The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-06-01

The annual meeting OF The Belfast 1m-
provement Society will be held in the Com
mon Council room, Memorial Building,
Monday. June 5, at $50 p. m. All members
are earnestly requested to be present.
The drama Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party,
under the auspices of the Ladies Societies
of East Belfast, was given before full
house in Morrill, Friday evening, May 26th.
The different parts were all well taken and
showed careful preparation. The music
introduced was much enjoyed, especially
Mr.. Davis's character songs. Another
mite has been added, and we hope to see
work begun on the church soon.
FUNERAL OF VETERAN. The funeral
of Daniel W. Billings of Swanville took
place at his late home May 25th, Rev. Ash
ley A. Smith of this city officiating, and
was very largely attended. Mr.. Billings
was member of Thomas H. Marshall
Post, G. A. r., of this city, and Francis
Shaw, A. f. Clark, John W. Nash, John
Gilmore, Mr.. and Mrs. James II. McKeen,
Mrs. Daniel Strout, Samuel Morse, George
R. Carter, Henry Staples, Edward Woods
and Stephen Littlefeld, representing the
Thomas H. Marshall Post and Ladies of
the Grand Army of the Republic, attended
the services. The bearers were comrades
Henry Staples, A. l. Conant, A. E. Clark
and J. Wesley Bailey.
ANOTHER "RAMBLER" Last week we
reported the arrival from Boston of W. II.
Quimbys Rambler touring car, and last
Thursday another Rambler made its ap-
pearance in post Office square, where it at
tracted much attention. Its occupants
were Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Fisher Of
Portland and Mr.. and Mrs. George F.
Stewart of Appleton. Mr.. Fisher is an
agent for the Rambler company and the car
was brought here for the purpose of demon
stration. He drove from Portland to APP
peton (S7 mies) in hours, Is minutes,
this including half-hour stop at Bath. The
cost of the trip is represented by eight gal
Ions of gasolene at about Is cents per gallon.
The car has an Is h. p. motor, and can tray
el along over ordinary roads at rate of 81
miles an hour without straining nerve.
Mr. Stewart, who accompanied Mr.. Fisher,
resided in Rockland many years ago. He
is one of Appleton's leading Republicans,
and member of the town committee.
THE AMERICAN ROYAL CIRCLE. About
one month ago new lodge of The Ameri-
can Royal Circle was Instituted in Belfast
with an excellent charter list of members,
and last Thursday evening meeting of the
order was held in Odd Fellows Hall, which
was followed by a fine entertainment. An
orchestra under the direction Of Mr.. Chas.
Davis furnished most enjoyable music.
Miss Cleora Haney rendered vocal solo in
her usual charming manner. Miss Haney
possesses a beautiful voice, which was
heard to great advantage on this occasion
Mr. H. c. Wilson Of Lewiston furnished
additional entertainment with vocal solos
and readings. Much credit is due Mr.,
Davis for providing 80 fine an entertain
ment. Remarks in relation to the order and
its future usefulness in Belfast were made
by Mr.. c. f. Clark of Augusta and Mr. H.
c. Wilson. Another meeting will be held
June % The outlook for the American
Royal Circle in the State is most encour-
aging.
ADJUSTMENTS. Holmes Moving Pictures
will be seen at the Belfast Opera House,
Friday and Saturday evenings. June End
and Sd, with special ladies and children
matinee Saturday. The Rockland Star of
last Tuesday reports that the pictures made
a great hit there Monday evening. and that
an arrangement was made for return en-
gagement Thursday evening. Of the soloist
the Star says: "Miss Brophy sang some
very pleasing ballads that were beautifully
illustrated, and no better song singer has
been heard at the local theatre this season
than Miss Brophy" There will be change
of program at each performance Seats are
now on sale at the box office. 49,. There will
be ga Hot Old Time at the Belfast Opera
House Monday evening, June 5th. This is
musical comedy which has scored a hit
wherever presented. It Is replete with fun
and music from beginning to end The
company presenting "a Hot Old Time" is
headed by William Mouton, an excellent
comedian, and the cast includes such well
known artists as Joseph Weber, Victor
Stone, Harry Yost, Irving Newhotf, Ba-
bette Sheldon, Daisy Deane, Harry Brown
ing, George Enrol, Normal Preston and AL
lie Barber, together with a chorus of ten
beautiful and accomplished New York
Show Girls, who can both sing and dance.