Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-14
WINTHROP
A Baccalaureate Service for the
High School Seniors Held
in Methodist Church on
Sunday Morning
MANY LOCAL ITEMS OF
INTEREST

The Baccalaureate service was held
Sunday morning before the Sento., OF
Winthrop High school at the Methodist
church. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The choir
gallery and altar We're banked with
hemlock tips and woodbine, and a
background of ferns. Bouquets of white
flowers were placed among the green
cry and gave dainty effect. Large
bouquets Of white lilies and bridal
wreath completed the decoration, and
added to their effectiveness.
The class was marshalled by Wen
dell Symes and led by their little
flower girl, Caroline Beatty, and were
seated on the left of the auditorium.
The undergraduates marched down the
left aisle in couples, nnarshalled by
Carl Bates and occupied seats in the
front of the church. Miss Leah HoXie
played the class march and presided
at the organ throughout the service
most effectively. n 500 .-.e-...--
The sermon was by Rev. John Wris-
ton. pastor of the church, from the
text. stir up the gift of God which
is within you" The sermon was a
strong plea to the young people to
theirs.
Mr.. Wriston pointed out that this is
the age OF the young. Also that it is
an age of specialization. He urged that
the boys and girls find that vocation in
life for which he or she is best fitted.
He also begged them not lose sight of
the spiritual side of life in their striv-
ing for wealth or success. He closed
his address with some very helpful ad-
vice to the graduates, and his sermon
carried much that was helpful for
both young and old.
The musical numbers were unusual
ly appropriate and beautiful. The quar-
tet was assisted by Mrs. Mamie Moore
Church, and all who have heard her
splendid soprano voice know that she
is a beautiful singer Both Mrs.
Church's solo and the quartet number
were finely rendered
The decorations wer in charge of
Mrs. E. P. Libby, Mrs. Frank Pettin-
gill and Mrs. E. E. York.
party of former school mates last
Wednesday evening at a delightful
whist, in honor of Mrs. Mae Hayward
Moulton of Lexington, NNss.. who is
summer guest in town. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Edwards of
Waterville were Sunday guests in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ToZier of Unity
were callers Sunday on Mr.. and Mrs.
F. E.. York.
visiting Mrs. ]. P. Whitney. Miss Jor-
dan goes from here to Boston.
The annual Flag day observance by
Patience Stanley Chapter d. A. R.,
will be held today with Mrs. Murray L.
Stanley.
Mrs. Alice Wentworth Lee of North
field, Mimi, is the guest Of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Wentworth.
Mrs. Lee was met in Boston by her
father and they made the trip from
that city in her automobile.
Roland Stockford of Rumford is at
home for the summer vacation.
DR.. and Mrs. George Pratt of Farm
ington were recent guests of Mrs
Pratt's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Staine.
Children's Sunday was observed at
the Congregational church Sunday
evening with concert by the little
people. Their songs and recitations
were much appreciated and all ac-
quilted themselves creditably There
was large attendance.