The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-01
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
North Yarmouth.

- AlOl Vi JIG L. .. Ss u. WIS n6lu
with the North Yarmouth society, Janu-
airy 49, There were about fifty delegates
present from the neighboring societies.
The evening meeting was especially in
teresting. 1t was opened by a praise SER
vice led by Mr.. Albert Rideout of New
Gloucester, followed by the conservation
service which was led by Rev. c.. A. Nc
kinley, of Yarmouth. The address of
the evening was given by Rev. e. G.
orown Of Freeport from the tex" Stir up
the gift of God that is in thee" 1t was
very helpful and inspiring and listened
to with pleasure by all.
Prof. BENNETT, the celebrated humorist
of Lewiston, will give an entertainment
at the vestry Feb. z. There will also be
vocal and instrumental music.
Miss Lizzie Mountfort is attending
Gorham Normal school.
The schools in districts No. and 8
will unite in giving an entertainment at
the yestry, Friday evening, Feb. IA.
Wescustogo Grange installed their offic-
ers Jan. 20. Two new members have
lately joined.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the vestry
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Cumberland.
Cumberland Centre, Jan 31-The first
number of the Greedy Institute Star has
teen issued. 1t is a very neat little
paper.
The Ladies' Reading Club met with
Mrs. j. L. Dunn last week and with
Miss Maud Merrill Thursday of this
week.
Quite number of new books have
been added to the Library.
The snow has come and all are BUSY
storing leo or drawing wood. The ice is
| about fourteen inches thick and of good
quality. thousand cakes per dsy are
taken from Skillings pond alone.
The young people will give variety
entertainment at the vestry on Tuesday
evening, Jan. 4th, the proceeds to help
pay for the new piano.
The Ladies circle was held at the YES
try Thursday evening. A large number
was present.
North Pownal, Jan. 81. The Epworth
League held its monthly social with Mrs.
A. 2. Dresser on Thursday evening
of last week. A very pleasant evening
was spent. Some fine magic lantern
views of thu Worlds Fair were shown
by the pastor and were much enjoyed
by all present.
Joseph Small and Albert Dresser start
ed for the woods with their teams
Wednesday morning.
The ladies met with Mrs. G. T.. Fogg,
Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of
organizing Indies Aid Society, hoping
for q measure of the success That has
crowned the efforts of the Aid at Pownal
Center. Officers were chosen and work
planned for the future. The next meet
iy,rr ho NTH T, Earclou
The members of the Golden Cross are
at work upon drama which is to be
gwen in the near future.
The sad news OF the death by drowning
of Fred Plaisted ut Sanford, was great
shock to the people here. who knew him
as a little child. Much sympathy is ex-
pressed for the bereaved parents by their
many friends in this place.
Yarmouth.
Yarmouth, Jan. 80. Mr. and Mrs. G.
W. Hammond left New York with u
party of tourists for Egypt and the Holy
Land.
Mrs. William Russell left Monday for
visit to her brother. Mr.. Addin Young
of West Somerville, Mass.
Miss Ada E. Bond, of East Jefferson
and Mr.. j. Henry Noise of Oborn were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Augustine
5eabury last week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Partridge of Portland
is visiting MIR. and Mrs. A. j. Partridge.
Mrs. Joseph Porter spent the week
with relatives in Boston Highlands.
Mrs. Barnabas Freeman left this week
for Norfolk, Conn, to spend the winter
with her son, Rev. John DepeW.
Mrs. Lavinia Saunders. who has been
spending some time with relatives in
Massachusetts. arrived at Mr.. Cad Hitch
cocks last week.
The following is the programme of the
concert to be given at Masonic Hall, an
nounceu for Wednesday evening, Feb.
9th, at 7.45.:
Reading-Madonna Of the Tubs Phelps
Miss HoGsdon.
Song-When Riohelieu the Red
Robe Wore, Murray
Il. B. Hodsdon.
Violin Solo-Souvenirs d'Haydn,
Leonard
Bertha Webb.
Reading-Seleoted
Miss Hodsdon.
Violon Solo-Nooturne, Chopin
Bertha Webb.
Song-(a) All! tits Dream, Lasssn
CD One Spring Morning. Weyen
HI. B. Hodsdon.
Violin Solo-Annie Laurie, with
variations, ThirIwell
Bertha Webb.
Reading-Behind the Curtain,
Mrs. Burton Harrison
Miss Hodsdon
Violin Solo-Mazurka de Concert, Musip
Bertha Webb
Grecian Tableaux.
No postponement unless decidedly
stormy.
Mr.. VIM. M. Grant will carry on the fish
business at the stand formerly occupied
by Mr.. Alvin Groves, and will continue
to take orders and deliver to customers
G. S. Russell, the ice dealer, com
menced cutting ice on Royal River this
week.
VIII Gooch ais has a crew of men out
ting Ice. He has filed A. II. Parsons
& Co. Is icehouse and is ready for other
orders.
A farmers Institute will be held in
Masonic Hall on Saturday, Feb. s.
10 a. ma Few Farm Questions"
by B. Walker McKeen. Discussion.
1.3o p H." Structure, the Founda-
ton of Purpose" by DR.. G. NJ.
Twitohell, of Augusta One or two COWS