The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-12-10
NORTHPORT NEWS.

| Mr.. John Shaw has rented the Burkmar
house at Little River and will move in i'm
! medlately.
Capt. Evansville Chapman hauled his
schooner, the Kitty Laurie, into winter
quarters at the Cove last week
Mr.. Rufus Rhodes of Camden returned
| home last Thursday from very pleasant
visit to his old friends and acquaintance.
Mrs. Flora Brohan returned home last
week from very enjoyable visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Geo. E. Tufts, in Maiden,
Mass.
Mr.. Edward Rhodes with his sister, Mrs.
Gregory of Rockland, are visiting their
brother, Mr.. f. A. Rhodes. They will visit
Belfast before they return home.
The young folks party at Ewelrs hall,
| last Friday evening, was a great success.
The participants enjoyed themselves i'm
mensely. and are anxlously looking forward
| for another one.
There was pound party and dance at the
Penobscot House, East Northport, on We'd
nesday evening, Dec. I'd. for the benefit of
Mrs. Wyman, widow. 1t was very sue
cessful affair, and the beneficiary received a
substantial benefit.
Next Wednesday evening, Dec. 10Th, will
| occur the regular annual meeting for the
election of officers at Excelsior Lodge of F.
and A. NJ 1t is desired that large num-
Der should be present, so the brethren will
take due notice thereof and govern them
selves accordingly.
Mr.. A. D. Hayes of Belfast began the WIN
ter term of school here last Monday. The
last school he taught here was the Henrietta
White school, so-called, because by her kind
ness this place receives an extra term of
school at her own expense. AS that term
was so successful under the tuition of Mr..
Hayes, the people OF the Cove may rest as
sured that this one will be equally success
fu, to say the least
The selectmen and tax collector met at
Elwell's hall Monday morning at nine
O'Clock for the purpose OF selling certain
pieces of property owned by residents and
non-residents upon which the tax of 1855
had not been paid. Most of the places We're
bid IN by the town. Mr.. Charles Dickeys
bid was accepted on a piece of land on the
South Shore, and Mr.. A. f. Elwell's bid
was accepted on the Butfum cottage and lot
oil the Methodist Campground.
Excelsior Lodge, F. & A, NJ, visited Quanta-
hacook Lodge at Searsmont. The evening
was mild and pleasant and the ride out and
hacka very enjoyable one. On entering the
lodge room our party received very cordial
reception from the brethren, who were pres
ciuded that this lodge must be in very
prosperous aud fourishing condition. The
officers ana members Of Quanta bacoOk Lodge
are second to none in extending a generous
hospitality to visitors. They are iovial,
frank and courteous, thereby causing the
stranger within their gates to feel very
much at home. An hour had hardly passed
" hen the mem beIs Of Excelsior Lod e be gan
to feel as if they had always been lifelong
neighbors of the members of Quantabacook
Lodge so reciprocal We're the good feelings
shown. The work of the evening was very
we'll performed, taking into consideration
that the officers We're doing the first work
since their induction INTO their several sta
tons. Bro. Ness the w. NJ, is patriarchal
looking gentleman and fills the position
with that dignity OF carriage and expression
that cannot fail to impress upon the mem
beers of his lodge that they acted wisely and
we'll when they elected him to preside in
the east. Ia due time came the call to re-
freshments and soon the long tables in the
dining room below We're filled with gath
ering that was perfectly capable of getting
away with a feast that would surprise the
gods. OF course everyone did his duty and
ate heartily. If he did not, no one was
to blame but himself, as there was plenty
OF 1t and some to spare. After refreshments
came cigars and social chats, but as our
party had long journey before them, they
said good night to the brothers and with
hearty shake of the hand departed with the
assurance that the members of Quantaba-
cook would return the visit before many
moons, and when they do they may feel
sure that they will find a welcome that will
do their souls good the moment they step
over the threshold of Excelsior Lodge In
good time our party reached their homes
well pleased with their visit to the lodge at
Searsmont.