The Republican journal., 1913-01-02

Mr.. Merrill hss been citizen Of this town for
almost quarter Of century. He hos held
the Office Of selectman and many other offices
OF trust. He has invested his money freely
IN industries and is at present large owner
in the spool mill. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill
have been great helpers in the social up-build-
ing of the town and the church will miss
them. Mr. Merrill has been liberal contribu-
| Tor TO all charitable purposes.
| ga HAPPY AFTERNOON FOR THE LITTLE
ONES" In spite of the storm the Goodell
homestead was the scene of Merry Christ
mas tree party on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to
5 O'clock in honor of William Jr. The rooms
were prettily decorated with festoons of red
and green crepe paper, from which hung
Christmas bells, stars and holly. The veranda
and windows were trimmed with wreaths and
bells. All kinds of indoor games, including
fireworks, were enjoyed until four o'clock. A
line was then formed and the little ones
marched to the dining loom, where table was
found filled with Christmas goodies After
lunch mysterious looking "pie," made in a
clothes basket, was brought in and each little
one was given red ribbon, and at a signal
from Mrs. Goodell all gave vigorous pull and
a lace stocking filled with candy and pop corn
came forth. Later another pie appeared and
when opened was found to contain Christmas
gift for all from William Jr. This part of the
program caused much merriment. Capt. and
Mrs. Goodell were untiring in their efforts to
mai;a the children have a good time and a
happy lot Of children left the home at five
81 ha1 hoA
Christmas" candy doll was given each as a
parting gift from Mrs. Goodell. The party
numbered twenty Mrs. Goodell was assisted
by Miss Mildred Bowen.
WILSON-KELLoCH. At the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Kelloch on Reservoir street, at
high noon Christmas day, the wedding of their
daughter, Miss Evie Maxcy Keloch and George
Renfew Wilson took place. Rev. Charles II.
Mckinney of the First Congregational church
performing the single ring ceremony. The
Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin was played
by Miss Mildred Shute. The bride, in hand
some gown of white serge, with trimmings OF
white satin, carried a shower of brides roses
and was attended by Miss Annie Gilkey in
pink silk muslin. The maid Of honor carried
an arm bouquet of pale pink chrysanthemums.
The best man was Story Trundy. The house
was prettily decorated. Many evergreens
combined with cut flowers were used, while in
the bay window, u bower of green, was sus
pended a wedding bell of yellow and white
flowers under which the bridal party stood.
Following the ceremony an informal reception
was held and dainty refreshments were served.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are very popular
with large circle of friends and the beautiful
gifts they received testify to this. They will
make their home in Searsport after returning
from a brief wpddng trip. The bride wore as
going away dress handsome tailored gown
of felft blue cloth with hat of white beaver.
The guests were Mrs, Charles Wilson, mother
of the groom, Charles Jr., and John Wilson OF
Bangor, brothers of the groom; Mr.. and Mrs
Bert Weymouth, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Smith,
Misses Maude, Lillian Smith, Harold Smith and
Earl Smith, Misses Pronell, Elsie and Henri
eta Gilkey, Miss Lena Nye, Miss Florence
Colcord, Miss Margaret Pendleton, Miss Shirley
Carter and Gould Flinton.
CoNG'L CHURCH NOTES. The unusually
beautiful anthem, 'Whle the Earth Re-
maneth," Tours, opened the morning worship.
most welcome addition to the choir was Mr..
Eben Sawyer of New York City. Mr.. Sawyer
rendered two solos," My God, My Father. while
l Stray" by Marston, as response to the
prayer and at the close of the service, Mary
Abbot's "Just for Today" The following
special announcements were made: members
of the parish are asked to fill missionary
barrel" for school of colored young people in
the South All disable articles of clothing will
be welcomed. Those DESTROYS of helping carry
on the .nominatonal work of education will
be glad to hear of this opportunity. Contrl-
buttons may be left at the winter home of
Captain and Mrs. Albert Whittier, Park street.
80. Next Sunday, the first in the year.
will be observed with the sacrament of the
Lords supper Communion service at $50 p
M The offering at the morning service will
be for regular parish expenses. At the
parish meeting Saturday the regular annual
business of the church was transacted. Mr.
Mckinney with Capt James P Butnan. senior
deacon, and DIR. Frederick K Sawyer, junior
deacon, will continue to serve as church COM
mittee. The parish committee is made up OF
Capt. B. F. Colcord, Capt. Amos Nichols and
Mr.. James H. Duncan. Capt. Daniel c. Nichols
was reelected as parish clerk and treasurer.
The pastor used as his scripture lesson rs. g.
The text was the fourth verse, "What is man
that thou art mindful of him." David COM
pared man with the heavens and found him
pitifully frail and small. Yet in man there 10
grandeur lacking in all else, for he was created
in Gods image. Sin was not in the original
plan, else God would not have pronounced this
last and grandest work of his hand-good'
Evil creeps into the human heart and taking
root becomes parasite. Pride is only sur
face plant. springing up in shallow SOIL God
endowed man with that mystery of the ages,
soul, and he is preeminent Mans capabiiity
to sin is only proof of his ability to resist it.
Rocks disintegrate, yet show no visible blem-
ish. Animal decay is repulsive. but moral
disease is more loathsome, because only posi-
BILE in mankind. For man alone was stand
ard of right set by the Creator who crowned
him with glory and honor.
A CHRISTMAS EVE ENTERTAINMENT. In
spite of falling snow and driving wind there
was in the Congregational conference room a
Il.