The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-04-28

AioAaee SIieHeTy anu fearl brOOk farTn, BEL
fast. have entries in all the stake races of the
Maine State fair at Lewiston.
Two new signs have been put up on Main
street;one for H.J.Locke & Son and the other for
NH. Hopkins & Co. They are in small block let
tiers in gold and very attractive. the Fashion,
Lords, High street, also has new sign.
STEAMER NOTES. Francis F. Prince of Au-
burn failed to win his suit against the Eastern
Steamship Co., tried in the Supreme court at
Auburn, April 2lst, for the jury after being
out only few minutes, late in the afternoon,
returned a verdict for the defendant Mr..
Prince wanted $4,000 for damages to his motor
boat and himself when he was run down by the
City of Rockland in the lower Kennebec river.
The defendants showed, to the satisfaction of
the jury at least that the City of Rockland
could not avoid the collision and that all good
seamanship could suggest was done to prevent
it,. The Belfast arrived from Boston last
Friday morning on her first trip for the season
under command of Capt. E. W. Curtis, the SEN
Tor captain Of the division. She was resplen-
dent in new paint and had all her colors flying.
Although no official announcement has
been made it is expected that the daily sched-
ule on the Boston and Bangor division will 90
into effect about May 3D.. The Eastern
Steamship Co. has large crew at work in
camden overhauling the steamers James T.
Morse and Monhegan. In addition to cleaning
and painting them the workmen are overhaul
ing the boilers and machinery. The Monhegan
Will again be in commission on the Portland
division about May 1st, while the Morse will
go on the Bar Harbor route about MAY 2d.
After June 9th. steamer Sieur de Monts will
resume service Sunday excepted) between
Rockland, Islesboro and Castine, and on June
9th steamer Pemaquid will begin making daily
trips Sunday excepted) between Rockland
and Sargentvlle.
THE MILITARY BALL. The concert and ball
by Canton Palas, P. NJ, No. 4, l. o. o. F., in
the Opera House Monday evening, April 25th,
was brilliant social event. The concert was
by Pullen's orchestra of Bangor and large
audience enjoyed the following program:
March, The Garde, Boehulein
Overture, Bright Eyes, Hoschna
lntermezzo Indian Summer, Moret
Selection, Stubborn Cinderella, Howard
1911 Medley, Won Tilzer
The hall was attractively decorated with the
colors of the order under the direction of Or
rim ]. Dickey. Red, white, blue and yellow
bunting was used, with a few flags. The stage
curtain was covered with red drapery, festoon-
ed with loops of yellow bunting and the orders
banner in the center of the proscenium arch
On the front of the stage was strip of white
with graceful loops of red and blue, while the
balcony rail was covered with red, festooned
with loops of blue and white. White also de-
pended from the balcony rail and was caught
up at intervals and fastened over the main
entrance with another banner of the order
A profusion of red, white, blue and yellow
streamers led from the center chandelier tc
different points or the walls. Large flags
curtained the main entrance and covered the
serving tables. The whole effect was new and
pleasing. General Stewart and staff of Bangor
were to be special guests, but were prevented
from coming by the death, Saturday, of rela-
tive of the General Mr.. S. ]. Cunningham OF
Canton Halifax of Waterville was present. The
State Uniforms were worn by H. H Gray
Captain of the staff of Brigadier- General Stew
ard; Ralph H. Howes, retired Major, and Orrin
J. Dickey, retired Captain on Brigadier- Gen.
eral Poor's staff. The Knights in full uniform
entered during the march, the first number or
the concert program. The march and circle
was led by I. T. Clough and Mrs. L. J. Pottle
An order of eighteen dances, including siz
waltzes, was enjoyed. Refreshments were
served after 10 o'clock. Past Captain, l. T
Clough was floor marshall and the director,
were Past Captains, A. G. Jewett and A. J
Fernald. The aids were Chevaliers, R. A. Cur
tbs, John A. Fogg, L. H. Hart, M. W. WEIGH, C
H. Crosby, w. R. Whitehead, E. L. Cook, P. F
WEIGH, L. E. McMahan, G. L. Field. The re-
ception committee was Maj. R. H. Howes, Maj
Elmer Small, Maj. Clarence Hall, Capt H. H
Gray, Capt. Orrin J. Dickey, Past Capt. L. T
Shales, Past Capt A. J. Fernald, Past Capt. F
v. Cottrell, Past Capt. D. F. Stephenson.
The officers of Canton Pallas are: Captain, A
G. Jewett; Lieutenant, E. F. Littlefeld; Ensign
Orrin J. Dickey; Clerk, c. H. Sargent; Account
ant, John s. Davidson; Picket, A. E. Stevens
Sentinel. l. T. Clough; Standard Bearer, T
Small.