The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-09
Rev. Robert Lawton is attending con-

Rev. Robert Lawton is attending con-
ference at Auburn.
Mrs Mary Durgin and Miss Annie
Smith have gone to Biddfeord.
Robert Tomlison is home from Boston,
called here by the serious illness of. his
brother John.
Charles Clifford, of Sanford, spent the
Sabbath with his mother, Mrs. Charles
Morris.
Gorham.
R. W. District Deputy Herbert N. Max
field of Woodfords, made an official visit
Tuesday evening. The third degree was
conferred on three candidates. A ban
quet was served.
The Ladies' Circle will hold an apron
sale in the Methodist vestry Friday after
noon. In the evening unique entertain
ment will be given consisting of presenta-
ton of familiar figures and faces as seen
In the public press. Toe cream will be
served.
The poverty party given by the Ladies'
Circle of the CONGREGATIONAL church at
the Crystal Spring house, Wednesday eve
ming, after being twice postponed, was a
very pleasant affair and very largely at
tended.
The annual meeting of the Gorham
Savings bank was held at the off oe of
the bank Saturday afternoon. The fol
lowing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: Directors, Joseph Ridlon,
Stephen Hinkley, John A. Waterman.
Roscoe 6. Harding, john Shorey, Arthur
NJ. Benson, George W. Lowell, Frederick
Robbie. Samuel e. Stone; president,
Joseph Ridlon; vice president, Stephen
Huxley, treasurer, John A. Waterman;
assistant treasurer, Lewis R. johnson;
Frederick Robie, Stephen Hinklsy, Ros-
coe e.. Harding; examining committee,
Joseph Ridlon, Simon E. Mcclellan,
Geor geW. Lowell.
MIR. +. Fl. Thompson Of Woodfords, was
in towneyesterday.
PownaI
Pownal, April z. The services held at
the Congregational church here on last
Sunday afternoon were very interesting
The sermon preached by our pastor, the
HeV. Mr.. Jones was one of the most elo-
quent dlsoourses which he has ever given
here. 1t won unlimited praise from all
who attended, and will ever be remem-
bered as one of the rare events which are
| sometimes permitted to come into our
lives. Special music was furnished by
our pastor for the occasion, and our choir
with the kindly assistance of Mr.. and
MIS- henry Lorlng, rendered it in a
| most pleasing and artistic manner. The
Raster concert given in the evening by
several of our young ladies, with the as
sistance OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred futile,
was another very delightful feature of
| the day. There was an unusually large
number in attendance on same, consider
ing the unfayOrable condition of the
travelling. Following Is the programme
arranged for that evening:
Music.
Prayer. Mr.. Perez Chaplin
| Music.
observation-disclosures Morning.
| Lillian L. Latham
Reading-Crown Him with Many
Crowns, Kathrine G. Hodsdon
Reading-Easter Day, Nina NJ. Davis
Music.
Reading-For Jamie,
Florence G. Hodsdon
Reading Easter Carol,
Emma S. Davis
Reading-Mary at the Gross,
Katharine G. Hodsdon
Music.
Reading-Easter Flowers,
Lillian l.. Latham
Remarks, Pastor.
Prayer and Benediction.
There will be no socials given during
the month of April at either hall or
vestry, but the 1May Queen Ga short
play designed for May night celebra-
tion) will be given at the hall on Friday
evening, April oath. This play was first
placed for May night, but combination
of Giro umstancse made 1t seem mora ad-
visable to have it given one week earlier.
The services of Miss Josephine II. Hods-
don have bean secured for the occasion.
She is to assume the part of of May
Queen, and will have in attendance ten
maids of honor. There will follow the
braiding Of the May Pole. This will be
twice repeated, after which there will
be an opportunity for games and social
intercourse. We would give notice that
the second rehearsal is placed for next
Saturay afternoon. Same to be held in
the vestry at 2 p. m.
Miss josephine Fl. Hodsdon passed
Sunday with friends In Portland, return
ing home on Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. Conrad s. Snow are re-
ceivn9 congratulations on the birth of a
young son, Norman Everett.
| Mrs. Arnold Newton, on her way to
church Sunday evening slipped and gave
one of her ankles most severe sprain.
Mr.. Arthur Warren has returned to
his study in Boston Mrs. True Warren
accompanied her son as far as Portland
returning home on Monday.
Mrs. Almy Noyes has been very poorly
for the past few days She has the sym
pathy of her many friends.
| Raymond.
Raymond, April 8. Mrs. Henry l..
Forham and little daughter, Josephine,
| have gone to visit relatives in Camden.
Mrs. M. O. Smith is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs Rubie Mcfarland, of
Wilmot St., Portland.
Walter e. Harmon, having spent his
vacation at home, has returned to his
studies at Bridgton Academy.
Mr. Edwin B. Harmon is stopping
with his brother, Mr.. Charles Harmon,
of Harrison. who is very sick
Misses Alta e. Strout and Etta M.
Mason have returned to Hebron Acade-
my.
YoungPeople's Circle one evening re-
Gently at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win B. Harmon.
Miss Angie Plummer is visiting
| friends In Casco.
The young people are preparing an en-.
tertainment to be given in the near flu
ture, the proceeds Of which goes toward
purchasing flag for the schoolhouse at
the village.
Mrs. JarIey's Wax Works.
| Tomorrow night the great van contain