Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26

At the Reformatory for Women
Christmas day was observed in a pleas
ing way. Very early in the morning
the inmates went to the foot OF pleasant
street and just before the break of day
marched to their cottage singing Christ
mas carols as they went.
The menu for the day was varied from
that Of other days. Among the dainties
served for breakfast were grape fruit.
sent the institution. by one Of the trus-
tees, Mrs. Effie Lawrence. They were
raised by Mrs. Lawrence on her own
farm in Cocoanut Grove. Fla. The din
ner. which was served at noon, consist
ed of roast pork. celery, onions, mince,
pumpkin and apple pie, with other fix
ings that make a good Christmas din
ner.
Directly after the meal occurred the
distribution OF gifts from a beautiful
Christmas tree. Each inmate received
one useful gift from the State. and be-
sides these there was an exchange of
gifts for the occasion. There was can
dy and popcorn for all. Perhaps the
thing that delighted the girls most Of
all is the yictrola. which has been
bought from the share OF the girls
earnings that is kept by the institution
when they are employed outside the
home.
At the time Of our local fair the In
mates OF Stevens cottage won IS in pre-
Iniums for fancy work they had done
This check has but recently been re-
ceived and has been spent in games for
the home. twenty-five dollars which
was donated by a good friend has been
invested in magazines and papers,
which will be enjoyed ali the year
Second Lieutenant Charles Bagley is
in town on a two weeks furlough 1t
Bagley has been stationed at Fort
Ethan Allen, VI. He has recently taken
his examination for second lieutenant
In the regular army and passed it sue
cessfully At the end Of two weeks he
will report at the Northeastern head
quarters and either accept this position
or be honorably discharged
The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega ton
al church met in the parlors Monday
afternoon. Each lady brought her own
work and the time was spent in discuss
IHS pieiS AoE the winter = WDTk
S. ii. Swain reports the sale Of the w
J. Foss farm in Brighton to Mrs. Her
mine Schroeder Of West Manchester, ~
II. Mrs. Schroeder will make a speciality
Of dairy work and sheep raising.
Mrs Philena Lowe, widow Of the late
Or. Ivory Lowe OF Canaan. passed away
a t her home on High street OF that town
Sunday night at 1920. Mrs Lowe was
rs years of {; ge and leaves one sister,
Mrs True Edwards, and one brother.
Mr. Pottle, together with several nieces
and nephews.
An afghan has been completed and
presented to the local Red Cross by the
pupils of re-. Dora Nye. teacher OF
piano. This consists of ~ squares, each
pupil having knit at least one.
At Somerset county all, where FIVE
lima cs are held at the presen. time.
the only Christmas observance was m
the change Of menu 4 dinner was
served of roast pork and the customary
vegetables
Miss Sadie Blaisdell who has been
employed n Winchester. arrived in
town Monday to spend the holidays
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs Still
man BlaisdeN Of Cornyils.
Cpl. Ralph Morrow is passing a few
days with his brother, Will Morrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Greene OF the
up-liver sections are passing the holt
days in the family or Mr. Grcenes
father, Charles Greene of Pleasant
street
Lou Smith Of Springfield. VI. is pass
ing the holiday season with his wife at
the home of her parents. MIR. and Mrs
Henry Cannon OF Mcclellan street.
pleasant occasion occurred in the
telephone office Monday evening,
when the Hello" giIis entertained 81
Christmas party. TIE regular Of
fee force which comprises Chief
Miss Myra Sawyer. Mrs. Beatrice Tit
comb Miss Ethel King. Miss Amber
PcOler. Miss Lena rarriVeau, Miss
Margaret Chase. Miss Lavina Murray
and Mrs Pauline Green. entertain ri
as thei' guests Miss Edna Crawford.
Misses Della, Amanda and Anna
Carrileau, Mrs. Grace Tilton. Leroy
McDonough and Matthew Green. A
Christmas tree was prettily deco
rated with gifts which were eSchah%-
cd HARLEQUIN ices and fancy COOK eS
were served. also candy and nufs.