The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-27

Epworth League has employed It's de-
votional hour in hearing the Reports
of the delegates to the League insti-
tute held at Kent's Hill last August
Mrs Cleveland. Mrs. Tucker, Miss
Helen Grundy. Gordon Grundy, Will
liam Cole, Thomas Nichols kenneth
Cole in their reports covered the en-
tire Institute program, AFTER Whicn
the pastor gave emphasis to the spirit
the ideals and the profits OF this train
ing school for young church workers.
The Ladies' Social Circle under the
direction of its president. Mrs. Lillian
Smith and her numerous workers put
in four strenuous days at the County
Fair in serving lunches to the hungry
multitude The ladies are much
pleased in the results of their efforts
as it proved the most profitable OF all
their undertakings, netting a clear
profit of $3.50 for their treasury. They
much appreciate the cooperation of
the entire parish and the patronage of
the public at large.
The Somerset County Sunday School
Convention will be held with Centen-
airy Church, Thursday, October 18th.
ITepdTdllOHS are uciu6 hduc Iva ia
interesting and profitable session
under the general direction OF the
State Secretary, E. H. Brewster.
Rev. and Mrs. II. l.. Nichols, Mrs.
Carrie Mcpherson and Mrs. Laura
Dinsmore attended the Convention
of the Kennebec Valley Federation of
Ladies' Aid Societies at Clinton We'd
nesday of this. week, making the trip
in Mr.. Nichols automobile.
The w. H. NJ. s. and the w. F. NJ. S.
held a joint meeting at the parsonage
Monday last The Home Missionary
Society discussed plans for the COM
ing year and decided to study the text
book 1.-The Child and Americas Flu
ture.' The following officers were
chosen to serve the society for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. H. L.
Nichols; list vice president, Mrs. Car
rie Mcpherson; End vice president,
Mrs. Viola Smith; recording secre-
tary, Miss Emma Hall; corresponding
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Jennie
Nutting; NIT box secretary and super
intendent of children's work, Mrs.
Grace Tucker; program committee,
Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Mertie Lamb and
Mrs. Nutting.
The Foreign Society elected officers
as follows: President, Mrs. Anna
Merrill; first vice president, Mrs. H.
L. Nichols; second vice president,
Mrs. Mcpherson; recording secretary,
Mrs. l. j. Smith; corresponding secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. Alma Bishop;
mite box secretary, Miss Pearl Ber-
no rI nj andant nf phiIdrQn'
work, Mrs. Bishop; program commit
tee, Mrs. Mcpherson, Mrs. Frank Pen
NELL Mrs. Bishop. This society will
study this fall and winter the text
book Creative Forces in Japan
Mrs. Rose Burrill sang solo Dear
to the Heart of the Shepherd" accom-
panied by Mrs. Bishop at the piano.
At the close of the business social
half hour was enjoyed and the hostess
served ice cream and wafers.- Thus
the two women's Missionary Societies
get into action for their fall activities
The Epworth League enjoyed corn
roast on the beach at Lake Wesserun-
sett, Wednesday evening. Twenty
five members and friends were pres
ent Corn weenies and marshmal-
lows were roasted before the huge
fire; games and songs enlivened the
occasion. The natural beauties of
the location and the evening, with the
spirit of good fellowship all contrib
uted to a delightful outing
A meeting of the cabinet officers of
the League is called Friday evening
at the home of the President Kenneth
Cole 70" consultation and planning
for the coming months of League ac-
tivities.
The Church services for Sunday fol-
low the usual order. Preaching by
the pastor at 1890; Bible School at
~; Epworth League devotional meet
ing at s; evening worship at 7.
Prayer meeting will be held this
Thursday evening at 7.30.