The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-12-29
The city schools will begin Tuesday, January
End. not Monday a. announced last week

The city schools will begin Tuesday, January
End. not Monday a. announced last week.
There will be a joint installation Of Thomss
H. Marshall Post and Circle next Tuesday af-
ternoon. Mrs. D. H. Strout will act as install
ling officer. Supper will be served at o'clock
and the Sons Of Veterans are cordially invited
to be present.
| Unclaimed letters remaining in the Belfast
post Office for the week ending December 9th:
Mrs. Geo. Howard, Mrs. Eta Merrithew, Isa-
bella Dixon Rice, Madge Roberts, Mrs. A. R.
Capt. Edward Marshall, Albert Robson, Albion
Strout, Prof. L. H. Stevens, Norman H. White.
A gentleman who has just made business
trip through Waldo County writes us that he
found more good horses in the city of Belfast
l than he has seen in many trip before. He
was particularly pleased with three year-old,
the property of Mr.. F. S. Jackson. that he calls
q dandy, and he prophesies that he will beat
215 in 1911. He was sired by John Ward
| EOS IA and is named Junior Ward. He is a
youngster that from all accounts it will do to
keep an eye on the coming season.-Turf,
Farm and Home.
| Mrs. Abbie Nickerson was given very
agreeable surprise party by her children and
grandchildren Christmas day, when picnic
dinner was served. Those present were MIR.
and Mrs. Eugene Achorn. Walter Achorn, Mr..
and Mrs. James Nickerson, Agnes Nickerson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Crosby, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Small and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Alton
Manchester and children. A Christmas tree
was filled with presents for "Aunt Abbie" and
| most enjoyable day was spent. Mrs. Nicker-
| son is 70 years old and lives with her grand
| son.
| The CHRISTMAS WEATHER. Thursday and
Friday last the weather was favorable for the
holiday trade. although little more snow was
needed to have made really good sleighing in
this immediate vicinity. But the pouring rain
on Saturday damper, although many
! ventured out despite the storm and the steam
ers brought quite a number of shoppers from
across the bay. The Boston boat arrived
about a. M, bringing many home-comers for
Christmas; but the Stockton was unable to
make Camden, and when within five miles of
her destination had to return. 1t cleared off
during the night and Sunday bright,
clear day with moderate temperature.
The CHRISTMAS MAILS. The Friday evening
train did not arrive until about $50, three
hours and half behind time, due to delay on
the main line caused by the large amount of
| mail and express to handle at the stations.
Saturdays trains were nearly on time Geo.
E. Havener, American Express messenger on
the Belfast branch says that the Christmas
business began earlier than usual (due to the
suggestions made to shippers through the
newspapers) so that the work at the finish was
about the average. A feature of the post
office business was the increased number of
post cards. The R. F. D. carriers brought
them in by the hundr ed, and the number hand
led in the Belfast post Office was well up in the
thousands The number of packages handled
was also much larger than usual, and the work
well done by the post Office officials.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Thomas H
lowing resolutions on the death of Comrade
Fred A. Griffin:
Resolved, by T. H. Marshall Post, No. AZ,
G. A. R., that while we bow with humble sub
mission to the will of the Most High, we do
not the less mourn for our comrade.
Resolved, that in the death of Fred A.
Griffin this Post laments the loss of a comrade
who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid
to needy and disabled comrade.
Resolved, that the heartfelt sympathy of
this Post be extended to his family in their
affection, and ordered that copy of these
resolutions be placed upon the records of this
Post and our charter be draped in mourning
| for thirty days in memory of him.
Resolved. that copy Of these resolutions
be transmitted to the family of our deceased
| comrade and to each of the local papers.
JOHN THOMPSON,
A. w. HASSoN. Committee.
L. C. PUTNAM,
INSPECTION OF THOMAS H. MARSHALL CIR
Gle. Mrs. Georgia E. Wilson, Department
President, Ladies of the G. A. R., was in Bel
fast December 2lst and inspected at Thsoma
H. Marshall Circle. The inspection proved
very satisfactory. The books of the secretary
and treasurer were found in excellent con-
dition and the floor work was we'll executed
Speaking of the ritualstic and religious
work she said: 81 have seldom seen the
presidents work exemplified so we'll; never
better, and shall carry the impression of the
chaplain with me long time" The work of
all the officers was we'll done. The officers are
President Mrs. Mary Russ senior vice, Mrs.
Albert Fletcher, junior vice, Mrs. Frances H.
Murch; chaplain, Mrs. Thomas Cannon secre-
tary, Mrs. C. M. Knowlton treasurer. Mrs
James F. McKeen patriotic instructor Mrs
D. H. Strout. Although theday was very
stormy and the meeting special one large
number were present to meet Mrs. Wilson. 1t
was her first visit to Belfast and she was de-
lighted with her reception and entertainment
by the Ladies of the Circle.
THE CHAPMAN CONCERT. Owing to certain
necessary changes in the tour, the Harris
Wells Kronold concert, which Mr.. w. R. Chap
man is bringing to Belfast, will be given Thurs
day evening, January 18th, instead of the oath
as previously announced. Remember the
Musical society receives ten per cent on all
certificates sold. These certificates permit the
holder to select seats January 18th, before the
general sale Of tickets, which opens Monday,
JAM 23d, at Pitchers Music store Those of
our citizens who attended the Music Festival