The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13

weeks vacation.
Mrs. Eda Heath. who is housekeep-
or at the Elmwood Hotel at Waterville
spent the week end at her home here.
The last entertainment of the Colt
Alber Lyceum course was given by
the Patton Bros. trio in Carrabassett
Hail. Saturday evening, March Sth, to
large audience who were very APP
preciative and all present agreed it
was the best one of the course. The
pianist was especially enjoyed. being
BY far the best ever heard here. he is
conceded to be the best on the Pacific
coast. Their unique way of present
ing their program was very pleasing
the Sacred episode touched every one
present, both baritones were equally
appreciated and their selections were
pleasing to all.
willard Quint has returned home
after a winters work in the woods at
Rangeley Lake.
Grin Savage is improving but is still
confined TO his house.
The pyramid teas took an unusual
and unique form last week when Mrs.
+. w. Bunker and Mrs. J. p. Murray
entertained eight ladies' with a tob-
bagan and snowshoe party. Lunch
was served at noon on the tobbogans
in a sunny spot in Cyrus p. Moore's
grove
Lila Smith entertained fourteen OF
her girl friends last week in honor Of
Miss Corinne Salley, teacher in Au-
gusta, was also there. Miss Lila
was presented with many lovely pres
ents. The afternoon was very pleas
antly passed by singing, fortune tell
ing" and other games. all were enter
tanned when little Miss Helen Smith
sang. Sandwiches, cake and ice
cream were served, not forgetting the
birthday cake
Mrs. Fred Clark of Norridgewock is
visiting her sister Mrs. Minnie Man
tor.
Walter Dean, wife and two children
are attending the auto show in Bos-
ton this week.
Lester Williams is attending the
auto show in Boston this week.
Wallace Emery and Judge E. w.
Sawyer made a business trip to Bos-
ton last week
On account of the sickness of Mr..
Rogers there were no services in the
Congregational church last Sunday.
NJ. f. CHURCH NOTES
Sunday, March 9th was observed as
white Ribbon Day" in North Arson,
through the courtesy of the pastor of
the VI. f. Church, Rev. John A. Coop
err. The pulpit was occupied by the
president of the Maine w. G. r. IT,,
Mrs. Althea G. Quimby. Mrs. Quimby
told the story of the crusade move
ment fifty years ago which resulted in
the organization OF the National w. G.
T, U. This Is the Jubilee year of the
Organization and she recounted the
history and results of those years of
endeavor which eliminated in the 18th
amendment to the federal constitution
Mrs. Quimby emphasized the fact
that the benefits of National Prohibi-
ton must not blind US to the necessity
of active efforts for law observance
and law enforcement.
w. CT. u. ORGANIZED
More than ever liz the work of the
w. c. T. L. needed today to uphold
that which we have gained. The re-
Spouse to Mrs. Qnimby's appeal was
very cordial and at women's meet
ing at p. m. the North Arson w. C.
T. U. was organized with II members.
The following were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs Mabel II. Bailey; vice
presidents. Mrs. Fl. Marston, Mrs. E. p.
Barnaby Mrs. Ethel Williamson and
Mrs. Willard Rand; evangelistic SUI
perintendent, Mrs. " c. Fowke; SUI
perintendent of flower mission, Miss
Kate Hartwell; superintendent OF
child welfare, Mrs. Walter Shaw; as
sociate superintendent, Mrs. Wilbert
Walker; treasurer. Miss Amanda Ell
lis; superintendent S. s. department,
Mrs. Van Antwerp; secretary, Mrs.
Hortense Felker. In the evening a
beautiful illustrated sermon entitled
"The Sign of the Cross depicting the
life of the early Christians, their suf-
fering, persecution, maTtyrdom and
loyalty to Jesus, was finely delivered
by our pastor.
Both the Junior and Senior Ep-
worth Leagues were we'll attended and
altogether a very helpful and inspir-
ing dav was spent in Gods Sanctuary.
ACADEMY NOTES
The annual debates are this Friday
night. Madison High School with the
Academy in Academy Hall and the
Academy with Central High School
at Central High School. A fee of ten
cents will be charged at the door for
the home debate to help pay the ex-
penses of the course in argumenta-
ton.
The Academy girls play their last
game of basketball this Friday even
ing at Waterville with Coburn CLASH
cal Institute.
Assembly at the Academy Tuesday
morning was in charge of Miss Man
ter, Viger OF and Miss Vining '26.
The program consisted. of devotional
exercises and an appreciation grand
opera by means of Vietrola records.
ANSON ACADEMY ENDOWMENT
TALKS
The endowment committee of Arson
Academy 100000 fund wish to take
this opportunity to express their sat
isfaction and pleasure in the way the
students and citizens responded to
hn Co1I in, no, Anil ry,