The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-26
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
WindIlan.

SOUTH WINDHAM.
The Universalist Circle of this place
have just finished their annual fair and
entertainment, which was held in
Bryant's hall, Wednesday and Thursday
afternoon and evening of this week.
wednesday evening there was a farce en-
Titled Mock Trial, and music furnished
by the Eolian Trio: Miss Marian
Higgins, Miss Maude L. Dodge, and Miss
Gertrude Buxton. Thursday evening the
drama "Messmates" was presented in a
very acceptable manner. The following
is the cast of characters:
Alvah' Morgan, HIM. Smith
Captain Taylor. E. H. Cloudman
Wolf, G.H, Heath
Richard Carter, Frank Carr
Crumbs (black) Ed. T. Darby
Arabella Caraway, Mrs. E. H. Cloudman
Polly Taylor, Miss Mabel Burnell
Grace Morgan, Miss Blanche Tolman
Phyllis, maid, Mrs. Annie Names
Music was furnished by Newhall's
orchestra, Robt. f. Newhall, leader
After the entertainment the remaining
goods were sold at auction. The fair
was grand success in every way, and
faithful labor, also the young people for
the fine entertainment rendered both
evenings
Kent's Hill.
A pleasant birthday party took place
Saturday evening in the parlors of
celebration Of the birthday anniversary
of Miss Susie B. Norcross and Ernest f.
Doughty After formal reception in
the parlors, the company, about $50,
students and teachers, marched to the
dining hall, where a collation. was served.
Speeches were next in order. Hon. VIM.
speaker, Prof. Newton, who responded in
very fitting words. Other toasts were
responded to, and then the company ad.
journed to the parlors where college
songs were sung until about eleven
o'clock. After expressing themselves to
Miss Norcross and Mr.. Doughty, as
having had most enjoyable time, the
students retired to the dormitories.
The district school at Kent's Hill,
Miss Weston, teacher, celebrated Christ
mas in advance, Friday afternoon. The
scholars and the friends and parents who
were present had very pleasant time.
The Christmas tree was tastefully deco
rated with gifts.
The Calliopean Society has had its
Auburn, did the job, which is very
nicely DONE
Mrs.J. A. Kinds has returned from
Portland.
Eight students were initiated into the
Litterati society Friday evening.
FAYETTE MILLS.
A Good Templars' lodge has been or
gained at this place.
The Sunday school is continuing to
prosper.
READFIELD CORNER.
Rev. l. T. johnson is holding revival
services at this place. Quite number
have expressed a desire to become
Christians. D.. Holt is the pastor.
Gorham.
MR.. sILAs E. RoUNDs's HOUSE BURNED.
Hon. W. W. Lowe and wife of Boston are
visiting friends in town.
Mr.. e. f. Putnam and wife. Mr. Edward
P. Harding and Miss A. J.. Summersides
Of Chelsea, are stopping here for few
days.
The two and one-half story dwelling
house and stable owned and occupied by
Mr.. Silas E. Rounds, was totally de-
stroyed by fire about $50 yesterday
morning. Very little of the furniture
was saved. The fire caught in the stable,
but its origin is unknown. Mr.. F. K.
Giddings lost about four tons of hay.
The loss is about $4,000. There was $50
insurance ON the building and $500 on
the furniture.
Mr. B. W. Feeny and family have moved
to Rochester, NH.
Ex-Gov. ROBBIE spent Christmas with
friends here.