The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-08-14

Emily F. Kneeland, Of Minneapolis. MIMI.
who have been visiting in town. left Saturday
for Winchester, Mass. where they will spend
several weeks with Mrs. Kneeland's brother.
C. C. Hamilton, before returning home.
Charles 4. Norris, A. G. Norris and sister.
Mrs. A. T. Quimby. who have been spending
several weeks at the Norris homestead on
Norris street. left Saturday for their home.
C. B. Norris will spend several weeks with his
sister in Laconia, N. H., before returning to
his home in Grand Island, Neb.
Mrs. Ella S. Deliver gave an afternoon tea
last Thursday from 2 to to several of her
friends who are visiting in town. Those
present were Mrs. Kennedy of South Boston
Elizabeth Robertson and daughter, Miss jose
phine. of Augusta. Miss Mabel Griffin, Miss
Frances Smith and Mrs. O. C. Atwood.
DoDGE's CORNER. Mrs. c. E. Hills, eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mathews. and
her two daughters, Marian and Beatrice. of
South Natick, Mass, arrived last Tuesday and
are occupying the Mathews cottage. George
Webster and family of Boston arrived in their
auto last Wednesday and will spend few
weeks at their cottage. Sunnyside. Ray
mond Sherman and family of Belfast are at
the Sherman cottage; Elkara.
Mrs. Virginia E., the widow of Capt. George
denly at her summer home at Moose Point
cottage, Wednesday morning. Aug. 9Th. She
was found unconscious in her room and passed
away at II a. m. The remains were taken to
Brooklyn, N. Y, Thursday for interment. She
is survived by two daughters, Miss Alice G.
Chase and Mrs. Thomas Whittier OF Brooklyn,
NY. Brief funeral services were held at her
late home Thursday morning, Rev. c. H. Nc
Elhiney of the First Copg'l church officiating
SEARsPoRT PASTORS. The following COM
week, but was mislaid:
To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL. was in
terested to read your Searsport correspon-
dents history of the pastorates of the Con-
gregational church, for 1t brings back the menu
ory OF long and pleasant associations and is
reminder Of very pleasurable fact, which is
that the Searsport church has reputation for
keeping their ministers az long as they can,
and treating them wonderfully we'll Gust
enough "thorn in the flesh" to keep them from
being "exalted above measure.') There is one
little slipin your correspondents figures. In
stead of Jan. l, 1901, in my case it should read
Feb. !, 1901 for conclusion of pa torate mark
ing the second longest pastorate in the list.
The years have brought extraordinary changes
and return home" brings with itsomewhat
sad but very sacred memories, especially the
remembrance of many friends, honored and
loved, who have passed on. The coming of
the railroad and the many changes concurrent
Herewith have made new and strange town
for the returning absentee. and have brought
many new faces. Having passed my II years
of calling at the "home town" am sure ex-
press the feelings of many of the old timers
VINO survive, and who cherish very affection
ately the old traditions and the memory of
friends who are gone. and prize the many ties
which bind them to those who survive | am
sure all her sons and daughters unite in the
tam ITS reputation for God fearing people. the
klndlest neighbors and the best friends in the
world. Yours very truly.
ROBERT G. HARBUrT
P. S. l fear my intention Of brief correc-
ton of fact has grown into eulogy, if not an
eegy.
Buxton, Me-. July 81, 1913
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. In spite
of oppressive August heat the Sunday morn
ing service was well attended. pleasing
feature was the anthem, accompanied by both
organ and piano. The scripture reading was
from the 9Th chapter of Acts. The text was
the 18th chapter of Hebrews the 18th and 18th
verses; and the subject Of the sermon, THE
Sin of Esau." The offering next Sunday will
be for Foreign missions and the amount neces-
sary in order to meet the apportionment is $50.
The evening service was the second of series
Of musical programs arranged for the month of
August. Following is the order of the service
Hymn, No 223, (al standing)
Invocation, followed by the Lords PRAYER chant
Anthem, The Gloria
Responsive Reading, Selection "a
instrumental Dustt
Prof. f. W. Sweetser, Piano,
Miss Shute, Organ
The Offertory
Hymn, No. 424
The Scriptures
Vocal Duett,
Miss Elizabeth Havener
Miss Alice Johnson
Athem. O That Men Would Praise the Lord
Solo, Miss Roulstone
Hymnal Benedlction, "Agnus Der
Next Sunday there will be another oppor-
tunity for the music Loving people of our town
to close the worship of the day by listening to
similar program. An expression of gratitude
is extended to choir and accompanies for the
willing use of their time and talen. at this va
cation season. The choir was made up of the
following members and visitors. Miss Harriet
Roulstone, Mrs. B. +. Colcord, Mrs. Renfrew
soprano; Mrs. Mowry, Mrs. Holmes and Miss
Elizabeth Havener of Worcester, alto; Mr. Nc
Elhiney. tenor;Mr Phillips and Mr. Eben Saw
yer of New York, bass. Accompanies, Prof.
Frederick Sweetser of New London Conn.,,
pianist. an d Miss Mildred Shute. orpanist.