The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-14
SUBURBAN NOTES.

DeeftM&s
1t has been proverbial saying for years that
Deering people we're experts as originators Of
pleasant parties, social cireles, etc, and the
present winter proves no exception. Early
last fall the neighbors on Pleasant street met
at the pleasant home Of Mr.. 7. Frank Jones,
and organized whist club, which has ever
since met weekly, and has been the source of
uniting with friendships tie a large circle.
AS no suppers were to be served at these gath
erings, grand sleigh ride and supper were
agreed upon, and the entire affair left to Mr..
True Harmon, Mr.. A, q. Berry, Mr.. FL. A.
Turner and Mr.. T. Frank Jones. Saturday
night was agreed upon. and to say that the
plans were most admirably laid and carried
out is but trifing tribute to those having the
matter in charge. Mr.. j. w. Robinson's large
boat sleigh was engaged, and splendid stud
of six horses, driven by Mr.. Geo. w. Robin
son, whose skill and caution in handling the
ribbons commended him to the confidence OF
the entire party. At about six o'clock, the
party, numbering forty-six, boarded the sleigh
at Mr.. Harmon's and Mr.. Jones's residences,
from whence they were driven to the City Ho-
tel, via Saccarappa. AT about O'Clock, they
reached the hotel, with snarpened appetites
from the ride and weather. The host, Mr.. j.
W. Robinson, cid himself proud, in supper,
the quality of the cuisine being without fault.
The flowers and decorations were profuse, and
the walters, under the able management OF
Mr.. Charles Irish, acquitted themselves in
manner which deserves special mention. An
hour or more of steady assault was made upon
the ADDS set before party, with no possible
hope # exhsusting the supply, when the par
~, after few felictous remarks by Mr.. David
Moulton and Mr.. Jones, aoiourned o the par
lors, where the former gentlemen amused all
with some of his quaint recltations, and Mrs.
Coleman aud others supplied the music, DOLE
vocal and instrumental. At half-paet III the
party were again loaded into the sleigh, the
ride home proving no less enjoyable than every
incident of the evening, which was pronounc-
ed entire success, aad no doubt will be ever
remembered by all as "the event of the sea-
son."
Cape Elizabeth.
Since last November the Young Mems
Christian Assoc alton of Portland has been do
ing quiet, yet important and profitable work
in connection with what is known as the Tur-
ner's Island Mission, where they conduct
union mission Sabbath school at 10 a. M, q
preaching service every other Sunday at II a.
M, and union Gospel NEE tings on Sunday and
Fridas evenings at and 7.30 p. m, respective
ly. The school numbers 65 pupils, and Off
GERS aud teachers. Mr.. j. Q. Newton, an eff
cient member of the Y. M. q. A. is the super
intendent. The congregations assembling at
the fferent services are mostly made up OF
railroad men and their families. The meetings
are held in neat and oommodious chapel, and
are we'll attended. A considerable degree of
religious interest is now manifest.
Saccaruppa.
A child named Goosey, was badly bitten by
dog last week. The animal was killed.
Some of the gear broke at the leather board
mill last week, causing suspens ion of the
machinery. A new gear has been substituted
The friends Of Henry Proctor, of Brackett
street, gathered at his house Friday evening,to
the number of about forty, to celebrate his
birthday Mr.. @. E. Quinby, on behalf of the
visitors, in a neat speech, presented Mr.. Proc
tor with an easy chair. The recipient was
taken entirely by surprise, by the gift, but
made happy response.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Andrews celebrated the
thirteenth anniversary OF their wedding by
house full of friends and bountiful supper
Thursday. Elegant presents we're made them
by many friends.