The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-01-24

AAo uiVct nVSoOAe ov0uS ~ our winter.
and in the history Of our Masonic Lodge
for many years, was the dedication of their
new hall on Jan. 10th. by the grand officers
of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Following
is the list of grand officers as represented
here: E. B. Mallet, G.. M: J. pattae-
D. D. G. NJ; L. d. Ames, G. S. VI; A. NJ
Ames, G. j. w.; }. A. sPendleton, G. Arch.
!; T. Bragg. g. Sec: G. P. Griffin, G.
6: ); D.; =; |. Sprague, G; Mar. A. 4.
| Adrian futile, G. j. S.; w. E. HoweIl. e.
Tyler. The dedicatOry service was most
impressive. Rev. Ashley A. Smith as
grand chaplain performed his work in a
work, remarks were made by several of the
visiting brethren. and responded to by
| wOrshipful master L. F. PendletOn. j. =.
| Bragg and Rev. Harry Hull. At regular
, intervals during the work of the order
music was furnished by Camden's orchestra.
where dancing was enjoyed At mid :
night all descended to the banquet hall.
where an elaborate collation. was served to
over three hundred people. The out-of-
town guests intended to leave that night
VIA Silver Star for Belfast, but owing to
Many compliments were received for the
beautiful hall. Last Thursday evening to
! large and enthusiastic audience the Isles.
6oro Dramatic Club played "Valley Farm. !"
The parts were all well taken and much of
the. work done in truly artistic way.
get out, and requested that they play again.
so on Monday evening the play will be re-
peated. The proceeds of the first night
went toward buying library lot. After
paying expenses there was nearly fifty dol
lars left. The proceeds of the second night
will go to the L. D. Capt j. S. Dodge
is at home for the winter, having left his
vessel in New York The basket hall
team gavea sociable at Union hall, Friday
evening. Cake and ice cream were sold
Carl Crosby of Bath was in town to attend
the play "Valey Farm" and said it was the
best amateur work he had seen vet ...A
severe accident befell Robert Coombs last
week, when he slipped from the roof of a
house on Folweil's Island and fell to the
ground breaking bone in the upper leg in
one limb, and in the ankle in the other
limb. DR.. Dolan attended him and called
Dr. Small of Belfast to assist in setting the
bones. He is doing nicely now.
LIBERTY.
Those who braved the elements and
gathered in the Masonic Hall to witness
the installation ceremonies of Arbutus
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Saturday evening, Jan. 10, 1907, were amply
rewarded for their trouble, for when once
within those brilliantly lighted and nicely
finished and furnished rooms, all thoughts
of the falling rain without were banished.
The chapter has recently purchased new
chairs for the floor officers, beautifully up-
holstered in the various col0rs appropriate
to the several stations, which add much to
the attractive features of the room. The
installing officer was Mrs. Adelaide Meser
vey of North Vassalboro. Her husband,
and one OF the pleasant features of the oc-
casion was the opportunity of greeting
these old-tme friends. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. Meservey's brother and his
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Mariner of North
Vassalboro, formerly of East Searsmont.
ma j. Cargill as Marshal and Mrs. Ruby
Holt as chaplain. Music was by the
Liberty choir: DR.. Cargill, John Sanford,
Mrs. Sanford Mrs. Cram, Mrs. Cargill,
with Mrs. W. L. Cargil as organist. Many
words of commentator were spoken
ceremony was performed 1t is long
and difficult, but Mrs Meservey
proved herself equal to the arduous task
and we would be pleased to see her advance
to higher honors in the order. Under the
leadership of the marshal, the floor work
was rendered with surprising beauty. 1t
is a fact that this part of the ceremony is SO
difficult that many chapters leave it out en-
tirely, but under the direction of Mrs. Car
gill it was rendered so perfectly that it ad-
ded grace and impressiveness to the cere-
monies. Officers of the chapter are as fol-
lows: W. NJ, Mrs. Mary Norton; W. P,
W. j. Greeley; A. NJ, Mrs. Cora Skidmore;
Secretary, Mrs Carrie Aver; Treasurer,
Mrs. Hattie Clough; Cond, Mrs Eva Rip
ley; A. c., Miss Arte johnson; Marshal,
Mrs. Emma Cargill; Organist, Miss Viola
Knowlton; Adah, Mrs. Ruby Holt; Ruth,
Mrs. Rose Greeley Esther, Mrs Stella Mel
son; Martha, Mrs. Rhoda Benner; Electa,
Mrs. Ada Ring; Warden, Mrs. Sadie Gil
man; Sentinel, Q. II. Wellington. Follow
ing the installation remarks for the good of
the order were made by the Installing Of
Ger, Mr.. Meservey, Mr.. Mariner, NJ s. Mar
riner, Mrs. johnson, Mr. Cargil and Mr..
Norton. The following program was also
given: Recitation, Fannie Gilman; solo,
Helen Ring: recitation. Mildred Aver solo,
Airs. Emma CargiIl recitation, Gladys Skid
more; selection by the choir. The closing
part on the program Of the evening was "a
march to the dining room led by Mr. and
Mrs. Mese:vey where a bountifu rapast,
sucn as only the ladies OF Arbulus Chapter
are noted for preparing, rapidly disappear
ed before the hungry hosts and guests
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