The Republican journal., 1913-12-18
Mrs. Everett Burgess is i'll with pneumoni.
at her home on Waldo avenue.


at her home on Waldo avenue.
WORDS OF WARNING The Christmas boli-
days will soon arrive. This is the season when
naught but happiness and good cheer should
prevail and It behooves us to e the utmost
care In seeing that the dangers attendant up-
On the Christmas celebration are minimized.
otherwise that day of happiness may become
one of sorrow because of some serious ACCT
dent from fire. Let ns use caution and avoid
careessness in the handling of the Christmas
tree decorations See that no I1imsy decora-
lions are used. Paper and cotton are generally
used in the decorating scheme and as you
know are very inflammabe Many entertain
ments will be given in homes. Schools churches,
bazaars and stores. Remember that light, in
fammable decorations make easy fires. By all
means avoid their use. Do not use candles on
a cotton and paper trimmed Christmas tree; if
electricity is used for the decorative effect.
have the wiring done by competent cleo
trican Also see that the tree is securely
fastened so that the children cannot pull it
over when reaching for the gifts. Don't,
matches about in a careless manner. If trees
are to be lighted, see that the children do not
light relight the candles. frequently cloth
ing is set afire by permitting this. The tree
will also burn when dry. Better no lights
than to run the risk. Matches should never
be left within the reach OF children. Keep
them in metal boxes and out If reach. Never
permit cotton to be used beneath trees, to give
the appearance of snow. If the appearance
of snow is desired. for any p:rpose, use min
eral wool or asbestos. 1t will not burn and
gives better effect than cotbn. Be constant
~ on the watch for anything hat might cause
IRE. Have merrment, and )ienty of it, but
avoid mourning by the avoidance of careless
ness
THE CHAPMAN CONCERT. The long antci-
Theatre Friday evening, brought four distin-
guished musicians to Belfast and they were
greeted by 4 Representative. audience, who
gave them generous reception Madam
Lillian Blauvelt has been heard by many BEL
fast people at The musical festivals and she
was fully up to former standards Her mag
nificent voice displayed to excellent ad-
vantage in the varied NUMBERS on the pro-
gram. The group Of simple songs sung for
Blauvelt's second number were especially en-
joyed, and included one by Maine composer,
Kate Vannah M John Finnegan. the tenor,
shared the honors of the evening with Madam
Blauvelt and charmed his hearers. He was
most generous in responding to encores. and
in the group OF Irish songs was a his best.
Mr. James Overton, the violnist, had I'M
portant place IN the program and sustained it
we'll His style and technique were admir-
able, and his nun, hers were well executed
Mr. William r. Chapman, who was at the
piano, was his uncomparabe self. and his
wonderful mpsniments were a distinct
feature of me evening. Pleasant incidents
were the present stion of bunch of magniti
cent chrysanthemuns to Macan4 Blauvelt and
Mr.. Chapmans very brief ana characteristic
speech at The close of the program. There
very fair house, although not quite up
to expectations. The program.
l Gay Romance, ruo;.,o.
90 1ambourln Chinois. - ieiei
Mr.. 0yerton
2 Aria-Elisir d Amore, Donizett
Mr., Finnegan
3 Waltz-Romeo ard Juliette, Gounod
Madame BlauveIt
Rondc Cappricioso. Saint Saens
Mr.. Overton
(a} Cherry Ripe, Horn
(b1 Mill Niemanc Singer, Hildach
(c} The Breeze tnat blows the
Barley, Vannah
(d) What's in the air today? Eden
Madam Biauvelt
6 (a) Humoreske, Dvorak
(bl Waltz, Chopin
Mr.. Overton
INTERMISSIoN
Z (al An, Love but 4 day, Gilbert
~ On, that two were maying, Neyin
(c) Love have won you ROnalds
M Finnegan
8 Ballatella-I PagiIacci Leoncavallo
Madame Biauvelt
9 (a} L Major Concerto (Andante) Bach
Oh Motto Perpetuo Noyacek
Mr.. Overton
10 (a) Molly Bawn. Lover
(bl The Minstrel Boy, Moore
(cl The Lowbacked Car Lover
Mr.. Finnegan
II Bolero-SicIlian Vespers, Verdi