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see it. The church was filled with an eager
crowd long before the time for service to be-
gin. The following interesting programme was
given: "The Beacon Light" Choir; From
Greenland's ley Mountains School; Prayer,
Reading, 72nd Psalm. Gloria Patri: Song,
Roll Call, School; Short Talk BY Rev. H. W.
Ewing; Taking Collection; Song. Little
Builders " Thirteen Little Girls, Recitation,
"A Heather Woman's Prayers" Mary Dur
gin; 1.-The House And Its Workers. Ten
Boys and Girls; Quartette, Misses stone.
Kellogg, Messrs. Burnett and Nesbitt; R-ciia-
ton, Sermon On Giving George Holm;
Recitation. "What Shall We Do For Mi. sions,"
Mary Geisler; Recitation, The Light House
And Its Keeper" Roman Wet; Recitation,
Two Cents A week. Bessie Taylor; Song,
Lend A Hand,' By The School: Recitation,
Our Mission Work. Emma Gather: Talk
On The Flags BY The Pastor; Song, There's
Much We Can Do BY School; Report o.
Collection, 5l1S: Song, America" By
DCHOOl' bcHtuitllDu our DelDNtl SuDtrIl-
tendent Mr.. John II. McCenahan said in the
afternoon that 10 would give 80 20 the class
that had the Target collection. Tho pastor
class got it as they had $33. l6 making total
OF s3S.l6. The committee who SO ably dis
charged their duty was Mise, 1oll :" Ever.
Martha Jones, Beulah Creswcd. Mrs. Emmrl
Abrahams William MaClenahnu and Edwin
Boyntou.
One of the most entertaining, Instructive
and delightful lectures over given in this
town was listened to in the Assembly Hall Of
the Tome Institute, on Thursday night of
last week. The lecturer was Or Reed, OF
Dickinson College, subject, Qualities that
Win" He quoted our great statesmen also
the 'Grand Old Man." and then cnthused
his audience with Il description Of General
Grant, and his army in the Battle of tho
Wilderness. He brought tears Of sympathy,
rounds OF applause and merry laughter. His
talk 5parilcd with wit and humor. and then
in Il few moments all would listen eagerly
and in II deep silence to III" words that flowed
50 smoothly and with such power from III,
tongue. His talk lasted about an hour and Il
half. and was then all too short He st0pprd
once but cries of ''go on were nycrvwhere
heard. At the close Director Campbell! in Il
neat speech invited him to ccme soon again
and give us talk on ''Wonan." We hope
no will not keep US waiting long.
Although | know your local columns will
contain full account of Mr.. John VI. Nc
Clenahan who died here suddenly on Monday
yet the following additional facts in reference
to him will be Of interest. He was a member
of Harmony Lodge No. 80. A. +. and A. NJ,
trustee of the Jacob Tome Institute and
Hoprwcll Cemetery. Was member of tho
Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty
Years. and for twenty years the beloved
superintendent Of the Sunday School in
which he took the kecnest interest Each
Sunday when he was able to he present each
ono felt an inspiration to sing better. tea III
better and do what would please him. Lpst
Sunday he seemed so bright and was eager
that the missionary collection should come
up to and surpass the preceding years. He
attended the missionary anniversary Sunday
night. On Monday afternoon he wen; out
for a walk: after returning home he CON-
planned OF feeling oppressed and was taken 10
bed whore he died shortly after five O'Clock
with all his dear ones except Mrs. Hagcertv.
Howard aud Walter around. To each he
talked telling them of his glorious hope.
Rev. II. W. Ewing was with him and At his
request sang some Of the old hymns that he
loved, and repeated the 23rd Psalm in which
he joined. His death was triumphant, he has
entered into rest. And heard Il voice from
Heaven saying unto me write, Blessed are the
dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from
their labOrs, and their works do follow them. "
Rev. IA: Is. Mr.. McCleDahan's funeral took
place on Thursday at IL 80. At 10 O'Clock the
men employed by the firm went in a body to
take II last look ut one who had always been
their friend. Afterthey left the Sunday School
went down to look once more at the beloved
form OF their superintendent The Tome
Institute was closed for the day and the fac
uity attended the funeral in IL body. The
Sunday school sent IL very handsome harp.
The floral offerings were abundant and mag
niflcent. The bearers wcre Messrs T.
J. Vanneman, 7. C. Bond, W. W. Hop
kins, Eno"h Mccullough. c. S. Abra-
hams. II. C. Nes5itt. There was a number
OF friends from distance. The ministers
VINO took part in the services were Ravs.
Ewing. Barrett, Stenglc. Shaw, Budd and
Wes:criield.
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