The Republican journal., 1916-12-07
The News of Belfast.

There was no meeting at the Woman's Club
storm.
Mrs. John S. Collins is clerking in the L. ],
Pottle store. Opera House block, during the
holiday trade
years subscription to The Republican
Journal makes an acceptable Christmas gift.
See our clubbing rates.
The first basketball game of the season will
take place in the Coliseum Rink next Tuesday
night, between the High school team and the
Shamrocks
The Auxiliary of A. E. Clark Camp, Sons of
Veterans. will have social dance Monday
evening, Dec 25th, with music by Mr.. and
Mrs P. D. H. Carter.
MIR. and Mrs. Basil Allen (Miss Jessie Hart)
entertained last Thursday afternoon at their
nome in Church street. Cards and music were
enjoyed and chatting dish spread was served
The pupils of the High school were dismiss
ed tuesday at a. m. workmen were install
ing electric lights on the second floor and eas
on the third, where lamps had been used,
"Abbie D." for 25 years the faithful family
morse OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Riggs, was
iaid to rest Monday. In all her life of %
years she was never known to do mean trick:
and 1t was with deep regret the family parted
with her
Frlncipal Faulkner of the High school began
coaching the High school basket ball team
tuesday afternoon and has good material for
team. He will decide later in the term IN
ehe lineup and thinks it possible thew NAV
meet the lsiesboro High school team late in
December.
Inc travellers Club will meet with Mrs
EDWARD j. Morrison, Tuesday, Dec. 18th. Pro-
gram: Paper, Festivals and Flower Seasons
u 'apan' by Mrs. James Fl. Howes; "Travel
and Commerce" by Mrs. John R. Dunton.
'apan's Late Emperor and his Successor " hv
Mrs Geo. E. Brackett
The members of the Belfast Woman,s C,h
are reminded that gifts are desired for the
Municipal Christmas tree. A basket w;,, ho
placed at the club room to receive tovs hooLs
games, mlttens. hosiery anything to holm
make happy Christmas for some child and
every member is urged to respond,
The Belfast bowling team went to Rock,.nd
lsst Saturday and were defeated bv tho loco,
team by margin of 80 pins. Rockland ,.s
TO nave BOWED here last Tuesday night. but
the storm prevented. Rockland now hos -
pins to the good, with three (perbans fo,u>
more games to be played in the silver Gun
series.
Remember that the Christmas sale nv tho
Women's Alliance of the First Parish. IJni.
tartan, takes place in Memorial hall. this
Thursday afternoon. All kinds of fancy and
useful articles will be offered for sale. also
home-cooked food and homemade candu
Sale opens at 230. Admission free to ALL
The live part photo drama. "The price of
Maiice' featuring the popular romantic star
Hamilton Revelle. supported by the brilliant
dramatic actress Barbara Tenant, will be the
attraction today, Thursday. afternoon and
evening, at the Colonial theatre. This ia .
Metro feature replete with thrilling Incidents
and exquisite romance
Miss Halford of the Training School for
Christian Workers in Boston was entertained
at the Methodist parsonage over Monday
night, gong from here to Buckspcrt on the
tuesday morning boat. Monday evening she
spoke to the young women gathered to meet
her concerning the work of the training school
and the various opportunities for social work
and Christian service.
"The Girl from Upper Seven" the briobt
ana entertaining three-act play by Miss Gladys
Ruth Bridgham, will be given in the Colonial
Theatre tomorrow. Friday, evening by the
Belfast aigh school. under the direction of
Mrs. s. A. Parker. The -specialties between
acts Will include tenor solo by Charles Getch-
ell and Spanish dance by Misses Laura Nor
ris, Alice Roswell, Martha Southworth and
Kathleen Colcord
Two boys. Donald Shute and Eugene oholes.
were injured recently on the school common
by double shots, evidently from an air rifle
In the hands of another pupil. Donald was
struck in the back of the neck, but the sbor
did not lodge. and his parents were able to
care for the wound, which was uncomfortable
for several days. Eugene Jared worse. as the
Shot lodged on the right cheek bone. the
wound bleeding very freely at the time and
later causing trouble from poisoning, and re-
CURED the services of surgeon.
The Congregational Guild met last Monday
evening with Mrs. W. T. Hawthorne, with
Mrs. Leslie c. Follett and Miss Florence Shaw
as assistant hostesses. short program was
given, consisting of piano duet by Misses
Florence Shaw and Marguerite Owen and a
reading by Miss Alice Simmons. The Presi-
dent reported the receipts of the Colonial mu-
sicale to be $19. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Fred R. Poor, with Mrs. H, l.. Seek
ms and Mrs. Everett Hamilton as assistant
hostesses
At the annual meeting of A. E. Clark Camp
S. of ". last Monday evening officers were
elected as follows: Commander, Horace E,
senior vice CON-, Fred A. Seward:
junior vice com. Allen L. Howard; secretary.
Rudolph Sanders; treasurer, Frank o. Whiting;
camp council, Allen L. Curtis, Fred A. Seward
and Allen L. Howard. The remaining officers
will be appointed at the installation, Monday
evening, Jan. LIST. 1t is hoped Col. E. K. Gould
OF Rockland, Past Division Commander, will
be the installing officer.
PooR's MILLS. There will be sale at the hall