The Republican journal., 1883-08-30


will be seen that the Belfast public to have the
pleasure of hearing, for the first time, the famous
whstllng soloist, Miss Ella NJ. Chamberlain. She
will appear here in Belfast Opera House tomorrow
Friday) evening, in concert, with the following
artistes: Miss Nellie NJ. Blaisdell, of Bangor
prano; Mr.. James ii. Haynes of Bangor, tenor;
Mr. r. B. Hall, of Boston, cornetist, and Miss Alb
bic n Garland, of Bangor, pianist. An attractive
programme will be presented and the array of tai
ent ensures very delightful entertainment. AS
many have expressed desire to hear Miss Cham
berlains unique performances there will no doubt
be full house. Reserved seats for sale this morn
ing at Poor & Sons.
council Of the Royal Arcanum was organized
in this city on Tuesday evening by II. Z. w. Camp
bell, of Ohio. The council began with twenty char
ter members. 1t is mutual life insurance com
pany, the sums being limited to 81 800 and 5000
After sufficient number of councils have been
Instituted IN the state Grand Council will be or
ganzed. Mr.. Campbell is now in Wateryille where
he Will organize council. The new council In
this city has been called Belfast Council. The fol-
lowing are the principal officers w. p. Thomp-
son, Regent; o. Il. White, Vice Regent; W. II.
F"gler, Orator; H. L. kllgore, Past Regent; Will
H. keene, Sec; Mark Andrews, Collector, and
Robert Burgess, Treas
ALUMNI ENCAMPMENT The annual cncamp-
ment of the alumni of the Castne Normal School
met this year, it has for several years past, at
sherman. Point, Camden In this delightful spot
where mountains and sea so happily meet, teachers
and graduates of that institution spend ten days of
freedom from the cares and conventionalitics of
life. In the commodious tent of the society all find
rest, and Camden air gives each healthy appetite
for the bountifu fare served by the faithful cook.
Beginning with the l4th aad ending with the oath
instant, ono of the most successful encampments
was held. About seventy I'VE were present, COM
Ing from the pulpit, bar AMI school,room from the
practice Of medicine and The labor of the falm-
some from distant states. Officers for the coming
year were elected as follows President. n :.
French, South Weymouth, Mass Secretary. Miss
Emma A. Wise, Belfast; Treasurer, Mrs n NJ
Hopkins, Boston; Chairman of Executive Com
mittee, Dr. A. A jackson, East Jefferson Rcsolu-
tions We're passed in memory OF the late George H.
Bukcr of Presqne Isle, Glass of IL and Frank d.
Walker of Brooksvie, Glass of 50. Meeting as
boys and girls, the songs sung here the words here
spoken, and the renewal of old acquaintunces give
each camper something of which to think ami from
which to draw an Inspiration on his return to
work. B. f. c.
MAINE DEAF MUTE MISSION. The fifth annual
convention Of the deaf mutes of Maine opened at
the lniversalist church vestry in this city On sat.
urday afternoon of last week. There were dfty-
two members present from all parts Of the tate.
Many ladies We're in attendance, the association
admitting both sexes to membership. Among the
prominent members present We're the popular
president, Mr.. Charles A. Brown of this CITY,
very intelligent and much respected gentleman;
Mr.. George Wakefield, Of Brownteld, the secretary
and Mr. Starrett of Bangor, one of the most trust
worthy and reliable brakesmen on the Maine Cen.
trail railroad. Among the visitors were Prof. sam.
uel Greene, teacher at Beeville Institute for deaf
mutes in Ontario; Rev. Samuel Rowe, Of Massa-
chusetts, state missionary, and VIM. b SWEET of
Beverly, Mass, superintendent of the institute at
that place for the education OF the deaf mutcs Mr.
l.. e. Curtis of New Gloucester acted as interpre.
ter. 1"ere were many hearing persons present
who much enjoyed the proceedings. The deaf
mutes assembled were a very intelligent and
thrifty looking class, and appeared to be much
interested in the meeting. A happier crowd never
assembled together The mutes are much scatter
ed and seldom see each other. These annual
assemblies are therefore period of rejoicing As
olt friendships are renewed and new ones made.
The half hour before the meeting opened was
given over to hand shaking and hand talking The
meeting was called to order by Mr. Brown, the
president, who asked Prof. Greene to open with
prayer. Mr.. Curtis interpreted the prayer, and
more earnest and eloquent one is seldom heard.
President Brown then delivered the address He
welcomed the deaf mutes of Maine to Belfast lie
said the Mission was organized at Saco five years
ago with twenty members. The second meeting
was held at Portland with forty present The
thlrd meeting was at Auburn with sixty three
present The fourth at Augusta with the same
number and this Is the NTH. The object of the
mission Is to promote the temporal and spiritual
welfare OF the deaf mutes Of Maine. There has
not been much preaching to the mutes the past
year, and MIR. Brown recommended the appoint
ment Of missionary within the state. He urged
the mutes to attend divine worship on al occasions
and to improve themselves at all times intellect
uaIly Mr. Rowe, the state missionary, stated that
ne had held but six services In the state during the
year-st Bangor where six mutes We're present ut
Portland where there were eight at Saco where a
large number We're out and again ut Portland. He
had moi been In Belfast for long time He
thought mission ought to be established at Port
years shat the state has educated the poor mutcs
al Hartford. The first and only Bible class of
mutes was established at New Gloucester ana it
is in existence to-day. Mr.. Andrews, Of Parts
Ill., treasurer reported the financial standing Of
the mission as follows: In the Belfast Savings
Bank 500; Maine Savings Bank Portland $50; in
the treasurers hands sufficient to make the total
assets Sl5S52 This statement was received with
applause. The next business the election of
olhcers. a committee was appointed to present
the names of candidates for president. The fol
lowing Is the result of the ballot-Clarcnce f.
Logan, Belfast 4, Charles A. Brown Belfast 20,
George Wakefield, Of Bro Snhed %, and Mr..
Wakefield was declared elected. For secretary
Albert Carlisle, of Bangor, had 10 votes and Chas
A. Brown, of Belfast had 80, and Mr. Brown was
elected For treasurer, Albert Carlisle had 10
votes, and James Andrews, of Paris Hin had Sc,
and Mr. Andrews declared elected. The
officers were installed by the state missionary The
next place Of meeting will be at New Gloucester,
on the last Saturday and sunday OF August, 1854
In the evening Prof. Greene lcctured the attend
ance being larger than In the afternoon lie stated
that he was born in old England; he honored that
flag, but now he was an American citizen. His
home is In oxford county The speaker asked
the mutes If they were keeping abreast OF the
civilized world. He had not turned lis back upon
Maine, but for the present he was teaching In
Canada. The school at Beeyille is larger tnlm the
one at Hartford. There We're 20 pupils. III said
that the Canadian government was more Strict
than ours In regard to the education of the mutea
\ deaf mute in that country is not allowed to grow
up in ignorance, hut is obliged to attend the
school. All mutes are cared for II worthy the
government educates them Those that cannot
pass are sent to the home for idiots. lie hoped
the time might come when this state would 10 the
same. In Canada the Governor General super
intends the examination of the mutes He selects
some one to present written questions. II the
pupils do not pass good examination the teachers
are dismissed. The speaker urged upon the mues
OF Maine to have an aim in life Get an education.
He hoped to see the Maine Deaf Mute Mission
rank with the other great missions of the earth.
The speaker laid great stress upon the spiritual
development of the mutes, and urged them to read
their Bibles and when in trouble go to Him for
relief. He told the mutes not to be jealous Of each
other and to assist each other In all lau,lable
undertakings, and to labor to make the Maine
Deaf Mute Mission q success. MIR. SWEET of
beverly next addressed the mutes. He said
the school house Is the stepping stone to the