The Republican journal., 1910-08-11

From Sunday, July 31st, to Tuesday, August
End, 337 autos passed over the upper bridge
and Patterson road The closing of the lower
bridge for repairs diverted travel in this direc-
ton.
Under the auspices of the Peoples Pulpit
Association classes for independent Bible study
are being held by the International Bible
Students Association of Belfast at the home of
Mrs. Eliza Jeffords, every Sunday at II a. M,
and Thursday at p. m. All interested in the
study of the scriptures are cordially invited to
attend
FESTIVITIES AT THE Log CABIN ON BEAVER
TAIL. The log cabin on Beaver Tail was again
the scene of festivity on Saturday evening,
August 9Th, when about thirty friends from
Citypoint and vicinity met with the young
people there for social and musical evening
The evening was perfect one cool enough so
that the CHEEKY fire in the large fireplace was
very comfortable, adding also a particular
charm to the interior of the cabin. In this
place on such an evening with weird shadows
falling all around and the Passagassawaukeag
flowing silently past the door, one easily mag
| Ines ones sell DdCh III the QayS OF proving IN
dams and Capt. kidd's buccaneers Long for
gotten Indian stories" come to ones mind,
bringing new realization of what the life of
the early settlers in this region was like; and
new sense of thanksgiving that one is living in
the year nineteen hundred and ten, and that
one has as hosts three such kindly, courteous
and hospitable gentlemen as Messrs. Cunning
| how, md On
Miss Rena Cunningham acted as hostess owing
to the much regretted illness of her mother,
Mrs. Harvey S. Cunningham, and each guest
was given a hearty welcome. The evening
was much enjoyed by all and the music was
well worth listening to, as each singer seemed
in the "mood for music" During the evening
| Rev. J. W. Vaughan, with a very happy and
appropriate speech, presented the owners of
the log cabin with two chairs and a lamp from
the ladies of Citypoint and vicinity, who thus
wished to show their appreciation of the cour-
teses extended to them and their heartfelt
good will toward the Beaver Tail log cabin and
its owners
FIELD DAY FOR THE TRAVELLERS CLUB. 1t
was unfortunate in some ways that August 4th
was decided upon for the annual field day of
the Travellers club and many of the members
who awoke that morning to find such unfavor-
able weather conditions were somewhat dis
heartened. 1t was proven later, however, that
the ma ority were in verify excellent Gravel
lers" and despite the pouring rain which came
down fast furious and decidedly wet, the al
most impenetrable Jog that at times shut out
all the beauty of sea and landscape, and the
constant booming of heavens artillery, good
ly number appeared at the appointed hour to
share the well known hospitality of Miss Dun
ton at 1.-THE Barracks The doors were hur-
riedly closed to all that was unpleasant, and
despite regrets that all the members could not
be present, happy, congenial party gathered
in the CHEEKY living room to enjoy symposium
on good work done by mothers and 'grand
mothers" in the year just past. The meeting
was informal, no business being transacted
and nearly the whole time was given to inter
esting talks by several honorary members ane
guests Mrs. Geo. L. Mills of Bennington, VT.
led with an entertaining report Of the worl
done by large local club of which she is vic'
president and was followed by Mrs. Walter
Kelley of St. Paul, Mimi, who gave in an cas-.
manner most delightful talk upon some o
the work done in that far western twin city
, and in which she had personally had share
Mrs. Henry Hoyt Hilton, who is always al
inspiration, continued on the same lines ant
from her wide experience was able to Civ
much valuable information. Mrs. Leonard G
Roberts of Dorchester, guest of Miss Dun
? on, was the last speaker and gave very in
teresting account of the methods of>work i
the Dorchester Woman's club, of which she
a member. This club numbers 500 member
and owns club house valued at $4,000. A
+ six o'clock a delicious spread was served b
the hostess, proving, as so many times before
. that a club woman can be good housekeepe
as well. The table decorations were swee
peas and nasturtiums and the place caro-
! dainty marine views done in water coors b
one of the club members, Miss Elizabeth kel
!, ley. Seated with the members were Rev. Gee
S. Mills and Mrs. Mills of Bennington, Vt
Hon. Leonard G. Roberts and Mrs. Roberts c
;, Dorchester, Mass, Prof. Melville c. Freema
- and Mrs. Freeman of Maiden, Mass, Will
. Howard and Mrs. Howard of Pennington, n
- H., Mrs. Walter Kelley of St. Paul, MINI
Mrs. Henry Hoyt Hilton Of Chicago, Mrs.
: A. Harthorn of Wolfboro, N. H.. Mrs. JUL
Wardwell, E. S. Pitcher and John R. Dunto
of our city. The evening program consiste
of musical selections by Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Pitcher, assisted by others of the compan!
and solos by Mrs. Roberts, whose unusual
fine contralto voice was greatly enjoyed
\ Miss Gladys Pitcher accompanied on the pian'
A very apt original poem latter Longfellow
Evangeline) upon battery scenes and the colon
there was read by Prof. Freeman. Owing to tn
heavy storm and consequent darkness tn
members were obliged to leave at an earl
hour, very reluctant to bring to close anothe
happy field day, yet with expressions Of sir
cere gratitude to Miss Dunton, who in fa
weather or foul is charming hostess.