Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-04
Sewinu Club Fair

The annual fair by the Sewing
club of Abenaki Chapter, o. E. S.
was held Thursday at the town hall
Booths offering different articles OF
use were. arranged about the room
and all were decorated with bou-
quets of the seasons flowers.
The apron booth. trimmed in green,
had centerpiece of red geraniums
and asparagus. Mrs. Martha French
and Mrs. Effie French were in
charge. Mrs. Evelyn Godfrey and
Mrs. Melissa Taylor sold candies,
Their booth was dainty in pink and
white, and the flowers were asters
in harmonizing colors.
Yellow daisies and golden nastur-
tiums ornamented the handkerchief
and holder table, which was trimmed
in yellow. Mrs. Grace Mitchell was
in charge. Cooked foods were sold
from an attractive table with blue
decorations. Asters were the flowers
here and Miss Emma Cechrane and
Mrs. Lawrence Richmond were in
charge.
Mrs. Clara Yeaton and Mrs. Cora
Keith had an effective display of
fancy work. Their table was orange
and black, and carried a vase of gol-
denrod
In addition to the booth, fish
pond was operated by Mrs. Nellie
Fowke and Mrs. Edith Mitchell. The
color scheme was red and white. and
sweet peas were effectively display
ed.
In the evening fine program was
presented. Walter Gile, well known
impersonator, gave delightful hour
of readings and impersonat ions,
many of them in costume and he
washugely enjoyed. Miss Claire
Partridge of Livermore Falls de-
lighted all with her lovely vocal
solos and musical readings, with
Mrs. Cora Keith accompanying.
The second part of the program
was a play, THE Comical Country
Cousin" given by the Anti Cant's of
the Methodist Sunday school under
the auspices of the Star.
Mrs. Helen LaVallee as Aunt
Ophelia, the boss. with the assist
ance of Sukey mildred Brawn) had
charge of the program, and introd-
uced the "artists," announcing their
numbers as follows: Cousin MolHe.
who pianos and organs like queen,
in piano numbers; Mrs. Cora Keith
appeared as Cousin Mollie, and was
the evenings accompanies: Poor
Old Maids" a song novelty, by
Misses Elnor Bishop and Frances
Edwards. Mrs. -Thelma Godfrey and
Mrs. Evelyn Godfrey, as Cousin Del
ia. Cousin Sarah, Cousin Cecilia ana
Cousin Jane. was followed by a.
humorous reading by Mrs. Lottie
YORK as Cousin Samantha. Mrs.
clara Yeaton was Cousin Merinda,
the soloist of the affair and she gave
several fine numbers.
Little Sis Hopkins was amusinsly
represented by Miss Lura Norcross,
who gave a monologue. A darky
n,onologue by Esther Rowell as May
Jimmy was also very much enjoyed
and little Topsy Turnover, represent
ed by Ida Edwards sang Busy as
Bee" THE Twisters" and the
"Win ha has, were amusing novel;
ties and Mr.. Gile as Cousin Belinda,
gave a humorous old maid sketch.
The scene closed with tableau and
song America, The Beautiful"
Mrs. Annie Hegarty has returned
from a visit in Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. l.. Hannaford,
Miss Dorothy Hannaford and Mr..
and Mrs. H. c. Bishop have return
ed from a trip to Canada.
Miss Claire Partridge, OF Lover
more Falls, is the guest of her SIS
ter. Mrs. Roland Norcross.
Rev. C, f. Sargent will resume his
duties as pastor of the Congregation
al church on Sunday, Sept. 5, after
an absence of five months. The sub
iect of the sermon will be Gods APP
proach to Man."
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Bison left
Thursday night for visit with rela-
ttves in Eliza beth, n. ].
Miss Madeline Riley has returned
from visit in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tappan have
returned to their home in Attleboro,
Mass.
Mrs. Harry Troot and son, STAN
ton, who have been passing the sum-
mer at their home on the East Mon
mouth road, have returned to New
York.
William Cunningham, of Cam
bridge, Mass. is a guest at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Riley over the
week end.
Miss Jennie Nutter has returned
to Monson. after a visit with Miss
Mildred Briggs.
Mrs. Emma Carleton, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.. L. T.
Carleton, is visiting in Haverhill,
Mass, before returning to her home
in California.
Arthur Stilphen and Ray Riley are
makinv trip to Boston and Attic
boro.
Mrs 7 + n Purinston is a patient