The Republican journal., 1903-08-20
OLD HOME WEEK
AND BELFAsr's sEM1-cENTENN1AL.

The journal continues this week the story
of Old Home Week. First in order comes
the High school reunion, Wednesday even
ing, Aug. 10Th, in Odd Fellows hall. The
company assembled in the Lodge room,
which was tastefully decorated with bunt-
ing and flowers. Refreshments were served
in the hall, and the Belfast Band Orchestra
of ten men was stationed in one of the ante
rooms There must have been nearly four
hundred people present, and many ac-
auaintances and old-time friendships were
renewed Some met who had not seen each
other since they parted at the schoolroom
more than quarter of century ago, and
if the "reminiscences exchanged could be put
into print they would make very interesting
reading.
Chas. S. Bickford, president of the Asso-
citation. opened the business meeting with a
few hearty words of welcome. w. K. How
ard, secretary and treasurer, read his report,
showing a balance of money in the treasury.
Letters of regret at inability to be present
we're received from W. A. Houston of
Greenville, Me-, and A. H. Kelley, of Bos-
ton, former principals, Hal K. Eaton, the
present principal, and W. K. Morrison, OF
Minneapolis, Mimi, pupil of 1882.
The following officers were elected:
President, Geo. A. Quimby.
Vice President, Mrs. C. o. Poor.
Secretary and treasurer, Mrs. l. II. Har-
mon.
Inbp Far,.o1H
The historian read brief summary OF the
history of the school, condensed from the
historical article on "The Old Academy"
published in The Jou1 nal of August 18th.
After the members signed the roll book,
paid dues, ETC., the meeting adjourned and
the remainder of the evening was pleasantly
spent socially.
Light refreshments were served by young
lady students of the school during the even
ing.
Wednesday evening the fog which had
hung over the city during the day lifted,
the skies cleared and all rejOiced in the
promise of fair day Oh the morrow. The
promise was amply fulfilled. Thursday was
an ideal day. A brisk northwest wind tenn
pered the atmosphere agreeably, the bright
sunshine brought out the beauty of the
decorations and natures adOrnments of
flowers and foliage. First in order was
The Procession
which was made up as follows
Marshal, G. P. Lombard.
Aids, Fred d. Jones, I'll. E. Mcdonald, G.
W. Wescott, j. H. Stinson, Reginald Hazel
tine, Chas. r. Coombs.
Mounted police, G. w. Frisbee, Z. w. Fol
lett, }. A. Nickerson..
Foot police, John NJ. Crosby, f. P. Mich
aelS.
Belfast Band, W. H. Sanborn, drum ma
ior; F. j. Rgby, leader.
Two companies of apprentices from the
L. S. training ship Essex, with ambulance.
Lieut.. George n. Hayward, commanding
Lieut.. Henry C. Kuenzli; Midshipman
Raudenbush.
Reception committee, Commander He'll
ner and officers of U. S. S. Essex on buck
boards.
Citizens on buck board.
Belfast Co., T. R. X. of p, T. j. Stephen
son, captain.
Camden Band, 26 pieces, Harry Perkins,
leader.
Pittsfeld Co., L. R. X. of P, W. E. Spear,
captain.
Canton Pallas, p. NJ, l. O. O. F., d. F.
Stephenson, commandant; f. V. Cottrell,
1st lieut. ; l.. E. McMahan, ensign
,Cavalcade of II business men.
Washington bose carriage.
Mayor Small and city government in car
riageS.
Buck board trimmed with oak leaves, red
and white, with young ladies.
Blackboard trimmed with golden rod and
green, with young ladies, who sang to the
tune of Veritas the following refrain:
And when we are departed,
Then again We'll seek
Dear old Belfast
In Old Home Week,
Rah! Rah Rah.
And when we are departed
Then again We'll seek
Dear old Belfast
In Old Home Week.
| Blackboard trimmed with asparagus and
sweet peas, with ladies of Aurora Rebekah
Lodge, l. 0. 0. T..
Japanese jinrikisha, drawn by man with