The Republican journal., 1910-07-28
A Successful Searsport Sale.
It Was Held at the Home of Mrs. Rachel
M. Pendleton for the Benefit of the
Second Conversational Church.

N. FendletOn tor the Denent OF the
Second Congregational Church.
Correspondence Bangor Daily News.]
SEARsPoRT, July 20. In spite of the
cloudy morning, Tuesday afternoon was
beautiful and at an early hour people
began to arrive from all directions and
during the afternoon and evening more
than 300 visitors attended the garden
fete, sale and supper, which was held at
the very attractive home of Mrs. Rachel
Pendleton, or "Aunt Maria" as she af-
fectionately is called by all who know
her. The entire house, with its many
cosy rooms, was given over to the soci-
ETY.. OF the Second Congregational church,
and every room attracted large crowds,
for in each was display of hand made
articles, which found a ready sale. The
grounds about the house, too, were turn
ed into the bazaar, and here tents, swings
and comfortable chairs furnished a
pleasant place for those who preferred
to remain out of doors. The old Pendle-
ton homestead, with its big trees, green
fields sloping away to the shore, was an
ideal place for midsummer party, and
although it was beautiful in the late af-
ternoon, it was still more so at twilight
and evening, when the full moon came
up over the water, and shining through
the trees, illumined the scene, adding
much to the beauty of the affair.
The sale opened at three O'Clock with
a large patronage, and for several hours
carriages, buckboards and autos contin-
ued to bring guests from Searsport vii
lage, Stockton and the surrounding coun-
try.
The interior of the house was roamed
tf1rOl1Oh will v,ony,1a b,11,
there IN the different rooms or chatting
with old friends or summer acquaintance.
Mrs. Pendleton. the hostess, was every
where graciously welcoming one and all,
and although she boasts of her four score
years, it was indeed hard for the strang-
ers or others for that matter to believe
that the dainty little white-haired wom-
an, gowned all in white even to her tiny
shoes, was anything but a young girl
Aunt Maria, as she is so lovingly call
ed, looks as though she had stepped out
of one of Myrtle Reeds beautiful stories
and her quiet smile and handclasps will
indeed be one of the sweetest memories |
of the delightful Afternoon.
AS one entered the house from the
porch, where the Knyvetta orchestra
was stationed, playing at intervals, the
reception room afforded quiet rest room
after the dusty drive and here one was not
10th to remain for time before proceed
ing on through the other rooms, where
the sale was held. In the parlor, Miss
Mary Park presided over a perfectly
fascinating display of bags. Bags of
every description, varying from the SER
viceable laundry and darning bag to
dainty ones of silk or hand embroidered |
linen. 1t is needless to say that the as
sortment found ready sale.
In the parlor, also, Misses Azubia
and Mary Decrow held sway at the fancy
table, where handmade articles, includ- |
ing many bits of fine linen, We're sold
In the dining room was the remembrance
table, where articles, which had been
sent by Park-born people from many dis
tant cities, We're bought by their old
friends. Nearly everything imaginable
was offered for sale at this table, with
Mrs: +. {. Pike, of the village, but for
merly OF Park, presiding. Mrs. Pike is
famous Tor her energy and perseverance.
and her table was tremendous success,
netting nearly 500 alone. 1t was a very
friends of the little church, MANY of
whom have not been here Tor years,
doing their part toward making the fair
such success. She was assisted by
Miss Prudence Griffin.
Aprons always attract the women, and
in the kitchen Mrs. Arthur Coleman and
Mrs. Horace Peaslee did thriving bust
ness. A young lady from the village did
good bit OF advertising, too, by wearing
nifty kitchen apron as she passed
through the crowd and she took several
orders for future delivery.
In tent, just outside the house, Mrs
Charles Davis and Mrs. James Hall sold
ice cream. At an attractive booth, Misses
Edna and Eva Griffin sold candy, adding
materially to the revenues of the affair
AT O'Clock there was natural drift
ing of the crowd towards the carriage
house, which had been transformed, by
skilful hands, into most attractive din
ing hall. The walls were draped with
flags and bunting, and here and there
were masses of evergreen, while new
mown hay covered the floor, it's sweet
ness pertaining the entire building The
tables, with their snowy linen, were at
tractlvely decorated with vases Of wild
flowers, and nearly 200 people were
served. the tables being twice set. Be-
sides the delicious beans, cooked in the
ground, the menu included salads, bread,
cake, doughnuts, coffee, fruit, ETC., and
CHe HldIly hungry guests were lOuO IN
praise of the service and menu. Mrs.
Lizzie Farnham had charge of this part
of the affair, and was ably assisted by
corps of Mattresses, who allowed no one
to go away hungry.
After supper the guests strolled about
the grounds, many patronizing the
mystic haystack,'' over which Miss
Winnifred Nichols, the charming grand
daughter of the hostess, and Miss Eliza
beth Park, presided. Many Fearful and
wonderful, as we'll as many dainty gifts
were drawn from the haystack and to
the children, little and big, it was popu-
lar resort. An hour of social chatting,
wandering over the fields and shore, was
enjoyed, after which came the entertain
ment. Never was there more beauti-
full night or more beautiful spot for an
al fresco entertainment than last even
ing. With the porch for the stage, with
the audience seated on the lawn in front,
the two hours, which passed from to 10
were most enjoyable. Selections by
Knyvetta orchestra opened the enter
tainment, which included violin solos by
Stanley Cayting of Bangor and Clifton
Havener Of Worcester, Mass, vocal
solos by Miss Josephine Davis, Miss Mary
Park, whistling solos by Mrs. William K.
Goodell, violin solo by Miss Lillian
Mowry, selections by two mixed quar-