The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
ATHENS.

Don't forget that Athens Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs will hold their an
niyersary exercises in their hall Fri
day evening, Jan. 5. The entertain
ment will consist of the drama The |
Deacon's Second Wife by the Arson
academy dramatic club and musical |
Selections by kendall's orchestra. The |
entertainment. win be followed by the
grand ball with supper at L eioGh,
here is lots of hustling to get the
new gowns ready for this great an
nual event. ~. Alto
Friday eYenlng, Jan. u, Is the da'e
fxed for +he annual chicken PIE sp ~
nor and entertainment by the Be ,otist
auxiliary postponed from Dec. 8, on
account of the Revival services which
were being held at that tine.
The NJ. +. b. society held pie and
finch social as advertised Friday
evening, Dec. 20, in Grange hall.
Those who had the courage to brave
the rough weather report very
pleasant time though the attendance
was not as large as usual.
The Baptist Auxiliary held the last
regular meeting Wednesday after
noon, Dec. 81, at Elmwood. with an
attendance of II. The time was de-
voted 10 rehearsals of the plays TO
be given at the entertainment and to
few matters of business. The
executive committee reported that
the date had been fixed for Jan. L,
to hold the annual chicken pie sup
per and entertainment. They also
reported the disposal of the articles
contributed and made for the sale in
connection with the supper. AS some
of the articles were wanted for Xmas
presents it was decided to sell all at
private sale. Consequently the sale
will not be held as planned. The so
e,e,, voted to postpone the election OF
officers from the Iasr meeting IN Deo,
to the last meeting in March tuau s.no
society year might coincide with the
church year which begins with April,
A suggestion made by one of the
members was cheerfully acted upon
and Friday afternoon, Dec. "a at $50
was named for the presentation of
gifts to Mr. John Curtis in honor of
his approaching marriage to Miss
Helen Hurd. The former Mrs. Curtis
was a highly esteemed member of the
society and all seemed pleased to re-
member many favors from Mr.. Curtis
by contributing some gifts that would
be of use to him in the new home
he was to enter Jan. /, 1912.
Notwithstanding the rough weather
a goodly number accepted the invita-
ton of Mrs. Ellingwood and met at
her home at the appointed hour when
l team was sent to bring Mr.. Curtis
and Miss Hurd. Upon their arrival
refreshments of cake and COFFEE were
served after which all repaired to
the room where ths gifts were ar
ranged, The Resident, Mrs. Blanche
chapman presented the gifts in few
wen chosen words to which Mr.. Cur
It's and Miss Hurd heartily responded.
Monday evening, Jan. /, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. John H. Curtis
to Miss Helen Hurd at their new
home the B. F. Fox place, by the
Baptist pastor, Rev. B. H. Johnson.
Their many friends extend congratu-
lations.
Saturday, being the birthday of Mrs.
Gates L. Austin, she was given pos
tai shower by the members of the NJ.
e. b. society of which she is presi-
dent.
Miss Josephine Hight returned to
her school on Ward Hill Monday.
Mrs. Fred Hight has just returned
from Lynn, Mass, where she has been
visiting for the past two weeks.
NJ E. CHURCH NOTES.
The pastor preached three times on
the Sabbath. At 1870 A. NJ. in con-
nection with the preaching service
and in accordance with the Discipline
of the church the General rules were
\ EA hot foII
on Our Responsibility. The theme
at the evening service was THE more
excellent way" and at the watch night
service The Acceptable Consecra-
tion."
The week-o f-prayer has been OBJ
served every evening at the Parson-
age. The young folks of the COM
munity have been especially interest
ed and many attended regularly.
Rev. d. B. Phelan, of Rockland, Dis
trict Sup't of Rockland District, will
conduct the Fourth Quarterly Confer
noon, January 8, at 2 o'clock, Reports
are expected from every department
of the work, and a large attendance
of members is desired
Rev. ID. b. Phelan will preach in the
church on Sunday evening at Z
o'clock.
The pastor will assist Rev. A. e. |
Roberts, in special services at North
Arson for three evenings beginning
Wednesday, January 10.
Preaching services will be held on
Sunday afternoon at Kinsman School, /
North Cornville The old seats have !
been removed and new ones have been
installed.