The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-01-03

Jan. 5, with Mrs. Abbie j. Fernald; topic,
'sDare to do right Word for Bible verse:
Temptation" On Sunday morning, Jan.
9th, our pastor will preach specially to the
Kings Daughters and Sons, and we hope to
see alarge attendance, especially of members
of the Circle.
MORRILL,. A very successful Sunday
school concert was held at the church Christ
mas Eve. The program consisted of
twenty pieces, closing with cantata which
occupied nearly an hour. The teachers de-
serve much credit for the time and patience
expended in preparing their classes for this
occasion. The school holds it's annual cleo
ton next Sunday Mrs. Sarah Meservey
of Liberty spent Christmas week at her
brothers, Mr.. j. R. Mears. . Mr. Mears
made visit to New Hampshire last Friday
IA large family party (45) took Christ
mas dinner with Mr.. A. NJ Daggett :. Mrs.
Emma Ham of Belfast is visiting her father,
Mr.. Ephraim Rowe. The upper grade of
our village school had vacation last week
owing to the illness of its teacher, Mr.. Burch-
ard Clary.
UNITY. The Christmas festivities were
greatly enjoyed by a full house Christmas
eve at the church. A fine program was
presented in a charming manner by the
children of the Sunday school, Following
is the program: Singing by the choir;
prayer by the pastor; recitation, Ethel
Hunt; recitation, Master Ruel Libby; song,
Beulah and Alberta Thompson; dialogue,
three boys; song, Edwina Garcelon; recita-
ton, Charlie Bartlett; recitation, Helen
Cornforth; selection, male quartette; recita-
ton, Lucy Adams; recitation, Edna Corn
forth; recitation, Philip Grant; recitation,
Francis Reynolds; song, Mabel Thompson;
recitation, Edna Adams; recitation, Master
Chesley Reynolds; recitation, Josie Coffin j;
song, Markie Thompson; recitation, Pulley
Moore; dialogue, twelve children; song,
Grace Lane; recitation, Gladys Giles; reci-
tation, Mertle Cornforth; defamation,
Thomas King; recitation, Florence Taylor
selection, male quartette; song, Ada Bart
lett, and defamation by Henry West After
the program Santa Claus entered through
fireplace on the platform and was received
with great delight by the children. After
the distribution of gifts from two well
laden trees all went home feeling well paid.
Miss Nina Vandeets was the organist.
success of the evening. 1t is reported
that several private telephones will be added
this week.. Miss Vivian Tabor is at home
from Boston on vacation. A. D. Jack
son has secured employment in Fairfield for
the winter and went there last week. 80. E.
X. Adams is very i'll with pneumonia. Will
Myrick is taking care of him. He remains
about the same at this writing. Our vii
lage schools have progressed finely under
the management of their respective teach
ers, Mr.. Z. V. Call of Pittstield and Miss
Myra Libby of this town. Discipline is
one of the grand essentials to success. 80.
public installation of officers of the Star
in the West Lodge, No. So, F. Il A NJ, took
place Saturday evening, Dec. Doth. The fol-
lowing officers were installed: f. d. Chase,
M. Fred Written, S. W; B. A. Fogg, J. W. :;
Joe Libby, Treas R. NJ. Berry, Sec absent
S. D.; Sam. Myrick, j. D.; G. Mosher and
&. Stevens, s.; Charles Taylor, c.; j. r.
Tabor, NJ. B. Hamilton, I. Following the
installation Mr.. Charles Taylor made some
very interesting remarks for the good of
the order. The occasion was enjoyed by
all present. Delicious refreshments were
served during the evening. Prof. George
Chase, President of Bates College, Lewis
ton, was in town recently
Troy. The event of last week in Troy
was the concert and Christmas tree at the
Union church on Tuesday evening under
the supervision of the Sunday school. "A
delightful literary and musical program had
been arranged by the committee, and was
listened to by crowded house. A recita-
ton most worthy of mention was given by
Ivan, the young son of Mr.. and Mrs La
forest Prentiss, and a song rendered by
Miss Edwina GarcelOn, elected hearty ap-
plause. B. F. Harding had charge of the
exercises. After the literary entertainment
had been given, Santa Claus with his merry
jingle came prancing to the front with his
pack, and judging from the two heavily la
den trees, besides lines filled and tables
loaded with beautiful and useful gifts for
both young and old, Santa Claus pack
must be true hearted expansionist, what
ever the "true lnwardness'' of Santa him.
self may be in regard to the matter. Mr..
Henry Fernald persOnated ''St. Nick" in
highly satisfactory manner. Much credit is
due to the various committees for the very
pleasing evening that was enjoyed by ALL.
A very pleasing incident of Christmas day
was the presentation of a gift of large fur
sleigh robe, from the patrons of the Troy
Corner post Office to our venerable stage
driver, Solomon Bennett. Mr.. Bennett, with
an inexhaustible fund of good humor, is
always doing some kindness to those located
on his route, and it is hoped that the robe
may help to keep the cold from mis- stage
through many a cold drive this winter. -. Is it
true that our M. ID. is becoming botanical
doctor? Anyway one lady had beautiful
decorated jar, purporting to come from his
residence, filled with catnip! Whether it is
an omen of the Dr.'s conversion to primeyal
methods the future must disclose. .. b. F.
Harding came home from Billerica, Mass.
to spend the holidays with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred III. Bagley, who went to
Pennington short time since, are nicely
settled down to housekeeping Fred is
attending the Normal school at that place.
His health which hoe haa,, o,,;to n ,o,,,a.