The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05


n. at Ali. N. Plummer
M. OF F.-A. N. WaterhOuse
nj. OF EN-. II. Martin.
X. OF H. and SC. II. Leighton.
A banquet, music and remarks by promi-
nent officers followed.
The following officers of Rechab Division
4, S. of T., were installed on Wednesday eve
ming by d. G. p. Charles III. Leighton:
w. P.-I. N. Blackwood.
W. Airs. L. N. BlackwoOd.
A. r.. S.-W. S Crowley.
II. S.-W. l.. Hunt.
Treasurer-E. j. Bragdon.
Shap.TF stevens;
Con. Leonard Holston.
i. .S.-Minne Marr.
U. G.-F. l.. Jackson.
corham.
1t was Messrs. Isaac l.. and III. Il. John.
son who were chosen directors Of the Cum
berland County Agricultural and Horticul-
tural Society at the annual meeting in Cor
ham Tuesday and not Thompson as was re-
ported Wednesday.
Wednesday evening Col. Fl. r. Millett in
stalled the following officers Of Harmony
Lodge:
W. Nj. W. Jordan.
8. W-M. Z. Little.
J. W.T.. ShackfOrd.
Ireas.-y. Ii. Coburn.
Sec. w. Harding.
5. Dc. ID. Weeks
j. D.-L. II. Morrill,.
). Sd. X. Plummer
j. Sd. II. FOgg.
Marshal-M. o. sturgs.
Tyler-S T. Libby.
Remarks were made by J. M. Jordan,
Lewis Mcclellan and Kimball Eastman. Al
Dountiful supper was served In the dining
room. Music was furnished by q choir un-
der the direction Of Mr.. p. l. Paine, with
MISS MIS- Files at the organ, and by the Gorham
DeerIne.
At the Universalist church, Deering, spec
ial meetings win begin next Sunday to last
through the week. Rev. Henry Blanchard
Will preach Wednesday evening at 7.3O Rev.
M Crosley,. Thursday evening; Rev. G. A.
Hayden, Friday evening. On Monday. Tues
day and Saturday evenings, addresses will be
given by members Of the church.
Cape Elizabeth.
There has been quite decline in the price
Oh eabbages this last year. In 1887 the farm
or got from $50 70 $40 a ton, owing to the
scarcity In the West. This year the Western
crop has been large and the wholesalers
mild weather makes the cabbages rot, that
the farmers have kept back. Some Of the
farmers say they will let all their cabbages
rot rather than accept so low price.
Falmouth.
Presumpsc0t Lodge, l. o. O. F. held a
public installation OF officers last evening
After the installation exercises supper was
served In the small hall. The elective OH
N.G.-W. II. Pearson.
N.G.-A. ii. MarstOn.
Secretary-D O. Moult0n.
Treasurer-AmOs Leighton.
ID. York.
Yarmouth.
When Mr.. Monroe Stoddard, the popular
and genial overseer at the Royal River Mills,
entered his office New Years morning he
was very happily surprised to find awaiting
him large and beautiful plush album, gift
from the operatives, In appreciation Of his
unvarying kindness and Consideration, and
as slight token OF regard and esteem. This
thanks to the donors and will be highly
treasured by Mr.: Stoddard as an expression
OF the good will OF his fellow labOrers
which he sincerely appreciates, and hopes
tnat they may all enjoy as happy new year
as they have contributed to make for him.
Superintendent Merrill Of the pulp mill,
has been presented by the employees with a
French clock worth S125.
LImIngton.
The following officers were installed ON
Tuesday evening, January 1st, by Adoniram
Lodge, 4. and A. NJ, No. 27. The ceremO-
nies were conducted by Past Master William
q. Lord, installing officer, and Charles l..
Cousins, marshall:
We L.
5. W.-Hardy MeKenney.
j. W.-LincOln Meserve.
Secretary-George w. Weeks.
Treasurer-Daniel I. French.
s. D.-Leonard Abbott.
j. D.-Willard Bo0thby
Chaplan-J. w. Small
First Steward-Osca Small.
Second Steward-JOsiah l.. Black.
Tyler-David Christie.
At the close of the installation some re-
marks suitable TO the occasion were made by
act II nr1 afN xNff fol kr.. 49,
collation. was served to the members and
their invited friends.
Adoniram Lodge came into existence un-
der Massachusetts, before this State was
separated from 1t. Its charter, bearing date
TO commence from the 9th day Of Septem-
Der, A. L. 8, SIS, y equivalent to 1918, A. ID.
The charter members were;
Moses G. Bushwell deceased, May IA 1921
Arthur Macarthur, deceased November 20,
Nathaniel Clark, Jr., deceased March 6, 1850.
Phllomon Libby. deceased May IA, 1852.
James Macarthur.
David Hamm0ns Cole.
Humphrey Small.
Francis j. Oliver, Grand Master.
John Soley, Secretary.
This ancient and honorable lodge was for
many years the only one in this section, none
being nearer than G0rham and Fryeburg,
and many men whose names do not appear
upon its roll OF members took their degrees
here and joined elsewhere.
Its roll Of members names numbers about
800, many Of whom have been worthy and
honorable men and have made their mark In
the world.
Mr.. Emerson Smith, whose death was mo-
ticed in the Press last month as the oldest
Mason In the State, was made Mason In
this Lodge, August %, 1925.
Upon the wall OF their hall and inserted in
a frame three and half by four feet, and
highly priced by the members, is beautiful
iy executed chart, upon canvass, of all the
masonic emolems, the handy work from the
days.
The Lodge is well infused with young and
vigorous blood, who see in it a bright and
prosperous future.
lewiston and Auburn.
A new company has been organized 10 pub
llsh the Lewiston Gazette. Weekly and
Daily, with $4,000 capital (of which $1,000
Is already subscribed. The corporators are
Thomas L. Calvert, w. w. Stetson, Il. II.
Gle, Ara Cushman, N w. Harris, G.. w.
Waldron, Charles Horbury, w. ii. Newell
and L. IL. Eustis. The officers are: Presi-
dent, I. 4. Calvert; treasurer, W. w. Stet-
son clerk, n. w. Harris; directors, 7. L.
Calvert, W. w. Stetson, 5. 7. Merrill, w. II.
Will continue as the editor. The Gazette
will be removed to Auburn.
AT the nrSt annual meeting Of the Andros-
coggin Horse Breeders aud Gentlemen's
Driving Association held In Lewiston this
week the following Officers for the ensuing
year were chosen: President. F. o. Stanley; |
nr5t vice president e. 7. Drake; second |
vice president, /. v. Mckinney; secretary |
and treasurer, +. III. Briggs; directors, >; H.
H. A. Brick, II. G. Foss.