Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-06

Memorial hall was filled to its ut
most capacity on Sunday evening,
March 4, by people who attended the
Community meeting under the direc-
ton of the Child's Welfare League.
The community chorus made its first
public appearance at this time and the
members were seated on the stage.
The opening number was a selection
by the chorus followed by song SER
vice by the entire audience under the
expert leadership of Rev. p. A. Killam.
Rev. H. S. Truman gave the Scripture
reading and a second selection was
rendered by the chorus Rev. Thomas
Cross of the Universalist church offer
ed prayer and the quartet consisting of
Miss Nora b. .Geeley, soprano, Mrs. E.
NJ. Foster, alto, Deane Wheeler. bass,
and +. H. Leech, tenor, very beauti-
fully sang selection. After a song by
the congregation, Rev. Francis H.
Bates, chairman of the occasion, in
most eloquent language. introduced the
speaker of the evening, Prof. II. w.
Brown of Colby College, the we'll
known and extremely interesting lee
turer. Prof. Brown in his pleasing
way, held the audience spellbound with
interest in his subject Man, the Mas
terful," which was illustrated by sew
eral sketches on the blackboard. For
those who have heard this wonderful
speaker, nothing need be said, for this
lecture and the manner or its deliV-
cry speaks for itself in excellence.
! Following the lecture, an offering
was taken and Rev. Killam called on
the chairman, Mr. Bate, who responded
with a few fitting remarks. A song fol-
lowed and the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. +. Fl. Bate. The eve
ming was a great success and more OF
these splendid services are anticipated.
The Festival Chorus will meet at the
lecture room of the Public library on
Tuesday evening for rehearsal Ow-
ing to special services which will be
held at the Baptist church the coming
two weeks, the time for converting has
been set one hour later, at $50. All
members are urged to be present.
/ The Fidelity class of the Free Bap-
fist church will meet at the nome or
Mrs. Ross Baker on OAK street on
Thursday afternoon at the usual nour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mellen Bean are re-
ioicing over the birth OF nice oapy
boy born Friday morning.
! Beginning this week and extending
two weeks Rev. T. B. HIATT OF Bingham
will conduct evangelistic services at the
First Baptist church every evening.
All other churches are cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
A slight disturbance was caused
Saturday at the Dunn Edge Tool Co.,
when the double partition which was
soaked in oil caught fire by a spark
from the forge. The fire was gotten
under control after d short time ana
slight damage was done.
The Free Baptists will hold their quar-
terlv meeting at the Bates schoolhouse,
March O. 10. II. All are cordially invited.
second fire occurred on Sturady
forenoon at the home of Mrs. i. H. f.
Bates on Oak street. Mrs. Bates had
filed the stove with wood and paper
and left the damper open, leaving the
house for a few miputes. When she re-
turned the wall in back of the stove was
in flames, caused by the over-heated
chimney. The grocery man arrived at
about the same time and with dlf1culty
helped extinguish the fire, but not be-
fore a large hole was eaten in the wall
No alarm was sounded for either fire.
Owing to the heavy storm prevailing
on Monday, there was but one session
of school.
Ralph Stowell left Monday on short
business trip to Skowhegan and vicin-
ity.
NJ l.. ONell has bought out the
restaurant belonging to MacBride and
took possession Monday.
Maurice Manson left Monday for
Lewiston. where he will be gone sew
eral days on business.
The Acme Rebekah lodge will hold
regular meeting at the Odd Fellows
Hall on Thursday Mar. g.
A pleasant birthday celebration took
place on Saturday at the home or Mr..
and Mrs Ross Baker on Oak street,
when 20 little friends of Kenneth Baker
helped him enjoy his tenth birthday.
The afternoon was passed playing
games and delicious refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served. Ken
meth was the recipient of many beau
/ tiful gifts.
Mrs. Della Dixon and daughter, Mrs.
Lottie Pennell Of Benton, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Bates Sem