The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-18
Bingham.


Graduating exercises on the evening
of June II at the Congregational church
were we'll attended, although the rain
and wind made things as difficult as
possible. The decorations were es-
pecially beautiful-lighted candles in
addition to the flowers, ferns and choice
plants. The class motto, "Fhere are
words that are Deeds" In gilt letters
was suspended over the platform. Elk
celent music added much to the occa-
sion and every part was rendered in
most creditable manner. The following
is the programme in full;
prayer
Our Country Merton Taylor Goodrich
Woman's Work. Hortense Audrey Smith
Music
Dominion of Canada, Gertrude Marta Pierce
The Grandeur of II Sacrifice,
Marianne Hannah
Music
PROGRAM OF GRAMMAR GRADE.
salutatory, Victoria Belle Miller
A College training Abraham Joseph Miller
Give Thanks for What2 Omar Perley Badger
Music
Roderick Lee, Harold Thomas Mahoney
Lasca Myra Emily Gowen
Domestic Economy, Chester Arthur Lombard
Music
The Legend of the Organ Builder,
One of the Little Ones, Agnes Laura Kelley
The GRAY Swan Linnie Eliza Baker
vaiediotor g" Guy Manchester Haines Morris
Music
Comforting of Diplomas
Music
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Norton of Madi-
son, who have been up river, were in
town on their return trip, last week.
Angie Robinson has gone to Portland
to the hospital for treatment for appen-
dicitis. She is accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs. Carrie Colby.
George Scott of New Portland was in
town, last week.
The County Conference of Congrega
tional churches was held at Scion, last
Wednesday, quite good number from
this place attending.
Mrs Caddie Andrews and Mrs. Chas,
Bickford we're in town, Tuesday of this
week.
Rev. w. A. Richmond will deliver a
sermon, next sunday, especially for the
Masons, who will attend in body.
Wallace johnson of Madison has
taken the contract and commenced work
on excavating the cellar and laying the
cellar wall for the Masonic and Odd Fell
lows hall.
The regular meeting of the grange
was held last Saturday. The next meet
ing is ladies' day, June 10th. Refresh
ments will be served to all, but especial
ly to new fourth degree members, who
have not previously been Toasted.
Mrs. D. l.. Foster attended the COM
mencement exercises at Orono, last
week, her son. Samuel, being one of the
graduates.
Mrs. Chas. spaulding was at Skowhe-
gan, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hosea Whipple with
visitors were at Pleasant Pond, short
time since.
Fred Smith and family are about to
commence house keeping In part of the
house occupied by Ed Fogg.
Henry Washburn has commenced
quite extensive repairs upon the post
office building which he recently pur,
chased.
Mr.. T, +. Millett has been in town,
this week.
Mrs. Roscoe Turner has returned
from Skowhegan.
J. Y. Rogers has gone to the soldiers
home at Togus. He spent two days
with his daughter, Thirza Savage, at N.
Arson before his departure.
The silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs
John Baker, June u, was very happy
occasion at the Grange hall. Besides
presents of silverware, there was a
handsome couch, an extension table,
and other useful articles.
The intermediate and primary schools
united in their graduation exercises on
Friday afternoon at the school building
with the following program; Music
prayer; vacation song, School; The Hard
Work Place, Harry Spaulding; Daisy
and l, Christine Baker; The Handsome
New Clipper, Frank McCollar; I'll Dc
What l Can, Doris Andrews; The
Pasture Bars, Leroy Baker; The Red
Rose, Maude Hilton; music, by four lit
tie girls; The Birds Lesson, VIM. Land
err; The Name of Lincoln, Barney Nc
Collar. The Child's Dream blanche