The Republican journal., 1913-08-28

The Methodist Sunday school had their Nh
nual picnic on Tuesdsy at Curtis grove. The
children went in hayracks and carried lunches.
Ice cream was served.
Mr.. ]. H. DeWolf assistant adJutant general
of the Massachusetts G. A. R.. accompanied
by his wife and daughter, were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Showers.
Mrs. v arren Kennedy and daughter Jean of
Boston. who are spending the summer in
Bucksport, have been guests for few days OF
Mrs. Edward Calderwood at the Jackson
bungalow.
Mr.. and Mrs F. H. Mosman End daughter
Miss Clarabel Mosman. who spent the sum-
mer in their cottage at Mosman Park, return
ed to their home in North Reading, Mass,
Wednesday.
Steamer Seaconnet, Capt. Smith, arrived
Friday from Newport News with 3,64O tons of
coal to the Penobscot Coal Co. at Mack's Point.
She finished discharging Saturday and sailed
Sunday for Norfolk.
Miss Henrietta Gilkey has been the guest of
Retreat, Swan Lake, the summer home Of
Senator C. M. Conant. The Misses Conant en-
tertained party of friends from Hebron acad-
envy, known as 1.-The Bur CHI. breaking camp
last Saturday.
DopGE's CORNER DIR. Charles E. Hills of
South Natick, Mass. joined his family at the
Matthews cottage last Sunday and accom-
panied them home Tuesday,. Waldo M.
Chaplin of New York arrived Sunday morning
for a weeks visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. E. Chaplin.
party of friends called upon Mrs. George
Bowen miss Mary Littlefed) the bride of a
few days, at her home last Friday night and
presented her with silver tea and tablespoons.
1t was genuine surprise for the hostess, who
was greatly pleased with the thoughtfulness of
her former patrons.
DR.. Allen P Noyes OF Portland, Oregon ar
rived Saturday from New York to visit his I'M
Gle, William C. Pendleton, at Park. DR.. Noyes
is the son of MIR. and Mrs. Edward A. Noyes of
Portland, Oregon, both natives of Searsport
| who have been residents of Portland for many
years The doctor is taking a two months
course in the large hospitals of New York city.
Miss Bernice Dunning of Bangor, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Dunning, graduate
of Wellesley College in the class of 1872 and
of Bangor High school in the class of 1908, has
taken position as teacher of mathematics in
the Searsport High school. Last year Miss
| Cunning taught in the Vinalhaven High
| school, meeting with success.
| A special musical program enjoyed at
the Methodist Church last Sunday, both morn
| ing and evening. The morning service opened
| by the choir singing 1.-The Lord is in his Holy
| Temple" Mrs. Perry of Brooklyn, N. Y, and
Prof Cobb of Cam bridge, Mass, sang duet
"Peace to this Dwelling" An instrumental
duet was rendered by Miss Colcord organ,
and Prof Cobb, violin. The Scripture reading
by Rev 0. e. Barnard was from St. Luke S
gospel 18th chapter. 24-2s; theme, "What will
YOU do with Jesus?" At the evening service
Prof. Cobb with the violin accompanied Mrs.
Meyers piano, for the hymns. duet was
sung by Prof Cobb and Mrs. Perry; also one
bv Mr.. Porter and Mrs. Perry.
B1LLIE'S BIRTHDAY. Billie" the six years
old son of Capt. and Mrs. William H. Goodell,
celebrated his natal day, August 18th, by
giving lawn party for some twenty-t five
or more OF his young friends and their
elders, on the grounds of the Goode resi-
dence in Main street The afternoon was
ideal for an affair of this kind and the
lawn was arranged to give the best possible
time to the Youngsters. There were swings,
hammocks, and cosy seats under the trees; a
croquet ground, and big tub of soap suds and
plenty of clay pipes so that the little ones
could blow bubbles to their hearts content.
Jack Homer pie disclosed bags Of candies.
Watermelous, ice cream and the cutest little
cakes were served beneath the trees and a
wonderful birthday cake with six candles on it,
which the children blew out with much glee.
| Then they had their pictures taken, and just
they departed each was allowed to search in
the hedge for hidden trophy to take home,
and tin horns daintily tied in paper and ribbons
were allotted to each child. There was music
in the air when they left the grounds their
march down the street to their homes The
children present were, Katherine and Reginald
Mckinney, Edith Parse, Isabel Frame, Eliza
beth Sawyer, Valerie and earle Croce, Semond
Hinse, Beatrice Rich, Horace Porter, Joseph
McGown, Danzie Goodell Ralph and Ethel
Pierce, John Richardson, Leah Colson and
George Littleteld. Several others were lnvit-
ed but were unable to accept. Mrs. Elizabeth
Farnum of The Harbor,a great aunt of the little
host, was one of the honored guests.