The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-12
SOUTH PORTLAND.
THE CLASS OF 'es soCIABLE.

The class Of '99, South Portland High
school, had reunion and sociable last
evening at the town hall which brought
together quite number of the members
of the GLASS who were Joined by many
friends, and altogether very enjoyable
evening WAS passed. The president OF the
class is Frank Hayden, the treasurer,
Miss Clyde Dyer, and among Others pres
emit were Mamie Nimmo, Isabelle Braok-
EFT, Eva Dyer, Carl Rundlett, Anna Jor-
dan, Ada Hannaford, Clara Henley. MIL
dred Henley, Lena Hinkley, Dora Cooke
and Lena Chandler. There wers music
aud recitations the early part of the eve
ming which were followed by social games
which made the occasion decided suo-
cess.
GOODWILL SOCIETY FAIR.
!. The fair being given in the vestry OF
the III. E. church in Knightville by the
ladies of the Goodwill society was opened
Yesterday afternoon undsr happy auspi-
ces. Mrs. Webb is chairman OF the COM
mittee of arrangements andishe is active
" assisted by the 40 members OF the soc1-
ETY.. In the centre of the room are coun-
tiers neatly draped with American flags,
while festoon of red, white and blue are
on all sides. Mr.. William Bradford had
charge of the decorations and vote OF
thanks will be given him for faithful
| work.
| There is on sale large variety of fancy
articles, aprons, rugs, ETC., and booth
with doll articles, post office, stock
| ing brigade, while up stairs cake and
| ice cream are offered. The musical en-
tertainment attracted q large audience
last evening in the church and the diff
ferent numbers were we'll received. The
sale will be continued today, afternoon
and evening.
VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY's
FAIR.
The hose company's fair was well at
tended last evening and the sale of arti.
Giles was quite brisk. The entertainment
was enjoyed by everybody and 1t includ-
ed the boy comedians Lang and Mears,
who introduced acrobatio and tumbline
work, Smart and Jolly in club swinging.
songs and dances, and "Honey" John.
son in sentimental and descriptive songs.
A word of praise is due the South Port
land orchestra, who played most delight
fully. accom- panied by Miss Spear on the
piano. The fair Will close tonight with
an entertainments at which the several
| musical teams just mentioned will take
prominent parts
Mrs. c. M. Littlef1eld of Knightville
was in West Kennebunk yesterday at
tending the funeral of her brother, Mr..
| Frank Shaw.
Miss Mary Thompson has gone to Mari
on, Mass, on visit to her father.
| Mrs Elizabeth Harrington of Cushing S
| Point, is at home after a visit in Port
| land.
| There was a rare sight yesterday fol-
| this time of the year on the Cape shore. a
robin. grubbing for food. Old timers
say it augurs an early spring.
| w. A. Merriman has gone to work at
| Mansfeld's jewelry store in Portland.
The keel for the new lobster smack
4, which was shipped from Waldoboro and
got side-traoked, Is safely on Its way.
W. A. Studley, son of W. T. Studley,
while driving a few days since from
Dunstan's corner to South Portland, was
thrown from his sleigh into the street
together with his wife and both barely
escaped personal injuries. His sleigh
EunIl6T btuupGtt Ou Oll0 b1uO ttIu uiScG LIE
occupants. The horse started down the
street and continued for mile or SO until
stopped by a bystRnder. The animal was
very Itractahle one otherwise serious
results would have attended the mishap.
The Democratic town committee will
meet at the town house tonight. An at
tempt will be made to forecast the general
line of action to be pursued in the COM
ing rolitical campaign.
A chonoe in fha town hv1awa which ponc
| into effect this year fixes the election for
town officers one week after the regular
business meeting which is held the first
Monday in March. Between these two
dates the regular nominations of the
| two parties are likely to be made.
The meetings of the Crusaders are well
attended. even to standing room capacity,
at the Peoples Methodist church and
singing, praise service and general testi-
mony are the order of the services.
Rev. w. K. Houston of Portland con-
Quoted services at the Union Gospel Mis-
sion Thursday evening. There was a
large attendance and much interest WAS
manifested A number of South Portland
people are to be baptized Sunday evening
next, at the church of MIR. Houston in
For tland.
The Historysclub met Thursday evening
at the residence of J. I. Cobb in Willard
at which time Romeo and Juliet was read
The next meeting will.be with Miss Ada
G. Cole on Sawyer street. Millions
Paradise Lost will be the next reading.
William Spear, r. NJ. Cole and Il. NJ.
Pettee attended yesterday the funeral OF
Mr.. S. P. Merrill at Cumberland Mills.
1t was pay day on Thursday at Fort
Preble and yesterday the usual school for
enlisted mon was held.
MIS-. NJ. L. Marble of Deering is visit
ing at the home of r. M. Cole on Sawyer
street.
Mr.. William Blake of Brooklyn is visit
ing F. A. Dyer of Dyer street.
The Daughters of Rebekah were booked
for an installation last night to be fol
lowed by a literary and musical entertain
| lnent also a supper.
Mr.. Walter johnson is slowly iInprov..
ing: He has had a severe attack OF
typhoid fever.
G. f. Woodbury. has about completed
his new house on Preble and Grand
streets. The finishing touches in the way
Of plumbing have just been put On by
Mr.. G. A. Tilton.
Mrs D. o. Moulton has gone to Boston
to visit her SON who is sick in that city.
William Newton is sick with rheun1a'
tism Mt his home on Sawyer street.