The Republican journal., 1912-01-11
BELFAST IN 1911.
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Grand Commander A. S. Bangs of Au-
gusta installed the officers of Belfast
Commandery, Order of the Golden Cross,
Jan. 18th. Refreshments were served
and the degree worked.
The officers of Aurora Rebekah Lodge,
/. o. o. F., were installed JAM 24th.
Over 200 Master Masons attended Past
Masters night of Phoenix Lodge, Jan.
23rd. The ladies of Primrose Chapter,
o. E. S., served the supper.
The officers of Timothy Chase Lodge,
F. & A. NJ, were installed Feb. End by
Grand Master A. A. Smith.
The Belfast District meetings was held
with Aurora Lodge, /. o. 0. F., June
9th.
Phoenix Lodg F. "A. M, installed
officers November 18th.
THE ORANGES.
The officers of Seaside Grange were
installed Jan 4th by Past Master George
ii. York of Winterport; and those of
Equity Grange Jan. 7th by Past Master
Ralph Hayford.
The Equity Grange Sewing Circle met
afternoons in the winter, had picnic sup
pers, followed by cards, games and dane
ing.
Waldo County Pomona Grange met
with Seaside Grange Feb. 9th. Reel
procity with Canada was discussed.
An old folks concert and dance at Sea-
side Grange hall March 3rd was decid-
ed success.
THE G.. A. RAND S. OF v.
The joint installation of Thomas H.
Marshall Post and Circle took place Jan.
Bird and of A. E. Clark Camp. S. of V.
Jan. 10th.
The Waldo County Veteran Associa-
ton met with Thomas H. Marshall Post,
G. A. R., March End.
The Waldo County Veterans had
very enjoyable day, Aug 31st, on the
Vaughan shore, East Belfast.
A Ladies Aid society, auxiliary to the
Sons of Veterans, was organized Jan.
18th and officers elected and installed.
PERSONAL
Mr.. N. E. Keen retired from active
business Jan. LIST. He came to Belfast
in 1859, and was for IS years with what
is now the Belfast Fuel & Hay Co.
Amos T. Carleton received his appoint
ment Jan. 9th as Postmaster of Belfast
to succeed Frank L. Field.
In January the Waldo County Bar pre-
scented Mr.. and Mrs, Tileston Wadlin
gold-lined silver loving cup as a testi
monial of their appreciation of 25 years
faithful service in the Clerk of Courts
Office.
Prof. Chas. E. Paul was made one on
the associate editors of the Cement
Hon. Robert F. Dunton of the firm of
Dunton & Morse was appointed State
Bank Examiner May Oath.
JiIdua Geo F. Johnson Ralnh Mnrso
and Carleton Doak were admitted
to practice in the Federal and United
States Courts.
DR.. Harry L. Kilgore graduated from
the Vermont Medical School in June,
registered in Maine and is at present
located in Belfast.
YACHTS AND BOATS.
The "Rudder Flag" was transferred
from the Duplex Roller Bushing wharf
to the Belfast Yacht Club landing at the
steamboat wharf
William A. Decrow's launch, the
Louise, was heightened and otherwise
improved.
Leroy A. Coombs built four tenders
for Bangor parties.
z. L. and W. A. Macomber built sew
eral launches and yawl boats.
|. w. Parker built a II foot row boat
at his home on High street.
Gross Brothers started a boat building
and repairing business at the Duplex
Plant in April.
Capt. A. L, Pendleton launched in De-
cember an auxiliary sloop, so feet long,
built on the shore south of the steam
boat wharf.
l.. A. Coombs began work on a large
cruising launch and Harry Coombs on a
speed launch.
Capt. I. D. Bars sloop yacht Fiona,
the only sail craft in the fleet, made sew
eral cruises down the bay.
THE SCHOOLS.
Miss Mary Alexander of Bangor spoke
before the Belfast teachers Jan. 14th on
the CHM Medal writing system.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Pierce gave two
lectures on Sculpture and Paintings in
the North Church in January and Feb
ruary. The lectures were for the High
school and invited friends.
"HiaWatha, - was given in the Opera
House March 3rd under the auspices of
the High school.
A. j. Knowlton was reelected Superin-
tendent of Schools, March 18th
The High school gave successful
musicale.
The college certificate privilege was
renewed for the High school for 3 years
beginning JAM, 1912.
Kew. Adolph Rossbach preached the
Baccalaureate sermon for the B. H. S.
class of 1911, Sunday, June 18th.
The city schools closed the years
work June 10th. The graduating exer-
cises of the B. H. S. were held in the
Opera House.
The fall term opened Sept. 18th and
closed December 18th.
THE CHURCHES.
Rev. W. F. Berry, secretary of the
Maine Civic League, addressed large
union meeting in the Baptist church Jan,
9Th, all the local clergymen taking part,
The Young Ladies Bible class of the
Baptist church joined the national or
ganization of the Delta Alpha class Jan.
9th.
A series of 90 pictures of the Life of
Christ, gift of VIM. L. Brewer of New
York. was placed in Trinity Re
formed Church in January by Coleman
& Co of New York.
Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Universalist,
resigned Feb. Goth to take the pastorate
of the First Universalist church in Ban
gor.
Lincoln Day, Feb. 18th, was observed
by all the churches. A. E. Clark Camp
and Ladies Auxiliary attended the Ban |