The Republican journal., 1912-08-29
THORNDIKE.

Inc lawn party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
aro u higgins last Saturday evening was a
most enjoyable one. Mr.. Higgins had provided
seats upon the lawn, but the moonlight and
gltterlng lights among the trees failed 70
lessen the chill of the evening air and the
guests, who numbered over 100. soon turned If
into mouse party as they sought shelter in.
SIDE, where there seemed room for all a,,
one oelng clever and mindful of each others
comfort Richard and Lena gave the Ladies
Ala the privilege of selling ice cream. ca ka,
candy aprons, etc, and they were present in
g'odiy numbers. Mrs, Higgins furnisbe
oouShhuts and hot coffee to all who wished for
It, and the proceeds of the evening were Sl2l6.
After the aprons necktes and eatables were
disposed of fine program given, as fol-
lows: Singing by the choir, two selections:
reading, The Fatherland,' Mrs Barstow of
bangor, who responded to an encore; cornet
soio' with organ accompaniment, Mr. Fred
oole ana Mrs. Arthur Oliver; reading, 1.-The
hetort Dlscourteous," Miss Ruth SMALL sing
ing by the choir; illusion, with some local
hits, Mr.. Z. L. Bartlett; music. corpet and or
gan, Mrs. Oliver and Mr.. Cole, solo. "Sing Me
to Sleep" Mrs. Barstow; SOLO Silver Threads
Among the Gold" Mr.. Ralph Leavitt; tele-
phone conversation, Mr.. Bartlett; music by the
choir; solo, "Swanee River" Mr.. Leaytt; clos
ing song, Where is My Wandering Boy To-
night Mrs. Barstow, all joining in the chorus.
Mrs Arthur Oliver presided at the organ dur
ing the evening and the playing and singing
was treat to all pla
OF the evening was when the oldest gentleman
present offered to buy aprons for the two larg-
est ladies' present, providing there were any
! that would fit them. The Ladies' Aid were
prepared for all emergencies, and the two
, ladies were soon happy possessors of new
aprons, while the silver in the gentleman's
wallet did not jingle so merrily as when he
inst arrived Another euj yment OF The even
ing was the presence of Mr. Arthur Gross of
Lowell, Mass, whose boyhood days were pass
ed here. His old friends and schoomates were
so glad to greet him again. The old saying
, that good boys make good men was fully
verified in his case. Although wealthy and
successful business man his fidelity to his old
time friends has not lessened. Mr. and Mrs.
higgins are grateful to all who helped to make
their lawn (house) party so enjoyable . Mr..
and Mrs. Ross C. Higgins have been visiting
! friends in Newburgh and Bangor Mrs.
Sarah K. Lewis and Miss Nettie Richards of
Belfast and Miss Susie Higgins of Springvale
are guests of Miss Evelyn C. Higgins and Mrs
f. l.. Philbrick. :. Miss Ruth Small and her
friend, Mrs Barstow of Bangor are guests at
Ruths old home, Mr.. H. M. Smalls Mr..
Joseph Higgins and family. Mr.. H. M. Small,
son, and daughter, Miss Martha and Mr. Frank
f, J. Higgins and Mrs. V. N. Higgins from East
Thorndike were among those who joined 1.-THE
! Old Boys Chip Chop society" at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Lander Aug 2lst The
presence of Mr.. Asa Cole of Jersey City, Rev.
D. Bracket, and many other old friends, made
the occasion a very happy one. Mrs. V. N.
Higgins and Mr.. F. J. Higgins passed Aug. goth
with Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Higgins. MIR. Albert
Higgins is visiting his mother, Mrs. Annie
| Higgins, in Lawrence. Mass. Mr.. Fred
Brown of Brooks came to town recently in his
new auto and took our neighbors Mr.. J. G.
Cilley and wife, away for a visit. :. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Pickett entertaining Mr.. and
| Mrs. Pope from Massachusetts.