The Republican journal., 1876-04-27

| Oak A. Chase, convicted of breaking into the
shop of H. B. Rice. in Unity, and stealing lot
| of harnesses, tools, &c, was convicted, and
sentenced to five years in State Prison, where
| he had already served one team.
! At the annual meeting of the co-operators of the
Belfast Savings Bank, Wednesday, Asa Faunce, John
| G. Brooks, VIM. o. Poor, Chas B. Hazeine, and
VIM. II. Burrell, elected Trustees at the Trus-
tees meeting, Asa Faunce chosen President and
John ii. Quimby, Treas
| UNITY. An old named Richard Cornforth,
81 years of age. attempted suicide by cutting his
throat on Saturday. His discovered him in the
act, and took the razor from him. severe cut was
made i'll his throat, but not fatal one...The Cen
trail House kept by Thomas Whtehouse, was
searched Monday for liquors by deputy sheriff B.
| X. Nose and two ten gallon kegs full found The
proprietor fined $50 and costs which he paid.
| T. W. Pitcher & Co call attention to their new
spring stock of goods, and they feel of Offering
as good bargains as can be had in this cty-H. II.
johnson & Co. make very fine display Of millinery,
| which the ladies highly appreciate Sidney kalish
announces great reduction iii the price of clothing,
cloths and furnishing goods->ce the Insurance and
es jewelry, &C., by Calvin Hervey Befast.-sloop
for sale, inquire at Dollar store. Wringers, +. j.
| Morrison, Belfast
Aurora Lodge, No. 10 Daughters of Rebcckah, of
the L. o. o. F., instituted in this dity.on Tues
| day evening last by NJ. w. Grand Master, b. c.
/ Stone, of Bridgton, assisted by Grand Secretary,
Joshua Davis and Grand Marshal Byron Kimball.
After institution election of officers and installation
l .%I,,
| current term: A. j. Meader, n. g.. Sarah F.
| Meader n g.. Hattie Burkett, Rec. Sec; Joanna
! Dyer, Per, Sec; Eyelyne Gilmore, Treas
| DEDICATION OF ODD FELLOW HALL. Consid-
cradle has already been said in these columns con
corning the workings Of the lodge of Odd Eel
lows in this city; but still believe that the work
| they doing is worthy of few more words of
commendaiion. On the 18th day of August last, at
ter the order had slumbered in this vicinity for a
quarter OF century, lodge was instituted with six
charter members, and held their meetings the
store of Robbins & Flowers, on Main street. That
the lodge successful almost beyond precedent
their numbers testify At the close Of the first term
of their existence Dec. 81, 1875, less than five
| months from the start their returns shew mem
bership Of 49, and $685. the gross receipts taken.
To-day they number nearly seventy members, and
since arrangements perfected with J. y. Nc
Clintock ESD for his hall in City Block for period
of twenty years The location of the premises being
favorable, and taking advantage of the times. the
hall has been fitted in a manner that makes ii equal
to any lodge room in the state and at figure that
seems almost incredible for The amount of labor
done. The main lodge room is 90 by 10 feet the
floor with large gallery at side, and has
u,irt nd rhcr lin Two
rooms. The furniture consists of one of black
walnut sofas upholstered in scarlet entirely around
the hail. and two stationary desks for the secreta-
ries, besides the principal chairs. This furniture
was manufactured and upholstered by the members
Of the lodge, and Is very superior. The officers
chairs ten in number, came from Boston, and cost
$500. The most elaborate and beautiful part of the
whole IS the 1reScoihg, which was done by the
Messrs. Schumacher, Of Portland The painting is
all in oil, and is the best specimen of in this part
Of the state. The centre of the ceiling from which
hangs the chandelier, represents the blue vault Of
heaven, studded with innumerable golden stars
which, under gaslight, twinkle with vivdness
wonderfully natural Canopies. at the stations are
painted on the walls, while around the room, in
panels, are between twenty and thirty emblems pc
culiur 10 the order. The floor is covered with $50
yards Of tapestry carpeting, and when lighted up
the whole presents a beautiful appearance. 1t has
been a source of wonder to the unlnitiated how
lodge but eight months old, could fit up hall in this
manner and have no outstanding bills. An assoca-
ton, stock company, formed with capital
stock of $1,000 in 100 shares at $50 each and taken
by the members, and is paid in monthly lnstalnents.
Certificates OF stock bearing per cent interest
given stock holders, and the lodge buys them In
whenever ii i able so to do, which can be accom-
plshed inside OF Two years. Thus not cent of
stock bill is held by individuals outside of the
order For this elegant hail. and for the general
standing Of the lodge the order is indebted to the
pc rsonaI attention OF Past Grand VIM. W, Castle
more than to any other one-who has given much
time and labor to the work,
1t was arranged that the dedcatory service
would take place on wednesday, the 26th the fifty
seventh anniversary Of the establishment of the or
der i'll this country. NJ W. Grand Master b. G.
Stone of Brdgton, L. W Grand Secretary. Joshua
Davis Of Portland, r. W Grand Marshal Byron kim
ball, and r. W. Grand Conductor, s. G. Hin, of
Union came to perform the ceremonies. Invitations
were universally extended to the order, and on
Wednesday morning, Belfast Lodge met a large del
egation from Bangor, and at noon, delegates from
Ninal Haven, Rockland, Union, Skowhegan, Water
vile and Augusta. The dedication ceremonies took
place +! l.. NJ. in the pre- sence of the order, the
Belfast city government c!ergymen and invited citi
zens, including many ladies. The hall was beauti
fully decorated with flowers for which the order is
indebted TO Mrs. Geo Il. Garter. secret session
then had and at ) o'clock collation. at Pierce's
Hall, gotten up by the Daughters of Rebeckah, was
partaken Of In marching to collation. a street pro
cession was formed and NOV ed through the princ
pal streets. The whole concluded with dance at
Haytord Hail. The tables in Perce's Hall were
beautifully laid and trimmed with flowers and great
praise is due the ladies for their part of the con
trbutions. The Grand officers and visiting brothers
expressed themselves thoroughly pleased with their
entertainment, and the utmost harmony prevailed.
BROOKS. Forty-fye thousand dollars worth of
goods have the past year been manufactured into
vests by 5. L. Dcdge and $4,000 paid out for labor
one of til" local Industries.
SEARSPoR1. ON Thursday morning at an early
hour, the dwelling barn and outb,,dngs of At
wood A. Gilmore together with quantity of hay.
some tools and portion of his household goods
were totally destroyed by fire. Loss about $500
insured for $lJ00.....The frame of ship of some
1900 tons, TO be built by Capt. j. c. Nckes the pres
has arriv ed and work on the same will
commence in few days The ship building by :
ii. Lane is progressing finely, and in due time one
of the finest ships built with us will be added
| to the merchant marine of this place 49,. The schools
of Union School district commenced on Monday of
this week Five schools taught in this district
| all OF which are now under the care of experienced
| first class teachers.
| a STRANGE MIXTURE OF BABIES. Yes