Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-28

CHINA.

The Christmas exerciees at the Meth
odist church, Friday evening, were
more than usually interesting. The
christmas Messenger" represented by
s young ladies'. Miss George Goodwin.
Misses Frances Sylvester. Emma
Spaulding, Ella Wixon. Jennie Harris.
Jennie Fletcher. Maude Lewis and
Maude Hanson, arrayed in white robes
variously trimmed in evergreen, to
represent their distinctive roles of
Peace" Love, Faith Hope.
Truth" Knowledge" and Joy" an
combined to make beautiful and in
structive exhibition. The marching.
singing and recitations OF the Mes
sengers" were finely rendered. Other
singing by the choir. and recitations
by the children We're given. Purses Of
money for the pastor. Rev. J. A. Weed,
the organist, Miss Helen n. Brainarl,
and the leading singer. Mrs. c. ] Main.
were among the numerous presents
that the well-lOaded tree held. Also
an envelope of money was bestowed
upon Rev. and Mrs. A. Leach of the
Baptist church. by members Of that
society. Not the least in interest of the
gifts was the bestowal of a luxurious
easy chair to Rev. f. Wixon, In Az
Acknowledgement of his meritorious Ia
bors as a lay preacher His response
was fittingly and feelingly made. The
whole programme was under the super
vision of Miss Estelle Brainard. super
intendent of the Sunday school, and to
her untiring labors. with those of Mrs.
Alice Martin and Miss Helen N. Brain
ard much of the success of the evening
is due The church was beautifully
decorated with evergreens. bunting
and mistletoes and the tree was well
loaded with testimonials Of lOve.-Mr.
Theron E. Doe has returned from Il
weeks visit to BOston.--Much sickness
prevails, but it is mostly caused by
colds.-The roads are in good condition
for snow. and shedding is now wanted.
vAssAI4BORO.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones Of Salem.
Mass. are visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Jones was Ellen Richardson, the
Oldest daughter OF the late John Rich
ardson.--1sdward C. Ballard recently
shipped veal to Boston, that netted
him $l3.35.-Mrs. Mary ]. Clark Is
spending the winter with Mrs. Rhoda
Stevens of Cross Hill.-Quite large
delegation of Changers from Vassal-
boro and Cushnoc Oranges attended
the State Grange at Augusta, last
week.-Mr. c. w. Tufts bought sheep
of Arthur Robbins of Cross Hill. last
week, that weighed 200 pounds. He
sheared 16 pounds of wool, last spring.
Mr.. r. L. Baker of Riverside, has
purchased quite a large lot of oak of
10 IN 6ou of G.
Vassalboro.-Th Sabbath school had
an entertainment and Christmas, tree
at the First Baptist church. Friday
evening" c. F. Crosby returned
from her visit at South Gardiner.
Thursday.--Mrs. Harriet Kitchen of
East vassalhoro, will spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. Cynthia Crosby OF
Seaward-Mr. Charles S. Perkins has
a very handsome flock Of 81 light Bra
NAH pullets. He shipped a lot to Bos-
ton, last week, that Melted him 81 cents
each.-Mrs. Agnes Courier of Kansas.
was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Emily Gar
dner and Mrs. Ann Smart. last week
: It is said that the snow storm, Sunday,
makes IA snow storms that we have
had this winter. ~
CROSS HILL.
Therle was a dance at G. S. Perkins
hall, Christmas night. About 40 couples
were present representing Augusta.
Waterville South China and Riverside.
Music by Warren's Orchestra.-There
was Christmas tree at the Baptist
church, singing school is held twice
weekly at the Baptist church with
class of Is under the instruction of Mr..
Cook of Hallowell.-Mr. Will Tobey's
two neices of Palermo. spent Christmas
with him. They attended the dance at
Perkins hall. Saturday evening". F.
FarNell is making repairs on his house,
clapboarding it and putting in new
windows.-Miss Edith Farwell was at
home from Augusta. to spend Christ
mas.-Miss Nettia Warren of Augusta,
spent Christmas with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Orison Warren.-MelvinT Obey
has been sick with tOnsilitis and was
attended by DR.. Croker of South
China.-Mrs. Mary J. Clark has been
i'll for a few days and attended by DR..
Croker, is now gaining.-Sadie Miller
has been sick with bad sore throat
Mr.. John d. Jones fell in the bard,
striking his side on a harrow. badly
him to the house.-Mr. c. H. Gardiner
cut two cords of wood in five hours
one day last week.-Mr. Samuel Rob-
bins and wife and Arthur Robbins. Mr..
Oscar Gardiner and Clarence Gardner
attended the State Grange at Augusta,
last week.--Frank Longfellow has been
spending the holidays with his sister
in Gardiner.
WINTHROP.
The members Of the High school
have fully decided to issue school
paper. The name of the new publica-
ton has not been decided upon, but the
editorial staff has been elected and 1t
appears to be very capable one
There was Christmas tree aud
concert at the Congregational vestry,
Saturday evening.-Albert Robbins Is
in town.-Clifton Towle is visiting
friends in town. .t..t "at $'A
LITCHFIELD PIsAINS. -
Libby Post G. A. R.. will have public
Installation of Its officers at the Plains
church in the near future. with entertain
ment by home talent.-Oscar Merrill re-
turned to Lewiston, Monday. to resume
teaching Latip.--Mrs. A. NJ Patterson
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