The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-17
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being clapboarded by Mr.. James W.
Johnson. This is pleasant weather for
such Work K.
1t seems "like something" to have a
store in our midst.
The talk about post office is being re.
vived, with Mr.. L P. Skillin for post
master. If the authori ties at Washing
ton are favorable no doubt we shall have
one.
| The graduating exercises of the first
class of '96, Gorham Normal school,
occurred yesterday. The forenoon was
occupied by teaching in the model rooms
and calesthenics including the Ling sys-
tenn and long wand drill, which elected
much applause. AT 1890, State Superin-
4 tendent StetSon stock the class IN charge,
| for their final examination in pedagoglcS.
| The ordeal was a trying one and they
acquitted themselves with honor. At
O'Clock the large school room was filled
| by the relatives and friends OF the
| scholars. The exercises opened with
prayer by Rev. Il. c. Strout, followed by
singing by the school, after which
Principal Corthell introduced ex-Presi
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gave the closing address, speaking for
an hour on 1.-THE Personal Elements of a
Teacher. The address was exceedingly
fine and was listened to with marked at
tention. After the address State Superin-
tendent Stetson made a few fitting re-
marks to the GLASS and presented diplomas
to the following graduates. The ushers
for the afternoon were Misses Pe1klns,
Poland, Clifford and Wheeler. Among
those who attended the exercises were
State Superintendent Stetson, Trustees
Sargent, Fairbanks, Robertson and
h inkley, Principal W. W. Woodman of
the Gorham High school, Mr.. w. P
Lindsey, H.W. Hale, Prof. Lucius Hunt,
6. W. Lowell, Rev. E. M. Cousens. Rev.
George B. Emery, Edwin Clement and
Edward Harding.
On Wednesday evening the faculty gave
a repetition in Normal hall which was
largely attended. Those who received were
Principal Corthell, Prot. W. E. Russell,
Mrs G.. =. Hinkley, Miss Viola M.
rine Halliday, Miss Margaret sturdivant.
The ushers were Misses Leach, Parker,
Clifford and Frost.
Refreshments were served during the
evening. Mrs. Rosa G. johnson, Miss
Nellie S. Cloudman and Miss Ella F.
johnson, model teachers presided at the
refreshments table assisted by Misses Har-
mon, Davis, Bragdon, Klmball, Edith
Grant and Perkins.
Mr.. Sumner G. Bolton has sold his
clothing business to Mr.. Charles Allen of
Portland, who will continue the business
Hon. William 6. Sargent of Castine
was the guest of Deputy Sheriff Hale
during his stay in Gorham.
A Travellers club has been organized
here recently. The number is limited to
twenty and it will meet fortnightly. The
following are the officers:
President-Mrs. Clark II. Barker
Vice President-Mrs. Charles M.
Billings.
Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Nellie
White.
Executive Committee-Mrs. John A.
Waterman, Mrs. Isaac W. Dyer, Mrs.
Fred W. Harding.
The funeral of Mrs. Levi Hamblin, who
died recently of pneumonia, occurred
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. FL. B. Eaton is visiting his former
home here.
Fryeburg.
Fryeburg, January 16-The funeral
services of Major David r. Hastings of
Fryeburg, were held at his residence ON
Elm street, at half past one O'Clock on
Thursday afternoon. There was large
attendance of relatives and friends. The
exercises were conducted by Rev. B. N.
Stone, pastor of the Nav Jerusalem
church, and consisted of the reading of
passages of Scripture and prayer. The
hymn Nearer, My God to Thee" ana
a chant, "Behold the Tabernacle of God
is with Men,, were sung by the choir of
the church. The floral tributes were
beautiful and consisted of an anchor of
English violets and a sheaf of wheat with
a tasteful arrangement of palms and
John Locke, John Weston, Albro r.
Jenness and William Gordon. Among
the friends present from away were three
brothers of the deceased, Messrs. Decatur
and 6. A. Hastings of Bethel, and Moses
Hastings of Bangor, Judge A. H. Walker
Of Bridgton, S. S, stearns of Norway,
H. r. Virgin and Mrs. Sarah Virgin of
Portland. and Richard r. Chase and Mrs.
Chase of Cornish. During the day the
colors of the Grover Post, u. A. r..
hung at half mast in honor of Major
Hastings, who was member of that Or
ganization.
North Gray, Jan. 16-Louville Webster,
this place.
Eddie Beatty, of Walthem, Mass, has
been stopping with his father, Mr.. VIM.
Beatty.
Mr.. Lorandus Legrow was seen in this
place Sunday.
Ward & johnson are parading the lum-
Der on the Chandler lot getting ready for
some snow.
Mr.. Granville Humphrey was drawn
juror in the Supreme court.
Most every one in this place is sick
with bad cold.
Scott Doughty was at home Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Luoius has got done piping
and gone home.
Robert Lawrence is stopping with Louis
CorSon.
Standish.
Standish, Jan. 16-Mr. w. H. Marrett,
of Boston, was in town Monday.
Mrs. E. E. Moore closed school Thurs
day, and will spend the remainder of the
winter with Miss l.. bennett who is i'll.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Edward Cressy
has bought one half interest Yin the store
of Mr. r. w Dol10ff