Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-07

GARDINER.

Mrs. C. E. Calm Of New York who hal
been visiting relatives in this city, returned
to her home Tuesday.
Pine Tree Temple of Honor No. "a. re
Gently started here is fast gaining in popu
lariiy. A goodly number have been added
since its organization and the membership
nov numbers 81. Three new candidates viii
be initiated next Thursday evening The
association has rented the Pilgrim Fathers
Hall for the present year
The handsome new residence Of Mr.. Geo.
Gray on Washington avenue was the scene
of jolly house warming Tuesday evening
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs Gray to the
number Of seventy-fve were in attendance
and brought with them that superb Rogers
group, "Neighborins Pews," A q
souvenir of the occasion and
a token of friendship. Nine tables at pro-
gressive euchre were started and a merry
game played. The following ladies' and
gentlemen were the successful players for
the respective prizes First, o. NJ. Blanch-
ard, Miss Alice MArston: progressive, Mr..
Foster, Mrs. Augustus Bailey; consolation,
W. C. Landers, Mrs. Rott- Hayes; booby.
Wm. II. Moore, Mrs. II am Preble. Two
very handsome prizes were also awarded
to Mrs. Geo. Gardiner, and Mrs. Geo
Stone. Refreshments were served and first
class time enjoyed.
The creditable amount of $l30 will be
realized from the presentations Of Olivette.
Finding that after April first the Coliseum
will be no longer available for the purpose,
the Gardiner band have been compelled to
change the dates for their grand fair from
April 10 to l2, to March 2G, 21 and 2s. This
will be the last of the great fairs for which
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the first in 1886 and now close the list with
the best as can always be looked for in the
case of the bands efforts and last ever to be
offered our amusement lovers in this build
ing.
Mrs. julia Ward Hove, who has been Wis
iting her daughter Mrs. Harry Richards of
this city, returned To her home in Boston
yesterday She was accompanied by Mrs.
Richards.
The police record for the last month is
rather slim, only twelve warrants having
been issued, of which ten were for drunk
enness, one for the larceny of team and
one for threatening bodily harm.
Yesterday being Ash Wednesday it was
observed at Christ church. During Lent
regular daily services will be held.
The sociable and sale of the Ladies Aid
Society of the Congregational church, held
Tue sday evening, was a success socially and
financially notwithstanding the stormy
weather.
The b. A. Atkinson House Furnishing
Company Of Boston, contemplate establishing
a branch house in this city, and are now con-
tracing for the lease or purchase of the
Coliseum as business stand. Should
contract be made the company will take
possession April lst.
Mr.. j. NJ. l.. Bates, general secretary of
the Y. NJ. c. A. in this city, leaves today to
attend the conference of New England sec
retaries, to be held in Portland. Thursday,
Friday Saturday and Sunday of this week.
The finance committee of the Y. M. c. A.
will hold meeting this evening.
The kennebec Steam Towage Company
holds its annual meeting next Monday at 2.30
F. NJ. in the office of Hon. VIM. Perkins.
Election of officers will be held and other
important business transacted.
Street Commissioner Booker is having
some much needed work done on Water
street and that thoroughfare already wears a
holiday aspect
Mrs Julia Ward Howe gave select
reading at the parlors of Mrs. Henry Rich
ards Tuesday afternoon. Only a few init
mate friends were present. all expressing
themselves as thoroughly delighted with the
readings. Mrs. Howe recited the Battle
Hymn of the Republic for the second time
during her stay in our city and of course it
was exquisitely rendered and appreciated as
only literary ladies can appreciate such eff
forts.
Meeting of the mechanical drawing class
in the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms this evening.
Hon. VIM. Perkins goes to Bath today on
a business trip.
Ice men are looking rather disconsols. .e
and well they may as every drop of rain les
sens their prospects for any large harvest of
ice. At the present time the ice is very
weak and is of poor quality, being honey
combed by the soft weather. Should a two
or three days cold snap come. everything
would again be all right, but should the soft
weather again hang on much longer, the
crop harvested will fall a trhe short of the
average.