Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-09
CORRESPONDENTS
MATAM0RAS.

The Sunday morning Services in Ep-
worth Church were Of n pleasing nature.
The choir rendered some fine selections
A duet by Rev. Morton and Miss Lulu
Billman was very pleasing Rev Mortons
successor, the Rev. I G. Spencer, of
Pittsburg, Pa, gave fine address. He
took his text from the 14th chapter of Acts
and said: "Life is what you make it. 1t
has victories whose laurel wreatbs are as
fadeless rs eternity We must all kneel
in uncomplaining resignation, when over
whelmed by affliction"
The congregation was highly pleased
with MIR. Spencer He is graduate of
Drew Seminary and comes well recon-
mended. We trust he will be pleased
with the Matamoras people.
At the evening service the Christian
Endeavor Society connected with the
church had an interesting program, name-
ly singing by the choir, prayer by Rev. T
G. Spencer, singing by the choir, collec-
tion, duet by Rev. Morton and Miss
Lulu Billman. reading by Nellie Westfall
a solo by Grover Snyder, recitation by
Miss Edith Snyder, a solo by Rev. Morton
oAhBihB W bhO NhOAit ny lNCN e
Morton and Rev. Spencer, and the dox-
ology.
Rev Morton will not be here another
Sabbath He stated in his remarks that
he was sorry to leave the church, but neces
sity compelled him tc do So He stated
that he was leaving a good man in his
place.
said he came among them a stranger, but
hoped to meet success, provided all take
an interest in the church work There Is
no corner of the earth closed to the Lord
He helps those who help themselves. We
put our trust in Him.
At the close of the services an invitation
was extended to the congregation and their
friends to attend the Labor Day supper,
which takes place in the church Monday
evening, given by the Ladies' Aid Society.
We can then have the privilege of bidding
goodbye to Mr.. Morton and welcome Mr..
Spencer.
Misses Mary V. Squires and Hattie Al
len, of Matamoras returned home on
Monday from weeks visit in Westtown
and Unionville.
Master Eugene Cochran, of Matamoras,
was pleasantly surprised Saturday even
ing by about twenty of his young friends
Miss Edith Crane gave out the invitations.
He succeeded nicely in entertaining his
young friends. Very choice refreshments
were served during the evening.
The Matamoras High School opened
Monday. All the teachers were on duty
They are; Prof. Kilcoin, the superinten-
dent; Mr.. Maloney, Miss Van Akin, Mr.
Wilkin, Miss Rose, Miss Maloney and
Miss Remey, who has charge of the prim-
airy department. The rooms are in good
condition and the grounds are fixed up
nicely. The flag pole has also been paint
ed. Mr.. Lewis Devore is the janitor. The
prospects are bright for a successful year
in school work.
Little Miss Frances Foley of New York
city a niece of Father Tries of Matamoras
gave aparty to about twelve of her younp
friends at the residence of father Tries on
Sacrsday afternoon. Games were played
out on the lawn, They all had pleasant
afternoon. Supper was served which was
very much enjoyed. Every one voted Miss
Frances a good entertainer and trust SHE
will visit Matamoras again another sum
mer.
Misses Flora and Clara Heidenthal enter
tanned a few Of their young friends at theli
home oa Washington Street on Thursday
evening Music and games formed the
evenings pleasure. The out-of- towr
guests We're Edna WestfaIl, of Newburgh
and Grace Reeder of Middletown the lat
ter q cousin Of the Misses Heidenthal.
Prof k. f. Kilcoin arrived in tow
Friday evening from his home on Whit
Lake to begin his duties Monday morning
as Principal of the Matamoras Figl
School
The L. A. S. of Epworth Church cele
brated Labor Day with grand supper Oh
Monday evening in honor of Reys. Morton
and Spencer There was a large mum
her present, and the society realized a nics
sum. Everyone sprosent had a pleasant
time. At the close Of the evening tn
choir rendered some very pretty selecti0n
and Rev. Mr. Morton aud Miss Bllmal
sang dnet all Of which were very pleas
lug The ladies are to he congratulated
ppQp tiflF Cue supper. s.