The Portland daily press., 1890-11-03
MAINE TOW N S.
Pownal.

On Wednesday last party of gentlemen
numbering 20, mostly residents of our town,
formed themselves into two companies. one
in charge of Mr.. G. ii. Hodsdon, the other of
Mr.. Arthur Noyes, and subject to certain
laws and regulations proceeded to scour the
woods In search OF game. At the close of
the days sport supper was to have been
given at Mallet Hall, the expense of which
was to have been betrayed by the company
securing the least number of points. I'm
fortunately rain commenced lightly falling
at noon, which ended in downpour before
night and the hunters one by one came I'D,
some having secured for their game only
bad cold. Mr.. Noyes's side made 40 points,
105 of this number being due to Mr.. George
Cover. and Mr.. Hodsdon's side ITO. The Ell
fort will again be repeated this week VIVID,
we trust better results. -
School closed Friday of last week In Dis
trict No 8. Miss Della Z. Hayes of North
Yarmouth, teacher. Miss Hayes's success
in this school has again been wonderful.
She is a rare teacher and 1t Is impossible to
say too much in her praise. Constantly,
during the several terms which she has
taught in this district, has she held the love
and respect, and better still, the perfect
obedience Of her pupils. The closing exer-
clses on Friday afternoon were attended by
nearly all OF the parents In the district and
were very pleasing, showing careful train
Ing on the part of the teacher. Following is
a list Of the scholars who for regular attend
ance, perfect Rotations and excellent de-
pertinent received diplomas: Ella 7. Holds
don, Nettie T. Chatto, Lillian L. Latham,
Edith A. Merrill. Louie ii. Stubbs, Florence
9. Hodsdon, Lille |: Fogg, Alton Il. Fogg,
Levi, ?. Merrill, Clifton M. Fogg.
Miss Mary Brown has returned to Port
land. Her visit here has been much en-
ioyed by her friends In this place. 1t is now
Miss Browns intention to spend q part OF
the coming winter In Brooklyn with her sis
ter, Mrs. Bernicia Ferguson.
NORWAY
The Teachers Institute met at the High
School building In this place the 28th and
29th The attendance was very large, and
the meeting of great interest State Super
intendent Luce was present.
Mrs. Daniel True and Mrs. E. G. Walker
OF Lowell spent the week with G. B. Cum
mings.
The grammar school pupils have in prepa-
ration drama entitled, ''Down by the Sea-"
which will soon be presented at the opera
house. The proceeds will be used to pur-
chase flag for the schoolhouse.
General George Il. Beal, after being con-
fined to the house by severe bilious attack
for several weeks. is again on the street.
Owing to the increased freight business at
the station, the Grand Trunk people are
soon to lay side track north of the freight
shed.
The assessors have committed to Collector
Lord supplementary tax list amounting to
$151.80, being the amount assessed on the
newly discovered property of Silas ID. An
dreWs. The discovery was made in hear.
ing before the county commissioners on APP
plication to them for abatement of his (Mr.
Andrews) tax for 1889 and 1890.
Corham.
RMiss Sarah Robbie, while at work Friday
morning in the library rooms fell and broke
her arm. DR.. Straw set the bone and she Is
doing well. 1t is hoped that the next sew
ing meeting In aid of the Gorham library
fair will be largely attended. The ladies
are requested to meet with Mrs. Usher Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. At the last an
nual meeting of this association Prof. Lucian
Hunt was elected one of the trustees. Great
things are expected Of him as he is a gentle
man Of large means as we'll as high literary
attainment
The Gorham high school masquerade was
grand success. The costumes was tasteful
and unique, that of Romeo was especially
fine, and the clown kept the room lively.
The young people should be praised for the
manner in which the whole affair was car
ried out; their fun never degenerating into
rudeness. If the parents will aid Mr.. Wood
man in his efforts for the advancement of
morals and manners as well as intellect
Gorham will have no reason to complain of
its young folks.
John A Waterman. Jr., is making short
visit home.
Mr.. Lewis johnson is better although still
In a critical condition