The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16

social projects and has been a main
stay of the work financially.
The Church School was once more
assembled, and a thorough commune
ty canvass made which resulted in the
building up of large membership
and attendance. From the small be-
ginnings of the spring of 1919 the
school has grown to approximately
ninety attending members, around
twenty Home Department members
and forty-three on the Cradle Roll.
Beginners and Primary scholars meet
in the vestry and the other classes in
the main ROOM International grad
ed lessons are used through the Inter
mediate department, grades CORES
ponding closely to those of the public
schools.
Somewhat more than three years
ago, the young people responded to
Mrs. Bakers invitation to organize as
society of Christian Endeavor and
has grown gradually, largely through
her persistent effort and faith to its
present membership of nearly thirty,
The past year has been one of marked
interest and growth in this society,
During this passionate attention has
been given to the common work of
the churches and substantial sums
given to henevolence. A generous
contribution to the Pilgrim Fund, its
quota on the Congregational World
Movement campaign and creditable
sums each year on the annual appor-
tonmont To the churches.
Mr.. Bakers services have been call
ed for frequently for funerals in this
and surrounding towns. Many of the
children Of the parish have been bap-
tiled and there has been a goodly
quota of marriages. Attendance at
church services has increased during
the past few months Evidence of
fraternity has been given in the oc-
casional union services held in coop
Grafton with the Methodist church.
With so much of accomplishment
there is good indication of what may
be accomplished by this parish when
there shall be full and cordial CO.
operation between pastor and people.
In concluding his final report to the
church Mr.. Baker expressed apprecia-
ton of the loyalty and interest shown
by many persons. Thanks are due
to G. f. Williams for twice consent
ing to substitute when the pastor was
i'll or absent, from town. Not all
can be enumerated who are entitled
to remembrance for loyal service in
the family Acknowledgement Is
certainly due the teachers who year
by year have stood by the Church
School work Miss Mary f. Porter,
Mrs. B. l. Steward, Mrs RoXie Mitch
ell and the more recent aCceSsions,
Mrs. W. l.. Hodgdon and Mrs. Clarence
Tarr. as also to the faithful secretary
Mrs. G. \. Porter. Special mention
is due the exceptionally faithful and
efficient five years service of Mrs. II.
l.. Savage as church treasurer. Ac-
know Judgement is made of Dr. H. S.
Spears attendance during the illness
of the Younger son. for personal kind
ness and generosity on the part of DR.
II. +. Marston to every member OF
the family. and especially for his
large share in the restoration of the
daughter to health; also for generous
consideration from Mr., and Mrs. Wal
lace Emery. Mr.. and Mrs, A. T.. Ham
ilton. the Misses Grace and Gertrude
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Durrell,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Porter, Mrs. |. II.
Ellis and other neighbors and friends
who. though unnamed here, may be
assured their kindness will be re-
membered.