The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-09
SOUTH PORTLAND.
ANNIVERSARY OF OCEAN VIEW
UOMMANDERY, u. O. q n

In q most fitting manner and with a
delightful informally, Ocean View Com
mandery. U. o. q. G., celebrated its 10th
anniversary Monday evening. at the hall
on East High street. There was n large
gathering fof the members and their
friends, the especially invited guests
being delegations from Oasis Command
cry of Knishtivlle, and the westbrook
Commaudery, Of Westbrook. The social
features of the occasion are worthy of
special note and will be pleasantly re-
inembered. During.the evening refresh
ments were served and there was a very
entertaining reading by Edward Quinn.
Music was rendered by the Caroiotto
Ouintette club and local talent con-
tributed to the enjoyment of all. A duet
was sung In pleasing manner by Her
bort Cole and Lillian Willard, and Fred
Knights voice was heard to good advant-
age. All present seemed disposed to join
in and have u good time generally and
the affair scored big success.
BROOKS-HARRINGToN.
There was pretty home wedding in
Willard Wednesday last at the bone of
the bride Harry E Brooks was married
to Miss Laura Harrington by Rev. MIR.
Lswton, pastor Of 4 the North ,Congrega-
tioral church in the presence of q few
friends OF the contraotingl parties.
Mrs. Corey. wife of the new pastor Of
the Peoples NJ. Il. church, spent Sunday
In South Portland. Rev. Mr.. Corey is
looking about for tenement and when
one is found, his family will Join him.
Nathan Knowles. n boy whose home
was on the corner Of Stanford and Front
streets, died Monday morning. at z
o'clock.
Mrs. Randall and family have moved
from Front street to Boston, Mass.
The Peoples Ferry company commenced
trips Monday on the summer schedule.
Boat leaves every 20 minutes.
Mr.. Diedrich returned Sunday after q
long fshing trip along the coast of Massa-
chusstts.
There WAS pleasant party from South
Portland at Mitchell's last evening, where
an enjoyable supper was served. Those
present were Capt. and Mrs Littlejohn,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs A. II. Best, Miss E. NJ. Bolton and
X. 7. Harvard.
W. F. Spear and wife spent yesterday
in Bowdoinham.
Mr.. and Mrs Best, Miss E. n. Bolton
and r. 4. Harvard spent Sunday at
South Harpswell.
PLEAsANTDALE.
Miss Susie Williams, who has been very
III for some time, is very much improved
and gaining rapidly in strength.
Mr.. Charles S. Richardson who has
been spending the winter at the South,
returned home on Thursday. He speaks
highly of the Southern people and says
the scenery Is unsurpassed.
Mrs. j. II. Sanborn who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Halle Ames. on
Elm street, has returned to her home In
Newport, X. I.
Messrs. Mark F. Smith and Joseph
L.. Whitney lenve today for an extended
trip TO Chicago. Their many friends
wish them success.
Rev. Mr.. Leitch preached a very inter-
esting sermon to lnrge audience at
Browns Hill church on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Robert Thomas of Greene, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. L. S. Lombard
on Summer street.
Miss Jennie Wadsworth and Master
Reginald Lombard have return ed from a
brief visit in Cornish.
Miss Matte Pickett has resumed her
studies at Portland High school after a
week 9 vacation passed with her cousin,
Miss f. Ethel Dyer, Evans street.
Mrs. j. W. Minot has quite curiosity
in the form Of Q cardinal bird, brought
to her by friend. The bird is about the
size of canary with q body Of gray, black
and red head, with crest which stands
up when he is alarmed. The bird is
found In South America on the River
Platte and is q very sweet singer.
Mr.. Charles Richardson who has been
passing the winter in Florida, has re-
turned to the home of his parents. MIR.
and Mrs. Edwin Richardson.
Mrs. Lizzie Hayes and daughter of Port
land have been the guests Of Mrs. Frank
Sawyer.
Mrs DIR. John Sanborn has returned to
her home in Newport from passing the
week with her sister, Mrs. Mahslia Ames,
Elm street.
Miss Isabel Osgood, Kelsey street, has
returned to her studies at the South
Portland High school, after short Ill
ness.
Mrs. Albert Snow and daughter of
Pine Point are being entertained at the
home Of her mother, Mrs. Mary Litch-
field, Kelsey street.
Mr.. George Hoyt has accepted o posit-
ion as conductor on the willard line of
tina Portland and Cape Elizabeth division.
Capt. Daniel Rodick Is passing few
days with his family on Summer street.
Lieut.. Jones gave an illustrated lecture
on "Sin," at Elm street church. SUNDAY
evening.