The Republican journal., 1909-02-25
THE NEWS OF BELFAST.

includes the building formerly known as the
Curtis store, with stable, to Bradford P. Gard
ner.
Leroy Coombs has moved into the Cottrell
boat shop near the steamboat wharf, where he
has excellent facilities for his business In
addition to the speed launch he is building for
the Fairbanks Company of Bangor he has under
construction 14-foot catboat for William Kot-
man, to be used on Pitchers pond. 1t will have
a small gasolene engine.
Mrs. Cora Knight Clifford, Superintendent
of Purity in the State Womens Christian
Temperance Union, will speak in the Baptist
church this, Thursday, evening at 7.30. Pas
tors and people have very kindly given up the
usual prayer meetings held that evening to
unite with US in this service. A cordial inv-
tation is extended to the public In the after
noon at Mrs. Helen Carter's, rs High street,
parlor reception will be given Mrs. Clifford,
who after social interval will briefly address
those gathered. Light refreshments will be
served. The teachers are especially invited.
Mrs. Clifford is the wife of well known
Methodist minister now stationed in Strong,
and will be welcomed by Belfast people as con-
nected with the family of Rev. B. c. Went
worth, formerly M. E. pastor in Belfast. She
is returning from speaking tour in Aroostook
county. In Fort Fairfield she was the guest of
Mrs. Adelaide S. Johnston, Treasurer of the
State W. C. T. U. Last Tuesday she spoke in
Smyrna Mills. Next Sunday she will be in
Madison. A collection will be taken
A New R. F. D. ROUTE. Postmaster Frank
l.. Field has been authorized to extend the
rural delivery service from the Belfast post
office, to begin May /, 1909, with one carrier at
a salary of $3.50 per annum, including horse
hire, the route to be designated as No. 6. The
route will be as follows: beginning at the post
office, thence west and south to Miller street,
OF; thence west and southwest to Greenlaw's
corner, 3.9; thence east to Woods place and
retrace, l; thence southwest to Wadlins cor
ner, L. thence southeast to shore road, &c.
thence northeast to Flanders corner, 81;
thence northeast ard northwest to Elwell's
corner, Belfast, 4; thence northeast, north and
east to Belfast post office, 9. Length of route,
II miles. The Civil Service Commission has
been requested to certify the name of an
eligible for appointment to Route No. G. and
the commission will hold a rural carriers ex-
animation in this county March 81, 1909 1t is
necessary that not less that persons forward
on the prescribed form, proper application, so
that they will reach the Civil Service Commits
sion in Washington D. c., on or before
Wednesday March II, 1909 The necessary
blanks will be supplied by Postmaster Field at
the Belfast post office. If not advised of an
appointment by the date named MAY 1st)
Postmaster Field may administer the prescrih-
ed oath to some suitable person who will serve
the route temporarily.
| THE RED MEMS BALL. Everybody has been
looking forward for weeks to the Red Mems
Ball, and Monday noon saw the first appear
ance of the costumed warriors in a street pa
rade, which was led by the Belfast band. Beside
the members of Tarratine tribe there was a
group of pcturesquey gowned squaws, mem
bers of Osceola Council, Daughters of Poca-
hontas, in the procession. The Opera House
was packed with spectators in the evening
long before the opening of the ball, all CT
whom admired the elaborate decorations of the
hall. Bunting of red, white and blue. grace
fully draped, completely hid the balcony rail-
while in the center of the hall the two moose
heads, owned by Samuel Durost and Fred Con-
don attracted much attention. Mounted deer
heads were placed at the corners and crossed
snow shoes were arranged at intervals along
the balcony also, while huge gilt spread
eagle adorned the center balcony. A canoe, in
which was seated warrior, was suspended in
front of the proscenium arch and in the center
of the arch was an oil painting, life size, of
| chief. The stage was set to represent wood
land scene, and the orchestra were partially
hidden by hedge of evergreen trees. Two
teepees, one at each side of the stage, added
another characteristic touch, and their small
occupants, in appropriate costume, added
much to the realism. After brief concert by
Simpsons orchestra, the members of Tara
tine Tribe were seen approaching down the
path leading over the stage and onto the floor
of the hall, led by little Oscar Healey, in cos
tune. The scenic effect was excellent, and
the march of the warriors was finely executed.
Orrin ]. Dickey gave the snake dance in the
center of the hall, in way that called forth
much favorable comment. After the dance
and drill came the grand march and circle,
which was participated in by over thirty cos
TUNED couples. 1t was led by past sachem
Henry Staples and Mrs. Rose Fahy, who were
followed by little Oscar Healey and Frances
Wylie. The costumes were varied and the eff
feet was striking. Happy Hooligans, sailor
maids, colored dominos, playing cards, Folly,
little school girl, Topsy, cavalier, and many
others were represented. After several dances
participated in only by the maskers, the floor
was crowded..wth dancers who enjoyed them
selves until a late hour. The steamer Golden
Ro d made a special trip over from Castine and
Islesboro, and there was a large delegation of
visiting braves and their ladies, as well as
many palefaces, from both places. Other
towns in the vicinity were well represented,
also, and the affair was a complete social sue
cess. Past sachem Charles Sherman acted as
floor director, assisted by Jesse H. Weber,
Clarence E. Hall, Eugene Hooper, Henry
Staples, Kingsbury S. Pierce and Orrin J.
Dickey .<
SOUTH MONTvILLE.
G. w. Prescott has gone to Peabody, Mass,
to spend few. weeks with his daughter, Mrs.
Daniel Goodrich. >. Mr.. and Mrs. George Ger
aid have been visiting her father, Mr.. J. w.
Prescott. :. The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.