The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-04-13
yard. in 1s4s, John Shirley master builder, the

yard, in 1e4S, John Shirley master builder, the
Journal correspondent was unable to ascertain
from the old time ship carpenters of Searsport
and supplied the name of Capt. Joseph c. Mer-
ithew, the son of Capt. jeremiah Merithew as
her first commander, for a purpose which has
been successful. In the columns of The Jour-
nal of April 9Th, a note from Mrs. Joseph
Breen of bingham. Mass. supplies the name of
the original commander, for which she has the
thanks of the Searsport correspondent. 1t
was Capt. Alexander N. Griffin of Searsport
one of the best known coastwise captains and
pilots on the New England coast in his day.
The writer has the autograph of Capt. Griffin,
written on September 4. 1889, when Capt
Griffin was the commander of the topsai
schooner Charlotte. The signature is attach
ed to coastwise license issued by Richard
Smart, deputy collector of customs of the port
of Prospect.
A SEARsPoRT ENGAGEMENT. The engage
ment of Miss Lillian G. Mowry, only daughter
of Mrs. Ella Mowry of Searsport, formerly of
Roxbury, Mass, to DR.. Sumner C. Pattee of
Searsport, son of James Pattee of Belfast,
was announced Friday night by Miss Mowry at
meeting of the Thmble club at her home on
the Belfast road. The fun-loving friends of
the young woman surmised that something
was coming and went to the party supplied with
confetti, which literally sprnkled over
Miss Mowry as soon as the announcement was
made. This part of the announcement was at
least surprise A dainty luncheon was serv-
ed at 10 o'clock, the table decorations being in
keeping with the Easter season, favors of
cute little chicks, rabbits, etc, while the color
scheme PINK and white. The menu in
cluded chicken patties, roll, cakes iced in pink
and white, macaroons, sailed nuts, bon bons and
coffee. Miss MoWry came to Searsport a few
years ago and has made many friends who
wish her all happiness and who are pleased to
know that she will make Searsport her per-
manent home. She is the daughter of the
late Albert D. Mowry, who was prominent
druggist in Roxbury. Since his death Mrs.
Mowry and her daughter have spent most of
the time IN Searsport Miss Mowry is very
attractive and accomplished young woman.
She Is talented artist, an excellent pianist
and violinIst Her musical talents have been
freely given for public and charitable enter
talnments during her soJourn in Searsport.
DIR. Sumner c. Pattee, is a graduate of Bow
dom and of University of Pennsylvania Medi-
cal school. He settled in Searsport several
years ago and has large practice. He has
many friends who warmly congratulate him,
The wedding will be church affair and will
take place IN May. Those present at the an
nouncement party were Miss Rebecca Ross,
Miss Margaret Butman, Miss Gladys Butman,
Miss Elizabeth Frame, Miss Florence CoIcord.
Mrs E. W. Fletcher, Miss Babara Piaff
EASTER SERVICES. The morning and even
ing services at the Congregational church next
Sunday will be in thorough accord with the
Easter festival. This church, in the last few
years, has established very enviable reputa-
ton for its consistent recognition of the great
days OF the church year. The musical pro-
grams and their presentations, at least would
have done credit to any city church and choir.
And although handicapped by the absence of
the former accomplished leadership, the choir
have assembled lot of very strong, beautiful
and thoroughly appropriate music for Easter,
1911. new departure is made in the arrange.
ment of the program, from former years, in
that instead of "cantata" occurring at the
close of a miscellaneous program of the even
ing service, the regular choir, in full vest
ments, will render one whose various parts
or sections, will be woven into specially ar
ranged service" thus constituting the entire
choral part of the morning worship. This also
affords an opportunity for those whose year
or infirmitles deprive them of attendins
an evening servic:, and to whom this particu-
lar form of musical composition would be
greatly enjoyable. The "cantata" selected
for this Easter is perhaps the newest, entitled
"The Lord of Light and Love-" by Julian Ed
wards, and is the choirs greatest attempt at
cantata work. In the evening the Junior
choir beside having special parts of their
own, will assist the senior choir in the render
ing OF appropriate carols. These, together
with anthems, quartets, etc., with their
special parts, will make bright instructive,
varied ana Worshlpful order of devotions, SO
concluding day of days. it is hoped, in musical
privilege and religious inspiration. Miss Lii
liam Mowry has very generously consented to
assist with violin in several numbers, thereby
adding much effectiveness All seats are free
at both services, and everybody, whether
Protestant or Catholic, foreigner or fellow
citizen. is truly welcome to these wholly nom
sectarian services, which aim only to fittingly
celebrate universal christian festival. The
offerings at both services will be for the choir
fund and which is to pay fer the music Make
it generous.