The Republican journal., 1899-01-19
FRED A. JOHNSON, *

Braves, John Norton Elmer S. Whitehead.
John D. Fraser Edw r. Moore; Guard of
the Wigwam, Chas. w. Coombs; Guard of
the Forest, Paul III. Graisbary. M. G. Hill
and W G. Sawtelle, were absent and their
their stumps were occupied by Sherman G
Swift and John S. Davidson, respectively
After the installation Messrs. St. John and
Calder briefly addressed the audience, Civ
ing many interesting particulars in regard to
the Improved Order Of Red Men, and of the
| ladies' organization, the Degree of Pocahon-
tas. The Belfast Theatre Orchestra gave
number of musical selections finely render
ed, al the interva Is of the services, and fur
uished music for dance.
CAPT. F. H. WEIGH HoNoRED. A recep-
ton was held in Castle Hall Tuesday
evening, by Belfast Company, U. r., K of
p, the occasion being the presentation of a
jewel of honor 10 Capt. Francis II. W elch.
At about 80 O'Clock a carriage called at
Capt. Wech's residence and a messenger
told him he was wanted at once at the
knights of Pythias lodge room. He went
at once and on arriving there was escorted
by Col Elmer Small into the room, where
he found the Belfast Company and num-
Der of invited guests. AS they entered the
members arose and Belfast Band played
! Hail to the Chief" Col. Small then in a
few well chosen words, presented Capt.
! Welch with iewel of honor, the Offering Of
the Maine Battalion, U. r., X. of P. The
| Jewel is in circular form, the shape of the
| Supreme Lodge jewel. The outside ring
! represents coiled serpent, and encloses
several emblems of the order the globe, the
lily the crossed swords and battle axes,
the helmet surmounted by the eagle, etc.
This jewel is only presented to captains Who
have served with special fidelity and effici-
ency for three or more consecutive years
and is it highly complimentary to Capt.
WEIGH and his company that the officers of
the Brigade considered his services for the
order as meritng this token. After the
presentation, Col. Small read the following
letter from Col. E. c. Milliken:
j. A. MoNTEFIoRE
AUGUSTA Jan. 10, 1899
Dear Sir and Brother: | send you by reg
istered mail the jewel for Capt. W elch and
regret very much that [ cannot be present
when it is presented, but | find it impossi-
Bile so to do. Please express to Capt. WEIGH
my delight that he is to receive this mark of
esteem from his brothers of the Uniform
Rank. 1t was never bestowed on one more
worthy to wear it. | would that we had
more men in the Uniform Rank like him
capable, courteous, willing and self sacrifice
ing, an ideal commander, one in whom Bel
fast Company should take pride, which is
shared by every knight in Maine. Again
assuring you that if it were possible would
be present, and wishing Capt. Welch and
Belfast Company all the success that they
can hope wish for,
| am yours fraternally,
e. G. MILLIKEN.
Capt. Welch attempted to reply, but his
feelings completely overcame him, and he
sat down. Later in the evening he replied
feelingly, thanking his brethren for the in
terest they had taken in the work of the U nj
form Rank and for this token of their appre-
citation, also for their fidelity and efficiency,
which made it possible for him to receive and
wear that jewel. The Belfast Band, which
is also the Second Regiment Band gave a
number of fine selections, including a march
written by Robert p. Chase, dedicated to the
Second Maine Regiment, U. R., K. of z.
and now played for the first time in public.
Some appropriate words were written with
the music and were sung by members of the
Band. An excellent clam stew, with coffee
and lemonade, was served.