Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
Easter at the Methodist Church

At the Sunrise service at $50 a
good attendance entered heartily in
to the devotional program which
centered in the Easter theme. The
song service and the scripture les
sons, the season of prayer and the
informal talks by those present. all
emphasized the resurrection story
and it's significance fob the world
everywhere. The Epworth League
had sent invitations to both the 9TH
err churches of the town to unite in
this service. Warren Getchell was
leader, giving short address on
What Easter Means to Me-" At
morning worship a large chorus
choir furnished special music which
was greatly enjoyed by a large aud
fence. The church was tastefully
decorated at the altar and platform
with evergreen and speciai designs
in the Easter colors, white lilies.
hyacinths and carnations were much
in evidence. Mrs. Gordon Bell and
Elizabeth Fletcher were the commit
tee in charge of decorations. At the
Sunday school hour, fine concert
program was given by the boys and
girls of the church school under the
direction of Mrs. j. d. Cameron and
Mrs. Cassie Parlin.
The following program was en-
joyed: Song by school and congre-
cation; prayer. Rev. T. c. Chap
man: recitation, I'm a Little Be-
ginner," Richard Melvin: recitation.
THE Lilies Sermon" Thelma Lewis;
recitation, THE Easter Story Lyn-
don Snow: recitation, "A Happy
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True Gold Mrs. Files class; song,
by school chorus; recitation Con
slider the Lilies" Catherine Down.
ing: recitation. His Soldiers How
ard Armour: recitation, The Gar
den of Easter" Florence Larlee;
brief address by the pastor; offer
ing; exercise. Easter Messengers,
Miss Doris Tozier's class: dialogue.
robin and Lily" Eugene and Hazel
Armour; recitation, THE Meaning of
Easter" Avis Alexander; song by
school chorus: recitation, BELLS of
Easter" Stanley Spearin; recitation,
Easter Morning" Martin Mullen:
recitation Il Wont Forget" Avis
Henderson; recitation. Awake, Tis
Easter Dawn" Walter Melvin: reci-
tation I'm Galilee, Peter Brown;
exercise, The Flowering OF the
Cross" ten boys and girls: song by
the Sunday school chorus.
The Past and Present Club met
Monday afternoon with Mrs. f. A.
knowlton on Winchester street. An
interesting paper on Pressed Glass
was read by Mrs. Carl Piper. After
the meeting q social time was en-
joyed and refreshments were served.
The Monday night Club met with
Mrs. Louise GeriouX. A social even
ing was enjoyed playing cards and
refreshments We're served by the
hostess.
Mrs. T. c. Chapman served an
Easter breakfast to the young ladies
of her church school class, The Stan
dard Bearers at the Methodist par
sonage Sunday morning. The table
was tastefully decorated with sweet
peas and blue birds with dainty little
pink baskets of Easter candies for
favor. After the breakfast music
was enjoyed until church time. Those
present were: Phyllis Bessey, Char
Iotte Farnham, Hope Holt, Ruth Null
lin. Marie Drew and Irene Monk.
The Modern Woodman of America
will meet this evening in their hall
at 100 sharp as there will he a drill
ana rehearsal after the meeting. All
members are urged to be present.
The annual Ecnerval fair given by
the students of Lawrence High school
for the benefit of the Athletic Asso-
citation will be held in the Opera
House Friday evening. April o4tll. A
short play will be given by the Jun
ior class and athletic drills and mus