The Portland daily press., 1895-05-28
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Merriman won't 10
North Conway, n, H., last Wool ~ NJ W
Merriman is in poor health and IAi bones MOI
the change will be beneficial -iopo'
Rev. G. N. Abbott. pastor M r
church has moved into the house forn,erII-
occupied by Orlando Bibber on Ash Gov Cove
Point,
Gorham.
Hon. I.W Dyer, ex- -United,States Attor-
ney for Maine gave the Normal school
very pleasant and instructive address
on Thursday, May 23, on the judiciary
system of the United States. He clearly
set forth the different courts Of the svs-
tenn, with their jurisdiction and power
1t was enjoyed by the school, and gave
the pupils much valuable instruction.
The graduation and alumni. dinner will
occur June 18, and 49,
A few days ago the trustees of the Cor
ham Normal School visited that institu-
tion and decided upon the location for
the proposed dornitory. The survey
has been made, plans for the structure
drawn and no doubt active operations
will at once commence.
John r. Adams Post No. 101, G. A. r.,
T. E. Wentworth Camp, No. 8, Sons of
Veterans, and J. r. Adams Relief Corps,
No. 33, attended divine service at the
Methodist church Sunday morning by in
vitation of the pastor, Rev. e. G.. Strout
The church was beautifully decorated
with flags and flowers, and was filled by
an unusually large audience, who listened
to the exercises. Special music was given
by the choir assisted by Mr.. Winfred Carrie
Pike of Portland, who rendered two solos
finely. The preliminary exercises were
conducted by Rev. G. W. Reynolds, pastor
of the CONGREGATIONAL church. Rev. Mr.
Strout preached an able sermon appropri-
ate to the day, from the text Exodus 3,
10. "And this is my Memorial unto All
Generations -
A union service was held in the
Methodist church Sunday evening, Rev.
=. w. Reynolds, pastor of the Congrega-
tlonal church. preached a sermon, after
which Rev. Mr. Strout conducted prayer
and testimony meeting.
Westbrook City band will give a concert
and band drill in Central square the
afternoon of Memorial day.
The ladies of the Methodist church,
will serve ice cream and cake afternoons
and evening Memorial day in the vestry.
Headquarters John R. Adams Post, No. 101,
G. A. R., Department. of Maine.
Gorham, May Is, 1895.
General orders, NO. l.
Comrades Another year has passed
away, and with thinned ranks we are
once more called to the sacred duty of
perpetuating the memory of comrades
who have been mustered out for the last
time, to garland their graves with choicest
flowers, and recall tender memories of
those who sleep in unknown graves on
Southern soil. Let us perform the duties
in a manner that will serve to show our
| Troy fop no MI Of thAc TIo
served their country in the time of need
and preserved the honor of the flag we all
hold so dear, the emblem of patriotism
and loyalty.
For this purpose we cordially invite the
Sons of Veterans, Ladies' Relief Corps,
teachers and pupils of our public schools,
and citizens generally, to join with and
assist us in the duties of the day.
IA detail of comrades from the Post
will decorate the graves of comrades at
South Gorham and Fort Hill Yard on
Memorial Day, at z. 80 a. m.
2.-The Post will assemble at their hall
at O'Clock a. M, and proceed to West
Gorham, where a Ritual Service will be
held, and the graves of the comrades
Post will go to the North Street Church
Yard, where similar services will be held
| at 10. 30 a. m. 1t is desired that the citi-
Zens and school children, at both places,
will join us in the sevices, and also fur
nish flowers.
| At 2 o'clock. p. NJ, line will be formed
| on Main street, in the following order
| Westbrook City Band.
| L. E. Wentworth Camp, Sons of Veter-
ans as escort.
| John r. Adams Post, No 101, G. A.
r.
| Municipal Officers.
| Ladies' Relief Corps, No. 33.
Teachers and Pupils of the Schools.
| Soldiers and Sailors of the War of the
Rebellion.
Children of the Primary School in
| Barges.
| Citizens in Carriages
| The lire of march will be down Main
street to the cemetery, where prayer will
be offered by Rev. E. G. Strout and graves
| decorated
| The procession will then march through
Main, School and High streets to the
| Soldiers Monument, where interesting
services will be held by the Post, assisted
by pupils of the Normal School, and the
monument decorated. From there the
march will be through Maple and State
streets to the square where the parade
will be dismissed
| 3-Evening Exercises at the Congrega-
tional Church at 80
| Comrades and Sons of Veterans w
meet at 6. A. r. Hall at z o'clock and
march to the church, when the following
order of Exercises will be held:
Brief Ritual Service by the Post
Music by the Church Choir
Prayer
| Solo by Miss Jennie P. Whitney
Poem by Miss Eleanor Perkins of the
Normal School.
| Singing by the Choir
Address by Judge Henry G. Peabody.
Singing '"America' by the Congega-
tion.
| Benediction.
Music for evening exercises will be in
charge of Prot. Chas Hinkley.
| By order of
NJ G. STURGIs, Commander
GEORGE L. DAY, Adjutant.
| Vinalhaven,
| F. S. Walls returned home Saturda
from trip to Portland.
| L. 6. Libby left for New York on busi
ness trip Saturday
| W. Carnes and wife are visiting friends
this week.
Mrs. J. d. Doane was called to New
Hampshire this week by the sickness of
her sister.
J.W. Gray, ex-sheriff of Knox county.
is trying to buy house in this village.
Our selectmen decided this week not tc
| license Sparring exhibitions in this TOWN