The Portland daily press., 1890-10-17
MAIN e TOWNS.
Westbrook.

GllDert and Sullivan's comic opera, 1.-THE
Sorcerer," was given by local talent for the
first time in this village in ODD Fellows
Hall on last Wednesday evening and scored
complete success. Mrs. Edith Thompson
as Aline, added new laurels to those already
won here as vocalist and was derservedly
encoIed for her excellent rendering of the
song Never to Part" The Lady Sangazure
of Miss Louise Hezelton was we'll sung and
acted, as were also the Mrs. Partlett by Mrs.
M. Jordan, and Constance by Mrs. Nellie
Lewis. Mr. Laverty as Sir Marmaduke and
Mr. Chandler as Alexis sang their parts very
acceptably. Mr.. Fulton's Dr. DAILY was a
complete success, and the John Wellington
Wells of Mr.. Fred Mariner was a very
pleasing piece of amateur work in singing
and acting. M. nj. Scott as the Notary was
deserving of much praise. The whole work
was presented with much brightness and
precision. The success of the opera Is due
almost entirely to the earnest efforts of Mr..
and Mrs K. l.. Fulton. The second presen-
tation Of the opera on Thursday evening was
fully as successful as the first.
The first sociable of the season at the Con-
gregatiOnal vestry was given on Wednesday
evening and was under the direct manage
ment.0f Mrs. j. p. Kicker. Mrs. A. W..
Thome and Mrs. DR.. Burroughs. There was
very large attendance.
On Wednesday afternoon some of the
members Of the hose company tested the
hydrants and hose on Mechanic street.
Bethel.
Wednesday we had the first snow storm of
the season. 1t remained visible only few
hours.
Large quantities of apples are on the trees
and ground, and many potatoes not dug.
Many will not be dug on account of rotting
so badly. j. l.. Chapman is sending away
apples by the car load
sweet corn by the car load, and his factory
is full of apples for which they pay from %
to 80 cents per bushel, and are being canned
into cans holding one gallon each.
We learn that w: Q. Straw formerly of
Bethel, has been living with her hus-
band on sheep ranch at Ubet.
Mrs. Evans. proprietor of the Willis Cot
tage, and Mrs. Wight of Gorham, N. H., left
Gorham with their team for Bethel Wedues-
day: When about two miles this side of
Gorham the horse stepped on rock and fell,
breaking both thills and the dasher of the
carriage, throwing both ladies ont. They
were bruised quite seriously. They picked
up the broken pieces as best they could, re-
turned TO Gorham with their team. They
then took the p. m. train for Bethel.
Mrs. A. r. Sylvester. wife of Rev. Mr.
Sylvester of Cape Elizabeth, is staying at the
Alpine House. Rev. Perry Chandler, pastor
of the Hammond street church at Lewiston,
spent several days at the Alpine II use with
his wife.
Bears are making sad havoc among the
sheep and apple orchards in Newry.
Eben Chapman ESQ.,, caught a bear last
week in trap, weighing about 300 pounds.
Old bruin dragged the trap two miles when
he was found dead and partly eaten up by
Nell Bean, G. c. Bryant and A. Chandler
Jr, will camp out next Friday in Newry,
where there are plenty of deers and bears.
While a. w. Packard, wife and child
were out riding and going down OscarGrow's
hill the horse became: frightened by dog
chasing after him. He sheered into the ditch
throwing all of the occupants out into the
ditch. Fortunately the father and mother
escaped with slight bruises, bnt the child
was quite severely injured. DIR. Packard
was called, he being In town, to the little
one who was In a critical condition.
Corham.
THE POMONA GRANGE.
Cumberland County Pomona Grange met
with Gorham Grange Wednesday. A very
large number OF patrons were present from
the different oranges. Worthy Master Prince
Of the State Orange was present and ad-
dressed the meeting. The fifth degree was
conferred on IA members. A fine dinner was
served In the dining hall. Prof. Esterbrook
of the Normal School favored the meeting
johnson read very spicy article with many
local hits. The question, Resolved that the
wife should be the equal partner with the
husband" was discussed by Mrs Fogg. Mrs.
johnson. Miss Colby and Mrs. Jones. Flora
Barton gave a select reading In fine STYLE
The question as published in the daily papers
was discussed by Worthy Secretary w. w.
Harris, j. w. COrtheli, State Master Prince,
+. N. Plummer and others. Remarks for
the good Of the order were made by ex-Gov
Robbie and State Master Prince of Turner.
1t was voted to meet with Duck Pond Grange
the last Saturday IN November.
Mr.. Joseph Brown, superintendent of the
Portland Packing Compsny's corn factory
at this place and Mr. Howard Hallowell
were returning to their homes at Cumber
land Mills ont day this week, when their horse
took fright on Main street and ran some dis
lance. Mr.. Halloweil was thrown out and
quite severely hurt and Mr.. Brown had his
ankle badly injured He has not been able
to be at his business since the accident &C.
CURED.
Kennebunk.
The friends of Mrs. jeremiah Kelly made
surprise visit to her home on Monday, and
left behind them good supply of provisions
and groceries. Two barrels of flour and an
abundance of other good things were given
her. Since the death of her husband Mrs.
Kell has been In somewhat straitened cir
cumstances, her income being chiefly from
cred. The house was completely filled with
happy company who found it very blessed
to g give :,ro,o =, .,o no,,os,.. soo,o. oo..
at the parsonage on Thursday, for the an
nual choice of officers. This is, always
very social and happy event.
The pastor Of the Baptist society Is getting
settled in his new home. Last week a social
assembly gathered at his house and an eve
ming Of pleasant fellowship was v. the result
entertained their friends last week in Mou-
sam Hall. The proceeds of their entertain
ment were for the benefit of the Free Public
Library. The black was not even skin deep
and was washed off afterwards witt, Brus-
sells OF some other kind OF soap. In this
way the young people of Kennebnnk became
brary fund. The "Oid Time School," is
soon to be given for the same purpose, a
benefit for the library.
associates made visit to Wawa Lodge of
Red Men ON Tuesday evening. A full at
tendance of the tribe, an oyster supper and
a social time was the result. DIR. Foster is
the great sachem of Maine. His speech and
the instructions following was OF great in
terest and profit to the members of the order.
Gray.
WEST GRAY.
A sad accident occurred here on Wednes.
day. last. Emily, young child of George
ii. Freeman, strayed from home to the mill
pond of r. A. Allen, situated some twenty
rods from the house, and was found there
drowned a short time after by her brother
In water not over foot deep. Every effort
was made to resuscitate her but without
avail, as life was extinct. Her afflicted
parents have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Mr.. William Strong from Portland is al
work painting slelghs for Charles K. AlleI
in company with David Huston.
Miss Lucy and Helen Lawrence have beer
visiting friends at Yarmouth the last week
WIT AND WISpCN.
Revised Appellation.
Mrs. Dinwiddie-Look here, Mr.. Bushel, thai
bug powder bought of you the other day wa