The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-23
SOUTH PORTLAND.
A PINK SOCIAL.

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Miss Jennie n. Pierce gave q pink
social to a few Of her friends last Satur-
day evening, at her pleasant home on
ELM avenue. South Portland.
The Invitations sent out were on pink
stationery, so the guests were noticeable
in pink waists or pink neoktisa, or In
wearing the real pinks themselves. A
pink badge was presented each one bear
ing the inscription "Pink Social. Nov.
Is, 49," A programme had been pre-
pared neatly written on pink stationery.
also an original rhyme. appropriate to
each person according to bis or her en-
ployment. written on paper and tied
with piuk ribbon. A profusion OF pink
geraniums AMI other pink decorations
graced the parlor, while nothing could
have been prettier than the dining room
as the couples filed out to partake Of q
lunch prepared for them. The walls Of
the room were drsped IN pink, while on
the table the dishes were pink and white,
pink napkins, Pink ice-oream. pink cake
and other delioaoiss.
The evening was q pleasant one long
to be Temem bersd, ana we wish our hos
tess many happy returns. May the socials
continue, each one with their favorite
color.
The schools at willard. which were
CLOSED for some time because of the preva-
isnoe of diphtheria, were opened Tuesday
morning after thorough fumigation Of
the school building.
The Ladder Aid OF the Scarboro and
Cape Elizabeth Fair association, gave q
dance and supper at the Town house,
Tuesday evening.
A musicale will be given at the First
NJ. K. church, Browns Hill, this even
ing under the auspices OF the Chorus
Choir connected with the church. The
tine programme consists Of vocal and
instrumental music and reading, at
which some Of our best local talent and
we'll known singers from the city will
take part.
John wilkinson, who went from Ligonia
some wesks ago, Is reported a. quite
sick In Philadelphia. As soon as he is
able to travel he will return home to
Ligonia.
Ths Ladies' Circle Of the East High
strest branch of the Peoples church will
meet with Mrs. Parker o. Haley on
Stanford street, this afternoon.
The History club had Its weekly meet
ing at the home Of Mrs. W. S. Small,
Stanford street.
The work on the Portland bridge (Cape
end) was completed by Griffin Bros, the
Tuesday. A substantial
some wall has been built ON the westerly
side and brick walk laid across the
bridge.
FIRST LECTURE IN KNIGHTvILLE
COURSE.
The frat lecture in the course which is
10 be given ut the Methodist church In
was delivered by Rev Geo.
B. Durgin. pastor Of Flint Street church.
Boston, last evening. His subject was
''The Greatest Hero Of the Civil War;"
and he treated 1t In q most able and In
manner. The privat, soldier
was the wars GREATEST hero In the opin-
ion Of the speaker and he emphasized the
l6ob AZ taose AhciO
was deep vein of patriotism running
through the lecture which was nppreoiat-
ed by every soldier present. The second
lecture In the course will be given by
Rev. A. S. Ladd. d. D., Dec. LIST. Sub
jeot, Zone Little Sin, or Plea for Char
ity."
PIE AsANTDALE.
!. Mrs. Lizzie Macreadie, who has been
Ill, threatened with typhoid fever. is now
thought to be improving.
The members of the Progressive His
tory club, were pleasantly entertained
Monday evening. at the home OF Miss
Ethel Hamilton.
Mrs. W. Fl. Moore and daughter,
Elm street. have returned from
q business trip to Steep Falls.
Mrs. Judson Wass and son. Harry, OF
Chapel street. ars passing few weeks
In Boston and vicinity.
Mrs. Chandler Runnslls and daughter,
Mildred, Of Hoyt street. have returned
from Winneganoe.
Mr.. Whitney has moved his family
from westbrook. to the upper tenement
in the house owned and occupied BY Mr..
Henry Moore, Elm street.
The busiuess meatina and sOciable Of