The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-25
MAINE TOWNS,
Items of Interest Gathered by the
Press Correspondents.


peculiar but particularly pleasing social
event took place at the residence of Mr.. G.
81. Hodsdon, on Wednesday evening, May
10th, 1t being surprise party. composed of
their friends from this and adjoining towns,
to offer congratulations on the advent of a
fine young grandson into the family. The
company arrived almost simultaneously, and
In few moments the house was Illuminated
and the grounds very prettily decorated with
Chinese lanterns. Mirth for awhile reigned
supreme, especially when Mr.. Hodsdon was
presented by several of his gentlemen friends
with cane, each accompanying their gift
with az appropriate little speech, after
which Mrs. Hodsdon, by her lady friends,
was adorned with cap and glasses, suggest
i've of the added dignities of grand mother
hood Their daughter, Miss Josephine
Hodsdon. to whom the party was not entire
ly sur prise. gave a very fine reading, most
admirably adapted to the occasion, and
which was much enjoyed by all. Later a
collation., consisting of coffee and cake, was
served by the ladies attending. and at late
hour the company dispersed to their several
homes, feeling amply repaid for their efforts
in behalf of the worthy couple.
The new drama, "Placer Gold" is to be
given at Mallet Hall Monday evening, May
25th. by the rownal D .es.ae..le Club This
play has been in preparation for some time,
and the various characters have received
careful study. New scenery has been pur-
chased at considerable expense, and certain
ly under the circumstances 1t is deserving of
the most liberal patronage.
There is thought to be wild animal at
present making. his home in the woods in
this vicinity. His wild cry during the night
has been heard by several. who pronounce
him to be of the wildcat species.
There was a very heavy frost, In fact al
most freeze, for ice formed in many places
here, in the early part of last week. Much
anxiety is felt as to the damage which may
have been done to fruit trees.
There still remains considerable planting
to be done yet in this section. The farmers
have planted little corn yet, the weather be-
ing so cold.
The Bethel Water Company, at their an
nual meeting last week, voted to furnish
water free to GOuld's Academy and the two
village school districts, If the town will pay
the expense Of putting tie water into the
buildings.
Rev. Perry Chandler. formerly Bethel
boy but for the past three years pastor of the
bammon Street Church, Lewiston, has re-
Gently received a call to church at Spokane
City, Washington, and left last week with
his family for his new field of labor. His
salary will be $4,000 year.
The spring term of Gould's Academy closed
Thursday with graduate class exercises in
the evening. The following was the pro-
gramme:
Prayer. ........................Re Rev Mr. Harley
Vocal Duet: ;........M Misses Frost and Carter
BsssysHannibal... .;;;:.E; Oliver Grover
EssayModern Fairy Tales. MISS Alice B. Prde
Trio Solo Misses Frost, Grover and Carter
Piano Duet. Misses Hall and Grover
Awarding of Diplomas by A. Z. Herrick, Esq.
Where all performed their several parts
with so much credit, it would be invidious to
attempt to point out certain ones as doing
better than others. The school now has a
library OF about 700 volumes, of which 156
have been added the past two years. The
cabinets now contain some 1000 specimens of
which one half are In the department of
geology and mineralogy, and the rest are
naturatl history specimens. A commercial
mercial department filled up with post office,
bank, commercial exchange, freight and
wholesale offices, with 100000 in college
currency and 1000 merchandise tickets, and
complete outfit of business stationery.
The Quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church
last Wednesday evening was well attended.
Elder Adams, who presided, preached a SER
mon which was exceedingly appropriate and
In many respects unusually pointed,
Ira Z. Jordan has put in hay scales near
his store on Main street.
Mr.. Allen, foremen of the Bunce 81 Wilson
drive, pitched his tents near Alder River
Bridge, Monday.
Ira A. Clark is failing rapidly.
Mr.. Il. G. Barker has been granted pen
sion.
RrIdgton.
The ground was frozen considerably In
places last Tuesday morning.
Memorial Sunday will be observed this
year at the Methodist church and the pastor
Rev. Mr.. Parlin will speak to Fanagut Post
u. A. H., Saturday evening May Both. An
address @i Will be deli I've by Geo M SiederS.
having been made last spring by the town
for Memorial Day observance, it is presumed
that there will be the customary parade and
general programme.
Staples and DR.. F. A. Mitchell, and their
wives, of BrigtOD, accompanied by Geo. G.
Shirley and wife of Fryeburg, are at Cold
River, tronting as is their annual custom of
late. LII the present weather holds 1t may be
surmised that they will find the locality true
to name.
Cumberland Lodge No. 80, l. o. o. F., has
received an invitation from Norway Lodge
No 16, to visit them aud witness the work in
the several degrees on Tuesday June 16, and
quite delegation will probably accept.
A large amount OF coal Is being hauled
from the station to the Pondicherry Mill.
The work being done by c. b. Gibbs.
Lyman Broadstreet is putting in found
alton for new house near the corner of
Chase Iredale streets
The Methodist society, are seriously con;
sidering the question of parsonage, and
will probably build one the present season.
A fine lot can be secured 10 the Immediate
vicinity Of the church.
Bridgton village schools will continue
three weeks after the present, closing the
second week in June.
Gray.
Mr.. James L. Libby has accepted posi-
tion in Bath.
Mr.. W. g. Latimer was called to Boston
S1ne ten days ago, his father being critically
MI, Eben Haines has charge of the inside
gaming n1g at the Wilson Bros hotel at North
me graduating exercises of the Pennell
1nstltute CLASS, VIII be held June 9TH at the
church. Giyen's Orches.
ira OF Lewiston, has been engaged for the
occasion. The programme will be announced
later.
Memorial Day the ladies will serve a luncb
of hot coffee, sandwiches, ice cream and cake
afternoon and evening at town hall.
Raymond.
NORTH YARMOUTH.
The prospect In this vicinity Is good for q
large crop Of hay. The price Of grain is