Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
OAKLAND
Orqan Recital

The organ recital which was held
in All Souls Universalist church
Friday evening drew large and en-
thusiastic audience and proved to be
the musical event of the season. Mr..
Reginald Brown an accomplished
musician and a representative of the
Tellers- Kent Organ Co., of Erie, Pa,
presided ut the organ ad gave an ex-
cellent demonstration of the instru-
ment Mr.. Browns selections 'Tri-
umphal March" and " A Shepherds
Evening Prayer" might be singled
out as the best as. also the "Minuet
Gothique" was very beautiful. Men
ton should be made of the very ex-
cellent local talent provided on the
program. Dean E. Wheeler rendered
Lilies Of Lorraine" accompanied by
Mrs. Dwight Mccartney at the piano
in his usual pleasing manner. STARS
Brightly Shining vocal duet by
Mrs. Katherine Walton and Miss Ar
lene Adams, accompanied by Miss
Georgia Youngman at the piano, was
much enjoyed. The church was
packed to the limit to listen to this
fine program and Oakland can well
boast of having such a beautiful in
strument in one of her churches. This
organ was the gift Of the late Mrs.
There was no admission charged
to this splendid concert but as was
explained in the press notices a COL
lection would be taken to give all an
opportunity to contribute toward the
installation Of two memorial win
dows. one in memory OF our friend,
Mrs Strickland, and one In memory
of the late Hor, 10 G. Mann, a former
pastor. A good sum Of money was
received. The Rev. Mr.. Veazie men
toned in his remarks that some time
in November there would be an Or
dination and a re-dedication of the
newly renovated church and 1t is
hoped to have these memorial win
dows placed In order that the dedica-
ton Of these can take place at that
time.
Mrs. Avis Houdlette nd friends
from Waterville have returned from
Kineo, where they have been enjoy
ing a few days outing.
Miss Arlene Adams. a student at
Pennington Normal School. passed
the week end at the home of her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams
Mrs. Frank AXtell is i'll at the home
Of her son and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hebert Axtell on the Belgrade road.
Miss Lillian Kelley. student at
Pennington Normal School, was an
over night visitor Friday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Kelley
leaving Saturday morning for
week end visit with friends In Bos-
ton.
Ralph Farnham, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clair Farnham, Is i'll with the
chicken pox.
Superintendent Of Schools and Mrs.
John L. Tapley have returned from
Bangor after attending the State
Teachers Convention.
Sub Master Leroy McKenney, who
has been attending the State Teach
ers' Convention in Bangor, has re-
turned. He was accompanied home
by Mrs. Mckenney and their daugh-
ter, Norma, who have been visiting
relatives in Orono.
Miss Alice Mantor. who has been
passing few days at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Folsom on
Summer street, has resumed her du-
ties as teac' err in the Corrina
Academy.
Mrs. F. W. Smith Is confined to her
home on Oak street by illness.
A business meeting of the Junior
P. c. U. of All Souls Universalist
church will be held Wednesday aft
ernoon at 7.30 in Murray vestry.
Mrs. Harold Sedgeley of Bangor is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Walton on High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frederic Brookins.
who were recently married In Boston. !
Mass, have arrived and are at their /
home on Main street. Mrs. Brookins. |
who was Mrs. Nellie Ellis has been
resident Of Oakland for several years