The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-24

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but not Just now. Mr.. Fred Jordan was
NOS prepared 70 express an opinion, but
MIR. MoCann said be was not afraid to 60
on record He spoke Of the poor sew erage
system OF the city, 80 poor that ladies' In
walking through the streets OF knight.
handkerchiefs to their faces on account
OF the stencil. Now we had engineers
that built sewers through which the
water would back into your houses. He
was willing to pay little more In taxes
for the advancement hat would come by
annexation and believed 1t was time Ito
got out Of the old rut.'
MIR. Hersey had decided view rs TO
the methods which were being employed
TO secure annexation and thought the
citizens should have something 20 say
aboutit. He opposed in strong terms the
arbitrary way which had been suggested,
and said he would 70 to Augusta ana
fight against annexation unless the voice
or the people was first heard.
Mr., TAYLOR was in favor OF annexation.
but concurred with Mr.. Hersey rs TO en-.
forced annexation by leg islative act
without first getting an expression from
the citizens. The MAJORITY shonld ruie In
this as In other matters. He said that one
reason why he favored annexation was 70
prevent such q disgraoeful condition OF
affsirs as now exist in Ligopia, ana ne
recited to his listeners the matter OF the
school building In that section.
Others were called upon, but there was
an apparent disinciination on the part OF
most TO commit themselves, and an ex-
pressed regret that those who were FORE
most In the matter and were expected TO
be present TO enlighten the club. were
unable to be on hand.
THE UNIvERSALIST FAIR.
The Union Opera houss was bright last
evening with many colored bunting
which was gracefully placed over the
several booths arranged for the Univer-
salist fair which was opened with most
encouraging prospects Of a decided r sue,
canopy OF red and white Is conveniently
placed near the entrance and the nret
| booth on the right Is resplondent with
roses and red colors at which Ice cream,
candy, etc., are offered for sale. This
booth did lively business last evening
and will net good sum for the grand
total. Next to this is a handsomely deco
rated Christmas tree with lot OF pretty
| things suspended from the branches bs-
yond which ara the fancy goods OF every
description. In the right hand corner Is
very interesting display OF decorated
china, the work Of Mrs Finnerty, ana
surely a word of the warmest praise is
due to her for this artistic exhibit.
White with evergreeus is the color on
the flower booth, which 10 well worth
visiting. and then comes the Willard
table In red devoted TO handkerohiefs,
dolls and various articles. One end Of
this table is used by the circle of the
church, all In all making notable fat
ure OF the fair. The yellow booth CON :
tsins aprons, quilts, many OF the latter
being spread very neatly on the walls be-
hind. There are abundant opportunities
to secure from the varieRRted supply OF
goods suitable holiday presents and al
most every taste can be gratined. The
ladies' at the different booths, WHOSE
names were published in yesterd ay's
PRESS, wore smiling faces nc the brisk
sales and 1t Looks as If this fair would be
a "red letter" one In the annals OF tne
society. The attendance was good for the
first night, and many went early enough
to enjoy the substantial supper which
was served at three long tables In the
center of the hall ITO enliven proceed
ings an entertainment including musical
and other mum beers is given. The pro-
gramme for last evening was printed In
yesterdays paper and the talent was well
received. This evening Miss Florence
Merriman has charge OF the concert and
an equally entertaining program me Will
be offered. The fair will close tonight.
GOLDEN CROSS ENTERTAINMENT.
One of the notably PLEASANT events of
tho week was the sociable and entertain.
ment given by Ocean View Commandery.
Golden Cross.~ There was large assem-
ply OF members and friends, ana the sew
eral musical and literary numbers were
splendidly Erendered and well recsive1.
There was song by Lii Ian Willard,
readings by Nina iriggs and Mrs.
Gowan, duet By Misses FennePty and
Dyer, all OF which was interpreted 10y
selections on the mandolin. Parlor
games were INDUCED IN, and cocoa and
cake were generously served, A lifting
climax was the spirited rendition OF old
fashioned songs, which were much en-
joyed.
Rev:Mr Bean of Kennebunk, formerly
pastor of the Knightville NJ. E. church,
visited his old friends in this city this
week.
nights boat for Boston, to attend the
Harvard Yale foot ball game.
Eben Simonton is sick at his home on
Cushing's Point.
AT the KnightvIlle NJ e. church, Sun
day evening, at z 80, the pastor will
speak upon Japan and the japanese.
At tho Peoples NJ, e. church Sun
day, Capt. Colcord will lead the z O'Clock
prayer and praise sarvice.
The Elizabeth City will be taken o Il
the route for three days beginning No
Vemdsr 90 and her place will be supplied
by the Mary Libby.
Rev Mr.. Davis OF All Souls church,
Morrills, will preach at the First Uniyer-
salist church next Sunday.
The second eleven of the South Port
land grammar school will play the first
eleven of the Willard grammar on the
grounds OF the latter today.
Hats MT "A barOain. Merrvss sale.