Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-03
FAIRFIELD
Members of the Baptist Church
Tender Fine Reception to
Harry Brown

Harry Brown was given reception
at the Baptist church Thursday by
members Of the church, because Of his
changing bis residence from the for
mer residence in Benton to Waterville,
where his business interests are locat-
ed. Mr.. Brown will sever his connec-
lions with the church in town after
having an active part in all church
work for the past Is years. The church
was f1ttingly decorated with evergreens
and autumn leaves and the work done
Is credit to the splendid work of the
decorating committe. A fine orchestra,
composed of local musicians and their
selections were greatly appreciated.
Miss Jennie Sanborn Of Colby college
and reader of much ability, gave a
very interesting and pleasing recita-
ton. Harry Plummer was master OF
ceremonies and introduced Rev. E. NJ.
Holman, pastor Of the church, who
spoke in very high esteem regarding
the work done by Harry Brown during
the time he was connected with the
church work.
his words were many in high praise
regarding Mr. Brown and stated that
the church would greatly miss his works.
Following the remarks of Rev. Mr.. Hol-
man. Mrs w. o. Hersey took the plat
form and read an original poem com
POSED by herself and which described,
tie works of Mr.. Brown in poetic form.
IRE closing lines of the poem were: mo
rlcner token of our 1--we, could we af-
ford to make, since you have served
as church finance, as such you take the
cake"
With this Mr.. Brown was called to the
siege and was presented with cakA
With fitting toast written on the ton
in frosting.
Mr. Brown responded in his usual
pleasing manner and in a few remarks
he told of regretting to leave the COM
munity but that business interests called
him. He brought in many humorous
points and spoke with much ease. Fol-
lowing Mr.. Browns words a reception
and social hour was enjoyed and re-
freshments were served. The affair
proved a grand success and large
number attended to give a royal fare
well to a departing member.
Miss Annie Paquette was given a
shower consisting of china and alumni
mum ware, the party being held at the
Paquette home on Water street and
was held in honor of the approaching
marriage of Miss Paquette to Frank
X. Cakes on Monday morning at the
Catholic church. The house was filled
with her many friends. who joined in
wishing her the best of success in her
approaching welded life. The evening
was pleasantly passed in played games
and at the close of the evening pro-
gram. delicious refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Ethel Crawford was pleasantly
surprised at her home on Kelley street
Wednesday evening by members of the
Embroidery Club in honor of her birth
day. The evening was passed in a So
cial way and Mrs. Crawford was pre-
scented with some old ivory pieces as a
remembrance from her club sisters.
The evening proved a very pleasant
one and at the close the guest was
given the best wishes from her many
friends for many more happy birthdays.
Those present were Mrs. Crawford
Mrs. Jennie ireland, Mrs. Kate john
son. Mrs. Leila Lawrence. Mrs. Will
liam Barney. Mrs. LaForrest Allen.
Mrs. Adelbert Greenleaf, Mrs. John
Pierce and Mrs Gail Pollard and Mrs.
Lloyd Sykes.
Mrs Mabel Rackliff entertained the
members Of the Social Neighbors at her
home on Giibreth street Thursday aft
ernoon.