The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-10-10

N0rthport News.
permost question here.
Rev. Geo. e. Tufts will preach at the Cove
next Sunday afternoon at two o'clock
Mrs. Oscar Drinkwater is very sick with
typhoid fever, but it is hoped that the worst
is passed.
Mr.. Wells Reed returned to Philadelphia
last Friday, having had long and enjoyable
outing here.
Mr.. Walter Dodge, living in the back part
of the town, had the misfortune to break his
leg last Saturday. He was attempting to
shift hayrack and it canted on him.
Mrs. R. T. Herrick, Mrs. Annie Batchelder
and her daughter Abbie have returned from
a very enjoyable visit to Houlton, where they
attended the W. G. T. U. convention. They
speak very highly of the splendid time they
had, and this first visit to Aroostook will
long be remembered by them.
Mr. and Mrs. George Knowlton of East
Northport will soon start for California to
IcIudlu 6UOut bWO years. W.T.. n Is III uODcS
that his general health will be greatly bene-
flied by change of climate. His son-in-
law, we understand, will stop on the place
during his absence.
A very rare family gathering occurred a
few days since at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Smith. Although an off-hand as
sembly, there were present representatives
OF four generations, namely. Mr.. John
Smith, his son Fred, his grandson, Fred,
and his great-grand-daughter Ruth, babe
of three months.
Mr.. Herbert White of Cambridge. Mass,
dropped into the Cove last Saturday after
noon in his fine schooner yacht, the Frolic.
1t was quite a surprise to his friends, who
We're not expecting him, but greater still
was this surprise when they learned he was
accompanied by his young bride, lovely
young lady of Brookline, Mass, at which
place they were married last Thursday
Shortly after the ceremony they quietly
slipped away from their friends and stopped
that night in Boston. In the morning they
took the early train for Rockland, then pro-
ceeded to Rockport, where his yacht met
them, and they are now enjoying themselves
immensely on their bridal cruise along the
coast of Maine. On leaving Sunday after
noon Mr.. White was asked where he was
bound. 20, Castine, he carelessly answer
ed, but as the yacht passed down the bay it
looked as though they had another port in
view. However, it is the sincere wish of
their many friends here that their voyage,
not only on the Frolic but through life, may
be one Of perpetual pleasure, peace and hap
piness.
The officers elected at the laststated meet
ing of Excelsior Lodge Of F. & A. NJ, We're
publicly installed at Masonic hall Saturday
evening, Sept. 9TH by d. D. G. Master, R. A.
Packard, as follows: NJ. G. Black, W. NJ. !;
George Wicher, S. W; Isaac Hills, j. W.. /;
Bartlett Wadlin, S. D.. ; F. B. Gldden, J. D.;
v. Mendle, S. s.; Isaac Crockett, j. s.;
The treasurer was absent and as the secre-
tary was the installing officer they will take
their offices later. A large audience was
present and manifested quite an interest in
the proceedings. The ceremony passed off
well and the new Deputy performed the work
in manner that was highly pleasing to the
brethren as we'll as to others. This was Bro
Packard's first attempt to install since his
appointment and he is to be congratulated
upon his success. OF course with each
performance of his duties he will become
more proficient and better acquainted with
the requirements of the office, SO that when
he retires it will be with the pleasant salts
faction of knowing that among the long list
of his predecessors he will stand second to
none in the pains he has taken in rendering
the work in dignifed, beautiful and i'm
pressive manner. The brethren extend to
him their hearty wishes, and may his visits
to members OF other lodges be as pleasing
and gratifying to them. AT the close OF the
exercises the company sat down to bounti-
full spread After the pleasant exercise Of
sampling the good things provided, Mr..
Weidemeyer sang few songs in his pleasing
way, and in due time the large company dis
persed to their homes, we'll pleased with the
evenings enjoyment