The Portland daily press., 1897-06-26
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GORHAM.

with the friends of the Gorham High
school, to listen to the commencement
exercises of the class of '97 The front
nile green and white bunting, and the
Platform looked bed of ferns. The
class motto, mon Palma, Sine Pulvere,"
Was arranged on banner which hung
IN the rear of the platform.
Music was furnished on the occasion
py Grlmmer's orchestra. This was the or
der of exercises:
Music.
Prayer Rev. Mr.. Reynolds
Latin Salutatory,
Ruth Winnifred Hamlin
Our Greatest American,
William Leo Sanborn
Music.
The, Slavery Question in New Eng
land, franklin Newton Sanborn
class History. Mary Ellen Lowell
Music.
Glass Oration-Toussaint pOuyerture.
Frederick r. Summersides
Class Poem-No Reward Without
Struggle, Eva Maud Merritt
Music
Glass Prophecy, Annie Mae Kimball
Valedictory, Gardiner Merrill Parker, Jr.
Music
The diplomas were conferred upon the
eight graduates by Superintendent Geo.
Z. Plaisted, after which the class song
was sung and the benediction pronounced
by Rev. Mr. eastman. The ushers were
Ernest B. Folsom, Benjamin Barker,
Ralph M. Whitney and Ernest M. Libby.
After the exercises the Alumni associa-
tion held their annual meeting and elect-
ed the following officers: President,
Fred Q. Harding; vice presidents, Walter
Dolley, Fred H. Hinkley, Harry e. Day;
secretary, Sarah E. Ridlon; treasurer,
Mary Lowell.
At $50 p. M. the alumni dinner was
served in the Methodist vestry by the
Epworth league, abodt rs being seated
at the tables. The after dinner exercises
We're presided over by Principal w. W.
Moodman in the absence of the president.
The following toasts were responded to:
Our alumni, Miss Sarah K. Ridlon;
student life, romantic and real, Miss Mary
Mcclellan; toast from entering class,
Frederick r. Summersides h
At s O'Clock the usual reception was
held in Ridlon hall, which was largely
attended. Music was furnished during
the banquet and for the reception bys
Grimmer. "a
PARsONSFIELD. s3
East Parsonsfie1d, June 25-Mrs. Anna
Varney will pass the summer with Mrs.
Silas Garland. %3
Mrs Olive Dearborn passed last week
with relatives in Portland.
Mr.. John Chadborn visited his niece,
Mrs. John Kelley. in East Baldwin last
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Katie. Milliken is suffering with
erysipelas in the head and face. III
Miss Nettie Milliken is at home enjoy
ing few days rest.
NEW GLOU CEsTER. ~
Sabbathday Lake, June 25-At.I O'Clock
a. m. Mr.. Arthur L. Bennett of Lewis
ton, formerly of this place, and Miss
Sadie M. Allen of Windham, were united.
in marriage at the residence.of the BRIDES
father, MIR. Edward P. Allen. This was
one Of the prettiest weddings that ever
took place in Windham. The parlor was
beautifully decorated with roses and tbs
sunshine which was the brightest for
many days together with the perfume
made the occasion very attractive. The
bride was very beautifully dressed in
white trimmed with lace and ribbon.
Rev. j. X. Atkins of the Congregational
church performed the ceremony in a yery
impressive manner. After the ceremony
ice cream and cake were served and later
dinner, after which the couple left for
their new home in Lewiston. They were
the recipients of many pretty and useful
presents.
Sebago, June 25-The commencement
exercises at Potter Academy took placo
Thursday afternoon. This was the pro.
gramme: vi
Invocation, Fred W. Hill
Vocal Solo-As the Dawn,
Miss Martha Halves
Reversions in Modern Life,
Death of Absalom, Daisy NJ Young
Legend of Bregenz, Olive Douglass
Bell of Atrj, Winnifred LARA bee
Harp Solo-Greek Pirates, :
Annie F. Libby
Death Bridge of the Tay,
Madge Mortified
Right will Conquer,
T. A. W. Wentworth
Herve Riel, Matte W. Poor
Vocal Duet,
Mrs. Evelyn d. White and Miss Halves
Angels of Buena Vista, Edna NJ Dyer
Self improvement, Mamie E. White
Comforting of Diploma on Miss Mamie
E. White, L. A. Poor
Duet-Sonata, (harp and piano)
hlSSe6 AlUDy etuu MdCUTogOf
On account of showers at the close of
the afternoon exercises, many were un4
able to get home in season to attend the
evening concert. Mr.. Mcclure and Mr.
Stone were applicants for principal and
the latter was chosen by the trustees at
the close of the afternoon exercises. Mr..
Stone has taught at the High school in
Denmark. He is a resident of Bridgton.
Miss Small, one of the assistants, does
not intend to teach any longer, but the
trustees will try to keep her another year.
CUMBERLAND CENTRE.
Cumberland Centre, June 25-Last
Sunday was observed as Children's day at
this place. The pastor gave short talk
to the children prior to the regular SER
mon. In the evening the annual concert
was given with the following programme:
Anthem, Choir
Prayer, Rev. f. W. Davis
Song, School
Recitation-Ch ildren's Day, Fred Osgood
Singing, Children
DiaIogue-A Boys Questions,
Chester Merrill, Ralph Blan chard
Song,
Recitation and Tableau Four Girls