The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15


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| Seaside Grange of Belfast is meeting with
| remarkable success both in increase in mem
bership and in finances. Since year ago
they have built hall at a cost of 81 $50,
and have reduced the debt on the same over
$500. Since January 1st, the grange has in
creased 80 in membership, 80 being by init
alton. The total membership now is 175.
Next Saturday they will discuss the question
"Resoved, That the prohibitory law has
done more to suppress the sale and use of
Intoxicating liquors than all other agencies
combined" Affirmative, L. W. Hammons
and Tileston Wadlin; negative, John X.
| Dunton and NJ. C. Hill.
BUcKsPoRr's New INDUSTRY. The En-
erson creamery will soon be in operation in
4 Bucksport, and 500 cows have been promis-
| ed sufficient number to make the enter
prise success. The building erected for
the purpose is all that could be desired. 1t
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the same material. A large and convenient
refrigerator occupies one corner. The ma
chinery is of the latest pattern, and was
made by the Vermont Farm Machinery Co.
of Bellows Falls, Vt. There are two Cooley
tempering watts with a capacity of 200 gallons
each, an improved square box churn hold
ing $50 gallons, and butter worker The
machinery will be run by steam power, the
steam being furnished from the boiler at the
electric light plant. An engine and receiv-
ing room is built on the rear of the cream
ry building.
PUPILS RECITAL. The recital by the pu-
pills of Mr.. F. j Rigby at Odd Fellows Hall,
last Friday evening was a very enjoyable
occasion, and was quite largely attended
notwithstanding the unfavorable weather.
The pupils showed great proficiency in their
respective parts, and the recital reflected
credit on both teacher and pupils Follow
is the program
Brepsant, Duet for Carionets,
Percy NJ. Drinkwater and f. j. Rieby.
ga Mozart Sonata No. 4 in F. Major
(lst Movement9
'0 "0enn Mils NJ Alice G E5@ae OPP 22 No l.
: az Fensen Berceuse Op IL
L t(p) Foote, lmpromptu, No.
Miss Margaret n Hazeltine
I az Ischaikowsky, ''song Without Words in F.
: C(b) Moszkowski. schelzo Op. IS, No. 2,
Chopin, Nocturn No. Is.
, Solo for CIarionet
Percy NJ. Drinkwater
(N Beethoven Sonata Op. IA No. .
Alegretto
lNp) whitney, "Tarantelle," Op. %.
Miss Helen Dunton,
"a Rolling, Hungarian Melody, OPP 1l2
, (b) Durand. aiabiilage -
Miss Carrie F. Kingsbury.
BELFAST BASE BALL TEAM The directors
of Belfast Base Ball Association met Tues
day evening and engaged Mr.. j lewis
Bacon of Danvers, Mass, as manager The
Howes lot in the of Congress St. which
for few years past has been used for base
ball purposes, will be fitted up in good
shape. The ground will be graded and
otherwise properly prepared fence and grand
stand built, etc. Mr.. Bacon is experienced
in ba e ball management having managed
teams as follows: In 1888 and So Danvers,
Mass ; 1890 Buffalo, N, ", and Grand
Rapids, Mich; 1891 Manchester, n. H;
1892 Salem, Mass, ; 1898, Providence, R. l.
1894, Bangor, Me-; 1895, Pawtucket, r. /. In
a tirstclass team in the field, and says he
intends to make a winning season for Bel
fast if possible. The committee of the vari-
GUS clubs will meet in Bangor next Satur-
day to arrange the schedule of games. 1t is
understood that the season will open May
Goth, and close Labor Day, and that Belfasts
first game will be in Portland about May
9th.
CARNIVAL OF THE REPUBLIC" This is
the title of a brilliant spectacular perform
ance to be given at the Belfast Opera House
next "Wednesday and Thursday evenings
April 21st and 22d, with d matinee Thursday
afternoon, in aid of the Girls Home in this
city. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nickerson Williams
of the Williams Carnival Co., are in charge
of the affair. They will furnish the COSTUMES
which are elaborate in detail, and in tt e
dances include some very dainty, delightful
creations OF the airy fairy style which, with
the grace and beauty of the dancers, will
combine to make it all very pretty. Colored
lights will be used to produce the best spec
tacular effects. Over ten thousand people
in Maine have witnessed this brilliant per
Torrance, and as it is to be given here by
local talent it will no doubt have the sue
cess which has characterized it in other
cities. One hundred and fifty people are re-
CURED in its production and daily rehearsals
are now taking place. Following is partial
list of the local PARTICIPANTS Uncle Sam, E.
S. Pitcher; Columbus, w. r. Howard Don
De Gardo, Emery White; Courtier, r. H.
Howes; Columbia Miss Blanche l.. Suli-
van; Goddess of Liberty, Miss Lena Weshe;
Soloist, Mrs. E. P. Frost; male soloist, John
Parker. Dances, marches, etc, are given by
young misses and masters.
Wedding Bells.