The Republican journal., 1916-06-22

J. E. Hayes and the linemen of the N. E.
Tel Co.. who are employed at Dark Harbor on
the company's lines, spent Sunday at their
homes in Belfast.
The Thompson Mfg. Co.'s building, Church
street, has been painted in lighter colors
which is great improvement. The first story
has been painted a light grey in place of black.
Last Friday was the first of series of the
longest days in the year. and until Monday
June 18th. they will be Is hours and 81 minutes
in length. After that they will gradually
shorten-three minutes in the ak last DAYS OF
the month. and in July one minute per day.
A request for information has been receiv-
ed by the Secretary of the Board of Trade. in.
curing as to the family of the late Rev, Da.
rius R. Ford D. D.. who is supposed to have
died in this city November 25. 1904. He was a
graduate of Brown University and was said to
have seen service in the army, No local
records can be found giving any particulars in
regard to him or his death and relatives or
friends having any knowledge of the same
will confer favor in taking up the matter
with the Board of Trade.
The Mcclellan school has the following good
record: Not absent one half day during the
spring term in Grade l, Chester Bruce FL.
eanor Cross. Henry Maddocks; Grade II, Alice
Piper, Linwood Pattee, Harriet Cross. Carrie
Cousens-the last mentioned has not been alb.
sent or tardy during the year; Grade III. Hell
enc Coombs Thomas O'Connor. Clyde Page.
Kathleen Chamberlain: Grade w. Paul Davis.
Mervin Grotton. Stanley Eaton. Francis
Strout, Marie Smith, Herbert Smith-Henrv
Chaples of this grade has not been absent or
tardy for the year; Grade v, Dorothy Clark.
Mildred Head, Ralph Hubbard, lone Judkins
Ernest O'Connor, Frances Pearson. Russell
Peavey, Ralph Philbrick. Lewis Piper, Jane
Terrapain, Dorothy Thayer; Grade vi. Leo
OConnor, Velma Head, Wesley Patterson
Gertrude Staples, Isabel Thomas.
SOCIAL FARwELLs. Mrs. Clarence w. Proc
tor was the guest of honor at a number of
social functions the past week. The Auction
club. of which she is member, Mrs. Fred R.
Poor, Mrs. Herbert L. Seekins, Mrs. Leslie C
follett and Miss Amy E. Stoddard, gave her
luncheon Wednesday evening, June 14th, at
the Stoddard home, which wcs decorated with
garden flowers. The dining table was attrac
tive with centerpiece of lilies of the valley.
which were also used at each plate, The place
cards were of Dutch design Mrs. Proctor
poured tea. At her place was a large cake
with the words Absolutely Going" and other
reminders of her departure. Friday after
noon the North Church Guild gave her fare
well party at the home of its president Mrs.
Grace c. Pillsbury. with 80 present. The
hours from to were spent socially. land sand
witches, cake, olives, cookies, nuts, tea and
coffee were served. In few graceful word
Mrs. Pillsbury presented Mrs. Proctor, in be-
half of the Guild, with beautifully framed
picture of white brches by Wallace Nutting.
Mrs. Proctor in responding expressed her
pleasure in the gift as reminder of the
many good times she had enjoyed as mem
Der of the Guild, and also returned their good
wishes for future success in their separated
ways. Last Friday evening Primrose Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star, served Russian
tea and cookies In her honor. Miss Bertha
A. Wiley. Worthy Mstron, expressed the Stars
regret in losing this faithful member and pre-
scented her with the jewe-pointed pin of
the Order. Mrs. Proctor was greatly sur
prised and pleased, and thanked all for the
beautiful gift. Mrs. Thomas E. Bowker en-.
tertained in honor of Mrs Proctor last Tues.
day evening with a one-table auction party
The other guests were Mrs. NJ H. Small and
Miss Amy E. Stoddard. A chatting dish lunch
was served from daintily appointed dining
table. Wednesday evening Miss Melvi,a v.
Parker entertained few friends at lunch at
$50. followed by social evening for Mrs.
Proctor. Today. Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Proctor and little daughter Annie will he
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Duntop at the
Battery. They plsn to leave for Windbam
tomorrow. Friday.
BOARD OF TRADE. special meeting of the
Belfast Board of Trade was held at the cour.
house Friday evening. June 10th. Harry w
Clark, who was originally appointed on the
Fourth Of July committee, withdrew and the
committee was then increased to seven and is
now constituted as follows: H. c. BuzzelI N
- W. n hNthes arthur Rttchie
Adrian C. futile. Maine Hills and A. K. grals,
orrin J. Dickey and others spoke on the CON-
dition Of the roads approaching the city and
said il kept trade away from Belfast and that
something should be done II was voted to
address resolution to the State Highway
Commission asking to have the conditions i'm
proved. and a committee Of three, CONSISTING
Of hessrs. Orrin j. Dickey, Maurice w. Lord
and c. W. Wescott. was appointed to draw I'D
suitable resolutions. C. W. wescott reported
that the Penobscot Bay Electric Co, had
agreed to do all they could to aid the CITY IN
taking care of the c. and c. Raincoat Co. and
other new Industries. 1t was voted that a
letter be prepared TO be issued from the Board
of Trade to factory houses asking their inter-
est in Belfast as location and that such a
letter be issued each month, and Orrin ].
Dickey. c. w. Wescott and Irwin T. Dinsmore
we're appointed a committee to attend to the
matter. Arthur Richie as chairman of the
committee to secure funds for the Belfast
band reported that the subscription had reach
ed the sum of $500 and that the paper had
been turned over to Mr.. Patterson, the leader
OF the band. This was sufficient sum to
meet immediate needs, but in view of the fact
goods this year the band had decided not to