The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-29
CANTON PALLAS CONCERT ANDBALL

The concert, degree of chivalry and military
ball, given by Canton Pallas, No. A, P. NJ, l. 0.
o. F., in the Belfast opera house, Tuesday
evening, Feb. 9th, was a brilliant success,
The hall was profusely decorated with bunt-
ing in the colors of the order draped
from the center chandelier, on the stage
curtain and over the balcony rail. Cross
ed flags were placed between the windows,
which were curtained with flags. Lanterns
were hung from the stage arch, in the center
of which was the banner of Canton Pallas and
on either side were crossed flags behind shields.
The general effect was harmonious and pleas
ing. Keyes orchestra furnished music. The
concert program included a march, klown
kapers by Ernest Ball and Caline Valse by
Tarelli- -Milok. The concert was followed by
comforting the Degree of Chivalry. This IS an
impressive service in which beautiful en-
blematic jewel is bestowed on regularly elect
ed candidates. A Rebekah to receive the deco
ration must be recommended by her lodgeI
which must be approved by the nearest Can
ton. 1t is bestowed for "meritorious service in
the cause of Odd Fellowship, for womanly
traits, general loveliness and beauty of charac-
ter" 1t is a symbol of honor and certificate of
worthy character and faithful service General
Charles NJ Stewart of Bangor, Department
President of the Patriarch Militants Of Maine,
was assisted in comforting the degree on Mrs.
Elva Clough Jewett and Miss Isabel CHM, both
of Belfast, by Major A. r. Lovette, Major
Orrin J. Dickey, Major Clarence E. Hall, Capt.
L. f. McMahan, Capt. Charles C. Downes,
Capt. William NJ. Thompson, Capt. C. E. West,
Capt. J. II. Burleigh, Capt. H. E. Hartman,
Lieut.. D. U. Clements, Lieut.. W. F. Jeison;
Chevaers, G. Loren Field. A. L. Farr, Samuel
Shiro. With these officers and Canton Pallas
CT Belfast We're four ladies', Mrs. L. S. Archer
OF Brewer, Miss Alice Averill of Orono, Mrs.
William Thompson of Bangor and Mrs. W. A.
Woodbury. of Brewer. Miss Julia Littlefed,
daughter of Capt. E. F. Littlefeld. under the
direction of General Stewart bestowed the
badge of chivalry on the two candidates. 1t
was the first time this degree had been worked
in Belfast and it received the undivided atten-
ton of members of the order and visitors
Past captain l. T. Clough floor marshal
and with Mrs. Florence Cough Fernald
led the grand march. Past captain Il.
l.. Cook and Lieut.. Arthur r. Murch were
floor directors, with the following aids;
Chew R. A. Curtis, J ohm A. Fogg, L. H. Hart,
M. W. Wech, C. H. Crosby, W. Whitehead,
Clarence E. Hall, Peter F. WEIGH, Walter j.
Roberts and G. L. Field At intermission Mr..
and Mrs. Harry McKinnon furnished ice
cream and cake from decorated booth in the
main hall. The reception and ball committee
was Major Orrn j. Dickey, Capt. !. T. Clough,
Capt E. F. Littlefeld, Capt. E. l.. Cook, Lieut..
Arthur R. Murch, Lieut. William f. Jellison,
Lieut.. John 7. Davis, Major Ralph II. Howes,
Capt. L. 7. Shales, Capt. d. F. Stephenson.
T he officers of Canton Pallas are: Captain L.
E. McMahan: Lieutenant, Arthur R. Murch,
Ensign, Leon Shute; Clerk, Orrin j. Dickey;
Accountant, Ralph H. Howes; Picket, f. f.
Littlefeld; Sentinel |. T. Clough; Standard
Bearer, T. G. Small.
CENTER BELMONT.
Mystic Grange, Center Belmont, will have
another social dance on Friday evening, March
1st. All are invited and a good time is ex-
pected. :. Every one is taking advantage of
the shedding to market their farm produce
AS writing glance out of the window
shows US pair of bluebirds the martin
house, which they appear to be inspecting with
a view to occupancy. Verify" we shall see
spring soon... Mrs. Willard Morse of this
town had quite an experience last Thu rsday
morning after the thunder shower. The great
barn door blew off the trucks. The chimney
got on fire and became hot that it caught
the boarding around one fue and but for a
timely discovery the house would have burn
ed. AS it was Mrs. Morse extinguished it her.