The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-12-02

l-eWl Bean, I0l il0 los 81 Is AZ
NJ. Boardman, ~ 14l los IL 1t All
IN Ward >, tlc Republicans nominated for
alderman Albert q. Burgess, while I.ucius II.
Murch received fine nominations of the regular
Democratic caucus, and of Il Citizens caucus
lac following evening. Although Bean carried
the Ward, MurclI was not cordially supported
h1 the Democrats. fell thirteen behind and was
defeated, Burgess receiving nine plurality
lac dwelling house of Q. II. Nenner on Bay
eN street, is heated by steam in a novel way.
MI ~, who is 4 natural mechanic, and Il
thorough machinist by trade, has made Il small
tubular boiler, which has been encased in brick
nd SCI mp IN the cellar. a fire room and II
place ID take out ashes is made beneath. A
steam pipe leads from the boiler 10 the floor
above, but does not 90 around the room, as is
~u.lly the ease. In the room to be heated is
p radiator composed OF twelve pieces of pipe
ino feet ia length, which are set upon end
Hbout two inches apart and all connected. On
ihe t0pi ii piece Of finishing wood which makes
good ornament. one Of these radiators can
be Set up in each room, and the heat is slli-
ciont for MI weather The fire consumes about
my Stillt AllOult VI luct us al Ordinary COOK
stove. one pail full of water will supply the
boiler for one day. 1t is very simple and can
be run by anyone
The Belfast Amateur Dramatic Club gave
their first entertainment on Friday evening
last, and repeated it on Saturday, 10 very fair
houses ON each occasion. They presented the
popular military drama . Enlisted for the War
II is love story, of course, as all those plays
are. There was q nice girl and an heiress,
tWlie Clifford, peraonated by Miss Dnsmore.
She was beloved by Robert Trueworth wv b.
WaShburn) who went to the union army as a
common soldier. Wilder Rowcll f. H. Hilton
was also her sutor, having an eye to her money.
lie became by political influence Colonel of the
regiment in which his rival served, and made
many annoyances for him, even stealing the
letters that the heircss wrote to the ncky
Robert. Gen. Grant (F. Y. CottrelD appears
on the scene with his historic cigar, discovers
me persecution, sends Col. Rowell out Of the
army, and promotes Robert who comes home a
. ih colonel, and marries his love There was n
good deal OF pleasing by-play, and interesting
a. well as comic Incidents Ned O,Copneu rs
Hosea jerks, was the comic white man If fine
piece, while sam. Sargent, as Grimm. uphel1
the reputation of the colored brethren and
both did eXcelenty well. Miss Thurlow made
very youthful matron as the young soldiers
mother Fred. Chase, as Hiram jerks, went
\ through his part with much spirit There was
g0od deal of real histronc talent displayed.
MIR. Hilton has GOODNESS and appreciation of
his part quite beyond the usual standard of am
4 ateurs; while Adde Chase, rs Matte True
worth, although in a subordinate part, had an
archness and yivacity that, joined to her attrac-
tive appearance, were very pleasing. In its
properties, &C., the piece was exceedingly well
brought out. 1t was a local enterprise entirely.
The scenery was painted by III. L. Woodcock
& the music, including several original produc-
IONS, by Il. p. Chase. The performance of the
orchestra was excellent, under direction of
4 Percy Sanborn. We ere glad to see that the
company Will produce other plays during the
winter.