The Republican journal., 1897-01-07
NORTHPORT NEWS.

Mr.. S. S. Chapman, mate OF the sch. Mary
Mrs. Ellen Sheldon and son Adelbert re-
turned Sunday from visit to friends at
Rockport.
Mr.. James Brohan returned the first of
the week from a visit to his daughter, Mrs.
G. E. Tufts of Maiden, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs G. B. Keller of New Haven,
Conn.,, left for home the first of the week
after very pleasant visit to his sister, Mrs.
Joseph Heal.
The ladies of the W. c. T. U. will have a
bluejay supper and entertainment at FL
wells hall on Thursday evening, Jan. 14th.
The public are cordially invited. If stormy,
the next pleasant evening.
Miss Abbie Batchelder, who has been en-
ployed at Cambridge, Mass, is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Batchelder.
Mr.. Fred Smith of Rockand was in town
last week on visit to his son Fred he re-
turned home Sunday.
There will be lecture by the pastor, Rev.
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Wood schoohouse in Northport on Tuesday
evening, Jan. 18th at 730 If stormy the
next pleasant evening. Admission 10 cents.
Capt. c. E. Drinkwater met with an acct
dent last Saturday forenoon. While chop
ping in the woods his axe hit limb, came
down in hurry and struck across his toes,
nearly severing the little one. He hobbled
home, placed the toe in its proper position,
secured it by the help of small spints, and
used liberal supply of Frier's balsam.
He is now ready for business, with the ex-
cepton of a little list to starboard, caused
by a limp on the port side just abaft the lit
tie toe joint. Still he sails along remarkably
well, happy in tl4e thought that he escaped
so easily.
The masquerade given by Mr. NJ. G.
Black at Union hall Friday evening was
noted for the conspicuous absence of
maskers, notwithstanding that the dance
was we'll attended Young's orchestra dis
coursed splendid music with song accom-
pantment, which only the Young's can do
to perfection. With Len Morrill, at the
organ no sane person could grumble at the
excellence of the music. The refreshments
prepared by the ladies of the Good Tenn
plar's society, and served by them in the
lower hall, consisted of clam stew, pies,
cake and coffee. They We're literally par
taken of by those present, and all agreed
that the ladies of Saturday Cove can take
the prize in making clam stew. 1t was
nice time all around, and every body went
home well pleased with the first dance of
the new year. ..."
Tuesday evening" Dec. 10Th, Masonic hall
was filled to repletion by large audience of
invited guests to witness the installation of
the officers for the ensuing year Long be-
fore the hour for the exercises to commence
every available seat was filled by as good
looking audience as one would wish to see.
Perhaps the ladies were a little better looking
then the gentlemen, but we cheerfuly give
the ladies the benefit of the doubt and let
others decide the matter who are more COM
petend to Judge. At little past eight o'clock,
Master Nj. G. Black called the company to
order and by brief speech introduced the
D. d. G. NJ, r. A. Packard, as the installing
pointing Bro. Black as grand marshal for the
evening. After asong by the choir the follow
ing officers were duly installed into their sew
eral stations: George Whitcher, W M. Isaac
Hills, S. W.. IF. B. Glidden, j W. "A. F. Elwell,
Treas. NJ. G. Black, S. d.; Charles Orcutt,
J. D.; Albert Hasson, Chap; o. W. Chap
man, Marshall Mark Mendell, S. S.; Ulysses
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mony was performed by the d. D. in sim
pie yet impressive manner, and everyone
present was touched by the solemnity of the
occasion, as we'll as by the dignified and
creditabe manner IN which the ID. d. G.
M. executed the beautiful exercises At the
wished to offer remarks, and as all seemed
to be waiting for one another a call
was made on Mr.. Hudson Brown, who
responded in cheerful vein with a
few well chosen words that was most
happily received. They We're solid prac-
teal words, full of meaning and good com
mon sense that all could subscribe to with
all their heart. Mr.. William Weston spoke
well and believed the principles of masonry
good and noble. VI the ladies who accepted
the invitation to speak were Mrs. Oscar Hills
and Mrs. Frank Orcutt. Mrs. Hills spoke
very effectively, and brought down the
house when she told what she would do if
she was mason. Mrs. circuit closed the
speaking in handsome little speech that
was just as handsome as herself. Soon after
refreshments followed and the company sat
down to a spread that was fit for king,
blessing being asked by Rev. q. A. And
rews. OF course ample justice was done to
the good things spread before them. When
all had risen from the board the remainder
of the evening was passed in listening to the
music, singing and happy greetings until
late hour, when all went away delighted
with the exercises they had witnessed and
the good time generally they experienced as
guests of the members of Excelsior lodge
The UniversaIist church and paris. held
their annual supper Tuesday evening, but
adjourned the annual meeting to next We'd
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