Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-09

squires is the Pianist at his class, every
Friday evening nt Spnrrowbush.
The Peerless shad fishing club Is now
eafnc silly preparing for their annual FISH
by building a fine large boat. Colonel
Quick, we understand is doing the work
and they are also getting their shad net
ready They expect to start operations in
a few days
We notice large number Of our eiii-
zens were over In Port Jervis last even
ing TO get the election returns and seem
ingly they were very interested spectators.
To-day Is the first shoot Of the Mata-
mmas Gun club. They expect "a very in
teresting meet and we may look out for
some big scores as we have Some expert
marksman among the club
Mr. Perry. who has lately been on the
Skinner farm below Tfi-States, moved
into our villiagc with his family ana house
hod goods, and also large amount OF
stock. He goes upon Christian Hin on
tho Bertha Josd farm which he purchased
some time ago. His large number Of
cows and calves created much attention on
the streets yesterday This farm is con
sidered one Of the best grass farms in this
section. We welcome Mr.. Perry into our
midst
Mrs. Edward Lords residence in Maia-
moras, on Thursday evening, was the scene
of n very pleasant event, when Miss Millie
Lord of Lordville, who is visiting her
brother, Mr. Edward Lord, had surprise
given her Miss Millie was sitting in the
parlor entertaining few friends, who
had called upon her when, all at once she
heard loud peal at the door bell On
| going TO the door she found party Of 20
of her young friends. Miss Millie was
equal to the occasion and entertained her
friends in very pleasant manner Fine
refreshments were served, games were in
dulged in and the evening was spent very
pleasantly Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lord
did their share in making it delightful for
their guests The party, before going to
Mrs. Lords assembled ut the home of
Misses Lulu and Emma Billman on
Cookson street.
Master Ira Mcbride was rendered a sur
prise party on Saturday afternoon by
about 30 Of the young friends. Little
Misses Abbie London and Jennie Sampson
gave out the invitations. The meeting
place was at Abbie London's home. Al
two o'clock the little people left for Master
Iras home He was playing in the yard
not suspecting so many of his little friends
would call upon him. But he took the
! surprise all in good part ana gave his
! friends pleasant reception. Their basket
of good things were taken care OF and very
soon Mrs. Mcbride had II nice table PIE
pared for the happy party of little friends
After supper they all played games and
had a good time in general. AT 8 O'Clock
they all wended their way towards home
feeling very much pleased with their sur
prise on Master Ira.
MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Hartz Of Matrmora,
tender their thanks TO their many friends
, who so kindly did them favors during Mrs
Hartz's illness.
There are boys in Matamoras, we ar,
sorry TO say who are bent on doing mis-
chief, that is setting fire to the dry grass
and endangering houses and barns. Only
a few days ago the grass was set on fir
deal of labor to put it out before mucl
damage was done. We caution these boy
to be more careful in the future as if the
are not they will be arrested and sent t
Milford.
There were missionary services at Ep
afternoon and evening also. At the morn
ing service the Rev. Il. Curtis, the pastor
preached a very nice sermon to his congre
CATION, as this was the last Sunday n
would be with them providing he was no
returned to this church, as he leaves 70
conference in Il few days He took his tex
from Matt. 2S: 1920, entitled ' The Saw
iOur's Parting WOrds.n 1t was very mic
discourse In the afternoon the Sabbatl
school celebrated the missionary service
with appropriate recitations and hymns
The little children recited their piece
nicely and the singing By the pupils was
fine The exercises were Of very intcr
esting nature. Rev. Mr.. Curtis atldressot
the children nicely, and the Supcrinten
dent Mr.. @. Langton, gave a nice addres
: also. Hc gave the little ones and the OldC
one very good advice. Following Is tn
programme that was rendered
! Opening hymn, No. 4.
pmyer-Mr. Durant.
Quartette-Blanche Watts, Katie Ketcl
am Cora Billman, Alice Quick.
Scripture, Psalm 95 in concert.
p RecitaFon-J d. Wilkin.
Hymn -lI
RecitatIous G. I. Lilly Mills, Ev
Chase, LsOla Stearns, Ida Durlin
Vocal Duet-"little Missionaries"
REGULATIONS r. Cora Bilman, Blanch
Watts, Bertha Raub, Clara Van Schois
Hymn 1913.
Rccitations, Little Missionary"
Hymn 227.
Recitations - Flossic Niles and Ami
bunker.
Closing superintendent.
Closing hymn 224
Benediction.
The exercises in the evening were con
Quoted by the missionary committee
Following was the programme;
Hymn No. s.
l. Prayer Rcv. +. Curtis.
Choi Far Away Voices"
! Introductory remarl 81 Rev. f. CurtiC
Opening address-N Irene kimble.
Vocal SolO-Miss B. ketohan
RecitatiOn-Miss X. Walls
! Hymn g37.
t Scripture reading-Mr. c. Langton.
Hymn gl7.
Address-Miss e. Duryea.
Choir.
{ Pastors report.
DOXOlOgy and bcnediction :