The Portland daily press., 1889-07-04


Children's Day at the Methodist church
was an event of much interest. The floral
decorations were fine; and were photo
graphed by Mr.. Moulton, superintendent of
the slipper mandatory The exercises by
the children were under the direction of
Bro. solomon Record, superintendent of the
school. The house was crowed to its utmost
capacity and many failed to gain admission.
Children's day at the Baptist church was
also and in like manner q success.
Rev. George A. Lockwood and Rev. f. A.
Bragdon exchanged pulpits last Sunday.
The Star OF kennebunk has appeared in
new dress of type and in and enlarged form.
Editor Watson seems to be disposed to give
the best IN mis- power for the price of SUBJ
scription. For the comfort of his employees
he has put up at the windows of his rooms.
some shade blinds. May tthe Star reflect
the rays OF truth and shine on with I'M
dimmed glory.
Winthrop.
The graduating exercises of the class of SO
were held in Packard Hall Tuesday even
ing, July ..
The class has been laboring hard for the
past few weeks in preparing their essays
and they were drilled by Miss Florence Cat
chell.
Prof. Russell principal of the high school
showed great taste in decorating the hall. A
large evergreen shield bearing the class mot
to, "Certum Pete Finem" hung in the CEN
tire Of the arch above the stage and from this
two flags were draped on either side At
the left of the stage was the inscription
'Class of 'S9'' in white letters on an ever
green background and on the right was
mound of flowers. At the back of the stage
was large Towering maple and many bou-
quetS of flowers.
The stage was arranged to represent par
lor scene. Mr.. L. +: Carleton presided. The
others seated upon the stage. were GOV. Bur
leigh, the three directors and number of
prominent citizens. The class consists of
three boys and three girls:
Mari Ellen Alden, Lucia Cleveland Chan
george Leonard Coffin, Clarence Alden Perley.
George Henry Woodward.
The programme was as follows:
0yerture-"Eureka".. ......... Gven's Orchestra
EsssyThe New England Honey mss e. D. Robinson
Gillian Dance-"Menaua". .Giyen's Orchestra
Essay-"Our independence. Clarence A. Pelley
Selecton-"Tonight We Say FAREWELL .......
Given's Orchestra
Essay-"Should Women be Allowed to Vote.
,,,o,,. so,o ,,o,, 49,, -, NJ. Ellen Alden
Essay-"History of winthrop" . Geo. L. Cofin
Concert Waltz-"On Rapture SWEET. .......
Essay ertum Pete Finem' Grace Gatcheli
.,Graceful Dance"......... ..Given's Orchestra
no~.. - - % Geo. II. Woodward
'O Given's Orchestra
Awarding of Diplomas.
Finale-"Impatience Gallop". .Givens Orchestra
The entire class came on the stage and
Gov. Burleigh made short address to them
and presented the diplomas. The ball was
full and the entertainment passed off to the
satisfaction of everybody. The proceeds
after the expenses are paid are to go for the
library.
Kezar Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred /. Wills of Lewiston
are spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Garner.
Sidney G. Stacy is at home. Mr.. Stacy
graduated with honors at Bowdoin last week
and anticipates taking special post grad
uate course at the University Of Johns Hop
kins.
Rev. G. 7. Ridlon of Manchester, N. a., is
here on short vacation.
The Pillsbury Bros. open their summer
boarding house this week. Every room has
been engaged for the summer.
the wentworth House, at Province Lake,
west Parscnsfeld, has opened.
A very heavy thunder shower struck this
vicinity last Friday afternoon, doing great
damage IN many parts of the town. specially
TO the highways. The road over Merrill's
Hill was damaged to the extent of several
hundred dollars The Tarbox road was
washed out six and eight feet deep for rods,
and, in the judgment of many damaged be-
y0nd repair, so that new road will have to
be laid out in its place. The highways in
the town of Parsonsfeld were damaged at
least $1,000.
Louis PendeXter, who went to Portland
two months ago to be operated upon and re-
main until recovery under the care of Dr.
Gordan OF that city, has returned, as he be-
lleyes, we'll man.
Walter y. Libby, assistant cashier of the
Bank OF Glen Elder, in town in Kansas of
the same name, and Miss Lillian Hubbard,
both formerly of this place, were married
June ~ at the residence OF Il. g. Heard,
Glen Elder.
PownaI.
Mountain Echo Division, Sons of Temper
ance elected the following officers for the en-
suing quarter on Saturday evening, June
18th.
w. Prank Knight
w. A.-Miss Julia A. Merrill
Il. S.-Mrs Jason Fogg.
A. Il. S.-Mrs. True Warren
r. S.-George A. Merrill
Treas.-Arnold Newton.
Chap G. ii. Merrill
Con.-Miss Charlotte o. Noyes.
a. Con.-Mrs S. L. York.
I.S.-Mrs. George Noyes.
o. S.-Herbert Walker.
7. w. P-Jason Fogg.
This lodge numbers about 80 members,
holds meeting regularly, to which there is
more than an average attendance.
1t Is estimated that there are between 40
and 80 acres of sweet corn planted in this
Immediate vicinity Present prospects are
for nothing more than an average crop.
Nearly all OF the corn raised in this section
IS canned at South Freeport.
Fryeburg.
The ladies of the New Church gave a
pleasant and successful entertainment on
Thursday evening, consisting of recitations,
vocal aud instrumental music, and an exhi-
DIN Of an album of living portraits, rep
resented In the costumes of thirty years ago.
fryepurg has recently lost another aged
cltizeh and old resident, Mrs. Sarah Buzzell.
widow for several years.
Inc fourIn Oh July will be celebrated
here on the West Oxford fair prounds nnder
the auspices Of the Mount Pleasant hand of
East Fryeburg.. Band concerts, races of va
riOus kinds, and games Of base ball are the
attractions.
Among those who have returned here IN
pass the summer vacation are Prof. A. +.
Richardson of Castine Normal School, and
family Mrs W A. Robinson Snn;s R Of Franklin
Lizzie Shirley of Boston.
West Cumberland.
The following officers of Cumberland Di-
vision, Sons of Temperance, were elected at
the last meeting:
w, PHI. N. Shaw.
w. A.,-Mamie 4. Libby.
AR. S.-Gertha s. Ramsey.
A. r. S.-May J. Wilson.
sF. S.-H ID. Bab5idge.W =
w. It's. F. Hulit -
| Nv. C.-Charles l.. Shaw. "a,
Con. j. A. Hulit. E.yer
IL S.-Cora b. Huston.
y S.-Angie NJ. Shaw. -
HI. w. P.--lharles IL Field