The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-11-30

heavy rain and gale prevailed last Tuesday
night, but yesterday was a bright and beauti-
full day with assurance of a pleasant Thanks
giving.
Addison F. Pendeton has taken lease for
one year of the United Laundry, and having
had many years experience in the business the
public is assured of continued good service
Mr. 5. A. Parker, the proprietor, will continue
as agent of Hoyt's Express Co., with his office
in the laundry building
The annual ball of the Hook and Ladder
company will be given in the Opera House,
Friday evening" Dec. l, and great preparations
are being made for it. Capt Austin Jewett is
chairman of the committee in charge. Music
will be furnished by keyes' orchestra Tickets
are now on sale and may be had of members
of the company.
Miss Nellie Marshall, superintendent of
nurses at the Waldo County General hospital,
has resigned to accept an advantageous posi-
ton in Lawrence, Mass. Miss Marshall came
here two years ago and has not only filled the
position with credit to herself and the benefit of
the institution but has made many friends
socially who regret her departure.
The halls and passage ways in Pythian block
have been painted and greatly improved in APP
pearance. H. c. Buzzell, Esq, who recently
moved here from Searsport, has very attrac-
tive office on the second floor. This room has
long been occupied as law office-first, we
believe, by Brown & Jewett, Erred W. Brown
and Hon. Albert Gallatin Jewett) the latter
distinguished as diplomat and serving as
mayor of Belfast in 1863 1864 and 1867 Mr..
Jewett died some years ago, but Mr.. Brown is
now occupying an Office on the same floor in
this block. Judge Reuel Rogers was later
occupant of this office.
GRAYs LUNCH Room. Harvey Gray has
opened on lower Main street one of the best
appointed lunch rooms in this city and is al
ready having good run of custom. On the
right as you enter is the lunch counter, and on
the left separate dining apartments for two.
four and six people Back of these is room
with table seating six, and beyond is the
kitchen, equipped with Genwood range, hot
and cold water, and everything necessary for
cooking meats and vegetables. In the second
story is another kitchen, where the pastry is
prepared and cooked, the two connected by
dumb waiter. The furniture table linen and
ware is of the best and everything is spotless-
ly neat. Mr. Gray has had much experience
as a,caterer and his patrons are sure of good
cooking, nicely served
| MILITARY WHIST The third of the military
whist parties given under the auspices of the
ladies of the Unitarian parish was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert c. Burgess, Nov
23d. Twenty-one tables were filled. Ralph
! H. Howes was commander-in chief. The cap
tains were Messrs. J. H. and R. H. Howes W.
| H. Quimby E. A. Sherman, W. M. Randall, G.
R. Doak, Arthur Richie, Joseph Tyler, C. W.
Frederick, A. T. Brown, w. B. Swan, G. l. Keat-
ing, G. A. Gilchrest, H. E. Mcdonald, R. A.
| Sherman, DR.. E. L. Stevens, A. c. Burgess, M
L. Slugg, & B. Frost, Clarence Wiley and H.
T. Foster. Miss Margaret White and Miss Mil
bred M Slater were lieutenants, and Mrs. Geo.
A. Quimby, Mrs. James H. Howes, Mrs. Albert
C. Burgess and Mrs G. A. Gchrest formed he
committee. Doughnuts, cheese and coffee
were served. The fourth party will be held
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. A Quimby Dec. 7th
THE CATHOLIC COFFEE PARTY. The supper,
entertainment and dance given in the Opera
House, Wednesday evening, Nov. 22d, by the
parish of St. Francis church was literally pat
ronzed and success in every respect. Sup
per was served from $50 to p. ~, and over
500 partook of the appetizing and we'll served
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ish assisted as mattresses: Misses Mary, Lizzie
and Agnes Culiinan, Mrs. Mary C. Colcord, Mrs.
Minnie Smalley, Mrs. Julia Hammonds, Mrs
Bertha O'Leary. Miss Julia O'Leary, Mrs. Pat
rick Troy, Miss Sadie Foy, Mrs. c. Pilley, Mrs.
Timer, Mrs. Flora Logan, Mrs. Agnes A. OAR
by and others. Edward Hogan, James Hill,
John Flynn, Charles Brickley, Charles Mar
sano and William O'Leary also assisted After
the supper minstrel and vaudeville enter
tainment was given, with large chorus of the
young people of the city. The singing of 1.-THE
Hat My Daddy Wore Upon St. Patricks Day"
by young ladies in costume made decided hit.
The only out of town talent was Babe Doher-
ity of Portland, the youngest member of the
B. F. Keith Portland Stock Co. She was very
clever in her songs and dances and was re-
peatedly recalled. She was accompanied on
the piano by her sister, Miss Doherity, also of
Portland. After the program the floor was
cleared for dancing, with round and square
dances John Flynn was floor manager; Edw.
Hogan assistant floor manager; Charles Mar
sano, chief of aids; James Hill, Charles Sher-
man and George H. Darby aids. An orchestra
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was enjoyed until IL o'clock. At intermission
ice cream and cake were served. To the un-
firing efforts of Father McCabe, who was ably
seconded by members Of his parish. the success
of the affair is due.