The Portland daily press., 1897-07-27
DEERING.


A party of two hundred from the
churches and Sunday schools of Gorham
enjoyed a union picnic yesterday at
Riverton. The party were taken to and
from Westbrook Junction by special cars
of the Portland Electric company.
There will be a musicale at the resi-
dence of Mrs. George W. Furlong, South
street, next Thursday at p. m, The
entertainment will be for the benefit of
the Universalist society of Woodfords and
under the direction of Prof Julius Ward.
the popular teacher of vocal music. Those
who attended his recent musicale speak ia
the highest terms Of the singing of him
self and his pupils and it is to be hoped
that large audience will be present to
enjoy this second entertainment. AL are
cordially invited.
The Sabbath school connected with the
Woodfords Episcopal chapel society under
the charge of Rev. Charles 7. Ogden,
will make the annual excursion to Prout' S
Neck on Tuesday. The barge will leave
the chapel at 9 o. clock a. m.
An exciting runaway occurred yester-
day afternoon about $50 on Falmouth
street, Oakdale. Mr.. Joseph Dirwanger,
the florist of Portland, was riding down
Falmouth street in beach wagon when
one of the shafts of his team broke, which
frightened his horse. The horse started on
the run down Falmouth street, and as he
neared the corner the strain on the oppo-
site shaft was so great t hat it broke. The
horse then felt at liberty to increase his
pace, but Mr.. Dirwanger held on plucki-
ly. A gentlemen whose name could not
be learned was riding along Forest ave-
nue. toward Woodfords with his team in
the car tracks. AS the runaway team was
about to pass the strangers team a slight
collision occurred which resulted in the
breaking of one of the wheels of the team
driven by the latter party. The Dir.
wanger horse continued on the run for a
short distance but was caught near Wood
fords corner
A valuable addition is noticed at River
ton rustic theatre. Screens have been
placed at each side of the platform in
front of the entrance to the waiting stage
rooms. ss&
Mrs. Emma Durham and her daughter
Mrs. Minor Leavitt Of Arlington, Mass,
are the guests of Mr.. Fred Durham of
Stevens Plains avenue. e+.asa7
Mr.. Scott Bailey. a clerk for G. H.
Thompson the grocer at Woodfords is en-
joying a two weeks vacation. Mr..
Lawrence Willard is substituting at the
store in Mr.. Bailey's absence
The members of Hose 3, Morrills
corner, tested the new spray nozzle which
they have received at the hydrant at the
corner of Reed street and Forest avenue
The nozzle worked we'll and gives good
satisfaction.
Mr.. John Seaman of Cedar street will
build stable on the lot occupied by the
one burned two weeks ago.
The new freight office at Westbrook
Junction is about completed and will be
ready for use in few days.
Services at All Souls Un iversalist
church will suspended during the month
OF August. During that month the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Nelson will enjoy deserved
vacation with friends in New Hampshire
MIR. Nelson anticipates making the trip
from this city to Portsmouth on his
wheel ...
The Ladies' Aid of All Souls church
have begun preparations for holding q
fair IN the vestry Of the church on the
afternoon of November 10, ii and 10. The
work OF arranging the fair is in the hands
OF the following executive committee:
Mrs. F. e. G. Robbins, Mrs. N. K.
Sawyer, Mrs. B. w. Meader, Mrs. Mary
L. Coolidge, Mrs. B. G. Peabody, Mr..
f. q. G. Robbins. Mr.. N, K. SAWYER,
Mr.. B. W. Meader, Miss Mary Cook, Mr..
B. G. Peabody. The following have been
appointed chairman of the sub-commit-
tees: Decorations, Mrs. FL. J. Davis:
paper and printing, j. L. Shaw; enter
tainment, Mrs. Jessie Blake; music, DR..
Coleman; fancy articles, Miss Mary Cook; ;
apron table, Mrs. N. K Sawyer; art
booth, Miss G. M. Record; Sunday school
table, Miss Gertrude Read; fruit and pre-
serves, Miss d. W. Hawkes.; groceries,
MIR. James Bell; pitcher table, Miss Ella
Rogers: dollar committee, Mrs. Mary L.
Goodridge cake, Mrs P. A. Feeney !;
candy, Elmer varney; ice cream, W. M.
Leighton; supper, first day, Mrs. G, b.
Varney; second day, Mrs. Farnsworth !;
third day, Mrs. George W. Leighton.
Miss Alice Dow is at work for E. II.
Watkins, the clothing manufacturer.