Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22
NEWPORT

The te1kherS Of Corinna, Plymouth.
Detroit a1d Newport met at the
Newport High school at $40 in the
morning Of Saturday for an all-dAy
convention. A good number were
present The paper BY Miss Pearl
Snow Of Corinna on Teaching Writ
ing showed much thought and con-
tanned much that was helpful to ths
teacher. slrs. Grace B. Morse Of De-
troit read a most instructive paper
on Suggestions Tor Teaching Draw
ing" Rev. J. W. Reynolds in his
most genial and kindly manner ad-
dressed the teachers. giving them in
spiration for the work OF the school
year and much food for thought.
Newport High school orchestra, un-
der the supervision and direction Of
Miss Gertrude Thorne. furnished mu-
sic and several special musical num-
bers had also been arranged. At
noon the meeting. adjourned until
LIS. the teachers going from the
meeting to the High street church
vestry. where the ladies Of the q. B.
B. society and Of the Ladies' Aid
furnished entertainment in the form
Of a most delicious dinner consisting
Of baked beans with brownbread.
salads. pickles. doughnuts, a variety
Of pies and coffee. The afternoon
session was most interesting. Miss
Gertrude Thorne gave a very inter-
esting outline Of a method Of con-
Quoting Piano class music Rev.
Thomas Cross gave a most helpful
address to the convention which was
much enjoyed. This was followed by
an address by Miss Florence Hale Of
the State Educational Department,
which all who have heard Miss Hale
during her various trips through the
State cannot fail to know was decid-
eddy worth while. The afternoon pro-.
gram was interpreted with music as
was the forenoon program. The pub
lie Of Newport were invited to be
present at this meeting and some
made it their way to enjoy the good
things that were said during the day.
The Motor Express Co. which has
been making regular trips between
Newport and Bangor for the summer
has extended its route to Pittsfeid.
Miss Marjorie Blanchard returned
to Newport on Saturday. after a
three-days trip to Dover and Fox
croft and to Dexter, where she has
classes in piano music.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Bracket enter
tanned Wednesday evening the Boys
and Girls Agricultural Clubs Of New
port and Plymouth at their farm
at Hasteys Corner. The eve
ming was spent in games. roasting
sweet corn and toasting marshmal-
lows over a large bed of Goals. A
good number OF the members Of these
clubs was present.
Clair Pierce Of Bangor, At present
in the Bangor freight Office Of the
Maine Central. .as in Newport on
Thursday. Mr.. Pierce says that he
expects soon to leave for Seattle.
Wash, where he will make his home.
Mrs. Abba Young left Thursday for
New York City, where she will spend
few weeks the guest Of her son. DR..
D. B. Young.
Miss Myrtle Watson, who has been
spending a three-weeks vacation
with her parents at the Bert Brown
cottage at Camp Benson. returned
Thursday to Worcester. Mass.
Olin D. Crockett OF Guilford was In
Newport on Friday. On his return
| trip to Guilford he was accompanied
by his aunt. Mrs. Rose Soper Of New
port. who will be his guest for a few
days.
Mrs. John Deiano. who was the
guest Of Mrs. Clara D. Blanchard for
the carly part Of the week. returned
Wednesday to her home in Abbot.
Mrs. w. S. Townsend, who has
been spending a week at Lincoln. the
! guest Of Rev. and Mrs. T. F. Ross.
| has returned to Newport.
The Phythian Sisters District Con-
vention, comprising the towns of
| Newport. Pittsfeld. Burnham and
! Hartland, will be held Sept. % in
| Newport. A supper will be served
at the Grange Banquet hall, consist
ing Of baked beans and salads with
pastry at IS cents per plate. This
supper il served by the Ladies' Aid
Of Newport and will be public sup
per, but special tables will be re.
served for the Phythian Sisters.