The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
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Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
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Limington.
| Limipgton, Dec. &c. The Congrega-
tionalist church, which has been under
going extensive repairs, is now open fol
services. Much money and labor has
been expended, and it is now very at.
tractive house of worship.
| Rev. Mr.. Fox of Limerick Baptist
church commenced his labors with the
church at East Limington last Sunday,
and gave the people an excellent Christ
mas sermon. This was the only church
and society that held public Christmas
exercises, and under the direction OF
Miss Lillian 81. Small an extensive pro.
gramme was arranged and splendidly per-
formed. The recitations BY the children,
anthems, and oantata, "Santa Claus De-
light" were heartily appreciated by a
large assembly of people. At the close,
and most fitting one it was, six young
ladies, dressed in white, executed the
Fan Drill to the time of appropriate mu-
sic. 1t was a delightful feature. and
ELECTED very hearty applause. Previous
to the distribution OF presents by NSan-
ta'' report was given of the wiling
Workers" work in preparing garments
for children to be sent wherever they are
most needed. The Temporary Home at
Deering was mentioned. This Christmas
of 1895 will ever be held in pleasant
memory.
Richmond.
Richmond, Dec. 26. The Kennebeo ice
fields, which were frozen in fine shape to
thickness of eight inches, have been
thoroughly spoiled by the recent mild
weather. The river is open in many
places, and unless cold spell comes soon
the ice will probably go out. The tow
boat Perry, which had been frozen in
and was to pass the winter here, has
hauled alongside the wharf and got up
steam. with the intention Of going down
through the ice to Bath.
Topsham.
Topsham, Dec. &c. Topsham's new
school building was dedicated Monday
evening in the presence of a large and
enthusiastic gathering of citizens. The
following programme was rendered:
Prayer, by Rev. w. M. Davis
house, pianist.
Opening address, Eugene Thomas, SUI
pervisor of schools.
Report of building committee, ]. F.
CLANCY, chairman.
Music. Quartette
Remarks by Prof. John A. Gone,
principal Of High School; A. g. Shorey.
S. Jones, Topsham.
Music, Quartette.
Remarks by Cit zens
Music. Quartette.
Mr.. Chancey, chairman OF the building
committee, reported the cost of the
building as very nearly $500. Tops
ham citizens congratulate themselves on
COST 6. M. Coombs, of Lewiston, was
the architect; Hall & Davis, Lewiston,
builders, +. H. Purinton, Topsham.
steam heating apparatus, Peter ST.
Peter, Brunswick, foundation and
stone work. The building contains all
the modern Improvements, steam heat,
electric lights, pure spring water, etc.
and will accommodate four schools.
Schools out of the village begun the
10th. in the village the Goth.
Sunday at 8 O'Clock p. NJ, an alarm of
fire was given, which proved to be in
the dwelling house of Charles Alexander,
on Pleasant street. 1t was extinguished
without serious damage, and without the
aid of the engine, which was prompt to
duty. Cause of fire, ashes placed in q
barrel.
The Christmas tree at the Free Baptist
church Tuesday evening WAS grand sue
cess. The church was packed, and the
play, Santa Claus's Surprise" was fine
ly rendered by the Sunday school
scholars, and highly appreciated by the
audience. Two large trees were loaded
with presents.
At the Baptist church Wednesday even
ing fine programme was rendered by
the Sunday school, consisting Of decla-
| nations, dialogues and singing, and a
large and beautiful tree gave JOY to all.
The Riverside Gun Club held a Chris t.
mas shoot OIL the fair ground, which was
we'll atteded, and, as usual, great scores
were made. Z
South Windham.
South Windham, Dec. 26. Mr.. A. W.
Grant, OF Boston, ls vlsiting friends here.
The infant son of Charles A. Nichols
died suddenly Tuesday afternoon.
Lille Dodge was married Tuesday to
| Mr.. SCOTT Wilson, of Portland. 1t is I'M
derstood the young couple will reside
Mr.. R. S. Williams, of Philadelphia,
visited here last week.
Standish, Dec. 26-Miss Marguerite
Higgins is spending the holidays at her
home.
Miss Fanny Marret, who is teaching at
the Perkins Blind Institute, is spending
few days at her home.
Mr.. Reginald H. Higgins. of Boston,
Mass, is spending few days in town.
Mr.. Asa Phinney passed away quite
suddenly last Tuesday morning. The in
jury which he received few days ago
probably had tendency towards hasten
Ing his death. The remains were taken
to Evergreen for burial. His age was "a
years.
Mr.. Almon Rand is reported as being
quite sick.
Christmas passed away very quietly.
In the evening the usual entertainment
was held IN the Congregational church un-
der the supervision of Miss Bradbury.
The many Rotations executed by the
many little folks together with the
many appropriate selections rendered by
the church choir, made the evening a
most enjoyable one. Miss Bradbury will
ever be remem hered by all, but especially
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