The Republican journal., 1895-11-07


Mr.. Frank Herrick has returned from
Lynn, Mass, as times there are dull and no
prospect for steady winter work.
| Mrs. Frank Orcutt arrived home from
Lynn, Mass, last week, and will remain un-
til work in the shoe shop is more lively than
at present.
Mrs. Emery Brown and Mrs. Martha Or
cutt have returned from their four days
visit in Thomaston and are feeling greatly
refreshed by the change and the good time
enjoyed.
We eare very glad indeed to know that Mr..
A. E. Drinkwater has new horse, and we
are very confident that we assert the truth
in saying that Mrs. d. is very glad, too, for
now she can ride up Campmeetng hill, or
any other, without feeling compelled to get
out Of the carriage and walk up.
Mr. and Mrs Geo. Tufts Of Maiden, Mass.
are making short visit to Mrs. T.'s mother,
Mrs. Flora Brohan. Until very recently
Mrs. Tufts was Miss Alta Brohan and for
some time had been employed as book keeper
in Maiden. It was not generally known
that she was married until her arrival last
Saturday, and it was quite surprise to her
friends. Mrs. Tufts is the only daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. James Brohan. She is a very
pretty and accomplished young lady and is
highly esteemed not only here but in Nal
den. All are glad to know that her matri-
monial choice has fallen in pleasant places
Mr. Tufts is Il we'll known letter carrier of
Maiden and highly respected as an exem-
plary young man. Their many friends wish
them all the happiness possible and hope
their wedding visit here will be so enjoyable
that it will become an annual one in the
years to come. May their auspicious begin
ming of new life always attend them, is the
Saturday Cove.
One day last week we received very
kind invitation from Mr.. F. A. Dickey to
visit the high school with him. We gladly
accepted the invitation and were greatly
pleased with what we heard and saw The
school is taught by Miss Grace 9. Coggns
of South Hancock, a lady widely known as
teacher of great executive ability and
well-skilled in the art of teaching. Pleas
ant but firm in her discipline, every scholar
is aware that what she says is law in school
hours, but 50 kindly and tenderly are her
wishes expressed that the whole school at
once catches the goodness of her intentions
and blend their exertions with he RS so eff
fectually that discord and inharmony are
exceedingly rare elements in her school, SO
completely has she won the respect and
love of her pupils that the every day at
tendance becomes delight and pleasure to
the scholar, and we could not help noticing
how closely united the sense Of thought, ex-
pressed and nnexpressed, seemed to be
between teacher and pupil. The different
exercises we listened to, and the various
question asked by Mr. Dickey, showed that
the scholars We're ready and quick with
their answers. Taken somewhat by sur
prise by the appearance of visitors, their
| embarrassment soon Wore off and the eXer-
cises progressed very satisfactorily to all
concerned. 1t was an afternoon we'll spent
and we enjoyed every moment of the time,
and would like to say right here, that
hope satisfactory arrangements can be made
that will enable Miss Coggins to return to
u
have become thoroughly acquainted with
her and she with them that each scholar
could go right ahead, and not be obliged to
begin all over new, as they probably would
be obliged to do under new teacher, much to
the detrilpent Of the school. OF course this
high school, as everybody knows, is furnish
ed free of expense to the town, through the
liberality of Mrs Henrietta White of Cam
bridge, Mass, and everyone takes an honest
pride in keeping up its high standard, and
that is done by employing first class
teachers in every respect; and it gives
great deal of pleasure to the people to
know that when Mrs. White selected
Mr.. F. A. Dickey to look after the we'll
fare of the school, she selected the right
man for the right place, because he is a gen
tleman who has had long experience in
school matters, and the citizens of this town
may rest assured that in his hands the vel
fare and prosperity Of the school are safe and
sound, and everything appertaining thereto
will be No. in every respect. Tomorrow,
Friday, afternoon the closing exercises of
the school will take place at the school
house. The scholars have been hard at work
preparing for the occasion, and in all prob
ability it will be fine display of the ad-
vancement they have made during the term.
At the close of the regular exercises there
will be dialogues and recitations, and it is
hoped that all who are interested in the
school and the scholars will be present and
Judge for themselves whether or not the
pupils of the high school have improved
every shining hour allotted to them. In the
evening there will be a social time at Ell
wells hall, complimentary to the teacher,
no doubt. OF course erybody will want
to be there, and the surest way to get there
is to come early, thereby avoiding the rush.
No doubt it will be very pleasant occasion,
and every young man should take particular
pains to have his best girl there with him.
Close of Successful School in Winter
I port
The closing day exercises of school in dis
trict No. 8, town Of Winterport, occurred Fri
day afternoon, Oct. 25th, and the following
program was rendered to the enjoyment Of
number of parents and friends: