Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
PITTSTON

Mrs. INA I.apham on Christmas re-
visited her home in Chelsea, the occa-
sion being a family reunion held with
Mrs Mldreth Clark. This was the first
time that ali her children and grand
children had been around the table to-
gcther. A conspicuous feature of the
dinner was large Christmas pudding,
decied with holly. The house was deco
rated with pine. bright paper, christmas
TRIMMINGS numerous evergreen WreathS
and large Christmas tree, from wnich
the gifts were distributed in the after
noon It was an enjoyable occasion.
Those present beside the hostess were
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Grant and son Earl
of Randolph: Mr. and Mrs. Roger lap
ham ana Beatrice Clark. Pittston; Will
liam CLARK, Misses Pearl. Viola and
Marion Clark. Chelsea; Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Clark ana son Earlon. Gardiner; Charles
Grady Winthrop: Miss Edith Grady.
Gardiner: George Henry, Whiteiield.
A community Christmas tree was held
in the Pittston Congregational church
Friday evening with good attendance.
The social Club supplied the tree with
candy bags. children gave an entertain
ment with a few numbers of the program
supplied by their elders. While the older
children were assembled about the organ
the youngest boys and girls marched up
two aiSles of the church, the girls mar
shaed by Mrs. Amy Hunt; the boys by
Mrs Annie Chapman. The march was
played by Mrs. Iva Rollins. organist
for the evening. Rev. LangGon Quimby
opencd the exercises with remarks and
offered prayer. The children under the
lead of Mrs. Annie Chapman, performe@
their parts creditably to themselves and
their training. Too many parts were
space. Especially pleasing was an eX-
ercise by IA small maids in white night
robes, each carrying an unlighted candle
which, during the drill. small boy
lighted with burning taper. The tree
was appropriately decorated and held
many gifts. A iovial Santa Claus. in
remarkable costume, entering to the
jingling of bells and merry music, was
source of excitement and mirth among
the children.
The recently organized Riverside Club
has now a membership of IA. Meetings
at the houses of the members are held
weekly on Wednesdays. The object of
the club is to collect funds to be eX-
pended in care of Riverside cemetery.
One patchwork quilt has been completed.
Other work has been done and a sale, !
supper and entertainment later on is con- |
templated. The officers of the Riverside !
Club are: President. Mrs Minnie Roll !
Inns: vice president Mrs. Maggie Booker; |
secretary, Mrs Amy Hunt; treasurer.
NJ. tEa rln ,
announced to be on Dec. 20 at the home |
of Mrs. f. A. Lapham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore of Willow |
Crest entertained six tables at whist |
Monday evening of last week. Mr. and /:
Mrs. George McCobb were the winners OF
the prizes. Consultations were given |
Captain Wylie and INA Lapham Ice
Cream and cake were served A very
pleasant evening was passed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whitmore Will en- |
terrain the Pittston Whist Club on New
Years eve and incidentally will watch
the old year out and New Year in. |
> Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cummings OF
Farmingdale were Christmas guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. H. w. Scott.
Miss Sarah Rollins is visiting rela-
tives In South Gardiner.
Miss Della F'litner who usually spends |.
the winter with relatives in Massachu- /
sets, will remain at her home on the |
River road this winter. She recently mas /
had a telephone installed. No. 46-2
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. McCobb and son |
were guests Saturday of relatives In |
Randolph.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Houdlette passed |
Christmas with Mr.. Houdlette's parents
in Whitefield.
Mrs. A. J. Macurdy and little son OF
Boston are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. FREQ
Wodell !