The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-06

deputy sheriff Elmer E. Webster for having
in. his possession so pints of whiskey and one
quart of port wine for illegal sale. He was
adjudged guilty and fined 500 with costs and
sentenced to 60 days in Jail and in default of
payment to 60 days additional He appealed
and was ordered to furnish bonds in the sum
of 5000, and failing to do SO was committed to
Jail in Belfast Thomas came here in power
boat from Belfast after the goods, which were
at the American Express Co.'S office, claiming
that they were for his own private use. but as
he had gallons arrive here at the express
office July 29th, coming here from Belfast for
the same, which he took with him. and gall
| Ions more on Monday. Aug. Sd. the court
thought it would give him few days rest
after receiving seven gallons of whlskey and
quart of port wine in 3 days.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. Follow
ing is the program of the vesper service OF
last Sunday evening:
hands, Herold
Mrs. James Butman, Miss Gladys Butman.
Miss Margaret Butman, Prof. Frederic r.
Sweetser.
Responsive Reading, Selection Thirty-four
Trio. violin, organ, piano. "Nocturne 3D.
-''' Field
Mrs. S. c. Pattee, Miss Mildred Shute.
Prof Frederic R. Swcetser.
Anthem. Choir. "Agnus Del" Lamb OF
God) Bizet-Ryder
Organ, Violin, Piano accompaniment.
Duett, "Adagio from Minan Sonata. y Mozart
Two pianos, four hands, (second part
written by Grieg)
Mrs. James P. Butman, Prof Frederic R.
Sweetser.
Song, "Sancta Maria, organ, violin, piano
MISS Harriette N Roulstone.
Duett, Organ, Piano. "Nccturne," Op. g..
No.2. Chopin
Miss Mildre ed shute, Prof Frederic R.
Sweetser.
Vesper Benediction Hymn. j. Brown
Mrs. Duncan wishes to express her gratitude
to the friends who assisted her in the produc-
ton of the fairy play given in the We try last
Thursday evening. A further account OF the
play is given elsewhere.
FAIRY PLAY. Sleeping Beauty, played
thursday evening in the First Congregational
vestry, Searsport. by the primary class OF the
Sunday school proved a series of delightful
surprises. The children of the cast. all under
twelve are receiving much well deserved
praise. The play was written for the occa-
sion by Mrs. James H. Duncan, superinteno-
ent of the class, and was we'll suited to the
ability of each youthful actor. Mrs Duncan
was assisted in staging and coaching by Miss
Ethelind B. Havener, who is spending the
summer in town. Miss Havener is graduate
of Emerson College of Oratory. The fairy
chorus was trained by Miss Harriet Roulstone
and the steps introduced by Miss Louise D.
Leb instructor of physical culture in Wash,
ington, D. C. The drawing of the curtain re-
vealed dainty bower of trailing vines, lilies,
and ferns against pink background. DARK
spruces gave the appearance of forest scene.
and pleasing arrangement of Japanese IAN
terms concealed the lights. Altogether, though
limited in space, the setting was appropriate
Space permits only brief mention of the lit
tie people taking part. Master George Little
field as Royal Guard won instant applause;
and Reginald Mckinney, second to enter, was
equally good in the roll of Page. In beccm-
ing PINK gown, ruff, curt train and glitterlng
crown, Edith Parse played her part as the
rather nervous, very feminine Queen, to per-
lection. Charles Whittier in purple and err
mine robes was the naughty monarch in every
word and gesture. Owing to the illness OF
Oria Whitcomb the part of Baby Princess
was taken by Valerie Cioce, little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Croce. The Nurse. lsa-
bel Frame. ade a decided hit by the careful
manner in which she tended her little charge.
The second scene intI oduced the fairies-slx
in number. Dressed in Grecian costumes of
clinging v hite, their fyir hair crowned with
tinse !, they came skipping and singing to the
chris tening of the little Princess. Upon this
happy scene, Christine Games in black and
silver entered SIS the Evil Fairy. This little lady
of ten possesses a marked dramatic aDlity'
The rover of her lines in response TO tine
kings apology for her belated welcome re-
ceiyed much applause. In the gifts OF fairy
land Kathryn Mckinney. youngest daughter
of Rev. ard MIS- C. H. Mckinney. nicely bal
a need the curse of the evil fairy by the happy
m amer as 1.-The fairy who spoke last. FIJI
t een years pass before the next scene ana the
Princess becomes young woman. weary OF
G constant attention she wanders from the
palace to neglected tower. Valma Wepper'
DAUGHTER of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Weber, was
all that could be asked as heroine. special
mention should be made of Elsie Bell, VINO,
taking part as Dame Flaxon, old. lame' harsh
of voice, made striking contrast to the DAM
ty, eager Princess in the spinning scene Inc
slumber song of Miss Roulstone added much to
the pretty tableau as the Good Fairy brings
,leasant DIRE. ms to the Princess, who havirg
pricked herself upon the spindle has fallen