The Republican journal., 1912-08-15

now open to the public undeE new management,
whose aim will be to satisfy all patrons. 1t
will serve meals and lunches and board by the
day or week. D. D. Winn is the new proprie-
tor.
The centennial of the Jackson Congregations
al church and the one hundredth anniversary
of the organization of Jackson Plantation will
be 1ointly observed in jackson on October 5th
and 6th 1t is proposed to make the event one
of interest to residents and all former resi-
dents.
Delegations from Seaside and Equity Oranges
will attend the annual field day of Waldo Po-
mona Grange. to be held in Centennial Park,
Montville, tomorrow, August 18th. Leon S.
Merrill, Dean of the Agricultural College.
Orono, will speak on Roads and their Rela-
ton to Agriculture State Master c. S. Stet-
son on Postal Express" and State Lecturer B.
! W. McKeen on "The Recall"
Mrs. William X. keene entertained a party
of Rockland friends at her home on Northport
avenue last Friday at an all day party, in
which auction bridge was played. The ladies
arrived in the forenoon on the cruiser Shell
drake, Capt Packard, and returned at $50 by
the steamer Belfast. An elaborate luncheon
was served at noon, and tea before their de-
partures The guests were Mrs. Clarence
Packard Mrs. Hester Chase, Mrs. Wade, Mrs.
Jersey Shuman, Mrs. Orren Smith and Mrs.
| French
! Mrs. H. E. Mcdonald entertained last Fri
day evening in honor of her guest, Mrs. Min
ME Simpson of Fairfield Bridge was played
and prizes were won by Mrs. Simpson and
Mrs. Peavey, the former receiving a hand
made serving tray and the latter handmade
| jewel tray, 9th the work of the hostess. Ice
cream, cake and coffee were served. The
guests were Mrs. M. F. Peavey, Miss Peavey;
R. A. Peavey and their guests, Miss Bessie
Daniel of Boston and Harry Blake of Bangor;
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tyler, Mrs. William M.
Randall and Morris L. Slugg.;
THE COLONIAL. For the first four days of
fair week Manager Bray has secured Miss
Gladys Klark and her company of II clever
players, who will present a new play each
night opening with "a Wifes Secret" pas
| toral drama in four acts. Other plays to be
presented are 'Ishmael," "Just Woman's
Way" and 1.-The Tiger and the Lamb The
entire scenic equipment is carried for each
play, together with six big vaudeville acts
and their own orchestra. Popular prices will
prevail, Is, rs and 55 cents. Seats will be on
sale for the opening performance Friday at 8
a. m.
Prices are tumbling down another notch at
Harry W. Clark & Co.'S store. Harry Clark of
this firm tells us that they broke the record in
the first three days of their Red Tag Sale and
attribute no small share of their big trade to
their advt. in The journal. This firm has some
specials on sale this week, and all next week,
that must certainly bring buyers to their store
such mems work shirts, IS cents each, for
S1O0, special lot of Balbriggan and Porous
knit 50 cent underwear, 29 cents, mems suits at
$3.s5 and SIS 95. just about half price.
Mr.. Charles Ludwick of Boston was severely
injured last week while driving from the depot
in Lawrence, Mass. He was thrown from the
carriage and his nose was broken, also one fin
ger of his left hand, his left knee bruised and
he was severely cut about the face He was
picked up unconscious and taken to the hospi-
tai, where he received the best of treatment
and is getting along as well as could be expect
ed Mrs. Ludwick will remain with him until
he is able to resume his duties on the road as
salesman.
PooR's MILLS. Miss Josephine White of
Boston is visiting her sister, Mrs Leslie Paw
n......Mrs. Vclney Thompson of Montville is
visiting Mrs. Luella Brown. Miss Marguer-
lite White of Lynn, Mass, is a guest of MIR.
and Mrs. Delbert Rolerson Mr. and Mrs.
Gay of Franklin were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Merriam, Mrs. Efie Cor
don of Liberty has been visiting her sister
Mrs. George Daggett :. Mrs Anna Bowden of
this city and her daughter Gladys of Brockton.
Mass, are visiting Mrs. Bowden's brother
Irwin Jackson. John Shea returned to Bos-
ton Sunday by boat, after a three weeks va
cation with his aunt, Mrs. Henry Wentworth.
THE LAWN PARTY AT THE GIRLS HOME. The
first public benefit ever asked for the Girls
Home was held on the Home grounds, North
port avenue, Tuesday afternoon The grounds
were enclosed in white bunting, and large
arch over the driveway was wound with yell
low and white. The veranda was similarly
draped and jardineres and vases filled with
clusters of goldenrod and golden glow were
placed in effective locations. The tables for
special sales and the "wonder" trees were dec
Grated in the same color scheme. The execu-
tive committee were Miss Maude E. Mathews,
Mrs. R. F. Dunton, Mrs. M. W. Rich, Mrs.
Joseph Tyler, Mrs, G. E. Bracket, Misses
Maria Andrews. Caroline E. White and
Maude E. Barker. Mr.. and Mrs. W. K. Mac
Neil, the manager and matron, rendered eff
cient assistance in many ways. The food
table was in charge of Mrs. Evelyn P Frost
and Mrs. M.W. Rich; the candy, Mrs. Grace c.
Pillsbury and Miss Cora S. Morrison; the fancy
work, Misses Maude E. Barker and Caroline E.
White; the ice cream, Mr.. and Mrs. E. p
Frost; the "wonder" tree, Miss Caroline E.
White. The Home was open for inspection
and had been decorated with beautiful flow
ers by Mrs. Austina G. Wilson. The house
is large and airy and an ideal home for the IA
little girls now sheltered there. The school
room is specially interesting. Thoughtful care
and interest are indicated in every room from
the basement to the attic, and many of the |
visitors realized for the first time the extent
of this most worthy work The society desire |
to tender sincere thanks to all who assisted in |
any way in making the party a success. |
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