Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-02
Washinaton Party

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The Pathfinder Girls of the UNI
versalist Church were delightfully."-
entertained by Mrs. H. c.. Newhall,
at Washington Party. Friday even
ing at her home on High street.
There were eleven girls present after
the business meeting, games APP
propriate to the day were enjoyed and
delicious refreshments of sandwiches
Washington pie, and fruit punch were
served in the dining room at a table
tastily laid with a little cherry tree
centre piece and dainty Martha
Washington bouquet favors and lit
tie red baskets filled with candies for
each guest. After the supper the
cherry tree was taken to the living
room where each girl was blind
folded and plucked a cherry from it.
The enjoyable evening closed with
the singing of America.
Universalist Church will hold its
church vestry, Wednesday afternoon
March 3. at A o'clock. after which the
members will attend the church
meeting and Parish Supper at
o'clock.
The date Of Nellie Durham Dance
to be given by Merrymeeting Club
has been changed from March o, to
Wednesday, March 3.
Forty of the parents and friends OF
the children of Miss Clara Osborne's
school in the North Grammar build
ing, enjoyed the entertainment in
their rooms, Friday afternoon; songs
and recitations appropriate to Long
fellows, Lincoln's and Washington's
birthdays were given.
Past Masters Day
Past Masters Day was observed by
Benton Grange. Saturday. The
morning session was opened by the
Lecturer, Charles Smith and after
brief remarks from several of the
visiting Past Masters, Harry Plum
mer was introduced, who gave most
interesting report Of the Eastern
State sFarmers' Exchange, which he
attended in Springfield, Mass. One
of the bountiful Grange dinners was
served by the ladies in the dining
room at noon, a special feature of
which was a beautifully decorated
cake in honor of the Past Masters.
The afternoon session was called to
order by the Lecturer. Charles Smith.
at 1880, and after singing of Friend
ship" by the Grange, the following
program was enjoyed:
Violin solo, Miss Dorothy Bither.
accompanied by Miss Marguerite
Ward; reading, Mrs. l.. A. Eldridge;
vocal solo and encore. Mrs. L. A.
Davis; reading, Mrs. Marjorie Dor.
ritty; address, Rev. Mr.. Swan; vocal
duet, Mrs. Tena Simoneau and
Mrs. Nina Smith: Cornet Solo. Percy
Chapman; a lecture on the Fordson
Tractor by Charles Wilson of Wins
low, illustrated with Moving pictures
was then enjoyed.
The meeting closed with the sing
ing of America.
c. H. Crawford of Augusta. who
was to have been one of the speak
ers, was unable to be present.
An alarm was rung in Saturday
evening from Box 80, for a chimney
fire at the Balentine House on High
street. The chemical was used and
the fire was quickly put out. No
serious damage was done.
Mrs. Kate B. Ellis has returned
from Augusta where she attended the
Federation of Woman's Clubs. She
was a guest of her cousin, Mrs. 4. Z.
Gage, on Winthrop street. =.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rafferty, OF
daughter, Frances Alley.
Mrs. F. L. Tozier and Miss Lucia
Conner were in Augusta. Friday,
where they attended the State FEEDER
alton of Woman's Clubs.
Mrs. Hugh Ross Hatch went to
Portland, Sunday, to pass few days.
Rufus Tilston and son. Tommie.
who have been visiting Mrs. Tilston's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Marden.
returned to Dexter, Saturday.
Carl Robinson went to Bangor
Saturday. to pass the weekend with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Robinson.
Don Ames is confined to his home
by illness.
Miss Hazel Young. who is employ
end at her home.
Dorothy and Barbara Howe, who
have been passing their vacation with
relatives, returned Saturday, to their
home in Newton. Mass.
Mrs. Flora st. Peter, returned Fri
day, from Augusta, where she was
called by the illness of her brother,
Joseph Gordon.
Mrs. Ida Topper of Hinckley
was visiting Mrs. w. w. Nye. Satur-
day.
Mrs. Roscoe Spaulding of East Ben
ton was in town, Saturday.
w z. Hinckley of Hinckley, was in
town, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartwell Peavey of
Clinton, were in town Saturday visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. Don Ames.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Hackett of
Maple street. are the happy parents
of 61s baby girl, Beverly 'Jeane, |
born February. 26th.
Elmer Gerald has returned from a !
business trip to Portland and Bos- |
ton.
John Mcdonald has returned from |
Guilford, where he has been employ !
ed.
John Jaquith was in Clinton. Fri
day. on business.
Miss Mary Salisbury passed the I
week end at her home in Canaan.
: Funeral of George n. Wood
CENTER-Funeral services for the
late George II. Wood were held at the
church. Thursday afternoon at 10
o'clock, Rev. Bearse and Rev. Chap
man officiating. The church was we'll
filed with neighbors and friends and
the floral contributions were many
and beautiful. Interment was in
Fairfield Center Cemetery.
Choir rehearsal was postponed