Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-15

Drawing the lesson from the life
and character of Christopher Column
bus that it Is the duty of every per-
son, first to discover himself. next
to discover his neighbor, and then to
discover achievement, Rt. Rev. John
Gregory Murray, Bishop OF Portland
brought to the Augusta Kiwanis club
at its luncheon meeting Thursday
noon at the Augusta House an in
spring message.
Bishop Murray, who is one of the
outstanding Catholic ecclesiastics IN
New England and an eloquent speak
er, reviewed the accomplishments of
Columbus very interestingly and
briefly related the reasons way men
have paid such enthusiastic tribute
to the discoverer of America. There
was large attendance of Kiwanians
and guests at the session which was
presided over by Ralph G. Weber.
The speaker was introduced by Rev.
Stuart B. Purves, rector of st. Mark S
Episcopal church.
Columbus was born In Genoa, the
son of a worker in wool, and when a
youth was trained in the art of
weaving That working out of de-
signs developed the genius of the
young man and increased his desire
for discovery outside the realms of
fabrics. When IA years of age he
left Genoa to sail the Mediterranean
and trained himself to take up the
navigator's great work of discovery.
Thus having discovered himself,
Columbus next set out to discover
his friends. The speaker told of the
difficulty experienced by Columbus in
finding friends willing to donate
funds for the voyage of discovery
and of his success finally in interest
ing Queen Isabella of Spain in the
project through the intervention of
Juan Perez de Marchena, a priest.
The strong character of the ex-
plorer was manifested in his deter
mination to keep on when all of his
companions on the voyage through
fear were on the point of mutiny in
order to return to the shores from
which they set sail. Success attend
ed his efforts in the discovery of the
New World.
Bishop Murray in drawing the les
son from the accomplishments of
Columbus, declared that after a per-
son discovers himself and his friends
Lo tlleu luTIS 10 ulSCON0r MS COIn-
muntty and his state. Maine was
discovered long ago, but there are
! many opportunities for industrial
development not yet discovered. BY
means of discovery of ourselves, our
neighbors and achievement we will
build UP the strongest manhood and
womanhood.
The bishops address was appreci
ated by all and was followed by en-
thusiastic applause.
Reports on Bowling
Arthur S. Merrill, captain OF the
kiwanis bowling team, reported that
the Kiwanis quintet is now in the
lead in the City League, having won
seven out of the eight points in its
| matches to date. He stated tina;
there are about Is members of the
club trying out for the team and tbs
prospects look good. The teams
: next match will be rolled against the
| Rotary club outfit on Friday evening
| of next week.
Among the guests at the meeting
We're General John A. Hadley, former
| adjutant general OF Maine and for.
| mer governor of the National Sol.
| diers' Home at Togus, who is now
| governor of the National Soldiers
Home at Danville, H.: and Rev. FIR
IA. c. DeXcoteaux, curate of st
Marys church in Augusta.