The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-05

son. Renfrew Wilson. Arthur COlson, Nehemi-
ali Roulestone and Ralph Gilkey. Miss Shir-
lev Carter ana Nehemiah Roulestone won the
first prises, a rose plant for the lady AND q
stein for the gentleman. Miss Henrietta Ger
ry and Renfrew Wilson received suitable
BOBBY prizes. At 1890 p. m. ice cream and
fancy cookies were served. After refresh
ments they resumed their card playing, at
the close of which they gathered around the
piano and sang.
NORTH SEARsPoRT. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wright gave a reception May 21st to their
friends in honor of their recent marriage.
Mrs. Wright was formerly Miss Eta Benson
and was employed in Belfast at Elmer E. Halls
pant factory until her marriage. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wright begin married life with the best wishes
of host of friends for happy future. The
following were among the gifts received
china cream pitcher, Mrs. Horace Maddocks;
cut glass water pitcher, Mrs. George Hustus;
cut glass cake plate, Mr.. George Hustus;
pair of linen towels, MIR. and Mrs. George
Seekins; pair of linen towels. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Howard; china cake plate, Miss &C.
AAe~AoA>~
Stone; china sugar bowl and cream pitcher,
MIR. Lyman Bethen; dozen teaspoons. Mr.
Ernest Carter; china cake plate, Miss Lillian
and Charles Seekins; pair of scissors and two
oil paintings. Miss Hattie Mae Maddocks; cook
ing DISH Mr.. Harry Maddocks; dish pan, Mr.
Irwin Moore. Refreshments and cigars were
served.
CoLBY-CYPHERs Two of our most popular
young people, Mr.. Philip G. Colby, formerly
of Auburn, Me-, and Miss Lila R. Cyphers
formerly of Searsport, Me-, were united in
in marriage Monday evening at o'clock, in
the rooms recently fitted up by Mr.. Colby in
the Wilkinson building on Main street, which
We're very prettly decorated for the occasion
with cherry blossoms and sweet peas. The
ceremony performed by the Rev. L. E.
Alexander, pastor of the Methodist church,
and the groomsman and bridesmaid were Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley 0. Emerson. The bride wore
white embroidered gown and carried bouquet
of sweet peas. The only local guests were
Mr.. Coby's associates in the Office of the
Odell Manufacturing Co., and their wives, and
Miss Henrietta Thompson, Miss Cyphers' as
sociate in business. The out-of-town guests
were Mrs. George Colby of Auburn, Me-
mother of the groom, and Miss Augusta Colby
of Watervlle. Me-. Mr.. Colby's sister. The
happy couple left Tuesday morning by auto to
short honeymoon trip to points in Connecticut
They have the best wishes of large circle of
friends for their future welfare.
This wedding took place at Groveton, N
H.. May 26th. and the above report is from a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Cyphers of
Searsport. and has been engaged in the MILL
merry business for several years.
CoNGREGATI oNAL CHURCH NoTES. Sunday
June LIST. the pastors text was found in the
first chapter of Mark, the 30th verse; 1t is an
impressive lesson that the first act announcing
Messiahship was simple act of kindness with
in the privacy of friends home From this
We are to learn that the only lives capable of
uplifting community, State and country, are
first of all influential at home Two special
, announcements were made. There will be an
offering next Sunday for the benefit of the
American Missionary Association This money
is used chiefly for the practical education of
the Indian, the Alaskan and the Negro, also
the mountain whites OF the South. At the
business meetings of the church and parish,
held few weeks ago, the necessity of paint
ing and repairing the church discussed,
also the need of building addition to the
choir loft for the use OF the choir, pastor and
prin AIRY class of the Sunday school, BY vote
of the church and parish m embers present it
was decided to undertake these repairs and
improvements. A committee of three, Capt.
James P, Butman, Dr. Frederick X. Sawyer
and Mr.. James H. Duncan were appointed to
raise the necessary funds by subscription. Be
fore receiving call from these gentlemen it is
well to appreciate the needs of the proposed
repairs and additions to the church building.
One look at the church will convince you that
it needs paint and few minor repairs about
the platform and spire. All householders know
that postponement Of such work only adds to
the expense. Built in 1884 the First Congre-
gatlonal Church of Searsport is one of the most
beautiful specimens Of Colonial church archi
lecture found in New England. The present
generation have never shirked their RESPONSE
bihty towards it. During the last ten years
the interior has been freshly decorated and
modernzed. The gifts of pulpit and eight
memorial windows have made our blouse of
Cod beautiful. Shortly after the building
was made substantial and attractive a new
organ was bought. During the present week
the Ladies Guild are installing a water motor
for the purpose of furnishing power for the
organ. which has been depending for its wind"
upon the service of a low boy" There is a
still greater need which with the generosity
with which needs of the church have always
been met. can easily be supplied. The present
choir loft is built with jog on the northwest
corner of the church. This jog if filled out
will furnish a room, 9x15. If the west wall of
the addition be carried beyond the west wall
of the main building the proposed room may
be of any desired width At present the choir
have no suitable place in W hich to leave wraps
during the service and only an umbrella locker
in the vestibule in which to keep the choir
gowns. Their music is stacked in a case
many sizes too small The pastor also
would appreciate room in which he could
make ready for the pulpit and call commit
tee meetings without the necessity of
using the vestry for small gatherings
Then there is the urgent need of the Primary
Department. Twenty children under ten
years of age cannot be marshalled to and from
the high gallery in the rear of the church
with perfect safety, yet it is the only place in
which they may use the kindergarten chairs
and table, sand board and black board. The
snace in this halcnnv is sn limited dur;per ~