Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-25
ACTIVITIES AT
ERSKINE ACADEMY

China Me-, Oct. 24.-(SpeciaD.- PLANS
are now going forward very rapidly
for an attractive sale, harvest supper
and drama to be given by the students
of Erskine Academy. Already contri-
buttons have begun to come in, and
the prospects are very bright for an
even bigger success than last year
The Seniors will have charge of the
embroidery table, where many dainty
articles will be found which will make
desirable Christmas presents. In addi-
ton to this, the Seniors will have
charge of the sale of imported Japan
csc articles, including kimonos, fancy
novelties and pictures. The Juniors are
to have a table of household supplies
and practical things which are needed
in the home every day, and of such a
variety that their booth is sure to be
popular one. The Sophomores are
making big plans for a display of
aprons Of all colors, styles and fabrics
and at such prices as will attract many
customers. The Freshmen will have
the mystery table where more wonder.
full bargains can be found.
Miss Jones will have charge of the
harvest supper. and that is sufficient
recommendations to all who partook of
the feast last year. This will be served
in the dining room Of the G. A. R.. hall
from $50 to P. M. ....-
Mrs. Owen will start rehearsals this
week for the drama my Brothers
Keeper" This is entirely different and
more difficult than anything yet giver,
by the students, and 1t is expected that
1t will meet with great favor. The plot
is intensely interesting and some of
the scenes are stirring. The old maid
and the ragpicker will furnish plenty
of fun, while everyone will! be in SYM
pathy with the hero
The proceeds will go toward finish
ing paying for the new and much need
ed coat of paint which the Academy
building is just receiving. The amount
of money available from tuition for
this purpose is not sufficient to pay the
bills. However the building was. In
such bad shape that it is being paint
ed all over. and it is felt that all the
friends of Erskine will contribute to
the fair and thus help in the improve
ments. The faculty and students are
working hard to make the building
more attractive and comfortable, and
they are In hopes that after the re-
mainder of the painting bills are paid,
there will be enough left over from the
proceeds of the fair to lay a hardwood
floor In the north class room. The
students have set their hearts on this
improvement and they feel, since it is
such needed one, that the friends of
Erskine will once more rally to the
support of the school.
Anyone wishing to contribute some
thing toward the fair may send it by
one of the students or leave It with
Mrs. Owen at the cottage. Everyone is
invited to show their interest by maxi
ing some little thing for one of the
tables. and those who find it impossible
to give are invited to come and pur-
chase something, but if there is al
friend of Erskine who finds it incon-
venient to either give or buy, just as
cordial an invitation is extended to
come, meet old friends and enjoy the
little entertainment which will be fur
nished In the afternoon. free of charge.
The fair will be held the second or