The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-04
GORHAM.

ID. Seaman, secretary MIS- Roso "
johnson. lecturer. After the opening ex-
erclses, the meeting proceeded to the
election Of officers for another year. The
following were elected:
Master-Henry b. johnson.
Ovsrsser-Wm. p n. Robbie.
Leoturer-Charles X. Chaifin
Steward-Charles L.. Grouard.
Asst. Steward--Chass A. Bootnpy.
Chaplain--Mrs. Martha Harmon.
IRE lsurer-Mrs. Frances >. BLACK.
Secrstary-Mre. Hose u. johnson.
GateKeeper-Chas =. Jason.
Pomona-Mrs. Eva z. Biokford
Flora Miss Gertrude n. Merrlh.
Geres-Mrs Lula D. Burneli-
Prof. Cortheii positively declined a
recollection, which Prevented his serving
another tsrm. He has been master the
mast four years and has been very con-
slant In his attendance and The grange
has fully Appreciated his services. Inc
officers elect have had long service IN
orange work and command the respect ana
confidence of Its members The ieoeurfr
took up the following programme:
Parer by Mrs Frances $. Black. SUD
ieot. aFounding of the Order. The
lecturer, Mira. Rose E. Johnson, German
Oranges Statistics.
"Some Objects Already Obtained
through the National Grange by ex-
Gov. kobie.
.'Some Objects for Which the National
Grange should Work in the Future" by
Worthy Master W Il. Cornell.
The several parts wers we'll prepared
and listened to with tibet closest atten
ton,
The question of holding the next
national Grange nesting IN Portland
meets with the hearty approval OF Cor
ham grange and every effort VIII re
made to MAKE 1t q success, We learn from
members present. that the speeches OF ex-
Goveracr Robie and Prof. Cortheil vera
listened to with marked attention ana
were heartily appiau ded. The ladies Oh
the grange served most bountiful din
ner.
There is good prospect OF large
increase in membership under the ad-
ministration of the present board OF OIL
GERS,
Sunday afternoon the Epworth League
Thanksgiving praise service was largely
attended. Testimonies of thanksgiving
interspersed with beautiful songs OF
prais, made most profitable and In
teresting service.
During the service Miss Mary McLel-
Ian most beautifully rendered a solo, aud
Miss Msbsl Day by request Gang Ihe
Man OF Sorrows" very delightfully."-.
The league is In most prosperous
condition. This evening is the regular
monthly business meeting at which
the officers tor the ensuing six months
will be elected Mr.. Charles Parker pre-
sided and Mrs. Lillian Parker served as
organist.
Rev. Mr.. Leith of South Portland
delivered a very fine discourse at the
School Street Nj, L. church Sunday.
Rev, Mr. Cashmere preached st South
Portland Methodist church.
Rev. MIR. Greers, former professor at
Bats college, preached very Interest,"
ing sermon at the congrega'
tionaI church, Sunday morning.
Tne chief object In his sermon
was to establish the fact that to do right
regardless of the oonst quences WIS the
proper course TO pursue in lie
and that IL is evident in the history OF
the country that compromises never cure
the evils which follow errors as was
the case with slavery in this country.
The Ladies circle OF the Con gregstion-
nj church Will give an entertainment
and suppsr at their chapel next Thursday
evening. Members of the parish are rs-
uusstcd TO furnish food for the tables
wit aout solicitation,
Ths article In the last Portland Sun
day Times giving history or the old
academy and state normal school was
read by the citizens OF GorhAm with
great interest The piotures OF the four
school buildings were considered excel
lent
Mr.. f. Ii. Fassett the architect of the
normal school buildings Is often men,
toned by the citizsns of Gorham for the
excellent work which comes from his ex-
perience and ability during the oonstruc-
lion Ct the beautiful useful and orna-
mental buildings and Col Humphrey
Cousins, the genial janitor OF the build
iDgs for a series of years is not forgotten
by the friends of the Institution for his
painstaking and useful services Col.
Cousens and MIR. II. W. Guptill are
prominent members OF the beard Of
trustees
MIR. II. q. Besse, formerly of Deering,
gave a pleasing oil tertainment at Crystal
Spring ball with his graphopnone sax
urday evening. The entertainment Will
be repeated soon,
MIR. Henry 4. Clark of Portland was
the guest of Mrs Eliza Mcclellan, High
street, last Sunday.
Miss Bt rtha Pitts, who graduated from
the 6orham Normal school last year,
after taking a three years course, and is
now the poup'ar principal OF the Bing-
ham High school, is the guest for few
days of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. johnson
Gray street.
Alderman Frederick johnson and son
Joe, visited his father Sunday, Gray
street.
Mr. Albert NJ. Jones of South Boston,
passed Sunday with his parents, MIR
ana Mrs W. II. Jones, School street
MAINE PENSIONS.
Washington, December The follow
ing pension changes resulting from the
Of bar II ara rad