Sun-Journal du lieu suivant : Lewiston, Maine • 6

LEWISTON EVENING, JOURNAL SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1923 LEWISTON PLAYGROUNDS girls tivities. (11) Field Day for all Boys and Make out dally and weekly reGirls ports. COMBINE WORK AND PLAY Community Service Aims to Provide Every Child with Something to Do Every Day This Summer Athletic tournaments, field days of (1) First Aid Course for Boys and sporting events, dress-making Presentation of Athletic Badges by and Girls doll exhibits. for the girls, nature and Alderman studles. toy making and manual arts, Lantern Construction with City Aid -training and specially AI- Wide Parade Novelty Toy Making Contest.

ranged stunts of pageantry all are Seventh Week, August provided. in the playground program Final Athletic Tournaments start0 for the coming summer. ed July There is much of novel appeal in (11) First Air Course--boys and the Community on Service plans for girls. prizes, J. E.

Baby Show with Dr. 1923, children of Lewiston Dupras. will have an opportunity, at the va- Pushmobile and Skootmobile Conrious playgrounds to follow up ac- tests. tivities of special Interest. There is Mumble the Peg tournamentsomething arranged for every week boys.

of the summer altho the plans are Jackstones. tournament -girls. broad enough to be modified to meet Eighth Week, August 1:3 special conditions. Gold. silver anr 'bronze: badges are (111) First Aid exhibition--prizes to be awarded to point.

winners for a awarded. proficiency in certain activities. The (III) Final field day for all boys semmer sessios: will conclude is a and girls. Playground at City Park, Presentation field day badges in which each group will stage a by Mayor "and Aldermen. Afa specially arranged Following Girls sewing contest.

is the summer schedule: Wood carving and construction First Weeks, June 6 contest for boys. Finals--Jack stone and Mumble Registration on playgrounds. the Peg tournaments. Organization of clubs. Ninth Week, August 20 'Formation of athetic teams and leagues.

Entire week spent on preparation Friday--City wide opening Flay- for Playground Circus. ground parade. Costume making, rehearsing. ete. skating contests Tenth Week, August 27 One dav Baseball Tournament.

Dress rehearsal for Cireus. Second Week, July 2 Friday. 31-Playground CirJuly 4th-Play Festival at Lewiston cus on Park. Athletic Park-all playgrounds. "Eleventh Week, Septs Doll dressmaking, toys, furnlture.

Fun Week- treats to ail Doll exhibit. the children. Athletid 'Tournaments begin--boys Visitors' Day--Exhibit of all things and girls. (Plavzround ball. Horse- made on the playground.

shoes, Baskefball. Mothers' Day and party. Third Week, July 9 All day hike for all boys and (1) Pet Bird Shows, Talks--Health talks Grand Anal playground plente. girls. Stilt Construction Specially Planned Events Stilt stunts and racing.

One day each week will be visPaper Flower Making itors' day. Fourth Week, July 16 Trip by auto truck to lakes and for 'Boys and girls Garden plots. (1) Athletic Efficiency Badge Tests woods once each week. (I) Bird a Talks-Health talks Motion pictures in the evening. (1).

Field Day for All Playgrounds Points System Boat Construction and Contest Points will be awarded to each Sand Molding Contest. child for participating In a certain Fifth Week, July 23 number of activities and having (11) Athletic Efficiency Badge certain standard of attendance. Tests for Loys and Girls Badges will be awarded according-(111) Final Bird Talks and Health ly: 13 points, bronze badge: 20 Talks points, silver badge: 25 points, gold -Plays Dramatic and Week Sketches on all Playgrounds highest total of points scoring will the be badge. The playground Story Telling Festival-Picture Lan- awarded a banner. tern Slides (David Cory) Directors will be required to: Kite Tournament.

Attend all meetings at 8.80. A. M. Block Building Tournament. Monday mornings.

'Sixth See that the children keep the Week, July 30 plavground clean. Final Athletic Efficiency Badge Keep bulletin boards posted with Test's for boys and girls new Slug ball Tournament Starts for Keep attendance records at all ac- BERMAN ASSAILS THE TAYLOR SHOE SALES Justice Morrill for Injunction Against Lewiston Man Saturday Afternoon Mark Berman of Lewiston petitioned Justice John A. Morrill of Supreme court, Auburn, Saturday afternoon for an Injunction restraining Harry Taylor, alias B. C. Taylor, from conducting a sale at 125 Lisbon street in a building leased by the plaintiff.

The meeting began at 3 o'clock. Mr. Berman complains that Tay-1 lor purchased the bankrupt stock a store owned by him and instead of moving the stock out insists on conducting a sale there. Mr. man states that he requested Taylor to move out April 11 but in spite of his orders the defendent continues to remain.

Mr. Eerman has a large stock of goods which he wishes to move into the store but cannot do so as long as Taylor remains. LUCIA AMES MEAD WILL SPEAK IN LEWISTON SOON Distinguished Boston Orator to Talk in Lewiston on "'The World's Crisis" Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead of Boston, one of the ablest women orators of this generation, is expected in Lewlaton, Sunday, April 22d, to address 0. mass meeting at 4 p.

following an organ recital at the United Baptist church. This will be a public affair open and free to all. Arg, Mead, who has been touring Rhode Island and Virginia this epring, expects to spend a week in Maine, lecturing at various points on world problems, from the 18th to the 25th of April. She is an outstanding figure in New England's "hall of fame" and should attract a large audience of thinking people. So far as is recalled, Mra.

Mead has never addressed the general public here in Lewiston and Auburn, tho she has been heard before the students at Bates college chapel, who found her a charming as well as convincing a Women's Clubs Twin. City Parliamentary The regular meeting of Twin City Parliamentary club was held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ella Neal of Main street, Lewiston. Fourteen members were present and the quiz was led by Mrs. George Reed and the drill conducted by Mrs.

Roy Hodsdon. The place for the next meeting' will be announced later, And that time the remaining chapters of the manual will be tAken up. Auburn Art Club The Auburn Art club will hold a social afternoon in the vestry of the High street Congregational church Monday afternoon at 2.30. Meibers of the Friday club and the waiting list of the Auburn Art club will be special guests. An Interesting exhibit of girls' hats made by a domestic arts class of Edward Little high school, has been placed in one of windows of the Auburn Chamber there Commerce on Turner street.

Cost of the hats. which appear excellently made and are very pretty, ranges from more than to more than $4. Most of them cost $1.88 or Miss Muriel Toothaker of Farmington who has been spending two Weekn with relatives on Court street, Aubura, will return to her home Sunday. TO CULVERT CHESTNUT AUBURN Council Tells School Board to Get Off" Regarding School Addition The Auburn city council voted to pay not more than $25,000 for the proposed addition and renovations to the Washburn school, at a meeting Friday This action was taken to inform the school board just how the council stands. Advertisements will be made soon for bids on the construction of the.

Chestnut street bridge. Mayor Charles S. Cummings read a communication from Augusta, which stated that bids must be opened May that the work might begin without undue delay. The council instructed the manager to make the necessary, arrangements. No report was made on the purchase of the Manning property at Dennison and Goff streets, to eliminate a dangerous corner where the car tracks turn close to the sidewalk.

The council decided to hold a public hearing the first Mon-. day in May to decide whether Roak street between First and Second streets, should be discontinued. Councilman Forest E. Ludden reported the outcome of the recent meeting between the special committee of the council and that of the school board, on the Washburn school addition. He stated that the school board favored plans by Cooper, the Boston architect, rather than plans by City Engineer True.

Councilman E. Farrington Abbott moved that the report be accepted and that the city manager be' instructed to secure plans and speciAlcations for the proposed addition, and also to get bids. Councilmen Pennell and Bolduc opposed the motion. The motion however. Mr.

Ludden said the school board should be warned that if accepted the Cooper plans, they they, could not have those plans too elab: orate or costly. Mr. Abbott made a definite motion to this effect, as stated above. No objections were made, Petitions by the J. P.

Hutchingon Co. to bulld a sidewalk Field 200 feet, and to place two electric avenue from Wilson street nor northerly lights in that neighborhood, were referred to the city manager. Per. mits were granted to Young. to build a bungalow on Bates street; to E.

W. McAlister to build a three tenement 151 Court street; to Mellen J. Paine, to build a bungalow at 17 Russell street; to V. A. Cargion, to build a bungalow at 50 Davis street; and to Johnson and Creamer, to build a repair garage Center street.

A petition by Norma male A. Ray to build a garage on North Main street was referred to the city manager. The councilmen signed a form which will he sent the State treasurer, asking for $7,000 for the public library. Water Commission Continued from Page One am sure the commission regretted, appeared two years ago when there was submitted to the Governor for transmission to the Legislature a constitutional amendment designed to make State development of storage possible under proper safeguards and with the hope that it would remove this question from politics. This was not submitted to the Legislature, the Governor substituting one which permitted the taking over operation by the State of all water power industries.

In its report for the present year the Commission stated ag follows: "We believe that little development can be expected beyond the needs of actually existing markets until the State formulates a policy which business world believes to be relatively stable and permanent." Should there have been any politicians who desired to keep this question in the political field this statement would not be looked on with approval. Approved Kennebec Bill At the hearing on the Reservoir bill, the Chief Engineer of the Commission, on being questioned and opinion as an individual, 'expressed approval of that development. He knew how vitally it affected present and future Industry on the river and its effect on wage earners thruout the K21- nebec valley. 'It also secmed to ensure an. appreciable income to the State from increase in taxable values at the site of over one million dollars and on the main river of approximately ten million dollars.

In his Inaugural address the Governor: stated: "Shall charters be granted to private companies to develop water storage? The thing to be sought 1g fuil utilization of Malne's water resources, for every horsepower developed, whether used for public or private purposes, means that our people and Industries, thereby become less dependent the coal supply. We all want development and it the State Goes not undertake it, private companies should be allowed to do so." It was belleved from this that the Kennebec development had executive approval and it Is Interesting to note that the Governor's opinions in January 1923, as made public, agreed with the commission's opinlong of 1921. In March 1923, however, the executive opinion had changed while that of the commission had not. The chief engineer of the commission wag strongly urged to change his opinion at the time. of the vote on the passage af the Kennebec Reservoir act over the veto.

The questions before the commission have at times been difficult. Their opinions, however, have. been given entirely without' bias for either the power companies or any phase of politics which was elther opposed to or in favor of their plans. The outstanding factor in all their recommendations has been solely a desire for the Industrial and economic welfare of Maine. This been combined a very definite feeling that if the water power question is not removed from politics, it a stable state policy which will eliminate fear of investment in Maine power shall not be adopted in the near future, there will no longer be need of urging its development.

The Incentive for New England Industry to come to Maine will disappear when the 11-4 million horsepower already being developed at Lake St. John and the four or five million horsepower on the St. LAw- RUM CASE WITHOUT RUM SAID LAWYER Three Auburn Men Figure in Testimony in First Criminal Case on the Superior Court Docket "A rum case without any like a murder case without finding the body," is how Louis Brann, counsel for the defense, described the first criminal case on the April docket of the Superior Court in Auburn, in which the State charged George Saucier of Auburn with 11- legal possession, Saturday morning. After being out eight intnutes, the jury reported a verdict of "not guilty." "A boot-legger," County Attorney Pulsifer termed Saucier. "A boot-legger," quoth Mr.

Brann "ig a fellow who sells rum; who boot-legs it, they say. Does the State mean to say that George Saucler was boot-legging under the very eaves of the police station? There is not the slightest testimony to substantiate the charge." Testimony by Elmer Lyon and Samuel Stewart, former deputy sheriffs, by J. M. Shannon, Auburn captain and Frazier, witness for Saucierenewas that they went to a garage on Mill street, "New Auburn," owned by a Mr. Lamontagne, on last Thanksgiving day.

They discovered the remaing of what had been a half pint bottle of alcohol. Broken pleces of glass and the evidences of split. picohol were found. The testimony, centered around three men: Saucier, Frazier, and a World war veteran named Drouin, The officers the garage; armed with warrants to three "John Does" and the garage itself. When the officers came, they testifled, Drouin and Saucier had just left the office adjacent and entered the garage proper.

Mr. Brann, counsel for Saucer, contended that the State could not distinguish between Saucier and Drouin, 80 far as the alcohol was concerned, and declared that Drouin had possessed the liquor and had destroyed it. "Deputy Lyon saw only one man In the garage he heard the crash of the bottle--and that man rence is avallable for the use of central New England. The Governor stated in his Interview on April 10th that it la better to have no commissiono at all than to have no commission at all than the policies which I believe." This may be A sufficient reason for abolbelieved by many to be of value to the State. Some, however, may agree with the esteemed editor of the Lewiston Journal who stated on April 10th, "It was no time for the Governor to fight out his own interesting pollcles.

It is time to bulld dams and flow rivers." Governor's Interview In this interview of April 10th the Governor stated: "The Commission always been and should be appointed by the Governor." This is strictly true because all appointments are made by the Governor, even the appointments in the act to which he objects. However unintentionally, this statement conveys the impression that the Commission has always been nominated as well as appointed by the Governor. In the law which created the Commission in 1919 (introduced by the present Governor) only threenominations were made by the Governor, while seven were made by the of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and various State organizations. There appears to have been less necessity at that time for a commission in sympathy with the views of the executive. The Commission has at no time been desirous of usurping the funetions of the executive as to plans or the direction of public opinion.

The Commission was directed by legislature to investigate the State's Water resources and make recommendationg concerning them. These functions became 8 duty, and it seems reasonable to assume that the legislature desired the unbiased opinion of the Commission. The Governor also stated in the April 10th interview concerning the provision for appointments by the Governor, the President of the Senate and, the Speaker of the House: "It evidently the purpose of views differed from mine to get control of the Commission." While I do not feel that the particular form the Commission may take is of great Importance in connection with its work, it seems regrettable that the assumption should be made that two gentlemen of such character ag the present Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, would not make fair' and Impartial nominations, the direct Implication being that they would permit dictation from interested parties in regard to these ap-. pointments. On the contrary, it seeins to have been the opinion of the Joint committee on Judiciary and Interior Waters that in so providing for these appointmenas they were ensuring an impartial and unprejudiced Commission.

The law itself provides that no commissioner shall have "any official or professional connection with or hold any interest in any private power or water storage company operating withIn the State." If our Maine undeveloped power is an important resource, it is extremely important that accurate data on river discharge and the location and amounts of. available power storage should be available. It will be interesting to those who intend to use this data and to whom its accuracy is of vital Importance, know how it la planned to carry on work which appeared to need legislative authority in the past and does not now. That the Governor does not realize or is Indifferent to the value of this work seems evident from the fact that he prohibited the publication of the obtained during the past two years. This decision was made after receiving the unantmous opinion of the Commission that its existence was justified only by its ability to place accurate figures In the hands of engineers and bankers wishing to develop Maine power.

It has been difficult to obtain properly trained engineers for the river field work and thru, the courtesy and interest of Dr. George Otis Smith of the U. S. Geological Survey, engineer from that Survey have been detailed for this work. The GeclogIcal Survey has stated that should any change be made in the engineer Maine and work, their cooperation, various valuable instrumental will, be withdrawn or work in other states.

They have also stated that the present high degrea of ac- Dancing School Dancing School of Charlotte Cahill Rauser, at Bath was Saucier," said County Attorney Pulsifer, addressing the jury. Brann Objects "I don't agree!" interrupted Mr. Brann. "He doesn't state the case fairly! Testimony shows that Drouin wa's also in the garage at the raise testimony the doesn't shadow go of a doubt," said Mr. Pulsifer.

"The case so simple that I won't detain you longer," he said to the jury. "The evidence is 80 overwhelming and so conclusive that no further argument is necessary." Testimony and summary ended at 12.25, and the court excused jury until 1.30 o'clock, when the jury deliberated. Referring the fact 1hat a smashed' bottle" smelling perceptibly of alcohol had been found. and a distinct crash had been, heard by the" officers; County Attorney Pulsifer quoted the State law that "it any pours out fluids or otherwise destrovs them, manifestly to prevent rueizure of them by officers, such fuida may. be held to be Intoxicating and intended for Illegal sale." Mr.

Brann brought out, chiefly thru the testimony of Frazier, that Saucier, Frazier and Drouin, had 0C- cupied the garage office when the officers drew up in an automobile; that the three wore conte. planning 10 go on an automobile ride, prior to Thanksgiving; and that Saucier had, when the officers entered, gong into the garage to get a robe. Mr. Brann declared that Drouln had the alcohol himself. drinking it for his health, and had thrown the bottle to the rear of the garage, where was.

because ho feared liquor found on his possession: would Incriminate him. Drouin did not appear in court. On these facts Mr. Brann held that the testimony Drouin did not show whether Saucier or had broken the alcohol bottle. County attorney Pulsifer pointed out.

that Deputy Lyon had not seen anybody in the garage but Saucier, and had met Saucier coming from the rear of the garage just after he heard the crash of class. curacy in this work has been attained only during the existence of the Water Power commission. It may not be of great importance that the present bill should fail of approval. It would have been extremely difficult to carry on the river work alone (assuming no other work to be either desirable or necessary) after the appropriation was cut to $7,500 at the Governor's suggestion. The small solarles paid to the observers at river statione amount to $1200 a year and the field expenses of the engineer on river work alone to $1000 more.

In addition are the necesexpenditures for field equipment, for office work and supplies and for the engineer on the river work. In any event, the reduction in the appropriation appears to have eliminated the present Chief Engineer of the Commission. The most regrettable thing, however, seems to be that should the work be again euthorized with adequate approprintion in 1925 there will he a break of three years in the river records, which nothing can replace. Should the work be inadequately carried on the results will be even more regrettable, in that the figures would appear to have an accuracy they did not possess. Without the cooperation of the Geological Survey the work, properly carried on, must cost the State considerably more and be far more difficuit of accomplishment than under the Maine Water Power Commission, wHich if we read the law correctly, passes out of existence in August 1923.

NEW GLOUCESTER NEW GLOUCESTER, April 14 Ladies Literary club met at the Congregational vestry Tuesday afternoon, with Miss Luce, Domestic Science teacher at Edward Little high school, as speaker. Miss Luce gave a most interesting talk on Domestic Science and Domestic Arts. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Wentworth, April 24. This 1s "Book Day." The Ladics' Circle held an allmeeting at the Congregational vestry Thursday.

An all-day meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at Centennial Hall, Upper Gloucester, Wednesday, with a very good attendance Four new.

members Ella Bailey. Mrs. Ethel Sawyer and Miss Bertha Fenney. Reul Fogg was in town for a little time during the past week, coming from Stoneham, where he and Mrs. Fogg have been passing the winter.

Fogg has returned to Massachusetts for a few weeks before opening his house. for the summer. Mrs. Irving Snow entertained two of her friends, Thursday, in celebratton 'of her birthday. For the past eleven years.

Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Adna West, of South Paris, Mrs. Howard Jordan and Mrs. Henry Loring, who passed away this past winter, have been together to cele-' brate birthdays and other events.

This year they were together once more except for Mrs. Loring. Mrs. Snow had Jonquil place cards and little Jongull baskets to decorate her table. A mock trial was held at tennial Hall, upper Thursday evening with fine attendance.

Dan Ladon was tried for entering 'Bunker's store and taking articles from it, Charlie Gilbert, heing the plaintiff, Harland Emery was lawyer for the defendant, Sam Foss of Auburn, for plaintiff, Chas. Nelson acted as Judge and Everett Roach, clerk of courts and Charlie F. Estes, Sheriff. The jury disagreed. The morning walk of the Stanton.

Bird club Friday was rather a chilly one and the walking is not all that could be wished. The early bird however WAS there in numbers. Crows, juncos, song sparrows, -fox sparrows, robins and blue birds, not to mention hundreds of bronze grackles were seen. If the weather is favorable, there will be a walk Sunday afternoon at 2.45 p. m.

from the corner of Dennison street and Gamage avenue, Auburn, Lewiston- Auburn friends of Mrs. Charlotte Cahill Rauser, Bath's talented dancer and teacher were pleased to hear of the splendid suecess of her rocital held recently at the Columbia theater, Bath. Mrs. Fannie T. Heth of Lewiston was among those who attended from these cities and was much pleased with the exhibiton which was novel and varied thruout and showed al fine technique very beautiful to eetting and theme.

conclusion of the. drst part which was a very pretty fairy story "The Rescue of Princess Winsome," In which sixteen boys and girls participated. Mrs. Rausers gave. a very lovely "Butterfly" interpretive dance and was presented by her pupils with a lovely bar pin of green gold and sapphires.

She appeared in the final number, a difficult "Bacchanale," Two Mass Meetings 0 for Music Festival Two mass meetings will be held on Monday in interests of the plan to bring part of the Maine Music Festival to Lewiston in' the new Armory which is nearing completion. Representatives of societies and clubs representing all the people In Lewiston and Auburn and any one who is interested to the extent that he or she would circulate subscription lists for tickets are Invited. MECHANIC FALLS Annual Fair of Women's Relief Corps Apr. 17-Sunday Church Notices MECHANIC FALLS, April 14 the Methodist church Sunday morning, Rev. Ordell E.

Bryant will hare for his subject "Preparedness." At the evening services his subject will be "The Way of Life." At the church echool the adult class will have A8 a topic of discussion, "The Meaning of Democracy." This will be the last Sunday before Conference in the Methodist church. which convenes next Wednesday at Bangor. At the Baptist church Sunday morning, Rev. H. M.

Purrington will have for his subject "Life's Objective." The thought for the evening service will be "To Him that Hath." The chorus choir will lead the singing at this service. At noon the men's class will discuss "God's Providence." Mrs. Frank Rawson has had as a guest this week Miss Porter of Yormouth. Mrs. Arthur Brown entertained three tables at auction Friday afternoon.

The Willing Workers were entertained Thursday at the home of Mrs. I Fred Pullman. Rehearsals are being held for the drill which will be put on at the White hall under the direction of the Pythian Sisters, April 20th. Mrs. Mable Knights is in charge of the affalr at which the new robes will be worn for the first time.

The Girls club 19 to meet' next Monday evening at the home of Miss Daisy Crooker. At the Study club Monday evening the roll call 'will be "Gocarnit and Kumtellit" to which the members will tell how they each earned $1.00 which the Misses Madelyn Davis Ellen Newell, Mildred Hope, Frances Oliver and Beatrice Nichols advanced pupils also took part, "Babes in Toyland" was prettily portrayed in pantomime with Victor Herbert's musia and arrangement by Mrr Rauser and in this scene the "Wooden Soldiers" made a deciled lut. The third part was devoted solo dancers and reflectel great eradit to the skilled ininstructor. LISBON Minstrel Show Apr. 1 Netted $90-Banquet Tonight for Those Who Took Part A mecting will be held at 4 0'- clock for those who are not able to attend the meeting at 8 o'clock.

Both meetings will be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the Strand Theatre building. A quick response is being reported by those who have already started to circulate subscription lists: "We must put this over" said one of the committee today. "We now have avallable a big building and We want big things for it." for a fund in the club. Mrs. A.

N. Butler will then have the program in charge which will be in the form of a tree convention. Rov. J. C.

Gregory will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning at the. Federated church, The regular evening, service will be with Rev. Charles D. Paul as the spcaker. Rev.

and Mrs. C. D. Paul are receiving congratulations on the birth of 0. DON Thursday evening weighing seven pounds.

The little fellow has been Andrew Wood Paul. Mrs. Sumner Foss who hae been in poor health since last fall has gone to Portland for a visit. Asa E. Swift who has been spendIng the winter in California returned this week to his home here.

The Womens Relief Corps are to hold their annual fair April 27th. The entertainment committee have been successful in securing some very fine talent. Alico Bonney Record of Auburn will give readings, several of which be in costume. John Wefring will give violin solos. The supper community are Mrs.

Minnie Ellis, Mrs. Nora Harmon and Fred Merrill. Part of the proceeds arc to be used to defray moorial expenses. At the regular meeting. of the Pythian Sisters on Tuesday evening Inez B.

Getchell of Augusta, grand chief. will visit Progressive Temple. Initiation will be held and a supper will preceed the meeting. Miss Agnes Eastman of Casco has been spending the week with Mr. and Mrs.

E. C. Jordan. BOWDOINHAM BOW DOINHAM. April parts have ben assigned to the members of the senior class of the Coombs high school as follows: Valedictory, Angie C.Reed; salutory, Ruth L.

McEwen: history, Raymond I IT. Blodgett; prophecy, Lenard F. Curtis: presentation of gifts, John LISBON, April 14 Ladies' Cemetery association. met with Mrs. A.

F. Douglass Thursday. The committee for the. Minstrel show April 1st, reported $90 net proceeds. A banquet' will be given to those who took part at Pine Tree Grange hall Saturday night at 6 o'clock.

The next meeting will be with Mrs. W. S. Jordan. Mrs.

Sadie McCarthy has re.urned from Auburn where she spent several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith. Miss Addie Frost has returned from an extended visit. with her niece at Marr's Hill.

Quite a number of the members of Sabatis River Lodge, 0. 0. F. will attend the meeting at Portland this evening. A degree staff from Massachusetts will confer the degrees.

An Old Folks Dance will be held at Pine Tree grange hall this evening. Smith's orchestra will furnish music. Mr. and Mra. Fred Frageau are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son.

Mrs. Eliza Polley has returned from Portland where she spent the winter her son and wife. The Ladies' Farm Bureau held an all-day meeting at Pine Tree grange hall Thursday. Dinner was served under direction of Mrs. Josephine Spear.

Miss Jewett of Orono and Miss Cooper, home demonstration agent were present. Five net hats were made and two remodeled, April 26-27 a school of foods and nutrition will be held in charge of Mrs. Leon Buker, project leader and Eleanor Jackson, home economic extension specialnst of The first and second degrees were conferred at Pine Tree grange last evening. Next Friday evening the 3rd and 4th will be conferred and a harvest supper served. RICHMOND Methodist Ladies' Aid Elects Officers Funeral of Mrs.

Annie M. Hilton RICHMOND, Apr. 14 the recent annual meeting of the Ladles Ald of the Methodist Episcopal church at the home of Mrs. Emma Pearson, the following officers were elcted for the year: Mrs. Mary Haris; vice Mrs.

Einma Sturtevant; Mrs. Maria Farnham; Mrs. Sherman Dunhm; chairman of working committee, Mrs. May Williams; chairman of fancy work committee, Mrs. Charles A.

Watson. Services for Mrs. Annie M. Hilton who passed away at her home on White street, Apr. 11, aged years, wer held from the undertaking parlors of L'elie P.

Roberts Friday. Rev. Charles F. Frederick of the United Baptist church officiating. A special of the Richmont Chamber of Commerce will be held in Curtis Hall, Monday evening.

Arrungements for the 100th anniversary celebration of the town, will be made. Charles Hutchins is very Ill at his home on Beach street. A very intersting debate was held by the pupils of the junior high school Friday afternoon under the direction of the Prin. Carroll Young. Subject which is more to be and poor health or to have robust health and be penriless? ANNUAL MEETING OF LEWISTON CHAMBER The annual meeting of the Lewiston Champer or Commerce will take place Friday, Aprll 20 in droscoggin Electric bullding, Secre.at! Roger A Greeng announced in letters just malled to members.

Arthur G. Staples of Auburn will speak on "Our. Hone Town." The letter reads: "The meeting will be preceded by a bang-up dinner, which is gratis, after which the business session will open. The new Board of Directors will be present, 80 you have an opportunity of meeting them. "Arthur G.

Staples, will speak on "Our Home Town." Those who are familiar with G. know. that a rare treat is in store. "Reserve the date, April 20th, assure yourself of an enjoyable evening. OBITUARY Mrs.

A. B. Ham Mrs. A. B.

Ham of 107 Goff street, widow of Albert B. Ham, passed away this 1. about 5 at the home of her cousin Harry S. Holmes of Winthrop with whom she has spent her summers for the past few years. Mrs.

Ham has been In poor health for the past. 5 years. and a year ago she suffered an attack of anemia, which resulted in her death. Mrs. Ham la survived by two sons, Walter B.

and Foster Ham of Auburn and has made her home with the latter since the death of her husband 19 years ago. She also leaves one granddaughter, Mrs. Everett Marston. Mrs. Ham was a woman of sterling character and she leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.

She had never ceased to mourn the loss of her littie daughter Ruth, who 'died several years ago. She has always made her home in Auburn and vicinity since her marriage. Mra. Ham was born May 5th, 1858 at North Vassalboro, Maine. Services will be held at her late home, 107 Goff street at p.m.

Tuesday the 17th. L. Curtis; class will, Dorothy E. Williams. The minstrel show and dance Wednesdays evening was succes financially.

John Holden has gone to Jack4. man for a few weeks. Mrs. Mary J. Chipman left day afternoon for Philadelphia where she will visit friends.

Mra. C. A. Newton hag bought a new car. It 1s understood that among others that have purchased cars la H.

E. Cornish. SPORT TOURING DURANT SPORT MODELS Durant open and closed Sport Models are on exhibition at our showroom. Determine to see and compare the car which broke all records for new car deliveries last year. There are over 52,000 Durant owners.

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