The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-03-13
SECRET SOCIETIES.


Tarratine Tribe of Red Men, whose, ball
have been feature of the winter festivities,
have voted not to give ball this season.
A stated communication of Phoenix lodge,
F. & A. NJ, was held last Monday night, with
ballot and work in Entered Apprentice degree.
Eminent Grand Generalissimo Ralph Crock
ett of Lewiston, of the Grand Commandery of
Maine will come to Belfast March 18th for an
official inspection of Palestine Commandery
knights Templar.
Rev. David L. Wilson, William H. Hall,Dr w
c. Libbey, Dayton F. Stephenson and Allan L.
Curtis went to Waterville Wednesday after
noon. March 5th, to attend the inspection of st.
Omar Commandery, Knights Templar. by grand
Commander ]. P. Hutchinson
Canton Molineaux, No. 2, P. M, l. 0. o. F,
which is the youngest canton in the State,
visited Canton Pallas, No. 4. of Belfast, Feb.
24th, and the Camden chevaiers cannot say
too much IN praise and appreciation of the fine
reception and entertainment received at the
hands of their Belfast brethren.-Camden Her
aid.
Warren 0. Carney, grand tyler of the Mason
ie Grand Lodge of Maine, and holding SIM
ilar position in all the Masonic grand bodies in
this State, died March 9th at his home in Port
land. Mr.. Carney was elected grand tyler in
1888 and has held the tffice continuously since
He probably had wider acquaintance among
the Masons Of Maine than any other member
Of the craft. He was born il Alma, Me, in
1888. A widow, son and daughter sur
vive.
There a large attendance of Odd Fellow S
at the district meeting held Thursday even
ing. March 9th, in the WatervilIe lodge rooms
Members were present from Winslow, Clinton.
Fairfield, Vassalboro, Oakland, Sidney Albion,
Burnham, and other towns. The Second de-
gree was impressively worked on two candi-
dates by Good Samaritan Lodge of Waterville
Dorcas Lodge of Rebekahs served fine sup
discuss the annual Field Day, to be held Jur e,
2sth in Fairfield. 1t promises to be great
event.
Pursuant to instructions from Gen. F. W.
Hinckley of Portland, Maine Pariarchs Mill
tant, I. o. O. F., the members of each canton
lodge il their district at least once each year
in full dress uniform. Can on Palas, P. NJ, l.
o. 0. F., of this city have decided to visit with
Monroe lodge OF Monroe, Friday evening
March 18th At the regular meeting Wednes-
day evening, March 5th, banquet was served
and the report of the committee on the ball
was most gratifying to all. Plans are in prog
L.
in Odd Fellows hail.
At the meeting of Belfast Commandery
United Order of the Golden Cross, Thursday
evening. March 9Th, four candidates received
the degree and the evening was spent in
social way. Deputy Grand Commander Will
liam P. Varnum, who has been working in this
territory for number of weeks with great
success, was presented with a beautiful gold
Golden Cross charm, gift from the local
members. The presentation was made by Dr.
Harold A. Wood, and Charles B. Eaton later
presented large birthday cake bearing the
name of Mr.. Varnum. Both spoke of the good
work Mr.. Varnum had done here and of it's
appreciation by members of the order, and
Mr.. Varnum feeingly responded. He return
ed last Saturday to bis home in Cumberland
Mills. A banquet prepared by the men of the
commandery was served, and was pronounced
one Of the best of the season.
UNITY.
Nellie Taber of Boston, Mass, who was call
ed home by the sickness and death of her
mother, Mrs. ]. R. Taber. has returned to Mas.
sachusetts, where she is instructing a class in
music. Miss Annie Bryant and her mother.
Mrs. Brown, were guests Of friends in Vassal-
boro few days the past week. Mrs C. M.
Whitney and Mrs. R. C. Whitaker, who have
been quite i'll with the grip the past week, are
gaining. The Maplewood Lumb er Co. has
just finished putting up 10000 tons of ice for
the Turner Center Dairy Association. :. James
Libby, who has been ill for some time past, is
gaining Mrs. Austin Thomas left TUESDAY,
for Philadelphia. She was called there by the
sickness of her sister. Mrs. George B. Pills
bury will be the guest Of her mother in New
York for a few weeks. Miss Gladys Twitch-
ell. principal of the High school. is passing her
vacation with her parents in Vassalboro -.
Clark Munsey. who is attending school in Wa
terville. was at home over Sunday with his
narAnta.