The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-05
Cumberland.
CUMBERLAND CENTRE.

Diadem Lodge gave their entertainment
< last Tuesday evening, but owing to the
weather, the audience was small. The parts
were all well taken, especially the athletic
.spangled banner} and tableau Faith, Hope
and Charity by the Misses Merrill and song
by Miss Nellie Blanchard.
The North Cumberland Local Union held
very successful and profitable meeting
with the society at this place last Monday
afternoon and evening, large numbers being
present from the various societies. The
meeting opened with devotional exercises
led by the President, Rev. L. Reynolds of
Yarmouth; business followed, after which
came the address of welcome by the resident
pastor, Rev. Daniel Greene, after which
came the following interesting and instruc-
tive papers:
How to secure faithfulness to the prayer-meet-
ing pledge, by Mrs. l.. Reynolds, Yarmouth.
; The model lookout committee, How does it do
i Its work? by Miss Grace N. Lufkin, of North Var
mouth, and read by Miss M. W. Merrill of the
In what ways will the local union help our
christian Endeayor work? Read by Mrs. Soule,
How shall we raise the standard of our socie
ties? Written by Miss +. M. Hunt of Gray and
READ ready by Able Sawyer Of Gray; followed by dis
was both interesting and profitable.
After the wants of the inner man were
attended to the evening session opened with
praise meeting led by Rev. Mr.. Parker of
NOob IdtuOubus h6pOILS OI Luo QlHoT6QL
societies followed, showing membership in
the societies represented to be about 160 ac-
tive and 60 associate members. The conse-
Grafton meeting followed, led by Rev. Mr..
Greene, in which large number testified to
Gods goodness to them and renewed pur-
pose Of faithfulness to him.
Next came the address OF the evening by
Rev. j. G. Merrill. ID. D., of Portland, his
theme being the danger of Privilege" in
OF an hour held the undivided attention of
his audience, pointing out the dangers of not
improving the privileges which we enjoy.
which are the best ever enjoyed by any peo-
pie, The meeting closed by singing "God be
the Christian Endeavor benediction. The
September meeting will be at South Free
port
Next Sunday being Children's Sunday
will be observed by appropriate services and
a concert in the evening.
Ii blossoms are any criterion fruit will be
..bundant this year.
Farmers are improving the present spell of
weather, putting in their planting.
. Mrs F, S. Merrill, Miss Isabel, Masters
Dudley and Philip left on Wednesday for
Pond Island on an extended visit to Mrs.
Merrilps father, who is light-keeper at that
place.
sherman's Mills.
The farmers received another setback by
: asst Tuesday and Wednesdays storm. 1t has
been one of the most trying seasons to put
in crops for many years, and much sowing
and planting is yet to be done. The weather
still remains cool and wet.
Memorial services were held at the Con-
egational Church last Sunday. The SER
a. on was preached by Rev. [. G. Bumpus
n was an able instructive one. All the ser
ic 70 was appropriate and interesting. The
OF lse was beautifully decorated.
Memorial Day was observed here. Dele
gates were chosen by Ashbury Caldwell Post
g. A. R., to decorate the soldiers graves in all
the cemeteries within the limits of the Post,
where the G. A. r. service could not be held.
At 10 a. m. the Post held service in the LIST
district cemetary and decorated several soldi-
ers' graves in presence OF many citizens who
placed wreaths and strewd flowers over the
graves of departed loved ones. A dinner was
sired It were provided gratis. At 2 p. m. the
P0st formed in line and marched to Central
cemetery followed by large procession of
citizens where they formed around the soldi-
consisting OF g. A. r. ritual service, singing
by choir, speaking and an interest
ing address by Hon. John Burnham, after
decorating the soldiers and citizens graves.
From there they marched to the town hall,
where the service of G. A. R. accompanied
by singing, Rotations and a practical in
structive address delivered by Rev. A. A.
Murch were held, all very interesting.
Corham.
the Grange, includes after the routine bust
ness, quotations or original recitatlons by
several members in exploitation of the foun-
patton principles Of the order; namely: faith,
| hope, charity, fidelity. The quotations or
| Rotations are not to exceed 200 words and
| will be followed by discussion of the cues
| ton: "The pecuniary value of the Grange
| to its members"
The graduation and examination of the
| Normal School will begin on Sunday evening
| at 7.30 p. m. at the Congregational church
| with sermon before the school by Rev. DR..
Merrill of the Second Parish church, Port
land. Wednesday afternoon, examination
of classes; Wednesday evening at 73O, at
the Congregational church, address by Rev.
DR.. Clifford of Boston; Thursday morning,
examination of classes afternoon, examina-
| ton of A. class by the trustees; Thursday
evening at 7.3O, graduation exercises A
| class OF q graduates which with the IL who
| graduated at the class of last term, makes 80
| graduates during the year.
| Principal Corthell goes to Turner on Fri
| day to attend the meeting of the Androscog-
| gin county Teachers Association where. by
| Invitation Of the association, he is speak on
the topic: "How to make the effects of our
| teaching permanent"