The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-03-25

Among recent nominations by the Governor
are the following: Justice of the peace, B. F.
Colcord, Searsport; Dedimus Justice. Albert
M Ames, Stockton Springs.
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS. At the regular
meeting of Emma White Barker Tent, Daugh-
tiers of Veterans, held Wednesday night,
March 18th, in Memorial hall, the Sons of Vet
Grams had charge of the program, Fred A.
Seward, chair man. The program included
harmonica solo and encore by Horace Nicker
son; remarks by Walter Lyon; singing. "Bat-
tie Hymn of the Republic" by the Tent. Com
rade A. l. Conant then told of his personal re-
lations with Thomas H. Marshall for whom
the local post was named and was followed by
singing of "Just Before the Battle Mother"
by Comrade Hassan. Remarks on Linconl
were made by L. o. White and Allen Webber.
Clarence E. Frost spoke of the significance of
the name, Daughters of Veterans" and of all
that it means and should mean. Following
the program sandwiches. doughnuts, cheese
and coffee were served, after which Comrade
Hassan proposed toast A rousing vote of
thanks was extended to the "Sons" for the en-
| t6rGalnmenC Inc neat IHeeliuSf vi aPiii sths
will be in observance of Patriots day, when a
special supper will be served to the Veterans
! and all members whose birthdays occur in
January, February or March. The committee
to have charge is Miss Alice E. Simmons, Mrs.
Phemie King and Mrs. Fred N. Slavery.
THE SOCIAL SEASON Mrs. Colby A. Rackliff
gave very pretty party March 18th at her
home Union and Condor streets. The after
noon was spent with needle work and at $50
delicious supper was served. The dining room
was lighted with green candles, set in holders
of various sizes, tiny candeabra at each
| place holding three diminutive candles. The
centerpiece was large bunch of narclssus and
nut boxes of emerald hue in the shape OF
shamrocks were surmounted by miniature
green birds The whole effect was very pref
| ty. The menu SO far as possible carried out
the color scheme and included pineapple cock
tail with green cherries, crab salad with red and
green peppers, olives, cheese balls, hot rolls
frozen pudding, assorted cake, nuts and coffee.
The hostess was assisted in serving by Miss
Anne M. Kittredge. The guests were Mrs.
Harry L. Kilgore, Mrs. Maine Hills, Mrs Geo.
E Kittredge Mrs. Leroy A. Weber. Miss
Frances Abbott. Mrs Frank 6. Mixer en-
tertaned the Social Aid of the Universalist
church Wednesday afternoon, March 18th, at
her home on Commercial street. Mrs. John
C. Pillsbury entertained informally March
18th two tables at auction. The guests were
Mrs. C. B, Holmes, Mrs. E. B. Gilcbrest, Miss
Marian Hazetine, Mrs. c. w, Proctor, Mrs.
Herbert L. Seekins, Mrs. Fred R. Poor and
Miss Amy E. Stoddard. After the game light
refreshments were served. Mrs. Helen W.
Crosby entertained the Fortnightly Club at
her home on Cedar street, March 18th. Auc-
ton was played during the afternoon. and at 6
o'clock delicious supper was served in the
dining room W hich was decorated in green and
white. A basket with moss and tiny green
silk flags was suspended over the table. The
table linen was woven in the shamrock pat
tern and the china was of dainty green and
white pattern. The place cards and favors
were unique, and good old St. Patrick was
everywhere present in the timely decorations.
Even the menu took on an emerald hue so far
as possible. and included fruit cocktail with
green cherries, crab salad on lettuce. sand
witches, olives, fruit pudding and cake with
green icing, coffee and green candies. There
were two guests, Mrs. Robert P Chase and
Miss Juliet A. Wggin, besides the following
club members: Mrs. A. F. Richards, Miss Har-
riet P White Mrs. j. W. Jones, Mrs George
| E. johnson, Mrs. Charles H. Crosby, Mrs.
Henry Clark and Mrs. A. C. Hopkins.
After supper auction was again enjoyed.