The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-02-13

tween Masonic Temple and Pythian block, wae
large sign with "Welcome'' on the down
street side and "Come Again" on the upper. in
yellow incandescents.
A large crowd was in waiting before the
doors OF ened at 10 q. m. Tuesday and the first
so ladies were given pail as a souvenir OF
the fair, and which was convenient later in
carrying home the numerous gifts from the
various booths. Keyes orchestra gave very
enjoyable concert from the center balcony on
the opening day. which was G. A. R. day, and
all veterans were admitted free of charge as
guests of the management.
The Tuesday evening program was as fol-
lows: "Tenting To- Night" by Messrs. Willis
G. Haseltine. Arthur F. johnson, Harry
Coombs. Ralph l. Morse. A. P. Goodhue,
Luther and Seldom Hsmmons, E. s. Pitcher
who in response to an encore sang "The
Soldiers Farewell" quartet Mrs. Walter
H. Booker, Miss Caroline G. Hatch. Messrs,
K. l. Morse and E. S. Pitcher sang Just Be-
fore the Battle, Mother" with Mrs. H. A
Drlnkwater accompanist. The rendering of
the otar Spangled Banner" by the quartet,
orchestra and audience was unusually fine,
Kew. d. B. Phelan, who was to have delivered
an address on Lincoln, was unable to be pres
ent on account of severe cold and president
West spoke briefly, welcoming the specia
guests and referring to the blessings that had
accrued from their defence of the flag in 1861
S. He also explained the votes for the So
cieties to receive the cups; also the manner in
which the special prizes were distributed.
This took place at 8 o'clock, and after that
dancing was enjoyed by goodly nun ber until
midnight.
The Spencer, Eaton Co. supplied the furni-
ture for the den in the rear of the stage for
the electric company and also that used on the
stage.
The lunch booth which was to have been
under the direction Of the ladies' of the Meth
odist church was given up on account of the
death of Mr.. Tileston Wadlin.
Yesterday was Old Folks day, and prizes
were awarded to the Oldest couple Oldest gen.
tleman and oldest lady attending the fair dur
ing the day and registering with the secretary.
There were vocal and instrumental selections,
afternoon and evening, with the Old Time
Songs The vocal soloists were Mrs Walter
H. Booker, Miss katherine E. Brier and Mr.
Arthur F. johnson.
There are free gifts to the first fifty ladies'.
each morning and each evening after $50
o'clock, .and dancing each evening after 9
o'clock
Today the baby show will be the chief at
traction, and at 1.30 p. m. prizes will be award
ed to the prettiest, heaviest, liphtest, fattest
and best babies
Friday is secret society day. Beautiful sill
yer cups, which have been on exhibition in the
store of Chase & Doak, will be awarded to the
two secret societies receiving the largest num-
ber of votes. Ask for votes at the door when
you enter the hail. and place your vote in the
box at the left of the stage. Solos by Miss
Bertha Giles, the soprano of the Redpath
Bureau, afternoon and evening
Saturday Dolls Congress ard parade Prizes
will be awarded at 80 p. m. for the best ap-
pearing and best dressed dolls, accompanied
by the mother" In the afternoon an ANA
teur program will be given, with prizes for
the children doing the best work on the stage,
in rectatons, songs, dances, etc. Vocal selec
tions in the evening and dancing after 9
o'clock