The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
Scar SPORT LOCALS.

Mrs. |. y. Park IL VISITING her son fhlneas
in Cambridgeport Mass
Monthly contribution at the Congrega-
tiona church Sunday morning.
Frank g. Nichols of Dxtield spent Sun
day in town.
Charles Pendeton returned to his home
an Hebron, Iowa, by train Monday, after
Kate Niekes, who isiattendiug the Bridge
water, Mass. normal school, arrived home
by boat Saturday and will remain several
days.
VIII Gilkev. who is employed in a Gardi
ner hard ware store, made visit to his
uncle, c 0. Sawyer, last week.
The Congl soeahle will be held W 18th Capt.
and Mrs. James G Pendleton this, Thurs
day, evening.
Miss Lillian G. Ruunells, Principal of the
High school in Bellingham, Mass, is spend-
ing the hol day vacation with her parents,
Miss Blanche Ross who is taking course
in physical culture in Boston, is at home for
few days vacation.
Miss O. j. Lawrence, treasurer, has pre-
sented in behalf of the ladies association of
the Congl society S145 to be expended in
defraying church bills for the past year.
r. 2. Smith has been tiliing an engage
ment at the 14th Stree: Theater New York in
the Village Post Office. The company will
aonear at the museum, Boston, early in
January.
We have more evidence to convince us
that advertising in The Journal pays. Our
mention last week of place where print
ing would be done has resulted not only in
local orders, but information by mail is
sought.
At the Congl church Sunday appropriate
Christmas services were held. The sermon
in the morning by Rev, R. g. Harbutt was
particularly interesting. A large choir was
in attendance and the anthem was especial
ly fine
At special meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Society held recently, it was voted to hold a
supper on the first Thursday of every month
"A
Of PRAYER there will be none until further
notice.
Union meetings will be held during the
week of prayer, beginning with preaching
service in the Congl. church Sunday even
ing. Meetings will be held during the first
OF the week i'll the Conference Room and
later in the NJ. f. vestry.
Dr. f H. Durgin has decided not to locate
at Hollister, Calf, as reported in these col
utnns several weeks ago, but IS living at
West Side, one of the richest sections of
Santa Clara valley He speaks in the high
eat terms of the climate and tne people. The
doctor hopes t. return to Searsport in the
spring.
The death Of Col. J R. Roberts IN Chel-
sea. Mass, Dec 22d reminds us that Colonel
Roberts accompanied The Maine Veteran
Association OF Massachusetts in its visit TO
Searsport several years ago, when We We're
honored by the presence of Hon. Hannibal
Hamlin and other distinguished guests
The Christmas tree and entertainment
under the auspices of the Y. 2. s. C. E. at
the upper Conference room Saturday even
ing was very largely attended, and the pro
gram arranged for the little ones was very
good. The tree was loaded with presents
and made fine appearance.
At the annual meeting of the Congl Par
ish Saturday afternoon. small balance of
s66 was reported due, which was at once
subscribed by members present and all the
bill, Of the parish settled The following
officers were elected james 6. Pendeton
John W. McGHlvery, Charles E. Adams
parish committee; B. o. Sargent, secretary
and treasurer
doe, with broken leg was found by Ed
Porter, near his fathers residence last Thurs
day, and was removed to the stable and
Game Warden Rankin notified. After an
examination he ordered the animal killed
as the break was in the joint of one of the
hind legs and was badly slivered 1t is
1umored that bullet from the rife of well
known Belfast man caused the break.
The recital at the vestry of the NJ. E.
Church last Friday evening proved to be a
Sltdh outocSo. bO iolloWIuS plOSldlli W cs
carried out to the delight and satisfaction Of
the large audience present;
Wreaths of Green for Xmas, six little girls
b. Park, 1nez Buker, Bernce Park,
Florence Billings, Pronell Gilkey
Recitation, "Od Ace"
Mrs Sarah Handy McClintock
Song, Zone Quiet Night" Mrs. C. Q. Sawyer
Recitation" One Christmas Eve Adventure, -
Mrs. Sarah Handy McClintock
Song, Little Christmas Pilgrims"
Four little girls,
B. Park, Inez Buker. Bernice Park,
Pronell Gilkey.
Recitation, he Cow and the Bishop"
Mrs. Sarah Handy McClintock
Piano Duet,
Les Danes De-Seville" Schubert
Miss Hannah {. Cocord and Mrs c. O.
Sawyer.
For some time this society has had the
reputation of giving first class concerts and
entertainments, and certainly the standard
was not lowered on this occasion Miss
Hannah G. Colcord, who had the training of
the children rendered her part as accompap-
ist in her usual faultless manner, while the
children certainly did her-as well as them
selves-credlt in their singing, especially in
Little Christmas Pilgrims" Mrs. c. O.
Sawyer made a most happy choice in the
selection of her song and rendered it in a
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