Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-29
FAIRFIELD

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Wyer Of lower Main street, was the
scene of birthday party on Monday
evening, when Miss Gladys ElWell,
who makes her home with the Wyers.
entertained several Of her friends in
honor of her birthday. The house was
tastefully decorated for the occasion,
and most pleasant evening was pass
ed in playing games and enjoying mu-
Sic both vocal and instrumental. Aft
err an ample appreciation of daintles
served by the hostess, the party broke
up. all declaring they had been high
ly entertained and wishing Miss Elwell
many more happy birthdays in years
to come. Miss Elwell was the recipient
Of many useful and pretty gifts. Those
present were: Misses Dorothy Day,
Clara Libby. Madeleine salla, Marion
Bates of this town, Miss Gladys Lit
tlefield of Waterville, Karl McKetch-
ME, Herbert Biakney and Raymond
Varney of Fairfield. Tennyson Arm
strong, Donald Foster of Waterville
and George Wyer of Orono. who is a
student at University of Maine.
The ladies Of Benton Grange Sewing
Circle will meet Thursday afternoon
at the Grange hall to sew.
The Murray Club ladies were enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Carl
Cook at her home on the corner of
High street and Western avenue. The
time was passed in social chat and
sewing for the annual Easter sale, to
fG a nj IN l,n
The ladies of the U.niversalist Sew
ing Circle will meet Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Florence Duran at her
home on GuiibretE street. All ladies
are requested to be present, as there
is business of Importance to come be-
fore the meeting.
Miss Fay Dumphy Of Island Falls,
who has been guest for several days
OF Mrs. Frank Leighton, upper Main
street, left Tuesday for Pennington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Eblin of New
York arrived in town Tuesday to pass
several days with Hon. and Mrs. Silas
T. Lawry Of Island avenue
At the Dollar sociable held at the
Baptist church Monday evening under
the auspices of the Plummer Bibls
class, $50 was donated toward the
carpet fund.
Mrs. Herbert H. Spinney Of Silver
street left Tuesday for Princeton, Me-,
where she was called by the death of
relative.
Miss Ruby Johnson and Mrs Clifton
Alexander. who has been passing sew
eral days in Rumford with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Jones, have returned to
their homes in this town.
Mrs. Eliza Wilson, who has been
confined to her home on High street
for the past several weeks by illness.
was out Monday afternoon for the first
time.
Kingsbury B. Piper of the internal
revenue service is passing a few days
in town with his family
Merrymeeting club will meet on Fri.
day evening at the home of Mrs. How
ard Wyer lower Main street. As this
Is the first meeting under the manage
ment of the new officers there is much
work to be discussed, and it is impor.
tant that all members be present.
Miss Gertrude Waldron, who has
been confined to her home in Vassalborc
for the past few months, and unable ia
attend to her duties as teacher in the
South Grammar school. will resume he1
duties on Monday morning Miss Yes.
ia Carl. who has been engaged durine
her absence will complete her duties
and return to her home in Madison.
An all-day meeting Of the Woman's
Missionary Sewing Circle was held
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs
Benjamin Lawrence on the Shawmu,
road. with full attendance. The la.
dies enjoyed a picnic dinner and much
work was accomplished during the day
Miss Eva Hersey, who is engaged as
principal of the Center Grammar school
in Wilmington, Mass, has arrived In
town to pass her vacation with hel
brother, Superintendent Will o. Jersey
High street.
A meeting of the Masons Of Fairfield
was held Tuesday evening to consider
the question of forming a club. r. A
Jewell was elected temporary chair
man and H. F. Totman, secretary. The
matter was talked over and it was
found that some Of the Gerald could
be secured for club quarters and many
phases Of the subject was considered
The following committee was appoint
ed to interview Frank Allen. propri-
etor Of the Gerald, to see what terms
they could obtain for a five-year lease
Of the two dining rooms and the Of
fee comprising the front part of the
second floor. Harold E. Weeks, Stephen
Wing and Joseph w. Sawyer. A com
mittee to form a constitution and by.
laws, DR.. F.. A. knowlton, H. l.
Holmes and Lester Davis. Committee
on furnishings, Charles A. Lawry, H
F. Totman, Forrest Allen. Committee
to canvass for membership, E. L. Hol-
man, D. L. Reed. A. F. Greenleaf. E.
H. Cook. Huber Holt, Elvin Palmer
and Fred Stoves. These committees are
to report at a meeting to be held at
the Gerald next Tuesday evening at