The Portland daily press., 1893-06-02

which proceeded at once to the cemetery
where prayer was offered by the Chaplain
j. D. Spinney and the graves of comrades
decorated The procession then counter
marched to the soldier monument where
the following services were held:
Prayer by Rev. e. G. Strout
Ritual Services and reading Roll of Honor by
Adjutant FL. W. Hale.
Music by the Band.
Decorating Monument.
Firing Salute
Beledicti0n, M
Adjutant Hale in his remarks made
mention that in the past year three had
been added to the Roll of Honor also one
the late John A. Waterman an honorary
member Of the Post, always staunch
friend and doing what good he could
was mourned BY every one Of its mem
bers. The Ladies Relief Corps donated
a beautiful wreath for the unknown
dead and there were several special re-
membranes. A feature of the process
ion which was the largest ever formed
Memorial Day was 80 pupils from the
primary schools in charge Of Miss Nellie
Cloudman.
Gorham band furnished excellent
music and made their initial appearance
in their new SUITS In the evening at
7.30 o'clock the Congregational church
was filled to listen to a very interesting
address by Rev. E. L. House of Portland.
Commander M. @. Burnell presided.
Following was the programme:
Prayer, Rev g. W. Reynolds.
Music,
Address by Rev. T.. l., House.
Singing America.
Benediction, Rey. z. @. Strout,
New GIoucester.
From Our Regular Correspondent
Memorial Sunday was observed at the
Congregational church, which was hand
somely decorated with flowers and flags.
The sermon was preached by Mr.. Leger
of Lynn from the words, II have fought
good fight, I have finished my course,
have kept the faith. Geo. E. Whitman
Post offended the services.
On Memorial Day the graves in the
different cemeteries were decorated in
the morning, and in the afternoon an.
by Rev. G. G. Hamilton of Boston.
One day last week. as Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Morgan were riding at Upper
Gloucester their horse became fright
ened, and in turning a corner they were
both thrown out. Mr.. Morgan had his
shoulder broken, and Mrs. Morgan re-
ceiyed some severe bruises.
The store and post office at Upper
Gloucester was entered by burglars Sun
day night, ane about four dollars worth
of stamps were stolen. There is no clue
to the robbers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Berry started
Tuesday morning for. Chicago and the
Worlds Fair.
The Misses Lizzie and Hattie Cobb of
Portland spent Memorial Day in town.
Mrs. Caroline Lufkin Of Boston and
Mrs. Eleanor Royce of st. Albans, Vt,
are at Mrs. Stevens.
Yarmouth.
lFrom our Regular Correspondent
The school year at North Yarmouth
academy ends next week, and the follow
ing programme of exercises is an
nounced for the closing week:
Sunday, June 4, 1890 a. M, bacealaureste
wednesday and Thursday, Juus and 8, pub
lie examinations. - +
Friday, 2;so p. M, graduation and junior
parts. - %
Friday evening, alumni reunion.
All that have been connected with the
school as officers, teachers or students,
with their wives or husbands are cor
daily invited to attend the reunion,
Windham.
(From Our Regular Correspondent
The Windham Sunday School Associa-
ton will hold it's annual convention at
Windham Hill, Tuesday, June 8, with
the following programme:
FORENOON.
1000 Responsive Reading.
1o.15-Welcome, by Rev. J. e. Atkins.
1o.35-Reading Of Minutes and Report OF
Singing
11.o GO Report of the President; ~ ~. - ;, =,
ii. Platform Address-subject, SOCIAL BEN
Gifts OF Our Association" Speaker
to be assigned.
Appointment Of Committees. 4.
IL OO-Noontide Prayer Service.
AFTERNOON.
1.45-Praise Service and Prayer.
s sBipi i Study Nationally consid-
2.45-Address. by Rev. Matt, S. Hughes, Of
Portland. Subject, "Atteption--
~ How to secure it; lb) How to
3.15-Question Box.
S.s5-Report Of Committee on Nominations and
Election Of officers.
3.50-Report of Committee on Resolutions.
Adjournment.
Gray.
DRY MILLS.
from Our Regular Correspondence
Mr.. William Morrill, aud family, of
CUNT erland Mills are visiting at his
brot! er's, Mr.. M. C. Morrill,.
M. Thomas is visiting his friend, Fred
Mcdonald.
The Memorial services were held 10