Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
BELFAST.
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The UniverSa|iSt Fair an,
Unqualified Success,
Young People Building Tennis
Court at East Belfast.
Van A. Quincy, Waldo, and Mrs.
Julia Braddock, Belfast, Married.

Belfast. Me, Aug. 1-(SpeciaD.-1n spite
of the fog, rain and mud, there was a
good attendance at the Universaist fair
and dance yesterday afternoon and even
ing in Memorial hall. The fair opened at
8 o'clock and during the hours which
followed many ladies FROM all dcnomina-
tons called to view the exhibits and pur-
chase the food and fancy articles. Fhe
interior oc the hall was very prettily dec
Grated. quantities Of White bunting and
ferns being used. The following booths
were formed and attended in the order
named:
Food tablc-DecorateG in white draper
les and nasturilrms. Mrs. Charles Crcs7
by and Mrs. Granville Paul presiding. Yh .
ladies were gowned in white.
Candy-The booth was built with curry
ed front and canopy top. White bunting
ard ferns combined to make a very art
istic setting. Mauds Curtis. Florpnc
Libby ana Mildred effput. three of tho
Younger girls, served fore in dainty sum-
mcr gowns.
Fancywcrk table-Prcsidod over by Mrs.
Irving l.. Perry and Mrs. Frank II. Mayo.
The booth had an archcd front and was
very attractive. Ferns Termed the Chief
decorations.
lee cream tablc-Uliter the Supervision
of Mrs. Sherman Swift and Mrs. John
Ryder. assisted by Il bevy of young girls
attractivaly Sowncd.
In one corner vas a huge punch bowl
which during the evening was presided
over by Mrs. l. Il. Perry ANA Mrs. George
| Havcncr.
| Nearly everything on the tables was
| sold at al early hour and the ladies in
| charge cannot help but feel pleased
The dance which Followed in the evens
| ing was a great social success and finan-
| cial as well. In spite of the downpour
about 81 couples were present and dane
| ing was kept up until l.. Music by the
| Belfast Quintet
| The shareholders of the North Belfast
| cottage at Northport CampSround are re.
| qucst"d to meet at the cottage at 23G
| Tuesday to discuss matters Of great i'm
| portance and to transact any business
which may come before the meeting.
| Mrs. Evelyn A. Midget returned this
| morning from business trip to New
York. She was accompanied by her young
son Frank VINO has been visiting in los
ton, and by her brother Frank L. Hawks.
| ana son Guy of Somerville
| Mr.. and Mrs. Tithcrngton of Philadcl.
| phia arrived this morning to spend a few
weeks with their son Orlando and family.
Cedar street.
Mrs. William Read and son William
Nye of Springfield ana Master and Miss
Carrie Spraguc of Boston, are guests of
Mr., and Mrs. ]. II. Eln.cs of Robbins
road
Mrs ], G. Aborn entertained the Ladies'
Aid of the Baptist church yesterday at
| her home on Cedar street
| Miss Julia Vaughan Of CITY Poivt
daughter OF Rev. anH Mrs ]. w.
| Vaughan is the guest of Rev William
| Vaughan and family
| The Young people Of the church ana
nciGhborhood have been as busy as bees
| for the PAST week laying out a tennis
court. The spot selected is what is known
as the cid hrickyard near the shore. and
| is one of the most beautiful spots on
| the East side. The court will be 4 doubln
one, 2.x76 feet. ana well equipped They
expect to play the first game Saturday
Already there ar several adopts. Among
| the PLAYERS are Miss Claire Vaughan. Of
| to Vaughan, Malcome Vaughan. Misses
| Rena, Stella and Bessie Black Rov Rlacl<
oscar Oleson, Miss Edith Strout Miss t.
abelle Towle. Maurice ToWlc and Others
a fine court has also been built on tho
grounds of Roscoe Black for the use ot
his family and friends.
The following men and boys have gone
to EdGington where they are tentine and
| incidentally picking bluebefries. which
| they will bring home for their own use
! George LeaVitte and son Rafnel. Val0rus
Larraheo and sons Tearl and Victor. Will
I.eary. John Hogan and grandson John
Hogan. and Walter Achorn. They are
having a great time
Mrs. Julia f. Braldock nee Spinney
of Belfast and Van A. Quincy Of Waldo
were married very quietly vest arday ar
fernoon at the homo Of the Rev William
| Vaughan. pastor Of the Trinity Reformed
church, East Belfast. Mrs. Paddock has
for the past five years conducted Il board
ing house on Church street in this city