The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

ing baseball, football and rubber ball.
AT noon the center of attraction was
under the big pine Trees where baked
beans, and brown bread. coffee dough-
nuts, ana pies OF all kinds We're ser
we'd. After the social hour follow
ing dinner the organ was brought
forth and all united IN singing the
old songs so dear to every one. Dur
ing intermissions OF singing, the sur
prises came in. The first grand
surprise was the presentation Of a
church, to its highly esteemed pas
tor, Rev. Ernest Robinson The
presentation was made by Miss Addle
Fenlason, the president of the Ladies'
Aid Society Another surprise was
a group picture of the frolicers taken
by Mr.. Robinson. After the music
was over, the browning feature of
The day was another surprise. This
time Mr.. Mckinney WAS the victim.
The men of the crowd, armed with
forks, racks and teams escorted Mr..
Mex enney to the bayfield, near the
picnicers and quickly put two loads
the day before, having prevented his
finishing haying.
The memory of the day with its
surprises and the picture of the hay
makers largely followed by throng
of happy little folks, will long linger
in the minds of all who participated
in the days fun
The services of last Sunday were
most effectively carried out after the
following order: Voluntary, DoXology,
Prayer, Response by choir, respon-
sive reading, Gloria Patr, Scripture
lesson, Anthem, Childrens Sermon,
Ohertory Hymn, Sermon, Hymn and
Benediction. In his sermon Rev.
Ernest Robinson emphasized the ne
ccssity of self-control in our home
relations, in business and political
life. There was a larger attendance
many strangers being present.
Services next Sunday will be as
usual Morning worship at 10. 30
O'Clock; subject, Forgiveness of Sins"
Sunday school at noon; evening wor-
ship at 3 o'clock. Subject, Clean
ings from Poetry"
There will be an ice cream social
and community sing next Friday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Deaue, on Union street. Eve
ryhody cordially invited Come and
help sing ,5s.'+ &
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our kind friends
and neighbors for their sympathy and
help in our recent bereavement. AL
so for the beautiful flowers. We
especially thank Mrs Clarence Wi
than for the beautiful wreath.
Mr.. Sherman Collins and fam
lily
Mr.. and Mrs Almon Collins
and family.
North Arson, Ne, August 10, 1922"
SOL0N
The Victory Girls Club will meet
with Christine Adams Saturday p. m,
at 2 o'clock All members try to be
present. Bring sewing textbooks,
records, etc, ready for work. The
demonstration team will practice be-
fore the club members
Mrs. l.. A. Bradbury was in town
today.
Band Concert by Madison Boys
Band at North Arson Tuesday eve
ming, August Is, for benefit OF Sun
| shine Society
Osmer Whipple and sister, Miss AL
berta Whipple, left here Wednesday
morning for an outing at their cottage
at Southport
Miss Cora Knowles celebrated her
18th birthday by entertaining a party
of her young friends Tuesday evening.
Or. w A. Paul and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Paul, of Boston. are in town,
the guests of Nellie |. M. Paul.
At Caratunk Theatre Saturday eve
ming, Aug. 18th, VIM. Fox presents,
| Buck Jones in Riding With Death. "
John Lawrence has opened his can
ming factory and is canning string