The Republican journal., 1905-03-16
The next meeting Of Seaside Chautauqua

The next meeting Of Seaside Chautauqua
Circle will be with Mrs. George d.
MahOney. No. Salmond street, Monday
afternoon, March Goth. Lesson from chap
ter eleven of the C. L. S. c. book, Ten
Frenchmen; topic from the magazine,
sherman Municipal Social Service" COM
pared with american Municipal Social
Service" Author, John Ruskin
The up-river towns are welcoming the
new railroad, regardless of its effect upon
their 'panOramas" and their "sloping
fields" Frank fort correspondent writes
to a Bangor paper:
The coming of the railroad is going to
mean great thing to these towns along the
river that have been practically inaccessible
for so long time Every inducement will
be offered to outsiders to come into these
towns to settle, and knowing that good
school systems are powerful attraction, q
appropriations for the schools and at the
same time better management.
BELFAST Coon TEMPLARs. Five men,
bers of Belfast Lodge attended the District
Lodge in Brooks Saturday and each one
was elected to an office. At the meeting
Monday evening the entertainment consist
ed of a mock initiation, and candy and nuts
| were served. The program for the 10th an
nversary, to be observed March 9th, was
announced by the committee, as follows:
Music, Rev. E. S. PhilbrOok; sketch of
lodge. Mrs. E. L. Bracket; graphophone
selection, NJ. Colson; original poem, read
by 7. H. Fernald; music, Rev. E. S. Phil
brook dialogue, "Eyes and Ears" graphic
phone, NJ. Colson dialogue. "Who on Airth
is He?" music, Rev. E. S. Philbrook re-
freshments. Several prominent members
of the order are expected to be present at
the anniversary.
The second monthly meeting and supper
of the Congregational Club took place at the
North Church Wednesday evening, March
Sth The guest of the evening was Presi-
dent White of Colby College. After the
business meeting supper was served. This
was ladies' night and many were present to
enjoy the fine program which followed the
supper. First in order was bass solo by
Mr., John Parker, who responded to an en-
core Mrs. S. A. Parker then gave a read
ing, Mr.. Parker another solo, and Miss An
ME kittredge selection from ''The Diary
of a Real Boy" Rev. d. l.. Wilson, presi-
dent of the club then introduced President
White who spoke eloquently and interest
ingly on the 'By-products of Christanity.''
The masquerade ball given Friday night
in the Opera House by the Washington
Hose and Belfast Hook and Ladder COM
panies was largely attended by both dancers
and spectators and was social and finan
cial success. The concert by Keyes Orches-
ira was received with generous applause.
Next in order was the appearance of the
maskers, 45 couples. Many of the costumes
were of the usual variety. They included a
tramp, a Zulu girl, Spanish girl, China
man, several Indians, etc. Prof O. Howe
Wise and l. B. Smart of Boston Globe fame
were present, with their noted volumes,
"What To Do" and "Don't Do It." Three
dances were in order before the unmasking,
which resulted in the usual merriment.
Nine dan ces were enjoyed before intermis-
| sion, when ice cream and cake were served.
The dance ended about $50 Saturday MORN
ing.