The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-07
MAINE TOWNS.
Gems of Interest Gathered by Cores
pendents of the Press.
NORWAY.


Norway, Nov s.-Norway still sur
wives though business continues duii ana
times are hard, especially with the poor
and day laborers. One man teHs US he
owns seven houses, but has hau no rehe
paid for several months. he says ne mas
not the heart to turn them out, as they
have no work and are hardly able to get
cont of town. There are rumors of revival
in the shoe shop Some are hopeful,
while others have become dlsheartened by
continued disappointments and are en-
tirely faithless.
IT is estimated that 500 people have left
town during the summer and fall, many
To tsle rural districts to try farming.
The electrios have been unable to run
for part of the time from lack of water
passengers being transported by teams
for the time being. The streets were left
in darkness. The lake is at the lowest
: point ever known. 1t has been raised by
the late rains slightly, but no great
amount. A powerful engine will soon be
placed in the power house, which will set
all right.
Many farmers are turning over new
Leaf They have become disguised with
prices paid. and have turned their atten-
ton to steers. dairy stock ana sheep
They also in a body refuse to plant sweet
corn at present prices, as they IND 100
late, they have been for years working at
a loss.
The lack of water is not only felt in
Norway and vicinity. but throughout the
county, so far as we have heard; stiil
there is plenty of surface water, ana
wells are not uncommonly low.
n var n
and hunters are on the war path. Foxes
are unoommonly plenty, bold and saucy.
Company d, LIST Regiment, was mus
tered out at the Armory Monday and
grand ball was given in honor OF the event,
Rev. Mr.. Gale, the far famed evange.
list, Is ,laboring with the several churches
IN Norway. assisted by Mr.. Knight, the
far famed vocalist and rival of Sankey.
Meetings are held both afternoon and
evening, attended by large crowds.
BUXTON.
West Buxton, Nov. 3-Mr. Frank D.
Huutuoti,of Worcester, Mass, after an
absence of several years, visited relatives
and friends In this place last week. His
uaeny friends and old schoolmates were
pleased to meet with him again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Hanson held
reception at their home last Monday
eyenipg. About lao were present, and
tbs evening Was very much enjoyed by
ali. The presents were many and repre-
sented the good will and best wishes for
the young people just starting out in
zaarried life.
Rev. Nj. Wilcox begins his labors as
pastor ofthe Free Baptist church next
Sunday.
The Hohson House on Portland street
was opened to the public Nov. J., VIM.
A. Hobson, proprietor.
The game of base ball which was
played at Carli's Corner Wednesday after
noon between the West Buxton and
CarlI's Corner teams, resulted in favor of
the West Buxton boys 81 to IA.
SHAPLEIGH.
Shapleigh, Nov. 3.-The company which
attended the Recital given in the Baptist
church at Sbapleigh on the evening Of
Oct 49, by Miss q. Jleora Hanson, teach
er of music in the Lindsey High School.
received rare treat. Miss Hanson was
assisted by her pupils, and Harry B.
Moors Of Lewiston, tenor soloist, and
Miss Ethel Hinton Of Sanford, elocu-
Zionist. The following is the programme:
Trio-Stars and Stripes, Sousa
Emma Coffin, Gertrude Thyng, Mabel
Brackett.
Organ So,o-Schot.lsohe, Blake
Elva Ham.
Reading-Little Joe's Flowers, Arkwright
Ethel Hinton.
Organ Solo-Up the Street Marcn, Morse
Maude Hooper.
Vocal Solo-A Dream of Paradise, Gray
Harry B. Moors.
Organ Duet-Hungarian Song. Behr
Harlie Hooper and Miss Hanson.
Reading-Teddy O. Rourke, Douglas
Ethel Hinton.
Organ Solo-Saored Song, Warren
Iva Goodwin.
Piano Solo (by request}-Polka Bril-.
liante, Hoist
II T,oro Hanson
Vocal Solo-Day After Day, st. George
Harry b. Moors.
Piano Solo-Lose Blatter, No. 3 Rolling
Emma Coffin.
Organ Duet-Gavotte No. 5, Schuster
Minnie Staples and Augusta Newbegin.
Reading-Good Bye, God Bless You,
Ethel Hinton
Piano Duet--Danse Ecossaise, Baker
Emma Coffin and Miss Hanson.
Miss Hanson has been teacher in this
school for two years. and has proved her
self very conscientious and thorough
instructor. The music has been brought |
to the highest standard at any time dur
ing its history. She has graded this de-
partment OF the school, and the addition |
of written examinations makes the course |
thorough and systematic. Besides being |
an exceptionally fine teacher she is q
brilliant performer Her playing is not |
mechanical to the extreme, but has the |
expression of true musician, and shows |
that she has rightly chosen her profession. |
Mr.. Moors rendsred his solos in most |
pleasing manner He was especially de. |
iightful in the solo, "a Dream of Para |
dise'' by Gray. The selection gave scope
for his well trained and sweet voice. One |
OF his encores, '.Good Bye, Sweet Day."
by Kate Vannah was particularly beauti-
full. Miss Ethel Hinton as elocutionist
was as usual received with much enthu-
siasm 1t is not only the rendering of the
selection that makes her 60 pleasing, but
the facial expression is wonderful. AS
child performer she is second to none.
The various selections were given in a
pleasing and truly musical style. bearing
testimony to faithful and thorough work.
GRAY.
West Gray, Nov. 4-On Wednesday last
Mr.. K. A. Allen completed his Both year
of trade in West Gray, having COM
menosdRNov. 3, 1853 Althoughs76 years
old Mr.. Allen Is still hale and hearty and
still goes to market every week with
T,ra1uoa Vvhieh ha tataq at his store in