The Republican journal., 1912-05-02

The Waldo County Veterans "A ssociation
will meet today, Thursday, in the town hall,
Winterport.
A. E. Clark Camp, S. of ", will have BAN
quet and drill at their regular meeting next
Monday evening.
Oseola Council, D. of P, will give whist
party in Pythian hall Tuesday evening, May
7th. Playing will begin promptly at o'clock.
Admission, including refreshments, 25 cents.
The public is cordially invited.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TRAVELLERS CLUB.
The annual meeting of the Belfast Travellers
Club was held Tuesday, April 23rd. with Miss
Annie L. Barr at her attractive, well-appoint-
ed home on Church street. The day was
ushered in with gray skies and occasional
showers, but the afternoon was far better; in
fact was ideal to weather conditions. All
the members except two were present at the
roll cali. The president, Mrs. Edward Sibley,
presided and the routine business was easily
dispatched Following this order came the
reports of officers and committees. The adj
dress of the president was given in her usual
happy, natural manner and was replete with
commentator of the activities of the club as
well as of literary merit. We quote briefly:
"Our minds have been improved, our vision
cleared, our perceptions quickened. We have
done some deeds of charity and philanthropy.
Have we been quick and eager to see and
seize all such opportunities? Has one Of our
chief motives in life been the welfare of our
fellow men? Have we been possessed of that
true spirit of democracy of which Rabbi
Fleischer told US plainly and emphatically?
Do we respond to his plea for the brotherhood
of man? Do we have filth in man? Have we
respect for the individual? Are we free from
prejudice? Let each answer these questions
conscientiously to herself. Beloved club men,
bers, do not feel that belittle you activities
or fail to appreciate your endeavors and sue
cess. Not for an instant, but we desire
earnestly to press forward to the mark of
high calling, to loftier, broader, better culmi-
nation of our hopes and efforts" The secre-
tary's report gave brief resume of the years
study, which was the continent of South
America; cited the several benevo-
lences of the season, giving data of all the
social functions, and in closing made
most earnest plea to the members to
work more for civic righteousness, throwing
the searchlight upon existing conditions in our
city at the present time. The reports show
plainly the trend of thought and effort of the
club woman of today. The nominating COM
mittee, Miss Caroline W. Field, Mrs. Amos
Clements and Mrs. A. J. Knowton, reported
the following list of officers for the coming
year: President, Mrs. Edward Sibley; LIST Vice
President, Mrs. Walter c. Shaw; End Vice
President, Miss Margaret A. Dunton; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, Mrs. Geo. E. Bracket;
Topic committee, Miss Maude E. Mathews,
Mrs. Charles NJ Craig and Miss Annie l.. Barr;
Benevolence committee, Mrs. E. S. Pitcher,
Miss Elizabeth A. Kelley, Miss AnnieV. Field.
Mrs. Edward Sibley ID Mrs. George Bracket
insistently declined the denomination, but
were overruled and the officers as reported
were unanimously elected. After the business
program finely written and comprehensive
original paper upon "The Merit System was
given by Mrs Sibley and the beautiful poem
1.-The Story of Life" by Mrs. Elizabeth Mer-
rill of Skowhegan, was read by Miss Elizabeth
Kelley. At the close social hour was enjoy
ed, during which delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess who was assisted by
Misses Caroline Field and Grace Hail. The
tables were daintily spread and the place cards
were small mounted photographs of scenes in
the late studies by the club. 1t was ex-
tremely pleasant and successful finish to the
club season. The study topic for next year
will be India. By invitation of Miss Margaret
A. Dunton the annual Field Day will be held at
her summer home, 1.-The Barracks"