to determine as to the adj
visibility of the proposition and con-
slider possible lines for its develop
ment.
THAT the community may be fully
representative, 1 am asking each
church and service club in the city to
suggest two names to me to be named
on this committee" said Mayor Nc
Lean in the letter.
It was voted to refer the matter to
the committee on business standards
and methods. of which Burleigh Mar
tin is chairman.
II was voted to refer to the presi-