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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
OVER $4,000 SHORTAGE
And Former Tax Collector Stanton Of
Wenham, Mass, Under Arrest.

Wenham. Mass. March 21.-On a
warrant charging larceny, Frederick
P. Stanton, for 10 years tax collector of
this town. was arrested tonight by
Deputy Sheriff J. F. Flynn of Law
renee. 1t is said that an audit of Mr..
Stanton's accounts has revealed dis
crepancy of more than $4,000 between
the total amount of taxes believed to
have been collected and the aggregate
amount which appears on the books as
paid.
About a month ago the selectmer
an apparent shortage of
STAG in the tax accounts of Stanton.
who had resigned last August after
long service. Mr.. Stanton asked that
a complete audit of his accounts be
made. The selectmen at once en-
ployed expert accountants. The arrest
tonight is said to have been determined
upon after they had made their re-
ports.
Late in February Stanton made an
assignment for $4,000 of his grocery
and baking business. which he con-
Quoted in two stores. one in Wenham
and the other in Hamilton. He is
native of Wenham and has always
lived here. He is As years old, is mar
ried and has three children For a
week or more he has been i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Easter In the Churches.

Yesterday was an ideal Easter day and
the regular churchgoing people We're out
in full force and the class that only go
occasionally helped to increase the con-
gregations yesterday far beyond the av
erage. The decorations in most of the
churches were elaborate and everywhere
the music was fine The principal Easter
services were held in the morning except
at the First Baptist, where an Easter
concert was given in the evening with the
following program:
THE Risen Lord School
Responsive Reading.
Prayer. Pastor
Lords Prayer, School
Wave Your Easter Banners" School
northumberland Lilies"
Marion Fuller
Recitation-"The Prayer Angel"
Recitation-"Liies' Sermon"
Music-"Hail Him Victorious.
Industrial School
Recitation-"R Radiant Morn" lnaz Rolph
Reritation-"The Easter Bells Ring
Bernice Allen
Music" Glorious Dawn of Easter
Industrial School
Recitation-"The Sweetest Message"
Recitation-"ln the Breaking of the Day"
Recitation. Bnrnice Hayes
Song-"The Stone Is Rolled Away"
School
Recitation--"Alive Again" Sybl Freeman
Music-"Li@t. the Easter Bells.
Infant School
Recitation, IneZ Hutchinson
Recitation-"E Easter Time" Carl Springer
Song. IneZ Rolph
Exercise and Song-tEaster."
Eva Stevens. Ora Donovan, Sybil Free
, man. Christie Weber. Dorothy En-
cry, Florence Stevens
Recitaton-"When the Lilies Bloom
Ruth Head
Recitation-"T That's What | Mean TO DO. !"
Earl Fuller
Music The Easter Light"
Industrial School
Recitation Look Up and Sing,
Eva Stevens
Recitation. Christie Weber
Exercia" SPICES for Christ,
Mildred Head, Ethel Nichols, Hazel
Nles Marion Fuller. Marguerite Fni-
Ter
Recitatnn-'iinlp Somebody"
Florence stevens
Recitation The Risen King"
Carroll Stevens
Collection: Pastors Talk
THE Easter Joy School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
"1he Fool"

ssG me Fool'' is play with class. The
,,~ofv tells of a woman's fidelity and
"ahs duplicity--it teaches that everlast-
"s moral, AS We SOW. so shall We reap,
anu II depicts clearly the tempter of viz
,ae over vice. In this busy everyday life
'. ours there are thousands of Just such
sharacters as appear in THE Fool" Suf-
'ce to say The Fool is a play pure in
'entiment. containing great moral les
sn 1t is a play of the people-for the
sFople A play for the father and mother
auu for the son and daughter. This at
naetion will he seen in this city at the
Sohseum Thursday. March 81. Secure
eats inyadvance at the box office. Prices
q. 10 and IS cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
MONUMENTAL.
unrh4eodtf

" In March. but the destruction OF q
lot of furniture intended for 1t through
the burning OF q factory, has retarded
moving In. The building is largely due
to the activity OF Representative Bur-
leigh. Senator Hale, Postmaster Fen.
nelly and Postpiaster JOY. The build.
ing will cost about $4,000. The build-
ing is one that Bar Harbor may welt
be proud of. and Its postal facilities will
now be equal to those Of any city or
town of similar size In Maine.
The home of Walter Holmes at the
foot Of Wilson lake, Wilton, was badly
damaged by fire Friday afternoon Mrs
Holmes had been away from the house
about an hour when smoke was seen
issuing from the ell Mr.. Holmes, VINO
works In Tie G.. II. Bass shoe factory,
was informed by telephone of the fire.
His fellow worlunen took the factory
hose and rushed to his assistance and
soon had the fire under control All
the furniture was removed from the
house and hardly Scared. The damage
to the house Is estimated from $500 tn
$500. The insurance IL $500 in the town
company.
Capt F. I. Merryman died Saturiny at
Freeport after long Illness. He was
born in Bowdoinham 70 years ago. In the
Civil War he enlisted in the navy. first
serving on a gunboat and later being
transferred for transport duty. After the
close Of the war he followed the see for
10 years. For many years he had iived
in Bowdoinham but four years ago NOV
ed with his family to Freeport A'widow
and two sons, Marshall G. Merryman OF
Bowdoinham and Frank Merryman Of
Freeport. survive. He was q past com.
mander Of Rideout Post, q. A. r.. and a
past master of Merrymeeting Grunge OF
Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

services Sunday. Mr.. Johnson nro.o,..
stirring sermon in the morning and alec
IN the evening. His text for the evenin =
service was Prepare to Meet Tbv Goa :.
The speaker said in part: Men maro
oaielui preparation for those things
''"' pertain TO this life. If man builds
any structure he is very careful about
the foundation. If man desires to fill
certain position in life he makes care
ini preparation and we say that is right
so men ought to be as careful about pre-
pairing for eternal things"
A number expressed desire at the
close of the sermon to lead a Christian
iife. This series of meetings will con-
tinae during the week every evening ex-
cept Saturday evening. The meeting
Thursday evening will be for men only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Samuel RI. Powers.

Samuel II. Powers died in the hos
pital here carly Saturday morning, the
cause being chronic cystitis. Mr.. Pow
ers vas born N Elue Hill. April Q, 1881
and WAS educated in the country
schools, and later learned the uphols-
terers trade He enlisted as private in
Co. NJ, list Me. n. A., Dec. lG, 1868, and
was mustered out as artilicer June 9.
1855. ri, was for many years a resi- :
dent of Belfast. being admitted to the
home from that place in 1898. A sister
Mrs. Sarah Nve. Of Auburndale, sur
wives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

It was discovered Saturday morning
AZ the Maine Central freight shed that
soma person or persons had broken in
10 the shed and taken away articles OF
value Among the things reported TAX
en- are several pairs Of shoes. some
stamps from the office and a revolver
belonging to Freight Agent }. Nj.
Bates. Mrs. G. II. Cakes. who lives
across the street from the freight shed.
noticed lights in the place about $50
friday evening. but thought nothing
Vi II. as members of the force fire.
qaehtly go into the office after hours
10 work. The police have been notified
ana are working on the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
NATIONAL HOME.
Mozart Ladies Quartet IN
Fine Entertainment.
Handsome Easter Decorations
III. '. U. Meeting Tonight
Officer Of the Day, Capt. PrebIe...
Other home News.

The Mozart Ladies Quartet Of Bos-
ton, consisting OF Mrs. Nellie A. Har-
NOR, first soprano, Miss Georgia
Belle Merrill, second soprano, Mrs.
Bertha Putney Dudley. first alto-pi-
anist, and Mrs. Mabel +. Tenney, Sec
ord alto, rendered Il delightful enter
tainment in the Home Opera house
Saturday evening. They were supposed
To have taken 4 trip on Il yacht from
Newport, II. L., 10 Mount Desert, the
trip taking several days and nights. In
describing the trip about 200 views
We're shown, the many interesting
scenes witnessed during the voyage.
such rs lighthouses. coming TO Boston,
many steamers, battleships, beaches,
reefs, etc. The quartet sang many
songs. as the different pictures We're
shown. each song illustrating some-
thing in the pictures, such as Home
Sweet Home" and 1.-The Old Oaken
Bucket" when the homes of the COM
pcsers We're shown upon the screen.
Sunday afternoon the quartet rendered
many selections in the hospital and the
veterans confined there thoroughly en-
joyed every one. which was most
pleasingly rendered. Sunday evening
at the Opera house, in connection with
the concert by the orchestra, the la
dies rendered four excellent selections,
which we're warmly applauded, many
of the audience being from the nearby
cities. II is safe TO say that this quar-
tet is one of the best of it's kind in New
England. and the sweet and harmoni-
Gus music il rendered will be long re-
membercd by the veterans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Cupid viii CONQUER.

Miss Lura Belle Gray of this city
went TO Providence, Il. l., last Friday
to meet and become the bride of Gus
tave Hague. formerly CT this city and
remembered as tie local long distance
runner, but tie laws OF Rhode Island
had changed since Gus left there two
years ago. and the couple were obliged
to file their intentions and wait five
days. This they are doing, the bride
in the mean time stopping With Mr..
Hague's parents in Providence. There
was no elppe,rent; both are IF age,
counting their years by "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Another of Lieut.. petrosinos former

Another of Lieut.. Petrosino's former
aides fell victim Saturday It 10 be-
lieved, Of BLACK Hand" vengeance.
He was Thomas Maresca,a youth who
had been employed on the confidential
squad maintained by Petrosino up to
the time the latter left the United
States for visit abroad when he was
assassinated in Palermo. Sicily. Mar
esca had been shot once before end had
quit the regular forces work at his
fathers urgent request and became q
special officer. 1t was while following
a burglary clue obtained following a:
recently of letters in connection with
premeditated crimes of BLACK
Hand nature that he was shot down
and n.ortally wounded Saturday by an
italian near st. George. Staten Island.
His assaiiant was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Mabel Day died Thursday night at
The home nj Linwood Folsom, on
Snring street, Dexter. after few days
,,Iness with appendicitis at the age of
% wears. The deceased was the wife
q Frank Day OF Corinna. to whom she
was united in marriage last April Her
home was in Newport and she was the
ADOPTED daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
pie,<erin. TIE husband and two sisters,
Mrs. Harold Littlefield of Newport
ami Mrs. John Charlesworth of Lis
hon. survive. The remains were taken
:, Nay.nort Friday for interinent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
: Advertised Letters.

letters are advertised at the Gar
Ntuef rostolfice for the week ending
Aarch &c for the following:
Ladies-AtkinS. Mrs. Maude: Josse-
~. Mrs. S. F.: Lunt, Mrs.
Nents-Austin. r. D.; Burgess. AM
Essssv: Donald. Jack; Gardiner, DR.. F.;
eward. Charles; Regan. John: Smith.
frederick S., 1855 Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

It is stated that the camera man who
took snap shots in places at Biddeford,
where it is charged liquor is sold Illegal
ly. secured evidence against 30 persons.
The camera spotter posed as a govern
ment gypsymoth hunter. The pictures
he obtained are to be presented in court.
Bar Harbor's new post Office build
ing is practically ready for use. The
building was ready for occupancy ear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
john DAILY,

The death of John DAILY occurred in
the hospital here Friday night of in
sufficiency mitral valve of the heart. Mr..
DAILY was born in Ireland about Il years
ago but came to this country when a
young man. He enlisted in the navy at
Boston May 13. 1862. serving as coal heav-
er on the L. S. S. Ohio and Tioga, and
was discharged al Brooklyn Dec. u, 1863
He was admitted to the Home from Fall
River Sent % 1883
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

1t was confidently asserted saturday
at Chicago that no more bodies would
be found in the ruins OF the Fish Fur
niture Co. building In which II HIVES
were lost Friday. Firemen wcrking IN
the debris uncovered q registering de.
vice. which showed that but IA en-
plcyes were on the.fift and sixth floors
wnen the fire broke out TWO Of these
ESCAPED. and as IL bodies have beenge
covered. the entire list seems, account
ed for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
LOCAL NOTICE.

Your old picture frames can be made
to look like new ones. Let II. NJ. Hun
ton do it at Morse's store. New frames
made to your order at prices that are
all right Now is the time when
cleaning your house. Fl. NJ. Hunton,
ualowell mch2Sdft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
David Belasco's big New York produc-
ton Men and Women"

Everything is in readiness for the
entertainment to be held in City hall
.ohight Tor the benefit of the book fund
LOT the Free library and the occasion
promises to be of more than ordinary
interest. The children who are 10 take
part nave been well drilled and those
Oh maturer years are always ready.
Ahe OBJECT is worthy one in providing
good reading matter for the young
people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

here We're large audiences at both the
Ming and evening services at the
2biand Avenue NJ. T.. church Sunday.
he Easter anthem and a vocal solo
the features of the musical program
Be- morning. Fifteen received the rites
Aptism and 20 were received on pro-
IN and others are soon to follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Statc Superintendent of Schools Pay
nm Smith was to deliver an address
this evening before the CObbosseecOn-
lee Teachers Club, but owing to his
having a number of engagements to
lock after was forced to cancel the en-
sagernent in this city. The regular
meeting OF the club will be held next
Thursday evening. when l.. II. Conant.
principal Of the High school. Will give
talk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The Rocky Mountain Rife Club Of
Butte, Montana. broke all records In the
Inter-club Aifie Shooting League matches
this week. This club and the Winchester
Pod and Gun Club of New Haven. CT.
now are tied for first place in the tourna-
ment. each having nine victories and one
defeat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Over 50 members OF Maine Command
cry, No. !. Knights Templar. attended
Faster services Sunday morning at the
Congregational church. Sir Langdon
Quimby, II. D., pastor of the church,
preached the sermon taking for his
subject, "'fhe Conquering Cross" The
pulpit was prettily decorated with Eas-
ter lilies and piEks IL feature of the dis
play being large cross formed OF red
pinks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

1t has been decided to hold the dis
trict meeting of the odd Fellows on
Thursday. April IA. in the Coliseum.
The lodge hall viii be used for re-
cepton room and the meeting will be
held in the Coliseum. The banquet
Will be served in the banquet rooms
Of both Odd Fellow hall AMI Masonic
Mll, The committee of arrangements
Hhard at work making plans for the
event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Rev. Luther II. Mckinney, formerly PAS
tor Of the Tniversalist church. preached
at the church Eastern Sunday before a
large congregation. The many friends of
Mr. Mckinney. both members OF the par
lsh and others In The city, were glad to
see him after his absence from the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Letters for the following persons are
advertised at the Home postoffice: J. F.
Condor, Mr.. II. Cole C. Clark Horace
Dresser Thomas Finn, Charles Horton,
Dennis Kiley, William Mason. Christie
pher r. Miller James Mcmahon. Robert
Mcclure. William c. Potter. William
Springsteen. Benjamin C. Schermer and
James NJ. Wiggn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The concert by the Temple Quartet
If lewiston, assisted by Miss Verna
,she Noyes of Auburn. as reader, will
bs held this evening at the Highland
Acenue Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The Easter floral decorations at the
chapel yesterday We're very fine and Paul
p. Maillard, chief gardener, and his corps
of assistants deserve much credit for the
work. The Opera house stage presented
an excellent appearance last evening, the
many potted plants and Easter lilies be
ing very lastly arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

4Rt Rev. Robert Goldman. d. D., bishop
Of Maine. administered confirmation at
the Episcopal church last evening and
aso preached the sermon. Sunday at
.ernoon the usual Lenten Offering and
service for the children was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Prof. and Mrs II. II. Stuart with
their daughter have returned from
vacation rassed with friends at Me-
chanic Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Children in arms VIII i'o' oe
mitted to any of the performances vi
the Chicago Stock Company uurine
their engagement at the augusta
Opera house this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Edward Coffey. late Co. c. Goth Pa.
Cav; William Dearth. alias John Barney
late Co X, 4th U. s. Art. and Charles
II. Mathews. late Co. d, 9Th N. Y. Cav,
have been granted honorable discharges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Rev. l.. ii. Clarke preached at the
union service held Sunday afternoon in
The Johnson Opera house and the at
tendance was large. Frank G.. Baker
sang a vocal solo of much merit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Mss Julia +. Ciason mas returned
n, visit in Camden. accompanied
IL by her sister, Miss Bertha S.
Zen, who is to remain at her home
4 weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Miss Evangeline Conant has return
ed from a weeks visit TO ner parents
in Livermore Falls and TINS morning
win resume her duties at the warren
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The w. d. Hutchins co. OF Augusta
has established a branch real estate
agency in this city. with Horace IL
Turner in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The funerals of the late James Ryan
and the late Philip Lynch were held from
the Home chapel at p. NJ. Saturday.
Rev. Fr. Michigan officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Burroughs were granted Saturday to
Charles Benway to South Berwick. James
H. Dugan to Stoneham. Jacob r. Oliver
and Joseph Mcdonald to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Special meeting of the city govern
call for mason work of all kinds.
mont at 100 O'Clock this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The Ladies' Circle of the First zap
fist church will meet at p ~ tues
dav with Mrs. Walter s. Arey, VIM
throp street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The pleasant weather yesterday was all
that could be wished for Easter Sunday.
Many took advantage Of the pleasant day
,or walks and rides into the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Mrs. Rachel Il. Calderwood went To
Auburn yesterday to visit her daush-
ter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Carl and Waldo Skillin, students OF
Rowloiu. arc at home with their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Skillin, Tor the
Easter holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Gen. Beal Command, No. %, U. V. u.
will hold its regular meeting tonight in
Grand Army hall and desires full at
tendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The city assessors will sit daily from
Anril to Is at their office in City
building from to l. a. NJ, arc from
to P Nj.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Mrs. Albert Mcfarland Will leave
this morning for Auburn to VISIT he'
nephew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Funeral of Late Reuben A. Townes.

The funeral of the late Reuben A.
lownes was held Sunday afternoon from
'Ae residence on Lincoln street. Rev
lahsdon Quimby. n. D., officiating. The
'hterment was in Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The Chicago Stock Company VIII
o,are weeks engagement at the
augusta Opera house this afternoon
nth "Clothes." Tonight's bill Will De
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The Ladies' Aid of the First UnlVer-
salist church will meet at +. NJ
Tuesday with Mrs. j. S. Hamilton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Miss Helen l.. Haines, a teacher IL
the public schools in Richmond Is IL
this city on Il visit to her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

ylss Helen Elnnons If Brunswick
Il visiting relatives in the city for sew
tral days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
lllr|ars Visit the Maine
Central Freight Shed.
(,;|sr At The Churches Large
Congregations Present.
, famine Paul Revere Bell In
Episcopal Church eeIffy.

tom Laselles Seminary for the Easter
rscation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Mss Bertha Lewis. a teacher in
wakefield, n. H.. is spending her va
es,ion at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

10 meeting of the Current Evens
Glib will be held this evening. the
Meeting having been postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Easter at the industrial School.

Neither tie church days nor the holt
Maine Industrial School for Girls. and
yesterday was no exception to the rule.
An excellent Easter concert was given at
Erskine hall at o'clock in the afternoon
under the direction of Miss Georgia \.
King, one of the teachers. \ number of
townspeople and some from Augusta We're
present. All spoke in high praise of the
manner in which the young ladies acquit-
ted themselves, many concurring in the
expression that the churches might we'll
envy some of the talent The program:
Chorus-"Skies Are Glowing
Recitation. I.uvia Rieley
Chorus-'The Eastartde''
Recitation. Alice frencn
Motion Song. Eight Girls
Recitation, Bertha Randell
Recitation, RoSSie Johnson
Song. Double Quartet
Exercise-"The Ransom Nine Girls
Recitation, Hazel Wiley
Recitation, olive Hyland
Solo, DORIS BacheIuer
Drill. SiX Girls
Recitation Margaret Redman
Chorus-"Rejoice, Jehovah Reigns,,
Recitation, Nira McNei
Chorus" Open Gate"
Recitation, Jane fraser
Solo, Luvia Rieley
Chorus-"The Heavens Respond
After the program exercises Rev. H. l..
Nichols of the Methodist church gave a
yery timely talk on the meaning of East
or and Rev. ]. w. Steele offered the clos
ing prayer.