Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
First PhHathea Fair

The Blaisdell automobile sales
rooms were the scene Of pleasant
activities Saturday afternoon when
tho ladies of the First Philathea
class of the Federated church held
their annual Christmas fair and sale
there. Evergreen wreaths. trees and
the Phiiathea banners were effect
lively used in decoration.
Tn the window were two tables of
fancy goods presided over by Mrs.
Jeanne Thomson, Mrs. Jessie Ste
ward and Mrs. Florence Dugas: pre-
serves and jellies were offered for
sale by Mrs. Carrie Steward, Mrs.
Addie Kicker and Mrs. Agnes Par
sons; aprons of many styles and de-
signs were sold by Mrs. l.. III. Whit
ney, Mrs Nellie Durrell and Miss
Hannah r. Page; home cooked
food was sold by Mrs. Jennie Horne,
Mrs. Maud Woodbury., and the sale
of home made candies was in charge
of Mrs. Bertha r. Hall and Mrs.
Maud Cool From a beautiful ever
green tree mystery packages were
sold; this tree was directed by Miss
Nellie Bean, chairman. Miss Marion
Randall and Mrs. Hazel Sprague.
The general committee composed of
the president, Mrs. Mary +. Mar
ston. Mrs. Ethel kennison. Mrs. Lot
tie Griffin and Mrs. Sarah Witham
had an oversight over the entire
sale. The fair was a happy occasion
fer the many attending and the sale
was most generously patronized and
will net the class about $500.
Miss Annie Caswell returned Mon
day from Watervillc where she has
been the guest Of Mrs. Elizabeth Z.
Holmes.
Kenneth Mower Of Dexter is the
guest for week of his aunt, Mrs.
Abel E. Thompson of Mechanic
street, and Mrs. Kate c. Holbrook Of
Mount Pleasant avenue, and his
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert c.
Fletcher of the Middle road.
Mrs. c. Earl Richardson was in
Waterville Monday.
Mrs c. f. Cornforth of Hinckley
was in town Monday.
Garlic Withee who has been the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
EImore Witheeesince lats Thursday
returned Monday to his home in
Watertown, Mass. Mr.. Withee is
just going into business for himself
iE Waverly. Mass. where he will car
~ on an automobile business Access
series. Mr.. -Withee is a native of
Skowhegan ana has host of friends
here who will wish for him the best
of success in his new business enter
prise.
Six tramps, two Sunday and four
Monday morning were exported by
Sheriff John A. Mooers from Som
erset County in preference to giving
them Jail sentence.
The choir of the Federated church
will hold rehearsals at the church on
this Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day evenings 1T seven o'clock to re-
hoarse for the Christmas music
which will be sung Sunday morning.
The choir is being directed by Ralph
". Leighton and with Mrs Mildred
w. w cSlOu dttiHS do VI SAuiot
The Christmas meeting Of the Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge will be held
this Tuesday evening with good
program and exchange of gifts.
Members are asked to bring gifts not
to exceed zoe. in value.
Sunday afternoon in the Federated
church occurred the first rehearsal of
the Pageant which is to be given on
Sunday evening. Every speaking
part was present and much was ac-
complished. The ladies of the Phil
athoa Glass served delicious refresh
ments after the rehearsal.
Tomorrow, Wednesday night, the
men Of the Bethany Brotherhood and
all other mon of the parish will en-
JOY an oyster stew supper at the