The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-09

Mr.. f. L. Mitchell, accompanied by Misses
Annie and Maggie Kennedy of Boston, have
been the guests of Mr., and Mrs. James
Mitchell for the past week. They returned
home this week.
The fair and dance given by the Good
Tempar Society Monday evening, Dec 30th,
was fairly we'll attended, considering the
bad weather which prevailed. Although
| not as successful other fairs have been,
the receipts of the evening proved very sat
istactory to the society.
1t is rumored that the Seymour Quartette,
composed of s. S. Chapman, W. Faxon, W.
Smith and Roy Smith are rehearsing some
popular pieces, and soon it is hoped they
will appear in public 50 that all can have
the pleasure of hearing the sweetest singers
of Saturday Cove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eleazer Howes and tlaugh-
ter wish to express their most grateful
| thanks to those who so kindly contributed
to the donation held at Elwell's hall in their
behalf recently. Though highly approaching
| the kind and generous efforts of their neigh
bors and friends in reliev their straight
ened condition, they can but feebly express
the mighty feelings of thankfulness that
we'll up in their souls when they say five
sincerely thank you all from the depths of
our hearts and soul for the generous relief
in our time of need"
Thursday evening, Jan. I'd, the residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Dickey was complete
ly filled by a joyous throng of 100 of their
friends who came to greet them on the com
pletion of the 44th year of their marriage.
Not only did the large company bring their
greetings, but they brought substantial
tokens of their respect and regard for
those who have now so pleasantly passed
the meridian of their lives, and are now sur
rounded by all the comforts of home, with
their children settled around them with
tamllles OF their own. Probably never be-
fore had any citizen of the town been so re-
markedly fortunate as to see gathered be-
meath his roof 50 many of his friends, real
friends, too, who all felt proud to be there
and to contribute their tokens of respect
and esteem to him and to her whom thew
delighted to honor by their presence The Of
ferings placed upon the tables formed very
gratifying proof of the high estimation in
which Mr. and Mrs. Dickey are held Among
gifts we noticed a splendid tea set, beau
tiful water set and fine full glass set, be-
sides handsome cake plates and other fine
specimens of crockery and china ware Be-
sides these beautiful and costly things there
was plenty of bright tinware, clothespins,
washboards and brooms. In fact about
everything necessary in supplying the good
housewife in the accomplishment of her
work was there. 1t was a delightful time
and everybody enjoyed every moment of
the time. The music furnished by Mr. Jo-
seph Heal was good and " ell rendered, es-
pecially the banjo Accomplishments by Mas
ter Foster Heal, who also played the violin
equally we'll, and it was apparent that the
father of the son must look we'll to his lau-
rels. Singing was also pleasant feature of
the evenings entertainment. At frequent in
tervals, apples, nuts, confectionery and
cake were passed around, and it was observ-
ed that no small quantity was required to
satisfy the cravings of hundred guests, but
there was great plenty and good surplus
remaining. 1t was admitted by all to be
the greatest social event of the kind that
ever occurred here