The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-02-20

Mrs. Myra Bryant has returned from
| Pemaouid. Mr.. A. L. Thayer of Belfast
visited his mother and sister in this place
| last week -. Messrs. Eben Cobb ana FRANK
| Written have bought a cottage on Broad
way, N0rthport Campground AT the
special town meeting it was voted to make
an appropriation for free High School
The term began Monday, Feb. 18th, with
| Mr.. Carey as teacher. Miss Emily f.
Miller is in Belfast for few weeks. -. Miss
Edwina Farrar of Washington is attending
school here this term. Miss Ethel Luce
| has returned from Camden.
WINTERPORT.
The fourth lecture in the course was
given last Friday evening by Rev. Robert
Sutclitfe, and was greatly enjoyed BY the
audience The fifth and last of the series
will be Friday evening, Feb 2lst, by Prot
A. E. Rogers of the University OF Maine.
! The Prof. is always favorlte with a
| WinterpOrt audience and doubtless the
| lecture, which is to be illustrated, will draw
! a large crowd. Rev NJ. S. Hill of Hamp-
I den occupied the Methodist pulpit Sunday
morning and delivered a very able sermon.
....L c. Atwood and family of PASSPORT
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Atwood. Mr.. Atwood and wife will
go to Washington, d. G., on pleasure trip,
| leaving their children with their grand
parents. .. Mrs. Lewis Atwood returned
Saturday from Boston, where she has been
for some weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Kennedy =. Mrs. Josie Keller of Brewer
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. M.
} Spencer, over Sunday. Little Marion
| Hutchings celebrated her Sth birthday
Saturday by giving party to number OF
her little friends. The little folks had a
merry time with their games and plays
during the afternoon, and it was a pretty
sight to see them gathered around the table
when their refreshments were served. The
table was laden with beautifully decorated
cakes, the large birthday cake occupying
the centre, and delicious ice cream was
served in abundance. Miss Marion was
the recipient of many pretty gifts. Several
of the neighbors came in to assist in the
celebration, and altogether it was pleasant
| affair.
NORTH TROY.
Harry Patterson and wife of North Dix
mont visited relatives in town Sunday.
| Alphonso Dyer and wife of Pittsteld, have
| been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter b.
| Knight the past week. Ned Carleton visit
| ed his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Garlic
| ton, over Sunday, returning to IIartland
| Monday Misses Stella Harding and Iva
Rollins were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Woods, Saturday and Sunday. 49,. The
North Troy Reading Club will hold pie
socable at the Cook schoolhouse Saturday
evening, Feb. 22d. The proceeds will be used
to buy new books. A short literary pro-
gram appropriate to the occasion will be
furnished. Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Smith have
! returned to their home in South StetsOn...
Rev. W. A. Luce of Unity, held an evening
meeting at the Cook schoolhouse Friday
Feb. 18th, with good attendance He left
an appointment for another meeting Feb
2Sth. Rev A. p. Hatch and wife enter
tanned quite large party of friends at their
home on Wednesday, Feb. 10Th. The occa-
sion was his s0th birthday. Those out of
town were his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs
Fred Hatch of Clinton, and Rev. W. A.
Luce of Unity. Elder Linneus Morse, aged
50 years, walked over two miles to be present
A bountiful dinner was prepared and par
taken of, after which Elder Luce gave
several fine musical selections In the
afternoon the neighbors all called for con-
gratulations andto pass social hour An
entertainment was given, consisting of sing
ing and reading of Scripture by Rev. W. A.
Luce; prayer by Mrs. 0. L. Tyler and Mrs.
Georgia Tyler Woods; an original poem
composed for the occasion was read by Mrs.
Emma Hillman. His Bible class presented
| Elder and Mrs. Hatch with a very pretty
banquet lamp, to which he responded in
very feeling manner. Several other pres
ents were received; also letters from absent
relatives and friends. A fine and generous
treat of apples, candy and peanuts was
furnished, after which the guests returned
to their homes pronouneing it very pleas
ant birthday party. Following is the poem:
REV. A. p. HATCH.
Eighty years I've trod life's pathway
| Through the sun and rain;
Eighty years. stand and view them
CHANGING down ife's plain.
| God gave me a lovely maiden,
Sweet and gentle for my wife;
One by one six ruddy children
Came to cheer and bless our life
Thirty-six brief years of sunshine
Then the midnight gloom
Gathered round us, while we, bowling,
Laid her in the tomb.
Two brave men, my baby grille,
Also are laid at rest;
And we, mourning, say, sour Father,
Surely He knows best
Two strong sons, one lovely daughter
Bless and cheer my life.
| am guided down life's hillside
BY true and loving wife.
Yes, l chose another hepmeet-
One so wise and strong
That our lives move on together
Like rhythmic song.
l have served my country truly
In the sad and bygone years,
When the war-clOud hung above us
And "Abe'' called for volunteers.
just boy when first awakened
To the higher, holier life;
And at fOrty-fOur responded
70 His call tn work throuph 1ifo