The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21
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Sunday, June 10, was observed as
Children's day at the church The order
of exercises were in charge OF Kew. L. u.
March and Mrs. Ella Ellingwood, super
intendent of the Union Sunday school,
assisted by the choir. An arch of green
and lilacs vas erected over the altar, while
potted plants were much in evidence else
where The greater part OF the morning
session was taken by the children, who
either by singing or speaking helped to
make the occasion a very pleasing one to
all present
On Monday afternoon and evening,
July 2. will occur the graduating exercises
of the rural schools from the several
grades, including the primary, interme-
date and grammar. An unusually large
number of pupils will partici pate In these
exercises this year, more than can take
part 10 an evening. consequently the pu-
pills graduating from the primary grade
will speak in the afternoon add the re-
naming ones IN the evening. All pupils
will BE- present in the evening, however,
TO receive their diplomas. These txer-
cises will be held at the church. TO begin
at O'Clock in the afternoon and at73o
10 the evening Music will be furnished
by local talent.
The Sunday School Institute held at
this place, last week, was helpful occa-
sion 10 many respects. The meetings
were conducted by Miss Lucy L. Stock,
who 10 addition to other work in the alter
noon, gave teaching exercise TO Iafge
class OF primary pupils. -Four different
Sunday schools were represented. while
the public schools taught by Miss Holman
at the village and Miss Dofe on Fox Hill,
attended in body, with also a good dele
CATION from Miss Lawrence's school on
Shckney Hill.
The people of the village and vicinity
are indebted to Mr. L. c. Williams for
the water fountain recently placed upon
the street.
Chidren's Day was also observed by
the Grange, Saturday, June 10. BY ten
o'clock, goodly number OF children had
gathered together from all parts OF the
town and also from adjoining towns.
The time before dinner was spent in the
enjoyment OF games. After the children
had partaken OF dinner such as only the
grange ladies know how to cook, large
company OF people found their way to the
hall, where for an hour they were pleas
antly entertained by the children. The
Lincoln, Mckinley and Washington
schools, with but few exceptions, furnish
ed the entire program. The children all
acquitted themselves 10 most credlable
manner. The singing by the Cardinal
Sisters was much enjoyed, as was The vo-
lin solo by Master Lonnette OF Connecli-
cut.
The baseball nine went to Scion, last
Saturday. meeting defeat OF to ,
Mrs. Mary Rowel of Dover. Ne, has
been visiting with relatives and friends
for few days.
The M. b. Society met with Mrs. G. F.
Aver, last week The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Nellie Fxo, Friday, June 7o.
A lawn sociable will be held in the even
ing, with ice cream and cake for refresh
ments. The band will te present
Mr.. Herbert d. Turner has made an
engagement with Kendall TO play for the
summer. They will play at Fairfield two
evenings. this week.
Edward Barrett will be in town this
week and next with full line OF high
grade optical goods, prices low down; a
perfect fit guaranteed; eyes tested free.
The special meetings which commen-
ced at the Union church, Monday even
ing, have continued with increased inter-
est and attendance. Helpful services
have been arranged as follows, with Rev.
A. A. Walsh, evangelist, as leader:
Saturday. June a3
ago p. m. Mothers and Children's meeting,
7.Jo p. IN. General service Open to all.
Sunday:
Morning Watch, to $50 a. at the homes. II is
desired that all Christians unite in prayer AMI medta-
ton preparatory to the services of the day
10 a. m. Christian Workers service at the church.
1890 a. Regular preaching followed by the
Sunday school session.
a3op. m. Mems meeting at Wesserrunsett Hall.
3p. Ladies' and Children's meeting at church.
7.3o p. m General Evangelistic service