The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
TOWN IMPROVEMENT.
Gentlemen Entertained at Regular
Meeting Friday Evening.

nar.ed from their usual custom on
March "a. and held their regular
meeting in the Library parlors at 730
d. NJ. instead OF the usual hour, and
also made the further innovation of
inviting gentlemen to be the guests
of the society on this occasion That
the idea met with the approval OF
those invited was evidenced conclu-
sively by the large number in attend
ance and the deep interest shown in
the entertainment provided. The
hostesses receiving were Mrs. Addie
Webb and Mrs Issie ]. Williams.
The meeting was opened by the
president, Mrs Elizabeth Merrill,
who extended hearty greeting to
those present in her usual happy and
characteristic manner. followed by
evening program under the direction
of Mrs Lizzie A. Marble.
The first speaker George Thorn
son to whom had been assigned the
topic, characteristics of Scotch PEG
pie" proved eanently fitted to deal
with the subject His portrayal Of
the intense patriotism Of the Scotch
people was very forceful and con
yincing, and the traits so predominant
in their character. their prudence,
pride. and religious tendencies, their
canny wit and sense of humor. were
very clearly set forth, and further il
Illustrated by witty anecdotes that
caused much laughter and enjoyment.
d. II. Perkins, Superintendent of
Schools. had consented to speak upon
the subject Schools and Colleges of
Scotland Today and the paper pre-
scented by Mr. Perkins can hardly be
accorded too much praise for its care
full analysis and summing up of the
theory and methods obtaining in
school work in Scotland at the pres
ent time One noteworthy point
among many is the extreme care
manifested by those in authority,
making it impossible for any person
to obtain position to each in any
capacity unless. thoroughly equipped
both physically and mentally for the
work they seek. Comparisons were
drawn between Scotland and the
United States in many branches of
educational Work-not to the detri-
ment of Scotland. Much has been
said and written of the noted Scotch
author, Thomas Carlyle. while Jane,
his wife has received but little at
tention Mrs Lizzie A. Marble in
presenting Jane Carlyle added not
only to the knowledge of her hearers,
but to their enjoyment as we'll, by
| her faceti0us description of the life
and character of this woman who has
been considered by many martyr to
/ her husbands peculiar genius and
equally peculiar eccentricities
The music for the evening had been
selected with a view to emphasize the
Scotch atmosphere and several de-
lightful songs were given by Mrs
Ellen Sawyer, Mrs. Carrie Steward
and Miss Fancher Sawyer; yeritable
Scotch lassie. Miss Janet Cockburn
gave the charming song Douglas
Douglas, Tender and True" and
Charles Turner sang very effectively
(a) Ben Bolt" CD Home Is Where
the Heart Is" Mrs. Carrie Steward
giving the piano accompaniment to
the various numbers.
At the close of the meeting a socia
hour was enjoyed and delicious puncl
and waters were served in the octa
gon room by Miss Gertrude Weston
and her assistants, Mrs. Carrie r
Webb, Mrs. Jessie F. Fletcher, Mrs
Carrie Mcpherson, while Mrs. Lizzie
A Marble and Mrs. Ella T. Mooerl
served as ushers and helpers.
Members will kindly note that thu
meeting on April IA will be the an
nual meeting and consult their calen
dars with regard to response to rol
call. Refreshments, for which proyi
sion has already been made. will bt
served at the close of the meeting.