The Republican journal., 1898-08-18

about 100 people. The Brewer band was
with the excursionists and gave fine con-
cert on the Park in the afternoon.
The opening dance at the pavilion an
nounced for last Thursday evening was
given up. The steamer Merryconeag. was
to bring the orchestra and an excursion, and
when it became certain they were not com
ing there was not time to get other music.
Monday the steamer Laurena took party
on fishing trip and they returned with
about 100 cod and haddock, weighing over
800 pounds. The party consisted of State
Treasurer F. NJ. Simpson, A. j. Chaffe j.
Parkhurst, n. Z. Bragg, NJ, Smart, A. Baker
and others. Tuesday the Laurena went to
Camden with a party.
Last Sunday was another lively day here,
like the two or three previous Sundays.
The steamers Salacla and Catherine from
Bangor; Castine from Belfast and Searsport
aad Silver Star from Castine and Islesboro
each brought large parties. The Catherine
brought the Brewer band, NJ. c. Knowles,
leader which gave d fine concert. The
Castine made two trips from Belfast and
one to Temple Heights.
Chester E. Perkins has a supply of rustic
canes which he makes at odd moments dur
ing the winter season. The business of
making and selling this kind of canes was
started many years ago by George Snow of
Newhurg Mr.. Snow, in his trips through
the woods for stock would fasten saplings in
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ed and leave them until the next year. In
that way he made variety OF queer crooks,
knots, etc
The facilities for reaching here on camp
ton steamers come from Rockland and Cam
den every morning except Monday and
from Bangor, the river ports and Belfast
every afternoon, except Sunday; the NJ 4
Nj. comes down river in the morning
and returns in the afternoon the Castine
will run from Belfast in connection with
trains, and also from Searsport; the Cathe-
rine or Sedgwick, or perhaps both, will run
between here ana Bangor; the Silver Star
Will come from Castne and IslesborO every
forenoon and return in the afternoon, and
there will he numerous excursions from all
near by points.
The familiar form of Rev, S, II. Beals of
Camden is again seen on our streets. Mr.
Reals is the oldest resident proprietor on
the grounds, az well as the oldest member
of the East Maine Conference, He is 50
Years old and is still robust and erect He
has been in the ministry since 1896, and a
member of the trustees Of the Canpmeeting
Association since 1850 His last pastorate
was in Unity, 1881 but he still continues in
active work in other lines connected with
the conference, He has not missed meet
ing of the East Maine Conference for 20
years.
W. G. T, L. DAY. The Waldo County W.
[. L. L. held an afternoon meeting at the
auditorium Tuesday, Aug. 9th, the Sunday
School Association postponing its session
until o'clock. Eight cities and towns in
Maine were represented and there were
white ribboners present from Massachusetts
The exercises opened with devotional ser
vice led by Mrs. John Patten of Bangor.
Mrs. E. S. Pitcher of Belfast sang THE
Holy City" Remarks were made bv the
County President, Miss Emily F. Miller of
Searsmont, and a paper on the w. c. T. e.
was read by Miss A. A, Hicks of Belfast.
Mrs. Fred Slavery of Belfast read paper on
Temperance Teaching in the Schools and
her little daughter Ethel sang I'm Going
to Run Away" Mrs. ?. S. Staples of Bel
fast read a paper on Social Purity" and
Mrs. A E. Clark of Belfast on "Heredity. -
Miss Beckwith of Hampden recited Drift
ing Out to Sea- Miss Hicks read a maya
ably discussed by Miss Winnie Simmons of
Morrill,. Miss Leila Patten of Bangor sang
a solo and Miss Cleora Haney of Belfast re-
cited 1.-The Street Minstrel" Music was
furnished at intervals by a quartette and
| chorus. About 50 white ribboners were in
attendance, and the auditorium was we'll
| filled with interested spectators
| SUMMER SCHOOL FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
| TEACHERS. The summer school for Sunday
school teachers at Northport Camp Ground
i under the auspices of the Maine State Sun
day School Association, which closed its
and practical he pfulness to the earnest
| body of teachers gathered at this charming
resort. The regular sessions of the schoo
| opened August 1st. From go to 1000 a. M
| each day devotional service was conduct
| ed by Mr.. Geo. II. Arch bald, the General
Secretary of the State Sunday School Asso
citation, or by Mr.. st. John of the Bible Nor
NAL College, Springfield, Mass From 10 tc
IL each day one hour was devoted to Bible
study, following the outlines in Prof
Hamlls Normal Bible and Training Les
sons. Under the scholarly teaching of Prof
St. John great interest has been taken in
| the study of the books and writers of the
New Testament, the Geography of Palestine
the Holy City, the Temple, the Growth Of
the Church, etc. the second hour in the
morning was devoted to a study of the prin
ciples of teaching, led by Mr.. Archibald. Sc
clearly and forcibly were these principles
presented that each teacher was given
foundation on which to build in all future
work. From to 5 p. N. studies in Child
Nature were led by Prof. st. John, In g
most delightful way Prof. St. John led the
teachers to understand the intellectual and
moral development Characteristic OF in