The Portland daily press., 1900-10-23
Work at Yards and
Marine Railway.
New Stable and Other Items of
Interest.

The South Portland School Board is
again forced to defer opening some of the
schools, owing to the fact that certain
buildings undergoing repairs are not yet
ready for occupancy.
On Monday, Oct. 29th, the schools at
Cash's Corner, and all the schools in
Wards II. and III except those taught
by Miss Leila Broughton and Miss Lydia
Mills, viii be opened.
Monday, Nov. 9th, the schools at
Ligonia ana the remainder Of the schools
In Ward II. will be opened.
1t is to be remembered by the residents
of Wards II. and III, that on Oct. 29th,
children of the first grade residing east
Of Stanford street viii present them.
selves at the East High street house
those residing west of Stanford street at
the School street house.
TEACHER'S MEETING.
The teachers meeting for October will
be held in the brick school house at
KnightvilIe, Saturday, Oct 9th at p.
N. Lecture by Prof W. j. Cortheu OF
the Gorham Normal school.
ANNIVERSARY EVERGREEN AVE
NUE. ASSOCIATION.
The eighth anniversary of the Ever
green Avenue Association Of Old Orchard
was tittingly observed Saturday at ths
cottage of Mrs. ". L. Studley, where
the members were entertained by Mrs
Elmer Cobb. A very delightful day was
passed, and thsrs was goodly gather
ing Of several families, and among those
represented were the Studleys, TiItons
Hoopers, Howes of Idaho, Shaokfords of
Old Orchard, CObbs, knights, Warrens
and Curriers'. A most enjoyable dinner
was served, and its menu included fish.
fowl, fruit and many deIicaciss of the
season. After dinner a business meeting
was held and these officers were elected:
President-C. A. Hilton.
Secretary-A. B. Bail Of Saoo,
Treasurer-C. A Studley.
Entertainment Committee-Mrs. G. A
Studley, Mrs, Elmer Cobb, Miss Lou
knight, Miss Meta Hilton, Mrs. Howard
Gilpatrick, wife of Rev. Howard Gil.
patrick of Oxford county.
A FINE STABLE.
South Portland Is now supplied with
a long felt need, having a stable which
is suited for wintering It's fast steppers,
and she has several of them. E. E.
Pittee's stable on Shawmut street has
been enlarged, and new stalls with all
the modern conveniencss for ventilation,
water, light, etc., have been built. A
new office has been arranged, and in
charge are such veteran turfmen as
Robert Stanwood and F. d. Woodbury..
Among the blooded animals already
stabbed there are Frank Onward, Lucky
Roy and Temple Hal. The appointments
are first class, and the place is well
worth visit.
AT GRIFFIN AND DAVIDSON'S
YARD.
Snugly tucked away for the winter,
safe from wind and tide. in the yards
of Griffin and Davidson, are over forty
yachts many of them belonging to the
Portland Yacht club. When this firm
first started, only a few yachts were win
tered with them, and the great increase
be speaks the confidence which owners
have in the care which the firm takes of
their crafts This same yard is likely to
be busy place next spring and summer,
for orders have been received for re-
pairs, and new boats which Will keep
men employed all the season.
AT MARINE RAILWAY.
The impstus which has been given to
along the coast the past
season, and the busy time which our
shipping has had are making the If inf1u.
ence felt at the marine railway, where
= esteIday over twenty masts were count
ed. There was one three master on the
ways, and the piers near by Were crowd
ed with vessels awaiting their turn to
60 on the railway, or otherwise receiving
an oYerhauling for their winters work.
William Rich went to Harps well yes
terday for few days trip.
Noah B. Knight, who has been Ill for a
foxv dave {c Of b4e docl~ oo~o4r - 49, IT,