The Republican journal., 1922-01-12
SEARSMONT

Service at 10. 10 every SUNDAY although
h.. bell being under repair, may not ring
The Rev. James II Gray, Supt, Of the
Western district, held the fourth quar-
A,rly conference on Tuesday evening,
january 3rd, 1922.
Miss Lizzie True died at her home in
! os Angeles, Calf, Dec. 18th. Miss
(r,us 81 ffered a shock of pa ralysis and was
Unconscious for two weeks. Her niece,
Miss May Todd, was with her during her
3,lness and death. Miss Todd accompa-
;.d the remains east for burial. Miss
<True was a native OF this town.
Mrs. Helen Cobb, wife of Rev. Albert
Belyea of Aroma Park, ILL.,, sends holiday
rreetines to home friends and writes;
1--WE are very busy getting ready for ded-
eating the church, which has been re-
0odelled. The services begin Jan. 9th
nd last through the entire week"
On Friday afternoon, Dec. 23rd, at the
nion schoolhouse there was a Christmas
Iree and program of songs and recita-
hons was given by the children, after
Which a treat of candy and popcorn was
erved by the teacher, Mrs. Abbie bry-
mt. The schoolroom was tsstefully dec
rated in red and green.
On Friday afternoon of Christmas
eek the pupils of the grammar and
kimary grades united and had Christ
las tree at the schoohouse, when fine
1roaram was carried out by the pupils.
6uch credit is due the teachers. Miss
1izabeth Hills and Mrs Eta Mariner
|r the pleasant affair.
Ia Rev. E. E. Harrison invited the pupils
the grammar and primary schools to
informal party in the vestry of the M.
church Friday evening Dec. 80, when to
elr surprise they found prettily deco
ted Christmas tree laden with good
kngs for them. They played games
y had very pleasant evening.
Dn Sunday, January 1, 1922, the ser
f. Du was DuIit upOu fhCtS 6o- oOt ~ Ia
bre Blessed to Give Than to Receive"
ceivng is blessed; giving far more SO
it blesses the siver as we'll as receiv-
for peaceful homes and healthful days,
all the blessings earth displays,
owe thee thankfulness and praise,
Who Qivest ALL
or souls redeemed, for sins forgiven,
means of grace, and hope of heaven,
bat can to thee, Q Lord, be given,
Who givest all.
hatever, Lord, we lend to thee,
paid thousandfold will be;
kn gladly will we give to thee
Who givest all. i"
he church was tastefully decorated
the Christmas service and the music
bshed by Mr.. and Mrs. f. Bliss Mar
kr at home on vacation. The pastors
curse was based upon Luke 2-l0 and
bnd Isaiah 60 and 7. The Angels
sage and Chorus and the manner in
ch it was being fulfilled. Reference
made to the Washington Conference
"The Irish Treaty" while overthrow
+ onarchies was duly noted, indicating
trend of events towards the ultimate
absolute kingship of The Prince of
ke and the government shall be upon
shoulders, etc.
Jerry hearth is aflame and the beauti-
full sing
be homes of the nations that Jesus is
King
the manaer of Bethlehem Graded
King
December 3Oth the church vestry
gay with decorations and the center
e platform was a great attraction, for
c was laden with bags of good things
he children while stand on each
held goodly supply of rosy apples.
: hl old time children's party was in
ess from 730 to 9 80. The children
ed and sang charmingly. Each
paid for permission in being pres
~ taking some part. Old-fashioned
IS delighted young and old, in which
anu pcopiC JoihCu lhC ShhuASh'
o'clock the presents were distribut-
ter the singing of "Auld Lang Syne"
America, the proceedings having
opened by brighten the Corner
fe You Are" and short prayer, fol-
by The Lords Prayer, in which all
d. The ladies and gentlemen of the
Fh very readily responded to the
RS suggestion in providing and fill
be ample bags of good cheer. The
was also the recipient of large
II good and toothsome things, cheer
! the heart end pleasing to the pal
; The Rev. Mrs. E. E. Harrison gives
|, Is TO all kind donors at the Christ
beason wishing all very "Hsppy
Year"