The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01
SUBURBAN NOTES


SUBURB AN NOTES.
Deering
At the funeral of Mrs. Albion Blackstone, OF
this town, on the 18th inst, the Rev. Charles
" Hanson made the following remarks:
] feel some reluctance to leave this group of
mourners, where by the ties of kinshp 1 naturally
find place. But cannot deny either the request
of these dear friends or the promptings of my own
heart, to say few words at this time, and in this
place. knew our departed friend from my earliest
childhood, and my affection and esteem for her
steadily increased with the advancing years. She
was person of rare symmetry and beauty of char
acter. She happily combined judgment with affec-
tion. She was firm but gentle, decided but kindly.
She was a woman of profound good sense.
When our Saviour hung on the cross his enemies
said, "He saved Others Himself He cannot eaven
While these words were spoken in scorn, they really
furnished the key to the Interpretation of His life.
He did save others, but he could not Himself.
And all who would be helpful to others cannot save
themselves. Our friend had this spirit to an un.
usual degree. She was unselfsh in her service
for Others, and she would not spare herself. She
seemsd to live for those around her. well remem,
Der Sabbath which l spent in her home many
years ago And yet that day seemed to be pattern
OF all other days. She seemed to make each day
holy day by. her peaceful temper AMI pure hie
There was what may call Sabbath stiffness in
her life and this stiffness she difused in her home
And she loved to make her home restful o ace
When her loved es entered it, they found nothing
to yex harass or irritate but rather those influences
which soothed away their cares, and gave them
strength for the struggle of life. 1t Faber who
said:
~ TGo not from flower to pretty flower;
Time flies and judgment nears
Go gather thy honey from the thought
OF the eternal years"
Our friend sought not the true honey of life in
feeting joys, and the passing of worldly de-
light but rather in her Christian faith and hone.
She gathered it from the promises of God and from
the experiences of His grace. She had singular
of spirit which came from the gertrude of
ner faith, and from her great trust in God. And
when the end drew nigh there was the same calm
ness which she had had through life. Amid the
gathering darkness in he valley of the shadow of
death she said to beloved relatives II am sure Of
better home" And the close of her life was like
It's course. There was neither rapture nor fear,
ne her ecstasy Of mind depression of spirit but
strength.
AS review her life l feel that her example was
an inspiration. her influence bendiction, and her
death a translation to that better home of which
she felt so sure.
!, know that the words which have spoken are
those OF warm praise and high eulogy, but 1 firmly
and conscientiousy believe that they are within the
limits OF soberness and truth While living she was
helpful and true, and now that she is dead her
memory will in part be your inspiration and YOUR
strength.
The winter term of the Desiring schools will
begin next Monday.
The Sunday school of All Souls church will
have concert tomorrow evening.
Wednesday team owned by Sewall Wins
low, and driven by Mr.. Cole Of Morrill's
Corner, was left unhitched for a moment, and
the horse ran away. No serious damage.
Thanksgiving Day Bert Huntoon.s horse be-
came frightened at the horse car, and dashed
the carriage against a tree by the road side.
The carriage was considerably used up, bat
neither horse nor driver was injured.
saccarappa.
The usual Thanksgiving religious services
were held at the Methodist church on W nes-
day evening. The churches Of this village
and Cumberland Mills united in the services.
Rev. Mr.. Stackpole delivered the sermon.
During Thanksgiving day the stores Of the
village were closed in the afternoon, and the
manufactures suspended work for the entire
Gay.
The new skating rink was extremely well
patronized during the day and evening.
The town authorities have jus. purchased a
thousand rect of new fire hose, which was put
to excellent service at the fire on Wednesday
night.
The schools begin again Monday. The high
school will try the one session plan during the
coming month. Miss Nellie Pearson has re-
signed her position as teacher in the Bridge
street primary school. The scholars presented
her with silver berry spoon last week.
AT the residence of Mr.. John Cloudman,
Wednesday evening, there was q pleasant
gathering Of relatives and friends, drawn
thither to witness the marriage ceremony OF
Mr.. John W. Adams of this village, and Miss
Alice M, daughter of the host and hostess.
Rev @. A. Hayden officated. Many elegant
presents were left by the friends of the newly
married couple, who will take up their resi-
dence in Boston.
This village bss had another providential ee-
cape from a most disastrous conhagration.
Shortly after II o'clock Wednesday night the
stable of Warren Aldrich on Church street,
was discovered to be wrapped in flames, and
as 1t stood in close proximity TO other buildings
OF a like nature, it was ut first feared that the
entire square. including the Congregational
church, must go. But in few minutes two
streams of water from the Bracket street. by-
drant were brought to bear upon the fire, and
it was confined TO the building where it origi-
mated, with the exception OF slight dam age to
the ell OF the dwelling house adjoining. The
stable will prove a total loss. Insured with
W. d. Little & Co for $500; loss $500 to 5000
This Is the third fire near the same locality
within two months, and the origin is involved
in mystery.
Brigham and Skillings opened their new
skating rink Wednesday evening. The first of
the series of entertainments at Odd Fellows'
Hall was given Thanksgiving evening. by the
Redpath Concert Company, to an appreciativs
audience. The parts of Miss Ella Oh amber
lain. the whistling vocalist, and Mr.. REYNOLDS,
with his humorous songs and recitations, were
especially well received.
Searboro.
Frank Waterhouse lost a horse Wednesday
by being gored by ferocious bull. It was
valued at nearly $500.
Ferry Village.