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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1910
Page
23
A Woolwich Grange Hall Christmas program featured a tree, varied musical numbers, readings, and Christmas sketches. Rev. Bousfield spoke on China customs, the audience viewed a sandalwood Chinese god, and Miss Angie Hunnewell organized the event. The recital and choir pieces drew broad praise and crowd delight.
Bowdoinham resident speakers praise Sagadahoc Pomona and Christmas observances. J L Browne of Bowdoinham shares Sweden stories and incidents. E C Patten and C M White promote the Producers and Consumers Exchange. Next meeting with Dirigo Grange Brunswick on January 26.
Westport reports a Christmas tree and concert at the South schoolhouse arranged by the teacher. The event pleased all, with a well-decorated room, strong vocal performances, and notes on local youth leaving town for better opportunities. Neighborhood notices include visits, illnesses, travel, and small town life.
A Friday Christmas program at First Free Baptist Church drew crowds from across the island as children enjoyed songs recitations and a Santa Claus appearance. Santa handed out toys and gifts amid festive decorations and a warm handshake with each child. The piece notes record flood levels in Georgetown last Sunday with flood damage to the mill dam and W C Todds store cellar.
Misses Carrie and Naomi Stevens visit Cambridge and Somerville as holiday guests of Mrs. Joseph Stevens. Mrs. Cleveland Davis spends Christmas in Boston with her mother Mrs. Christine Davis. The Sunbeam sailed loaded with lumber from Owen's Month Christmas Day bound for Boston. A Christmas concert at the Second Free Baptist church featured children's segments followed by tree unloading. Sunday's storm caused no harbor damage. The Y M C A basketball team beat Yarmouth 22 to 19 in a late Monday game.
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