The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-30

At the last eemi-monthly meeting
Watobic Lodge, No. 1888, Z. OF H., elected
the following ,fioers; --..,-,...
Dictator-C. r. Shaw,
Past Dictasor-E. Thompson.
Vice Diotator-L. W. Mouiton.
Asst. Dictator-W. H. ElwelL
Reporter-E. Trafton.
4 Financial Reporter-F. a. Rand.
TreasuIer-O. 81. Dow.
Chaplin-M. p. Gram.
Gardian-G. Z. Thompson.
Guide-A. L. Bracket
Sentinel-J. S. Jackson.
Christmastide was observed as usual in
a most excellent manner. Christmas day
was very quiet, but In the evening the
CONGREGATIONAL church was filled to over
flowing with the little folks and their
parents. The presents were very artisti-
oally arranged on the TWO beautiful
trees and also on the table, all of which
was under the entire charge OF Miss
Brad bury, who has shown her unbound
ed generosity and interest for 81 years.
This annual festival is looked forward to
with great eagerness by the little ones
for they all are assured of good time.
Mr.. Edward Thompson had charge OF
the exercises of the evening, this being
his twenty seventh consecutive year.
Canton, Dec. 29-The following officers
were elected at the annual meeting of
e vergreen Chapter, No. "a, o. E. S:
werehy Matron-MIs. Hose A. Hay
ford.
Worthy Patron-Chas. o. Holt.
Associate Matron-Mrs. Hattie A.
Holt.
Secretary-Mrs. Emily A. Wright.
!. Treasurer-Mrs. Emma j. Cole.
Conduotress-Mrs. Matte J. Childs.
Associate Oonductress-Mrs. Helen
A. Eastman.
The Chapter has initiated fourteen in
the past twelve months and now num-
bers u memb ers.
The Christmas trees at the Baptist
church and Grange hall were largely at
tended. The preparations at the church
show that a lot of work and time were
pus upou them and looked fine. The ex-
ercises by the children were interesting.
We would speak particularly of the rem
dering of two selections on the violin by
little Miss Ingersoll eleven years OF age.
We pronounce it well done. The violin
used was one half or two thirds of the
regular size and made for Miss Ingersoll
by her grandfather, Frank Richardson,
The pastors of both churches were pres
emit and took part. Both were presented
with envelopes containing a liberal sum
of money. At the Grange hall assembled
the Grangers, their families and invited
friends. After the exercises dance and
supper followed.
Miss Louise Staples is visiting her sis
ter at Brighton.
Mr., and Mrs. Bean, of Farming ton,
are with their daughter, Mrs. w. o.
Heyford.
Dr.. and Mrs. G. A. Coolidge are visit
ing their son Henry at Lisbon Falls.
The new bridge is nearing completion.
At the special town meeting some ten
or more citizens were chosen to pass upon
the acceptance of the new bridge by the
town.
Work at the tannery suspended from
Thursday night till Monday morning.
vINALHAvEN.
Vinalhaven, Dec 29-The Bodwell
Granite Co. shut down all their works
here Thursday night until Monday.
A very pleasant Christmas was passed
here.
Rev. Mr.. Wells, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
who has accepted the call of the Union
church here, will commence his labors
next Sunday.
mr.. Joseph Pierce is visiting his par
euts, Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Pierce.
Chsver Coaant, who is travelling for
Portland firm, Is spending his vacation
with bis parents here.
B. ". SWEET has closed his bakery for
short time.
The VfnalhaveE Dramatic Company
will play at Green's Landing some time
negt week.
From January l, 1897, to March 1, one
NAIL day will be our service. leaving
Vinalhaven at 8 a. m. and Rockland at
sRR;; ,m m: smith Of v,na,navsn. ,sft
fog Florida this week, where he expects
to purchase tract Of land and start an
Grange grove.
Wills out hauling his lobster traps
Last Thursday, j Fl. Ames's boat sunk
from under him, leaving him with moth
ing but an oar. Fortunately his son be-
ting near in his boat saw his father and
rescued him from his perilous position.
HARPswELL.
West Harrswell, Dec. 26-The young
people of The Methodist society gave an
entertain ment at the church Christmas
eve. consisting of music and literary OK
sfoises After the entertainment two
bounsifulIy laden Christmas trees we're
unlonded. Ia spite of the GOLD evening
a le7ge audience was present.
Miss Chloe Turner was called to Turner
last VI eek to attend the funeral of her
aunt, Mrs. Mary A. Bradford.
A number of the young men from this
part Of the town attended the shooting
Jas ten at Harpswell Centre last Friday.
o. j. Bibher and wife came home from
RumfoTd Falls last week. They will
spend the winter here.
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