Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-19
KENNEBEc.
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SIDNEY.
There were two social gatherings yer
recently at the home of S. A. Clark, col
ing notice with the other happenings i
town. They We're in honor of his dauSh
ter, Miss Lena G. Clark, who was abou
to leave home for a new field of labor
They were of the nature of surpris
parties; were intended as such by tn
friends. Miss Clark got an inkling tina
something was to take place. thong
what she did not know. The first on
was a call from her neighbors on tn
river road where she resides About
came for an evenings sociability wit
herself and parents. also to leave her
memento of their esteem and friendship
and bid her adieu for time. The eve
ming passed very pleasantly in converse
ton and music furnished by Clyde &
Blake violnist. Logan Clark, cornet. &C
companied on the piano by Miss CLARK
Before leaving, Evan II. Bragg, in a fey
we'll chosen words, in behalf of the con!
pany, made her a present of a substantia
sum of money. On Saturday evening
Feb. 6. the friends from the center an
other parts of the town gave her a cal
The early part of the evening was de
terspersed with delightful music. Abou
II o'clock the master of ceremonies, Clyd
G. Blake, called the attention of thos
present to the object of the gathering
AS prelude he called on Miss PeaI
Field, who gave several readings in he
easy, graceful manner Mr.. Blake mex
announced that j. Sparks Grant wou!
lilake some Igl'larhs ana perform "
our presence here tonight is prompte
by our respect. our esteem. and friend
ship and our love for this family. Ties
thoughts and feelings are in the mind
Lena, as you are about to leave us fer
and hearts of all present To you. Mis-
time, it will not be inappropriate to sa,
we shall miss your bright and cheer
~ tLn ei.1a nc a mrtici fou M
IN the f y ana 10 neats 81 yo1T triend
not bit the same nualitias Of nina ar,
i,(Ie,t ,I.,,;t ha,.e - ~, :, "a, ..'1 90
to friends nus; here viii III se sf v"u in vn3
thai vpli win win ana hold fri4nds viz,
evar I.n1, ,,av III Will forth +Lo, ~.
the w"rld wi with Arm nN STEM ~ and ' ~ ~,
heart resolved to conu,,er or die CHn
toct With roon1a vii wooden Irn,,r H.;
teI1ectnai facnItias as nothing c,se on,
If viii he an edllcation bv ITSELF Will
will develon ana strenathen The pond J.,
had noinfs in your Character ne va,
choose to direct
Won ,,aver can toll what vo,,r tbou,bt
gu c nING do c''i zen "'"' your '''oush'
IN bringing Won hate or lave.
FOR thomgbts are things and their ai,.
wings
Are swiffer than carrier dove
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Each thing must cr-ntn IL Kind.
And they snoed aver III. ,rarlx ia bri,
YOU back
Whatever went ont of yo,ir mind
Therefore, if you heed all the good thn'
is within you. improve all the opportuni
ties TO develop the best qualities Of min,
and heart. You will become u bet.tl
ne1%hbor a better companion, better
citizen and better angel in Heaven
Our object here tonight will be explaincl
by these few lines:
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Desiras of frie,S al 1870 III, .,,o,,
DesiIes OIL friendship poth tender anc
r,os. .,,;;s,,o, ,,,;a,, o,.o,, ,,,
to mourn
to you. ''' ''''' @0N0' -i'''' ''e'''
Let it's use be to You a forcible reminder
! ny alle .hiel OIL your lihe Is procras-
Then let Promntus ever ra,d, va val.
motto and guider
mere duty may call you and assign
0N' '"''o'''
,r IL was ple& 3SiI to see The look Of sur
rant u nnsod M1 ks, LAX lace When MI
and pin. 1t proved to be a genuine sur
prise party after all. For some moments
press her thanks Soon I'M IN ,o fou 81 IN
words she thanked her friends for tie
heautlfui generous gift, closing by saying.
press NV thouphts and faoi;,, trie 70 ~ ~
time" MIR. Clark also, in a very feeling
manner thanked the friends for their
n the mnthers a anas i sn1 bt Tears
ly than words ever could The presenta-
ton ton exercises being over the guests re-
eHstar s,n ,ne u mas o room Wnere 5000
per the company divided, the ladies en-
themselves as best they could
W ~ tbe siusat anu conversation, While most
ing room. where an hour was nassed Sem in
smoking and smoke talk, and enjoyed as
'i'S ''ioNe'S hho" no" 70 appreciate.
WAYNE.
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