The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-01

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| Remember the name DOAN'S and
| take no substitute.
Memorial day orators, but this year in
their selection of Mr.. Bean they certainly
| builded better than theyssknew. Nothing
could excel it in beauty, eloquence and
force. Comrades D. E. Mccain and
James Taylor as marshal and master of
ceremonies, respectively, discharged
| their duties efficiently and always on
| time. 1t was after p. m. when the day S
exercises and ceremonies concluded.
West Baldwin.
Memorial day was observed here in the
| usual manner. The exercises occurred at
2 p. m. Sunday at the M. E. church, a
picked choir furnishing excellent music
for the occasion. The orator of the day,
Rev. r. S. Leard, delivered very good
discourse which was well received. After
the exercises the audience headed by
members of the G.. A. R., and a fife and
drum corps, marched to the cemetery and,
after short service there, the graves of
the fallen heroes were decorated.
Fryeburg.
Fryeburg, May 31.-Memorial Sunday
was observed by Grover Post. No. 1926,
G.. A. R., with services at the Congrega-
! tional church. The decorations were ap-
propriate to the occasion and consisted of
small flags and flowers with the colors
Of ,rcf, of
front of the pulpit. The Post was es-
corted to the church by the Sons of Vet
Grams. The music was pleasing and we'll
rendered, and the programme was as
follows
Organ Voluntary, Mrs. A. M. Abbott
Invocation,
Rev. E. II. Abbott, pastor of the Con-
gregational church
Music-Memorial Hymn, Male Quartette
Reading of Scriptures, Rev. E. II. Abbott
Miss Eva Goodwin of Boston
Music-America,
Choir and Congregation
Prayer,
Rev. B. N. Stone, pastor of the New
church
Violin Solo, Miss Eva Goodwin
Sermon,
Ign, N. Y.
Forefathers' Hymn,
Choir and Congregation
Benediction, Rev. r. FL. Abbott
DR.. Abbott founded his discourse upon
the words in the Epistle of Hebrews, 10th
chapter, 32d verse: "But call to remem-
ye were illuminated, ye endured great
fight of Affections
I DR.. Abbott delivered an eloquent dis
course, and a large and attentive audience
was in attendance, including many from
out of town. After the services, DR.. Alb
bolt, assisted by Rev. B. N. Stone and
Rev. E. H. Abbott received Grover
Post, the Sons of Veterans and their
friends. The Grover Post held their
Memorial services and decorated the graves
of the comrades today.
Cumberland Centre
Memorial day was observed Sunday at
this place. The exercises took place in
the afternoon and consisted of the G. A.
R. ritual service at the yard, singing by
male quartette, reading of poem by Rev.
Mr.. Davis, decoration of graves. The
exercises at the church were as follows:
Anthem, Choir
Prayer, Rev. Mr.. Davis
Singing, Quartette
Address, L. H. Merrill
Address, Gen. G. P. Mattocks
Singing-America.
Benediction.
The church was appropriately deco
rated with flags and bunting, while
large audience gave close attention to the
interesting and instructive address by
Gen. Mattocks.
North Berwick.
A very interesting and largely attended
Memorial service was held Sunday in the
Baptist chuch. Rev. H. A. Stetson
preached the sermon, which was of high
order, and very interesting. In the after
noon the graves of fallen comrades were
decorated with appropriate, through brief
Sc rvices.
In spite of the disagreeable weather and
muddy travelling the g. A. R. of South
Berwick turned out in full force this
afternoon and decorated the graves of
their departed comrades holding brief
services in each cemetery. The G. A. R.
We're to have been escorted by the Masons,
Odd Fellows, knights of Pythias, Red
Men, and the knights of the Ancient
Essenic Order, but owing to the stormy
weather the orders preferred not to come
out. The South Berwick Cadet Band
furnished music for the exercises. The
congregational church was we'll Hlled
TINS evening for the most excellent
memorial address delivered by Rev: DR.;
Lewis, pastor of that church.