The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-29
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

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| Academy is as follows: Sunday even
ing, June /, in Methodist Church at
! 7.30. baccalaureate address by the
principal, Guy F. Williams; Monday
evening. June 2, farewell reception
to the class of 1924 and invited guests
by the class of 1925, in Academy Hail.
! Tuesday evening, June 3, the annual
Junior prize speaking for the Great
Northern Paper Company and Fred A.
Gilbert prizes in Academy Hall at
8 p. m. Wednesday evening, June
4, graduation exercises in Academy
Hall at 8 p. m. O'Clock, followed by
the Senior Hop in Carrabassett Hall
Music; presentation of class, Amber
Colby, Roger Goddard: music; pray
err; greetings, Agnes Hebert; address,
The Radio" Joseph Spiller; 1924 in
school activities, g. Hovey Barpaby;
prophecy, Madge Tibbetts, Mary S.
Rand; Grafton. ITO Boost Maine
Wadsworth Mraz; the follies of 1924,
Louise Taylor; essay, THE Heart
Still Reigps," Fannie Dnnphy; 1920
1924, "A Contrast" Marion Churchill;
music; address, 1.-THE 100000 Fund"
w. Garland Bailey; Those whom We
Should Remember Tonight, Shirley
Allbee; presentation of gifts, Ellen
Carlson, Walter Coburn; class poem,
Ethd williamson; an appreciation,
Virginia Smith; awarding of prizes;
presentation of diplomas; response
class ode, Alice f. Hamilton bene-
dietion; music.
NJ. f. CHURCH NOTES
A large congregation greeted the
pastor, Rev Leslie Grundy, on Sun
day morning, in observance of Vete-
rams Sunday, when all veterans and
their auxiliaries marched in a body to
the church. 1t being a union SER
vice, a large number were also pres
ent from the Congregational Church.
Each one in attendance was pre-
scented with an attractive and neatly
gotten up program, containing the
order of worship and a fine likeness
of our martyred Lincoln, under
which was typed a quotation from the
famous Gettysburg address. The
programs were the work of the pas
tor, Mr.. Grundy. The church was
decorated with beautiful ported plants
and an immense silk flag which was
surmounted by the American eagle.
A bevy of school girls. dressed in
white, with red, white and blue shash
es prettily draped around them sang
America, The Beautiful" with Mrs.
Annie Smith, organist.
Mr. Grundy presented a thought
full sermon upon war, its causes and
cure for and closed with the thought
that by developing a Christian state
of mind and following the teachings
of Jesus, would lead men into the
world of brotherhood from which all
thoughts of war would Danish.
At 6 o'clock the Epworth League
united in service with the Christian
Endeavor, and held an enjoyable
meeting.
Next Sunday will be observed as
Young Peoples Sunday and at the
morning service, Mr.. Grundy will
preach a special sermon to the young
people while in the evening, Prof.
Guy Williams will deliver the Bacca-
laureate sermon to the graduating
class.
On June 4. the county convention
of w c. T. Y. will be held in Scion.
All members of our local order are
desired to attend if possible.
Our Tuesday evening prayer meet
ing are proving very helpful and en-
joyable. Every one cordially invit-
ed to these services.
Last Friday evening the Epworth
League held an automobile social,
which proved TO be one of the best So
Gals of fun and originality ever held
in our church About sixty-five were
present and all entered heartily into
the lively auto racing, after which
gasoline-oil which proved to be deli
cious ice cream was served and live
ly games were enjoyed.
Thursday afternoon was the occa-
sion of very pleasant gathering at
the home of Mrs. Emma Fenlason,
when several of her friends gather
ed there as surprise to her in honor
of her birthday. After the surprise
and birthday greetings short pro-
gram of music and readings apper-
tanning to mother" was carried out.
Mrs. Fenason was presented with
delicious birthday cake and several
cards and gifts, after which her
daughters Miss Addie Fenlason and
Mrs. Gladys Hamilton served refresh
ments of assorted cakes and ice
cream.
The Ladies Aid Society is planning
to present its play, 1.-THE Minister'S
Wife's New Bonnet in Bingham, on
June g. Mr.. William Dixon who de-
lights every audience upon any occa-
sion will be one of the character in
the play and also give several read
ings. Owing to the presentation OF
the play in Bingham, the novel food
sale which had been planned for that
date has been postponed to the near
future.
S0LON