The Republican journal., 1885-02-26

well and favorably known. He graduated from
Bowdon College in 1871 entering the Jefferson
Medical College in Philadelphia shortly afterwards
At the outbreak Of the Rebellion he WAS appointei
paymaster by the late President Lincoln. lie
filled his position so satisfactorily that upon
restoration Of peace he was breveted a Lieutenant
Colonel. He has served his State seven terms in
the Maine State Legislature of which body he was
chosen speaker in lo72 and reelected to that posi-
ton in 1916 He was also chosen chairman Of
Council upon several occasions. His long service
in the Legislature posted him in the most thorough
manner upon the business afftrs Of ne State, and
it is doubtful if amore satisfactory person could
have been chosen to the executive chair. His re
election to this Office is proof Of the high esteem
In which his fellow citizens hold him ana is also to
be considered in the light OF Il reward for the faith
full and husiness-like manner in which he has dis
charged the arduous duties placed upon him
Coy. kobic has been tendcred many public re
ccptions throughout the state, but we believe this
is the first private club reception which he has
cepted. 1t a great disappointment to the
knights Templar and our citizens generally that
the Governor unable to attend the Knights
ball given early in January. Doubtless this fact
had much to do with the Governors visit to Bel
fast.
TUESDAY
opened ;air and bright, and was one Of onr most
pleasant winter days. This assured success for Tie
reception and lifted great weight of doubt and
anxiety from the minds Of the club members. At
nocn the members Of Andrews orchestra arrived
as did many visitors from different parts of the
state. The members Of the club were busy all ia
putting on The finishing touches and when their Ia
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forts. Nh. Ralph Emery, of the reception commit
tee, took the afternoon train To Burnham where he
met Governor Robbie, Mrs. Robbie s.nd Mis- Robbie.
and escorted them to Belfast On arrival the dis
tinguished visitors were met by DR.. j. &. brooks,
whose guests they were to be while in the city and
We're driven to Ills handsome residence On Church
street where supper was served. Governor Robe
was then taken to the NIL club room where he was
introduced to The president and reception committee.
THE BELFAST OPERA HOUSE
where the reception took place was well filled.
Every available seat in the galleries were occupied
and there were nearly three hundred people on tie
floor. One hundred and two bah tickets were sold
ami each ticket admitted three persons
Inc nan decorations were fine and very Hastily
arranged. Over the arch to the stage was shield
containing the club monogram, While fl wing
away Oh either hand were American ensigns The
front of tile gallery trimmed with red, white
and blue material, which WAS ftstooned and caught
up a intervals by shields bearing different designs
NJ the centre Of the rear gallery the main
entrance to the hall WAS large spread eagle and
American shield, while American enegns were
gracefully draped ON either side. American nag
were handsomely fcstooned about the Gls fixtures
of the gallery. From the centre Of the ceiling
raiiatinS 70 the four corners of the hall were row
OF tlags, streamcrs and private signals. The whole
trimming was 50 neatly arranged the effect Wa
harmonious, and unler the brilliant gas light made
Il display the equal Of which has Never Been sur
passed by any local decorations
THE CONCERT
At $50 the members Of Andrews Orchestra, Of
bangor, thirteen pieces, entered the hall ana took
their seats. The centre of the hail floor was rarppt
ed and Wa reserved for the orchestra, a position
that was appreciated by ali. The opening piece
was an overture to "strauella," by Flotow The
programme consisted of five pieces as follows
Grand Selection from 'Iriucess Ida,, Sullivan.
arranged by q. l.. Tracy. Flute solo Long, Long
Ago, 'Popp, by Mr. g. b. Van Slntyoord. This was
SO finely executed to receive AN encore when thu
gentleman played a second selection, Caprice lie
roique, "A~ikening of the Lion" kou1ski. Cor
net solo, "Fautasic briIiiAnte," Arhalt, by Mir f.
H. Hall Mr. Han always delights 4 Belfast audi
ence by his mastery skill on the coruet and of
course he WAS called out a second time when he
thNeu The company by the familiar, but ever wei
come strains of yankee Doodle" Tie concert
closed with the National Anthem "Star SpangIed
Banner The concert one of Andrews best
and in itself was worth the price Of admission
This orchestra is really fine and an honor to our
state and credit to the city from which it halls
TIE RECEPTION
At $50 all eyes in the large audience wera trprd
towards the main entrance to the hail. for the time
had come for the Governor and party to enter
The entry made in the following order: James
H. Howea, president Of the Nil club and Miss Lily
Carver, of aearsport, Governor and Mrs Robbie;
Ralph Emery and Miss Iobie; club members and
their ladic5, the band playing "lIail to the Chef
The Governor and party were conducted to the
rear, III front OF the stage, where il large booth
had been erected for their benefit Governor
and Mrs ROBBIE were seated on Il sofa with Miss
Robbie on the right and Miss Carver on tine left
The Governor was attired in ,ires, suit, white
necktic and gloves; Mrs. Robbie wore 4 cream
colored satin with long train while Miss Robbie had
on a cream rolorcd silk. Both ladies carried large
bouquets. Miss Carver was Handsomely dressed
and susta med herself in a becoming manner. Tie
Governor rose and was presented to the members
ana ladles which iled past This was a general
signal Tor all and nearly every person on the noor
was presented /" the Governor, the president
James IL. lloWcs, doing the honors one hour
was spent IN the reception and the social collycrsa
ton which followed. The Governor was feeling in
excellent spirits and had a smile and word for All
lie was much satisfied with his reception and sur
rounoiings and numbers this of the lest social
events which he has attended,
THE GRAND MARCH
began AT 1880 and was lead on by James H. Howps
and Miss Carver, Gov. Robbie and Mrs Oscar W .
Pitcher; Ralph Emery and Miss Robe; Hon Fred
+. Richards and Mrs. Robe; o. w. Pitcher ana
Mrs. f. +. Richards, followed by seventy. five
couples. We will not attempt d description of the
dresses, but will say ii was the finest and most
dressy social event ever given in Belfast There
were many strangers present who looked charm
ingiy, bat VINO in no way surpassed our own
ladies. The orders Of dances were simuic INIT
unique On the outside covers were the club
monogram and the date, "Febru9ry u lSs5n On
the inside pages were the following" Reception
the orders of dance and the club members There
were twelve dances aud three promenades-lan
ciers, waltz, quadrlle, waltz, Portland fancy
waltz, quadrllc, polka and redowa, lanciers waltz
quadrille, qua,irille and waltz.
AMONG TIE VISITORS
were Hon and Mrs. Fred f. Richards, of Rock
port, l.. J. Galley, W. H. Hobbs, f. j. Russell and
H. =. Lowering, of Boston; Henry j. Sturgess and
Horace Cony, of Augusta; A. H. Babcock, Fred
Il. Cutler, Mrs. Cyrus II. Jones, Miss Annie Jones'
Mrs. Abel Hunt, and Miss Hattie Blaisde of Ban
gor; Miss Treat of Frankfort b. b. Foster and Miss
Noyes, Portland Rufus Burns, Pithed; Dr. En-
mund Abbott Wnterport; WA. Il. Boothbv Water
Vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Black, Swanvile r. p
Nichols, Miss Susie Goodell, and Miss Matte Pen
deton, of Searsport; G. l.. McClerv. correspondent
and Fred Haradan, formerly of Belfast, but now of
Boston.
THE CLUB.
The MI. club, as the name implies, is composed
of twelve young gentlemen of this city which has
had an organization of three years. The members
one exception are all single. They are-,James H.
liowes, Will II. Quimby Charles j. Burgess,
George A. Bailey, Charles A. Hartman, win X.
Marshall. Fred T. Chase, Ralph Emery, Ed III.
Dunbar, George ii. Jennison, Fred A. Hartman
and Z. 6. Ferguson.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The members of the club are to be congratulated
J.s.,