The Republican journal., 1910-03-31

Her death.removes one of the oldest and bes,
known residents of the town. She was born
October l6, 1872, in Park, and always lived
nearby. She married, December S, 1888, the
late Capt. John S. Colcord, once famous skip.
per, sailing to all parts of the globe OF this
union four children were born, all Of whom are
now living. The Oldest Amanda Susan. the
wife of Edwin Cady. now lives in Wisconsin
Amelia Emma Colcord lives in Searsport,
Adelbert Henry lives in Portland and Alden
mond lives in New Hampshire. Seventeen
grandchildren and l6 great grandchildren also
survive.
Easter was observed both in the morning and
evening services at the Methodist Episcopal
church. The church was frightened by spring
flowers, tulips, hyacinths. pinks and potted
plants. The musical program was: Postlude
Easter Triumph, Emerson; anthem, Come See
the Place where the Lord Lay, by Adams, with
solo by R. N. Porter; offertory, l Know That
My Redeemer Liveth, Handel, organ; duet, The
Faith Triumphant, by Mrs. c. o. Sawyer and
r. N. Porter. Rev. Harry Hill preached very
inspiring sermon, having for his subject The
Great Commission" In the evening a story
and song service was given in the vestry
which was filed to Overlooking. The story
was adapted from Tor street boy of Jeru-
salem, by Florence Morse Kingsley. The mu-
sic was of high order of excellence. Among
the numbers were; Mot a Sparrow Faleth, y
by w. S. Passmore, with solo by Miss Inez
buhtl. lloSdIhd ny SdSt Will DdIilOHe SOLO
by Mr.. Hill with the quartet and full chorus;
He did Not Die in Vain, duet by Mrs. E. F.
Porter and r. N. Porter; "Hallelujah,' by
chorus.
"Our Church Fair the farce which the la
dies Of the First Congregational church are
planning to give on April 7th, is being re-
hearsed daily and will no doubt score success.
The play is in two acts and will take about one
and a half hours 1t will be given in the upper
and will no oil a1 h1,o
ciable. All are cordially invited. The cast is
as follows: Mrs Roberts, who wants to be
president, Mrs. H. c. Holmes; Mrs. Henry
young, giddy and fond of novels, Miss Florence
Colcord; Mrs. Jackson, the president of the
society, Mrs. J. +. Wheaton; Mrs Brett, on
dinner committee, Mrs. May Mcclure; Mrs
Lewis. the minister's wife, Mrs. N. F. Gilkey;
Mrs, Lowson, plump, Mrs. A. T. Whittier; Mrs.
Brown. anxious to get new church attendants,
Mrs. Fred Swift; Mrs. Addison, very inquisi-
tive, Mrs. B. F. Colcord; Mrs. Ridgley, sensi-
tive, Mrs. John Davis Mrs Otis, on dinner
committee, Mrs. William Grinnell; Mrs. Han
son, decidedly close. Miss Laura Trundy; Mrs.
Drew, just married, Miss Evie keloch.
A society to be known as the Verbi Gratia
was organized Tuesday night, March 22nd, in
the upper conference room Of the First Con-
gregational church with ten charter members,
as follows: Rev. Charles H. Mckinney, Oliver
{. Atwood, James F. Wheaton, Dr. F. X. Saw
yer, DR.. 5. C. Pattee, William Robertson, Jr.,
James \. Duncan, Herbert R. Dyer, Sidney
Bonsey, Hodgson c. Buzzell. 1t is hoped that
many of the other young men of the town will
become members, for the object of the organi-
cation is to promote sociablity and to interest
the young men in church work. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President, j.
+. Wheaton; vice president, Oliver C. Atwood;
secretary, James A. Duncan; treasurer, DR..
Sumner c. Pattee The committee on bylaws
and rules William Robertson, Jr., Fl. R. Dyer,
J. +. Wheaton and Sidney Bonsey, reported and
presented set of bylaws which We're accept
ed. The meetings of the society will be held
on the first and third Thursdays in the upper
conference room, and Bible class for study
will be held each Sunday at l2,15 in the same
place with Rev. c. H. Mckinney instructor.
AT the fortnightly meetings program will be
given, with lectures, debates. etc. Following
the business meeting Tuesday night social
hour was spent and an informal banquet en-
joyed, with Oliver c. Atwood as chef, assisted
by DR.. +. X. Sawyer. The coffee artist was J.
F. Wheaton, and William Robertson, Jr, was
master of the silver and tables. WEIGH rare
bit was served. 1t was a happy beginning for
the new organization, which is sure to be big
success and will add much to the social life Of
the town.
After the md-week prayer meeting of the
First Congregational church Wednesday night,
March 23rd, the members of the parish and
CLuICu duJOuT lleu " tHG upper conference
room, which had been prettily decorated, and an
informal reception was rendered William Rob
ertson, Jr., for several years chorister of the
church. who was to leave Saturday for Provi-
dence, H. l., where he will reside for the pres
ent. During Mr.. Robertson 5 stay ii Searsport
he has done much for the musical part of the
church work, has given literally Of his time
and talents, and has ever been ready to assist in
the social and musical affairs Of the parish. He
will be greatly missed as he possesses unusual
ability for planning and carrying out in detail
the many little entertainments and affairs
which go to make up the social life OF the
church. This reception was given by the La
dies Guild, society which feels deeply indebt-
ed to MIR. Robertson for his many kindnesses.
Mrs. A. T. Whittier. Mrs. d. c. Nichols and
Mir. Robertson received informally, and later
coffee and cake We're served at small tables by
Mrs. Whittier, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Fred Swift
and Mrs. A. U. Closson. During the evening,
Or. +. N. Sawyer in behalf of the choir, pre-
sented Mr.. Robertson handsome Masonic
watchcharn in token of their esteem and
gret that he should leave them. This was
done very informally and without ostentation.
There was no speechmaking in the giving or
receiving OF the present, but Mr.. Robertson
will doubtless long treasure the little gift
which will recall many pleasant memories. The
evening ended with a good old-fashoned
'sing,' all gathering about the piano, with
Miss Mildred Shute accompanist, after
which the guest of honor received the sincere
wishes OF all for many prosperous and enjoy
able years in his new home.