Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-04

| birthdays at the Grange hall by inviting
their young friends to a party at which
games of all sorts were enjoyed Little
Maynard Furbush also had a birthday on
the same day, he being but six years of
| age. Refreshments of ice cream and cake,
candy and nuts were served during the
afternoon and the young people all re-
ported pleasant time.
John Richards of Gardiner and Peter
and Craig Wiggin of Massachusetts have
been camping at Camp Merryweather for
the past few days. Tuesday, they en-
| joyed fishing trip to Hamilton pond,
with Millard Stevens as guide. Mr.. Rich
ards caught pickerel weighing four
pounds and the whole party were also
very successful In their efforts at ice fish
| ing.
The Christmas tree at the hall was a
most enjoyable affair Mr.. and Mrs. SAN
ia Claus were most generous in their
gifts and dispersed presents from the two
large trees which We're very prettily dec
Grated. as well as loaded with pretty and
useful gifts for young and old. The chill
dren gave very pleasing program in the
the gospel singer of Fairfield gave sew
eral very pleasing selections.
The Lakeshore Sewing Society was en-
tertained at Grange hall on New Years
day by Mrs. Winnie Stevens. quilt
was tackled for the hostess and a pleas
ant day passed with two visitors present.
The society is rehearsing a farce to be
given on Gentleman's night, which is
to be held some evening in the near flu
ture. Dinner was served at y o'clock
and New Years program carried out in
the afternoon.
Installation of officers of Salmon Lake
Grange will occur. on Saturday evening,
Jan. IL. The installing officer will be
the present master, Chas. ]. Anderson.
Mrs. Geo. A. Stoddard of South Bel
grade is visiting her daughter and fam
lily on the Point. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Withers passed Sat
urday and Sunday last in Monmouth, the
guests of Mr.. Withers parents s
| The scholars of the Washington school
plan on giving an entertainment at the
end of the present term. -
Miss Ruth Thompson and brother Har-
vey were in South Belgrade, Sunday and
Monday.
Ernest and Willis Stevens, who are at
work in Peru, Mass, this winter, We're at
home for the Christmas recess, but re-
turned. Tuesday to Massachusetts.
Elias Stevens of Horse Point is getting
out lumber. preparatory to building a
house near Great pond the coming spring.
DRESDEN MILLS.
The annual Christmas tree was Civ
en- hy the Eastern River Grange. A
large number We're invited and q grand
good time was planned. Owing to the
inelemency of the weather many were
kept at home. Those who had the
courage to go, reported a pleasant
evening.
Rev. Mr. Jones of East Pittston
preached in NJ. +. church Sunday aft
fernoon. He is a very able speaker,
and all eniov his helpful sermons He
is expected to preach next Sunday
Marguerite White passed Christmas
day with her grandmother
| Nola Houdlette is with her parents
during the holiday season.
Edwin Houdlette of t. of NJ. was
home until after New Years.
Ray Cate passed Christmas day with
friends in South Dresden.
Mrs. Fred Blipn VAS TIE guest.
Christmas, of her sister, in Gardiner
Bridge Academy opened. Monday,
after a two-weeks' Vaca ton.
The auxiliary met, Tuesday after
noon, with Mrs. w. p Houdlette
The Eastern Star is soon to initiate
several new members into its chapter.
| Mir. ana Mrs. Clarence Mcdonald
were the guests. Christmas, of their
Parents
Word has been received that San
ford Stilphen, formerly of this place.
but who has been living in Freeport, is
going to Concord, Mass, to live with
his son, Roy, and little daughter,
Lizzie.