Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
OAK GROVE
Eastar Observance

Easter at Oak Grove was most MT.
tingly observed at dawn with carol
service. Shortly after sunrise a
group Of chorlsters assembled on an
upper corridor and sang "Lyra
Davidica," repeating 1t on each COR
rider in turn.
At the morning service in Sophia
Bailey Memorial chapel which was
attractively decorated with lilies and
ferns, DR.. Martin delivered a powerful
sermon on~the double text Job 14:14,
John 14:19, IF man die, shall he
live again." Because I live, We shall
live also" The girls chorus under
the direction of Dr., Schneider sang
Vincent's LAS 1t Began to Dawn"
with Miss Norcross singing the solo
in a most fitting, inspirational manner.
The Easter service of the Sunday
school conducted by the girls of Oak
Grove for the children of the COM
munity was largely attended by the
parents and friends of the young
scholars. Each department of the Sun
day school had part in the program.
The boys Of the junior department
gave the scripture reading; there
were Rotations by the boys and the
girls; the beginners and primary
classes enacted a scene depicting the
coming of spring: the entire school
sang a hymn, accompanied by Her
schel Turner on the violin; DR.. Mar
tin gave a short address on 1.-THE
Third Eye; the school and congrega-
ton, accompanied by the Oak Grove
string orchestra, sang the Easter
hymns in a fervent manner. At the
close of the service, each boy and girl
was presented with a souvenir egg
filled with candies. These gifts were
from Mrs. Eleanora Woodman of Win
throp Centre, who is the patroness of
the Sunday school.
Among those taking part were, in
addition to the members of the Gal,
Grove orchestra who contributed a
special selection. Elizabeth Burleigh
Donald, : Dorothy, Florence, Geneva
GRAFTON and Merton Cole, Sherley
Crosby, Adelaide, Lillian and Madelyn
Dolley, Clyde Gilbert, Carey Hyde,
William Miles, Clarence Nosh, Ethelyn
Sherman, Marguerite Spencer, Rita
Trites, Basil and Hersche1 Turner
Roberta Turner, Lettie futile, Frank
Leigtha, Rosie and Sarah Woods.
Much credit must be given to the
teachers of the Sunday school for
their patience in preparing their
youthful charges for such splendid
, service in so short a time. Especial
credit goes to Ruth LAVAL, who is
superintendent of the school.
The regular Sunday evening sing
was held after supper.
The closing service of the day. con-
Quoted by the Oak Crave Christian
Association, had also a$Sts theme the
message of Easter. Ruth Graham, '27,
of Lisbon Falls was the leader and
introduced DR.. Martin, who spoke on
False Suggestions" basing his re-
marks on Mary's experience IL the
Garden of Gethsemane on the morn
ing of the Resurrection.
Principal Owen attended the funeral
of the late Hon Frank l.. Besse at
Clinton. Oak Grove girls and faculty
mourn the loss of Mr.. Besse for he
was indeed friend.
Easter eve was occupied in prepare
ton for Easter. Misses MoCurdy, Mea-
der, Norcross and Smith of the faculty
chaperoned parties of girls in Wat
erville.
The members of the freshman class
of which Virginia Wilcox. Augusta, is
president, and Miss Smith, class
teacher. had a delightful party in one
of the parlors. Congenial games and
delicious refreshments featured the
event.
Miss Norcross entertained the girls
who live on her corridor by means of
an informal reception.
Miss Betty Meader of Dover, n. H..
is visiting her sister, Miss Helen
Meader, of the faculty.
Edward Wood of Rochester, n. H.,
who was student at Oak Grove last
year. but is now attending Moses
Brown school. Providence, r. l., was
a visitor during the week