The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
SOLON

Inc SCION LADIES Ala met DIT lne
| NJ f. parsonage, Tuesday. August 9Th
to conduct their regular business
meeting and to listen to Mrs. Annie
E. Drummond, who for IL years has
been president of the Ladies' Aid of
Augusta NJ +. church. Mrs. Drum
mond spoke from large experience,
seeking to show in what ways the Aid
could prove itself worthy of its name
in aiding the church. Many new and
delightfully."- practical ideas were pre-
scented for consideration. The speaker
held the undivided attention of all dur
ing her 45-minute address; she con-
Quoted a question box at the close of
her remarks. Everyone felt that it
was a most profitable gathering. Mrs.
Drummond was given rising vote of
| thanks. Charming, ladylike, practical,
she won the hearts of all, and it was
regretted that her visit could not have
been longer.
The children's patience 81 in wait
ing for the first fine day was re-
warded Monday, Aug by the good
! time enjoyed on the lawn of the NJ
f. parsonage. The fun began about
p. m, with the old-time game of Bull
In The Ring" Alton Cooley acting as
the captured bull, breaking through
| the ring. led the children a merry
chase for some time. Different games
| followed for about an hour and then
! 80 children were served with ice
cream on the lawn. Tuscan Bros
kindly loaned graphophone for the
occasion. Sumner Rowell had though
fully put up two fine swings in the
stable doorway which proved to be the
| fayorite pastime of all and no matter
what game was on, some children
were always using the swings. 1t was
| such a pretty sight boys and girls
and tiny four-year-olds too, all SO
| happy SO full of fun, so ready for a
good time that passersby felt obliged to
stop and watch the picture for a little
while, while their happy voices in
! laughter and shout could be heard for
| some distance in either direction.
| Games were played until p. m, then
80 hungry, romping boys and girls
welcomed the supper gong and trooped
into the parsonage where with almost
unthinkable rapidity, sandwiches,
cakes, cookies, etc, disappeared at
their touch. After supper about Cat
p m, three rousing cheers were Civ
en- as token of this appreciation OF
their good time, and tired, contented,
little folks were saying good night af-
ter being fully persuaded that the
party" was over.
Last Thursday, Aug. Sth, a very de-
lightful evening was spent at the NJ. E.
parsonage when the pastor welcomed
between 20 and 70 friends to her So
lon home. The night was very dark,
the STREETS muddy, but the brightly
lighted parlors and the spirit OF
friendship and good that reigned
supreme within was cheering indeed
Miss Mildred r. Weston of Skowhegan
the popular young music teacher, was
well received; her piano selections re-
celFed hearty applause. Popular songs,
sung by the chorus, with Miss Alta
Gray as accompanist, gave great pleas
ure to all. Those in the chorus We're:
Miss Nettie Young, Miss Chespa Row
ell, Mr. and Mrs Irving. MIR. McIntire.
Clifford Abbey, Mrs. DR.. Piper, DR.
Green and Miss Adams Mrs. Viola
Gray and Mr.. Grant Williams in an
instrumental duet We're heartily en-
cored also Miss Adams readings, The
Rural Telephone, and The Fireman S
Wedding. Refreshments were served
at the close of the program.