Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-02-16

TairHeld lodge, l. y. .. F., No. 6S,
Will meet this evening at their hall.
work on the degree team will be
rehearsed. Music for the evening will
be furnished by the Lodge orchestra.
A good attendance is requested.
r. Baptist Church Supper
Over fifty me1 sat down to a deli
cious supper on Friday evening in
the dining room of the Baptist
church. Mr.. Marshall Campbell,
president of the Baraca Club was
toastmaster for the evening and gave
short speech in which he spoke
or the outreach of the church into
the community, speaking, especially
OF the churches responsibility Cor
moral and spiritual welfare Of the
youths OF today who are to be tie
leaders in the town. in the State and
in the nation tomorrow. George
Smell gave a few words of welcome.
a hearty sing was enjoyed under the
direction Of Harry Plummer, Theo-
dore Richardson then gave a few of
his characteristic readings. II. A.
Plummer spoke in behalf Of the
Mems Bible Glass which has been
growing in numbers and intere t
| during the winter months. Rev. Mr..
Henderson then spoke of the obser-
vance OF the 5Oth anniversary of the
dedication of the church: He then
made a strong plea for enlarged
equipments for tho growing need OF
the church school and young peo-
pie.
The principal address of the eve.
ming was given by Rev. Leopald
Hass of the First Baptist church in
Waterville. He gave most inter-
csting and Illuminating talk on the
life and dnf1uence of Pulitzer, the
great Journalist. :.he meeting clos
ed with the singing Of America"
A large number of children of. the
Beginners and Primary department
Of the Baptist church school will
their superintendent and teacher en-
ioyed Valentine party ip the lower
vestry Saturday afternoon. The
children passed a Jolly time making
Valentines for the children at the
Sanatorium and playing games. Some
oe the children spoke and sang
pieces and the story Of "St. Falen-
tine" was told by Miss Gertrude Cur
tis. Refreshments were served. A
special feature of the refreshments
was plate OF Valentine cake.
A pleasant evening was passed at
the whist party given by the young
ladies of the Murray Club of the Uni
versalist church in the Legion hall
| Friday evening. The president. Miss
Alice Ladd, was In charge of the pro-
gram and was assisted by the young
ladies. A feature of the evening and
a complete surprise to the pastor, Rev.
r. J. Mooney. was the presentation by
perley Grant of beautifully decorat-
ed cake in honor of his birthday. On
the cake was a green harp and the
words "Erin-Go- Braugh." On the CEN
ter was a gold piece. Rev. Mr..
Mooney expressed his pleasure and
gratitude in hearty words of appre-
citation. Refreshments of sandwiches.
pickles and coffee were served with
valentines rs favors.
The Past and Present Club held Its
annual valentine party Saturday aft
, ernoon at the home OF Mrs. +. II. Neal.
with Mrs. W. S. Simpson and Mrs.
George Chapman assisting as host
esses. At 6 o'clock a of the members
sat down to a delicious supper served
in the dining room, which was gaily
decorated with hearts and red candles
with hearts and little valentines as
place cards. The evening was passed
in a social way with Mrs. George Page
carrying off honors by receiving two
prizes in the contests.
The funeral services OF John II.
Smith were held at his home Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. r. j.
Mooney, pastor of the Universalist
church. officiating. The services were
in charge of st. Omer Commandery
with Sloan Lodge acting as escort.
The bearers were Silas Lawry. Iafay-
ette Bray, Ralph Files and Henry Bro
ply. The remains were placed in the
tomb in Maplewood cemetery.
Mrs. Charles Pooler of Lewiston
was given a surprise party by several
of her friends Saturday evening at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Peter Ma
thieu. Mrs. Pooler was Invited out
to tea and on her return was greeted
by her friends who had arrived dur
ing her. absence. An address was
given by Miss Evangeline Marhieu.
Mrs. Pooler's little granddaughter
Bernice McGraw. presented her with
several gifts from those present.
Games We're played and music and
singing were participated in. Mr..
Jerry Leclaire pleased the guests with
a clog dance and SOLO dance given
by Miss Lapointe was also enjoyed.
Refreshments were served.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle OF the
Universalist church will meet Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Wallace Hill.
The Social Union Of the Baptist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. Eva BraZzeil, with Mrs.
Mabel Madocks and hrs. l.. Genth-
ner assisting as hostesscs.-Ther regu-
lar meeting of the Royal Neighbors
! will be held this evening in their hall.
| There will be rehearsal after the
business meeting. All members are
urged to be present.-Posters are out
for a public baked bean supper to be
held in the Baptist church dining
room Thursday evening at O'Clock.
Herbert o. Brown returned from
New York Saturday.-Mr. and Mrs.
Philip Brown and son.. Philip. Jr.,
passed the week end in East Vassal-
boro with relatives.-Mrs. Alma
Crowell passed Sunday in Augusta
with relatives.-Mrs. Joseph Nelson
is confined to her home on Gibson
Street.-The Monday Night club Will
meet with Mrs. David king.-Mrs. N.
7. Karen of Pittsfield is visiting Mrs.
Lewis Emerson.-Miss Claire La
..4. ho. roo,,pned her work at the