The Portland daily press., 1894-04-06
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Sanford.
sPRINGvALE.

special programme of Easter music hao
been selected and rendered by compe-
tent musicians. Rev. Father Dugree
preached sermon in both French and
English.
Mr.. E. M. Huntress and FAMILY have
moved here from Milton N. ii. Mr.. Hun
tress is an old employee of the Burley
and Usher shoe factory.
Mr.. B. Frank Gowen is having great
success in introducing home cooked
corned beef.
The town farm has been let to John
Pinkerton for 1926.
The Congregational Society have voted
their pastor, Rev. F. A. Poole, leave OF
absence for three months. He will take
a trip to Jamaica Tor his health.
Mr.. George Davis died in this village
March 25 aged 43 years. He was stricken
with paralysis more than year ago.
He had been in the employ as engineer
of the Portland & Rochester railroad
II years and was much esteemed oy MS
associates. His remains were earned TO
Evergreen Cemetery, Deerlng, for inter-
fnent.
The Y.P.S.CE.o the Baptist church
in Sanford gave cordial invitation TO
the members of the Ups. G. r. OF this
village to visit them at their vestry last
"wednesday evening. A goodly number
responded to the invitation. Singing
and repeating Scripture promises occu-
pied the first part of the evening. After
a cordial welcome to the guests by the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Speare, general greet
ing and handshak1ng occurred to all the
visitors. Delicious refreshments were
served, and it was an enJoyable ana
profitable occasion as it served to cultl-
vate spirit of kindly interest among
the young people of the two villages.
Ruth Chapter No. IA, Order of the
Eastern Star, gave reception to the
Grand Matron, Mrs. Annie l.. Cobb, at
Masonic Hall Tuesday evening of last
week. The Masonic Fraternity and
their families were invited. Inc Wortny
Matron, Mrs C. V. Smith, welcomed the
guests, and introduced the Grand Ma
iron, who installed the following officers:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. G. v. Smith.
Worthy Patron-Herbert Smith.
Associate Matron-Mrs. A. X. Moulton.
Secretary-FranH ii. Dexter.
Treasurer-Joseph z. Moulton.
Conductor-Mrs.N ettie Sackley.
Asst. Con-Miss Nora A. Jellison.
Esther-Mrs. Lulu e. Neal.
Martha-Mrs. Lucy M. Garwin.
Electra-Mrs. Nellie Gowen.
Marshal-W William J. Gowan.
Sentinel-Fred N. Whitney.
Songs, select readings and short speech
es with a bOuntiful supper made the
occasion one of much enjoyment
North Yarmouth.
EAST NORTH YARMOUTH.
Miss Grace O'Donnell, of Portland,
Ansel L. Dunn.
Miss Lucy Kelley, who has been sick
several weeks in Portland has returned
home.
Mr.. Alvah Kendall and wife have
been visiting relatives IN Wakeheld,
Mass.
way to Yarmouth Tuesday her horse fell
in fit, throwing her out and injuring
her side somewhat.
Rosetta and Augusta Clark returned
home Saturday from Boston, where they
have been stopping during the Wlnter.
John G. Plummer has painted MS BOAT
and but it in shape for the fishing seas
Several fine trout have already been
caught.
Sumner Mains has built cottage and
stable at the mouth of Songo river.
J.Henry Lamb is rushing business at
his mill. He has quite crew of men.
The people are beginning to make
preparations for summer boarders.
Many have come here during the past
few wears to spend several weeks in our
beautiful village and enjoyed the pleasant
walks and drives, and the boating and
| fishing on the lake close at hand.
G. W. Webb, superintendent OF the
fn-
| Isle, where he goes each spring to take
charge of a lobster factory operated by
the Portland Packing Company. h. II.
Jewett went with him.
Chebeague.
On account of the storm on Easter
Sunday the concert was poisoned until
last Sunday evening. The church was
we'll filled, and every one listened atten-
lively. Much credit is due the children
| for the way they recited their pieces
| The choir of young people rendered some
very fine selections, with Mr.. Arthur
| Ha milton as organist. The concert
| given here by the young people Monday
| evening was a success in every respect.
! The following is the programme:
| Opening-America.
| uet-Sweetest Song of All
| Organ Duet
Arthur H. and Miss Bertha Hamilton.
| Solo-Nobody's Darling
! Miss Thompson.
Duet-Father is Drinking Again.
| Misses Thompson and Hamilton.
! Recitation-Mi Bell Wright.
| Harmonica and Banjo Solo
Ross and Thompson.
| Select Reading Miss Leona Hale.
| (1avton's Grand March Miss Everett.
| Ouartette-F riendless and Sad.
| Sneaking Willard P. Hamilton.
! Harmonica and Banjo Solo
Ross and Thompson.
| Solo Miss Bertha Johnson.
| Duet Misses Thompson and johnson.
| Racitation Miss Alwilda Hamilton.
| Song-Tavern in the Town Six Ladies.
Recitation Miss Bell Wright.
Quartette
| Misses Thompson, Brewer, Hamilton
and johnson.
SoIo-'Ive no Mother Miss Thompson
Duet Arthur H and Miss Hamilton.
Double Quartet-Jingle Bells and Where
was Moses.
The greatest hit of the evening was
the Musical Breakers, by four young
ladies. Much credit is due Mr.. Arthur
| Hamilton for the good work at the
organ during the evening
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