The Republican journal., 1913-11-27

at Isle au Haul by J. F Conley Of York Island.
This is the first record of the blue goose ever
having been found in the State Of Maine The
blue goose breeds in the Hudson bay territory
and winters on the west coast of California
This specimen is supposed to have wandered
away from the rest coming to Maine with
geese of another variety.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. Following
is the Thanksgiving proclamation of Gov
Haines:
In recognition of custom established by
our forefathers, and the regular and helpful
observance of the same through many genera
tions, and in conformity with our statutes.
with the advice and consent OF the Executive
Council, l do hereby appoint and set aside
Thursday, November 9th. 1913. as day of
public thanksgiving and praise to Almighty
God, in recognition of His power, goodness and
mercy.
More happy than ever in the numerous bles-
sings which have been ours during the past
year; and believing our pros perlty and improve
ment in moral and spiritual life have been
equal, if not greater, than those of previous
years, let US and all, in our churches and
homes. return thanks for these blessings to the
Great Giver of every perfect gift
WALDO COUNTY APPLES. Harry W. Little
P''-~e
shows in Bangor and Boston, as reported in
previous issues, was also winner at the meet
ing and exhibition of the Maine Pathological
Society in Lewiston last week, taking premi
ums follows: For best general exhibition of
correctly named apples, not more than twenty
standard varieties. grown b! any exhibitor in
the State, Sd; for best general exhibition of
standard apples grown for commercial pur-
poses by exhibitor in Waldo county, LIST; ap-
pies, sirgle dishes. for best eish of Alexander,
LIST H w Littlefeld. Brooks;21d J. R. Littlefield
best dish of Ben Davis, LIST Harry W. Little
field; best dish of Delicious LIST Harry Little
field; 2nQ J. R. Littlefeld; best dish of Jonathan,
LIST Harry W. Littlefeld; End ]. r. Littlefeld;
best dish of Ribston Pippin, LIST Harry W. Lit
tlefied best dish of Rome Beauty, LIST J. K.
Littlefeld; End Harry W. Lttlelield; best dish
of St. Lawrence, End Harry ". Littlefeld; best
dish of Wealthy, LIST Harry ~ Littletield; best
dish of Wolf River. LIST j. r. Littlefield; End
Harry w. Littleield; best Dish of Winter Ban
ana. LIST Harry w Littlefe,i; best bushel box
Rhode Island Greetings, $780, Harry W. Lit
tlefeld best bushel box Wolf River, $500,
H. W. Littlefe!d; second best box Wolf r yer,
S. 90, j. R. Littefeld In winning the first
prize on Wolf River apples Harry W. Little
field scored 995 points out If possible 1000,
and also won the second prize.
Miss WINCHELL's RECTAL The home of
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene L Stevens the scene
of an unusual and delightful event last Mon
day evening, when about fifty Belfast people
Miss Sue Winchell, 'cellst of Brunswick, as
sisted by Miss Isabel Forsath, pianist, also of
Brunswick. Those who heard Mss Wine ell
last winter at the Chapman concert at the
Colonial had long been looking forward to the
event, which was most satisfying. Few houses
are as well adapted to an affair of the kind,
and the audience pleasantly grouped in
three rooms. Miss Winche played in the
south room, and those privileged to as
well as hear her were douby fortunate Miss
Winchell's playing i beyond criticism, and her
mastery over her difficult instrument was per-
fectly demonstrated in the well-chosen pro-
gram, which was printed in last eek's Jour
nal. While it is impossible to specialize. Cod
mans The Land of the Sky Blue Water"
LieOtsLidulHT ny Lisa anu Lile ouh u oOHRS
so beautifully rendered near the close of the
program particularly enjoyed. Miss
Forsaith shared the honors of the evening
with her perfect accom- ailments. which were
fully appreciated by all the many musicians
present. Mrs. Stevens gave all present op-
portunity to meet the artists the close of
the program, when the social aspect of the
no
hostess was assisted in ushering, passing
programs. etc, by number OF the young
people. and later in the evening, DR.. and Mrs.
Stevers entertained Rev. Charles B. Ames,
William Fl. Hall aud MIR. and Mrs. Morris L.
Slugg at bridge for the young ladies'. who dur
ing their brief stay in Belfast were guests at
che Stevens home.
SHIPPING ITEMS. The change from sails to
steam in the coal ira e still goes on. The
John $. Emery Co., Inc. Of Boston, one of the
oldest shipping concerns IN New England and
which for years has owned ana operated
feet of sailing vessels, recently placed ar
order with the Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pan for two big steamers, which will be named
Allan tic and Pacific. The company is consid-
ering increasing its fleet by the addition If
more steamers, and last week it took over the
management of the Harper Transportation
Co. The Harper fleet of vessels were all built
on the Great Lakes and brought to the coast
and have since been engaged in carrying coal.
80. The steamer, Lewis K. Thurlow, Capt. A.
l.. Kent, arrived at Boston Nov. 18th from
Sewalls Point Va, on her maiden trip with
1880 tons OF coal. The Thurlow is a sister
ship to the Peter H. Crowell, which was placed
in commission year ago. 1t was built by the
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Com
pany and is owned by Crowell & Thurlow of
Boston and bears the name of the Junior
member of the firm. The Thurlow represents
J the most advanced ideas in freight steamer.
1t is built along the lines of modern British
J f-eighter and is fitted tc carry either coal or
general cargo. She will be engaged in the
coal carrying trade for the present. but with
the opening OF the Panama Canal it is one of
} the vessels which may be selected to nlv be-
tween Boston and Pacific Coast ports Cant
Kent was for years in command of sailing YES
sells and left the schooner Gov Powers to tab
command of the steamer Peter H. Crower