The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-22
MAINE TOWNS.
Items Of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondentD of the Press.
HARPSwELL.

nesday, where he has been at work.
Capt. Thomas Weber is repairing his
schooner. the Martin D. MCLEAN, at
Slower wharf. He will start on sword
fish tri p next week.
Arthur L. Weber. of Portland, is visit
ing friends here.
Alvah johnson is assisting Mr.. Randall
with his farm work this spring.
Mrs. Vim. Randall visited relatives in
Portland Thursday and Friday.
Rev. H. B. Williams will preach at the
Baptist church this summer, beginning
his labors Sunday, June GOTH.
Grin johnson is assisting Curtis and
P ierce at their store at Harpswell Centre.
DAMARIsCoTTA.
Damariscotta, June 21-Great prepara-
tions are being made for June Gath by the
Masons and their friends to entertain the
Claremont Commandery of Rockland who
make their pilgrimage here on that day.
Most every one along the line of march
has agreed to decorate and if the day is
pleasant it will be day long to be re-
membered.
The class of '97 had their graduation ex-
ercises yesterday in the Congregational
church, assisted by the Temple quartette
Of Boston. The church was crowded both
morning and afternoon. In the evening
the quartette gave a concert in Lincoln
hall and drew one of the biggest crowds
that has been in the hall for some time.
The class Melted $25.
Mr.. Geo. M. Seiders, of Portland, was
in town yesterday attending the exercises.
Mr.. H. NJ Cashier, of Portland, was
in town this week on business.
Work on the extension in Newcastle is
progressing rapidly. Mr.. Mason, the
superintendent, has about forty men at
Mr.. J. L. Clifford has had the front of
his store stained and vanished and it
makes one of the best looking stores in
Lincoln county.
Simthwick & Center have made extern.
sive improvements in their drug store
lately in the way Of paper and paint.
a special town meeting was called
authorize the sale of the primary school
house lot in district No. l.
Paris, June LIBERALIZATION day at
Paris Hill academy has come and gone.
It was the 36th annual commencement
The hall was decorated for the occasion.
trustees, Principal j. M. Pike, Miss
Pike preceptress and Miss Maud Mayo,
instructor in elocution. The following
was the programme:
Music,
Prayer, Rev. Mr.. Pierce
Music,
Salutatory portance of Little Things,
The Unknown Speaker,
*Harold Il. Thayer
Music,
The Day of Doom, ~Amy Wardwell
*Edith L. Bradford
Music-Ode,
History and Prophecy of 'e7,
valedictory- Character.
Presentation of Diplomas,
Singing Glass Ode.
*Junior speakers
In the evening occurred the annual con.
cert. There was large attendance.
| A very pretty rent has been finished
over the old Democrat store. It will be
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw.
Hon. Sidney Perham and wife re-
turned from Washington on Monday fol
the summer
DIR. Thayer, of Portland, has been visit
ing his brother, Mr.. O. A. Thayer.
The Academy Zephyr has appeared. II
is considered as good a school paper az
published in this section of the state.
The remains Of Mr.. r. H. Fuller, who
died recently and suddenly, were taken tt
Bath, attended the funeral. which was
held here in the Universalist church. Rev
Mr.. Pierce preached the sermon.
RAYMOND.
East Raymond, June 21-Cumberlant
County Pomona Grange held Its monthly
session with Riverside Grange, No. 93
at this place, Saturday, June 10. Thu
weather was perfect and all that could BIZ
wished. Not SO large number was IL
attendance as last year owing to the lat.
ness of tho season, many of the farmers
being kept away by their work. A good
ly number of earnest, enthusiastic patrons
were however present. The forenoon SEES
sion began at ten O'Clock with W. M
Bickford Of Gorham Grange, in the chair
The fifth degree was conferred on eigh
candidates. Reports from differen
oranges followed. Gray Grange, No. Al
by the Worthy Master W. A. Allen Of
West Gray. Gorham Grange No. 81, wa.
reported by W. M. Bickford, two mem
bers were present. Naples Grange wa.
represented by one delegate. New Glou
cester Grange, No. 20, was represented by
| Two delegates. IL was reported by Broth
er Mitchell. Wescustogo Grange of NORTH
Yarmouth was reported by Worthy Mas
ter, chaplain of the Pomona Grange
Riverside Grange Of East Raymond wal
reported by the Worthy Master Samue
B. Nash and by Levi Jordan. Oak Hill
| Grange of Scarborough was reported by
| NJ. P. Hunnewell. Pleasan
River Grange of Windham and Presump
scot of Westbrook were also reported Al
of the oranges are holding their own ane
many are gaining ground rapidly. A
noon the company adjourned to the Towr
hall, where fine collation. was served b.
the ladies of Riverside Grange The ex
ercises of the afternoon were open to al
and as result the Grange hall was filled
| at an early hour. The woman's hour wa
| well filled, the programme having beer
prepared by Lillian r. Cole, worthy lee
| turer of Riverside Grange. Following
was the programme:
Singing, Choil
| Reading, Miss Addie G. Foster
| Reading, Mrs. Eva E. Robinson
Duet, Mrs. Churchill and Miss Cole
Reading, Miss Angie Jordan
Reading, G. S. WiGham
Singing, Choir
Reading, Mr. W. S. Cole
The occasion was made more ENJOYABLE