The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-03
WESTBROOK.

at his home on Monday evening. Games
of various kinds were INDUCED and the
remainder of the evening was spent in
song and mirth. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
A hen thief made his appearance Mon.
day evening about seven O'Clock at the
residence of Mrs. Howard Babb, East
Bridge street.. The attention of her son
Mr.. Hugh was attracted by a caller who
said that the hens were making consider
able noise as he passed the lot. On in
vestigation an open door and unfastened
gate showed that the thief had neglected
to fasten the gates in his hurry to get
away. The thief succeeded in securing
ten pullets which were of valuable stock.
PHILLIPS-BAKER WEDDING.
A pretty home wedding occurred yester-
day afternoon at $50 o'clock at the resi-
denoe of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward L.
Phillips Longfellow street. when their
daughter, Miss Nellie Blanche Phillips,
was united in marriage to Mr.. Edward
Otis Baker of Portland. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. G. G, rhelan
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the strains of pretty wedding march
played by Miss Florence Woodbury.. The
bride presented a handsome appearance
gowned in a stylish travelling costume
of dark blue cloth with cream satin trim
mings. The bridesmaid, sister. Miss
Hattie May Phillips, was becolningly
gowned in pink and white organdie. Tie
house was prettily decorated with potted
plants flowers and ferns. A wedding re-
ception was held at the conclusion of the
ceremony. Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Lewis E. Phillips of this city, Mrs.
George l.. Knight of Yarmouth and Mrs.
Herman E. Phillips of Portland. There
were many beautiful gifts. The wedding
journey was made last evening to Boston
and on their return they will reside in
Portland.
The West End W. G. L. q. will meet
this afternoon at three O'Clock with Mrs.
| Elizabeth Neal, corner of Main and
Stroudwater streets.
Miss Louise Burns has nearly recovered
from the effects of diphtheria. The quar-
antine has been removed from the house.
| The Excelsior club met last Monday
with Mrs. Eugene Smith. An interesting
paper on Fielding was presented by
the president. Mrs. Mae Tuttle. The next
meeting will be held November 7th with
Mrs. John Newcomb. asst
| The East End Whist club met last eve
ming at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs A.
A. CordweIl to complete arrangements
| for the winter season.
Miss Luella Gerrish has returned from
Sumner, where she has passed the sum-
mer.
d. OF L. FAIR.
Yesterday was the second day of the
fair and entertainments under the aus
pices of the Daughters of Liberty and the
American Mechanics. The attendance
yesterday was larger than on the opening
day. The four act drama PARTED" WAS
rendered in an acceptable manner last
evening by the Westbrook Dramatic club.
The hall is open every afternoon from
two to five O'Clock, and in the evening
from six o'clock. The entertainment
commencing at eight o'clock this eve
ming will be as follows:
Violin Class-Andante, White
Pupils of F. A. Given.
Reading-The Fiddle Told, Franklin
Miss Anges M. Stafford.
Violin Solos Air Varie, banda
| Master Percival BODICE
Bon Solo, Original
Prof. Mcconnell.
Reading-My Playmates, Field
| Miss Agnes M. Stafford.
''0''n sui Miss Alice oumby. ''''N
Mandolin Solo, Selected
Prof Newman.
Lightning Sketohing,s Original
Prof Mcconnell.
Reading Monologue, Scene Hotel in
New York,
Miss Agnes M. Stafford.
Violin Solo-Bird In the Tree, Hauser
Mr.. Fred A. Given.
Designing in Corn Meal Original
Prof. Mcconnell.
| Violin CIass-Al legretto MIA non
| trappo, Dante
Mr.. Wyer P. Aver, father of the late
James Fred Aver, who was formerly en-
ployed by the Portland Railroad company
as motorman, has forwarded, letter of
thanks to Superintendent Spring for the
conductors and motormen of the division,
thanking them for their many acts OF
kindness during the sickness and death
| of his son,
The Ladies' circle of the Universalist
church will serve supper at the vestry this
evening from $50 to 7.30 O'Clock. Mrs.
Charles Woodford, Mrs. Arthur Roberts
and Miss Thurlow will entertain.
Four tramps were provided with lodg.
ing Tuesday evening at the police station.
The Ladies' circle will be entertained
at the Warren Congregational church
parsonage this evening by the pastor.
Rev. W 6. Mann and wife.
There will be rehearsal Of Calanthe
degree team Saturday evening. 1t is very
Important that every member be present
to complete arrangement for the visit to
Lewiston on the 18th. sszA-