The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-17
SOUTH PORTLAND.
MYRTLE AssEMBLY's CLOTHES
PIN sOCIABLE


given by Myrtle Assembly, Pythian Sis
terhood. A pleasing concert was given
tho first Of the evening. after which the
souvenir stockings were auctionsd on.
The bidding was brisk and the line was
soon cleared OF svery article. many OF
them bringing q most satisfactory price.
Ice cream and cake were sold after the
auction and although there was consider
able expense to the affair the assembly
cleared enough to pay all bills. besides
leaving neat little sum to put In the
treasury.
Miss Julia MacFarland has returned to
Owen & Moore's after ten days visit
with friends In Brunswick.
Mira Walter Roy,r of Prenle street lie
much improved from her attack Of pnsu
monia.
Mr. and Mrs Dyer of Stanford street
gave birthday party in honor Of their
little daughter. Lucy Payne, Saturday
afternoon from two to four. A large
number Of her little friends attended.
Games of all kinds we're enjoyed and re.
Treatments consisting Of ice cream and
cake were served. The party broke
up about 4 20 and quite a number Of pref
ty gifts were received BY the little hostess.
Tuesday morning In front Of VIM.
GARDENERS on Broadway . horse attached
to country wagon loaded with butter
and eggs became frightened by u double
team and upset its contents. Butter and
eggs were slightly mixed.
y -
day after a long siege with the grippe.
Mrs. Cushing of Front street, who has
been sick ever since Chritmas. has quite
recovered.
Mrs. John Gavett's little daughter died
Thursday noon after painful illness OF
TIRES months or more.
The residents of South Portland Heights
are circulating q petition praying that the
electric railroad extend its tracks to the
hill.
There was runior that. the paupers of
the city would he placed in the old town
hall and this proposition is icing bitterly
opposed by the people In the neighbor-
hood. The latter have beautited the
grounds by the proceeds Of entertain
ments given from time to time and they
feel that more suitable spot might be
chosen for the accommodation of the poor
of the city.
Today is visitation day at the High
school and the graduation parts were an
nounced in yesterdays PRESS. Prize
apeaking begins At r. 5 and parents and
friends are cordially invited to be pres.
emit
The West High street ladies' circle met
last evening with Miss Florence Hartford.
The Ladies' circle of the Peoples N. K.
church held a supper at the home Of G. A.
Vincent, corner of High and Shawmut
streets, last evening. supper was served
from 6 to s.
Mrs. Nellie Read who has been in Bos
ton for several weeks has returned home.
Mr.. David b. Storer has purchased the
lot ad joininR his premises
The schools of the 'ity are CLOSED for
two weeks vacation.
The appointment Of judge for the
Municipal Court of the city Is expected
any day.
Mr. William Doughty. the young mason
and contractor, has purchased the Grove
property on Summit street.
Mrs. Julia Buckminster. whose hus-
band was one of those lost with the
steamer Portland. has purcha sed q build
ing lot on West High street near Pine.
AS a reward for faithful political work
Mr. Edwin Soule Is booked for driver of
the chemical engine when this 10 made
part of the fire apparatus Of the new city.
PLEAsANTDALE.
Mr.. VIII Mclean, who has been In the
West, for the past II years, WAS the guest
of his sister, Mrs Will Barbriok last
week, en- route for his home in Nova
Scotia.
MIR. Richard Barbriok of Nova Scotia.
IL expected this week for visit with
his brother, Mr.. W. ]. Barbrick.
Miss Nobel &. Rogers and Miss Clara
L. Rogers will leave Saturday morning
for a visit to Boston and Cambridge.
where they will be the guests of relatives.
Notwithstanding the rainy wsather Of
evening large number of peo-
pie attended the services of the W. +. N.
8. given at Elm street church. The lect-
ure given by Rev. DIR Thayer. was very in
teresting and full of thought. The mu-
sic was furnished by q selected ,hoir and
was very fine.
The con vention of the Sunday schools
of South Portland and Cape Elisabeth
was held at Browns Hill church on We'd
nesday afternoon and evening. The re-
ports from the leaders Of each school
showed very good interest and the
different addresses were given with clear
ness and listened to by the large audi
enoe, with tho closest attention. The Ia
dies of the parish served lunch to the
visiting members In the vestry after the
close of the afternoon proceeding.
Friday afternoon the 18th, from until
6, the pupils and teachers at Elm street
will give tea in the vestry for the ben
efit of the Wells library.
Miss May Skillings has large class in