The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-27
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FRYEBURG.

Fryeburg, Feb. %. advantageous Birth.
day was celebrated at Fryeburg with a
Colonial Tea party In the evening at the
New church hall given by Mrs. Martha
Washington. The hall was finely decor
ated for the occasion with u profusion OF
banners and small flags that were artis-
tically arranged. The soft light Of many
candles in ancient brass candIesticks also
decorated very effectively the various
tables. At the appointed hour Mrs.
Washington Mrs q. II. Goodnowe) and
General Washington (Mr. william Cor
DOM entered the hall and too their
places on the platform, where they were
kept very busy for IA long time receiving
their numerous guests. Many relics and
curiosities of Colonial days were on exhi-
bition including queens arms from the
Tower of London, used at the battle Of
Lundy's Lane; u rapier used at the battle
Of Bunker Hill; a bassoou shat used to be
played In the church at Standish; a
books; china and pewter ware: laces
nesdlework, pictures, furniture. etc
after the reception u brief entertainment
was given, that consisted Of u Song OF
Welcome to Washington, which was sung
by q semi chorus of..young ladies dressed
IN White, WHO IuEtW DuuQuttt az NLb ltct
of the Father OF his Country as they
passed from the stage, Anecdotes of
Washington were related by Rev. Is. \.
Stone and MIR. "A. X. sJenness, "A
Colonial Tea Party was read by Miss
Susan Walker, the original Yankee
Doodle was sung In spirited manner
by Messsrs h 4. Newman and j. /.
0sgood. The old tunes, Invitation"
and 'Sherburne" were sung by chorus
choir under the direction of n leader OF
olden time. One tableau entitled wash
ington and his Family" was presented
At the close OF the exercises refreshments
consisting of cake. coffee and tea were
served and also home made candies were
for sale during the evening. Among the
distinguished guests present we noticed
Mrs. Mary Washington, the venerable
mother of General Washington, Marquise
de Lafayette, John Adams and Mrs
Adams, Airs John Hancock. Mrs. james
Otis. alexander Hamilton, Mrs Dolly
Madison, Mrs. Mary Draper, Mrs. John
whose names cannot now be recalled
A II the COSTUMES were vary tine. This
entertainment was given under the nus
pices OF tha Woman's Library Club, assist
ed by the Prismatic Club 1t was great
success and the festivities were prolonged
until a late hour. The proceeds will be
devoted TO instruction In art in the
public schools of the village and to the
library.
1t has bean very sickly In Fryeburg
this winter and colds aud kindred diseases
still prevail in many families.
The Fryehurg Cornet Band VIII give
concert in the New Church hall on Tues
DAY evening, Feb IS They will be as
sisted on this occasion by the Nonesuch
Ladies' Quartette, IA male quaItette ana
Teadet, Miss Susan Walker.
MIR Wiggin and Mrs. WigRin are among
the visitors TO town this week.
Miss Alice Glines, a teacher in the
schools of Marlborough, y. H., is at
home for the spring vacation,
NORTH BERWICK.
North Berwick. Feb 2S.-The storm a
week ago was one of inoalculable amount
of fall for the reason. that the snow Ii 5
in piles and could not even be estimated
and yet in severity and intensity of cold
it was unmis.akable. But II few days of
mild weather has carried 1t nearly of, 20
that vshlcles are being changed from run
ners to wheels.
An epidemic of measles, humps,
whooping cough and scaile fever has
been prevailing TO an extent that led to
the quarantine of all persons under Is
years to the extent of preventing that
class from going to public assemblies and
PLACES of congregations of any kind. No
new cases are reported and IL is thought
the worst Is over
GRAY.
Dry Mills, Feb. "a. Mrs. Ali Long,
who has been stopping with her sister,
Mrs. Gilman Quint, has returned to her
home in Raymond.
William II. Dow lost a very valuable
horse last Sunday.
The Poland Praying Band held a meet
ing at the schoolhouse In this place last
Sunday.
Miss Grace Dow Is at home from Cllh
Island spending her vacation.
Eugene Cummings OF Portland made
short visit to this place during the week.
Prof Howard furnished graphophone
entertainment at the schoolhonse on
Thursday evening.