Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

One Of the delightful social events
of the season was the community BAN
quet at the Winthrop House Wednes-
day evening in honor of Mrs. Murray
L. Stanley. who so efficiently served
the town as general chairman during
the recent Old Home Week celebra
ton. The affair was planned as a
pleasant surprise 10 Mrs. STANLEY.
During the early part of the evening
she was guest at a progressive bridge
party at the home of Mrs. II. W. Ste
vens. At o'clock the guests at the
card party were given the word 10
progress and upon arriving at their
next stop, which proved to be the Win
throp House. found the dining room
filed with friends, standing and sing
ing Aud Lang Syne" in hearty
manner. Smiths orchestra of Angus
ia, which furnished music for the eve
ming. accompanying.
Here Mrs. stanley was escorted to
the guest Of honor" table and was
presented with beautiful corsaee
bouquet by Miss Mary Hegarty.
The bouquet was made up of several
different kinds of flowers and Miss
Hegarty explained their meaning
love of home folk expressed by the
clnging myrtle: devotion to humanity
in the heliotrope; thoughtfulness by
the pansy: beauty ever new, in the
heart of the red rose: misnonette. en-
blematical of great charm. surpassed
only by excellent qualities. surround
ed by the ivy of our unGhanGins
friendship and gratitude,
The table AT which Mrs. Stanley
was seated was beautifully decorated
with bouquets of dark red dahlia and
asparag gus sent by Mrs. G. 3, Carter.
All the tables had beautiful flowers.
donated by Mrs. Carter Mrs. c. s.
Towle, Mrs. II. w. stevens and others,
Grace was said by Rev. Arthur Jones.
Mrs. Porter served one of her IA
nous dinners. which was accorded am
pie justice by the guests.
The after-dinncr ceremonies were
presided over by Herbert E. Foster as
POSTMASTER. and both Mr.. Foster and
the speakers who followed him prais-
ed Mrs. Stanley's community spirit
her continued interest i'm and loyal
support of her native town, and all its
various activities.
Toasts were responded TO ny John
L: Andrews. of the Board of Select
men; Miss Harriet Merton, Presi-
dent of the BPW; F. H. Bate. Mrs.
Charles Towle, Paul Bailey, of the
Hospital Corporation; Mrs. c. +.
Hartman, President of the Hospital
Aid: Harris F. Woodman. Mrs. Isa-
bel Holmes, Hon. II. E. Wadsworth,
Mrs. H. w. Stevens, y. l.. Hanaford.
Miss Mermie Miller and Mrs. a. W.
Scoville, of Daytona Fla.
Miss Esther Smith. who was the
Miss Winthrop" of Old Home Week,
silver candlestioks with lighted can
dies, and these were presented to
Mrs. Stanley by Rev. c. F. Sareent,
who spoke of Mrs. Stanley's generos-
ity in giving, to which as individuals
many were unable to respond. but
this was a Community gift and spoke
the love. not only of those present but
of many more in the community,
who united with these in good wishes
and congrat ulations. 1.-THE Bible" he
said, Says, do not hide your candle
beneath a bushel." and so Mrs. Stan
ley keeps her light burning steadily
that all may be cheered by its light"
In her own gracious manner. Mrs.
responded. thanking her
friends for the gift. for the cordial
welcome. and assuring them all of
her deep love for her native town,
and her lasting interest in the COM
Those in attendance included Mrs
Stanley. her guests, Mr.. and Mrs
Scoville of Daytona. Fla, Mr.. and
Mrs II. +. Foster, Mr.. and Mrs
George Foster. Mr.. and Mrs. c. p
Gale, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mitchell,
Mrs. A. Z. Godfrey, Miss Elnor Bish-
op. S. Lee Woodman, Miss Mermie
Miller, Mrs, f. $. Woodman. Sem
ator Fl. f. Wadsworth. Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Bailey. c. |. Bailey. Peter Thaa-
mum, Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Maxim, Miss
II. y: Weston, Mr.. and Mrs. H. S.
Mrs. II wv stevens, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Alden. DR.. and
Mrs A. E. French. Mrs Efiie French.
Mrs. James Murphy. Mrs. Della
l.. B. Jones. E r. Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Hartman, Mrs.
E. e. York, Mrs. Abbie Edwards.
Mrs. L. It. Carleton. Mrs Eta Whit
ten. Miss Mary Hegarty, Rel. Arthur
Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank TAYLOR
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Towle| Mr.. and
Mrs. Garold Joy. Mrs. Mary Beatty.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Harper, Mrs. Rose
Wellman and guest. Miss Esther
Smith Mr.. and Mrs. f.. II. Bate. Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Carter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Hewett, Mr.. and Mrs n. T.
Hannaford. Mr.. and Mrs. II. s
Holmes. Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Briggs.
Mr.: and Mrs. j. L. Andrews, Mr..
and Mrs. #. ]. Williams. Mrs. War
rem Griffis,' Mrs. Florence Raymond
ina guest, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Riley,