The Portland daily press., 1883-11-19
SUBURBAN NEWS.

Falmouth.
The West Falmouth Brass Band gave q con-
cert in the Free Baptist church Of that place,
Friday evening. d.
Gorham.
The Maine Board of Agriculture will hold
an Institute in connection with Gorham Grange
at Grange Hail. Wednesday, Nov. 81, COM
mencing at 10 o'clock. Secretary Gilbert,
members of the board and other speakers from
abroad are expected tC be present. Farmers
and those interested in farming are cordially
invited to be present aud participate In the dis
cussions.
Topics for discussion-At 10 q. M, "Assooi-
ated Dairying," opened by Secretary Gilbert.
followed by members Of the Board and others.
At 1.30 p. M, "What shall we Raise as Forage
Crops and How Dispose Of Them" "Sheep
Husbandry," and other questions. At p. M,
lecture, subject and speaker to be announced
hereafter. A picnic dinner will be served At
Grange Hall. Bring your baskets.
The fourth entertainment in the course now
being given in the Methodist church In Cor
ham village, was concert OF rare merit By
Portland talent, consisting OF John L. Shaw,
VIM. w. Colby, Frank Bowdoin, Mrs. Alice
Carle Seaver, Alice Colby Sturtsvant, W. M.
Sturtevant and II. B. Sturtevant with Walter
Smith as pianist. The concert was pronounce
ed one OF the best ever given in our village,
and gave to the large audience present the
most perfect satisfaction. The next entertain
ment will be lecture by Rev. j. w. Hamil-
ton, of Boston, Wednesday evening, Nov. 2lst
Yarmouth.
The members of Casco Lodge, No. 36, r. and
A. Masons, with their families aud few inyit-
ed guests, met at Masonic Hall on Friday eve
ming last the occasion being, the installation
of the oficets for the ensuing year. Although
the day had been stormy, the evening Was
clear ane pleasant, and goodly number as
sembled to witness the interesting ceremonies.
The installation was followed by season At
the refreshment tables, spread in the lower
ball, which was fully appreciated and enjoyed
by all. The remainder OF the evening was
spent In social dance to the inspiring music
Of Wyman's orchestra, which was engaged for
the occasion. The following are the officers
for the ensuing year: w. NJ, Aug Fl. Humph.
rey; S. W, j. M. Walker; J W., e. r. Cor
liss; Treas, Cad Hitchcock; 6ec., Monroe
Stoddard; s. D., Charles Woodman; j. D.,
Edw. L Baker; s. s, A. H. Parsons; y; g..
Stillman Sawyer; Marshal, VIM. a. skillini
Tyler, John Coombs; Organist, Albert Wy.
man. A.
The town schools will have two weeks Va
cation, commencing to-day.
MIR. Andrew J. Chase has opened . new
street from First avenue to Grove street, TO de-
velop the house lots he and others control.
The Horse Railroad Compsoy have put in
new turnout at the head OF Pleasant street, to
better accommodate themselves aud the pat
rons of the trotting park.
Mr.. VIM. E. Willard, bookkeeper for z.
Clement & Co., Portland, has commenced the
erection of new house ON Saunders street,,
and the foundation for another has been laid
on the corner OF Forest avenue and Will.
lam street, by Isaiah Elder.
Duck Pond.
The young peoples entertainment last We'd
nesday evening a success, netting for the
church nearly $40.
Ferry Village.
The sd anniversary Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Tucker, the oldest resident of Ferry Village,
was pleasantly observed at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Walton, last week. A
large number Of friends and relatives were
present, and during the evening she was mado
the recipient Of an elegant easy chair, n .
slight token Of the esteem and friendship Of
her guests