The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-20

Mrs. Alonzo Damn of Swanvile. who has
been suffering with a severe case of blood
poisoning in her right hand. was operated on
last Thursday by DR.. E, A. Wilson. Mrs
Damn is now more comfortable and it is hoped
to save her hand.
The Belfast Gun Club had shoot on their
grounds yesterday, team captained by Will
liam H. Hall shooting against that captained
by " l.. Hall, for a supper. Last winter the
| latter team defeated the former and was given
a supper and now has challenged the victors.
Mrs j. L. Sleeper. who has been frequent
substitute in the Hit Hiss Club, entertained
the club at her home last Friday evening. At
6 30 delicious lunch was served from daintily
appointed small tables by Miss Ethel Frost,
assisted by Mr.. Sleeper. The decorations were
yellow jonquils, and the place and score cards
contained these dainty flowers Auction was
played later, Mrs Ralph d. Southworth win
ming the first prize, embroidered spoon
case, Mrs. | l.. Perry the second. novelty
tape-measure. The consolation, bud vase
with single jonquil, went TO Mrs. B. o. Norton.
A bouquet of the jonquils was sent to the
clubs absent member Mrs. l. S. Hills. At
the extra table were Mrs. ]. G. Paul, Mrs |. l..
Perry, Mrs. Charles R. Coombs and Miss AL
berta Farnham.
THE MONUMENT FAIR. The fair in the
Opera House April 18th and 18th for the bene-
fit of the Soldiers Monument fund, under the
auspices of Thomas II. Marshall Post. G. A.
R., and allied bodies, added about $235 to the
fund. The articles sale were arranged in
booths in the form of tents placed around the
sides of the hall, leaving the center of the
floor clear. The background of the tents was
entirely filled in with flags, red. white and
| blue being the colors everywhere used The
stage was draped with flags, also, and several
tents were placed there, with stacked guns in
front. Victrola. loaned by J. l.. Sleeper &
Co., was on the stage and its music was enjoy
ed at frequent intervals. The candy table for
the sale of homemade candies was in charge
of Mrs. Eugene Ellis, Mrs. G. Parker Cook
and Miss Alberta Nickerson. At the mystery
table, neatly tied packages, contents unknown
. ut containing prizes, were sold at 10 cents
each by Mrs. Ethel P. Collins, Mrs. A. c. Mos
man and Miss Ruth Curtis. At the fancy
table, in charge of Mrs. Ralph H. Howes, Mrs.
Albert T. Gay and Miss Gladys M. Garter,
there was a fine display of hand made articles
The food table had a tempting array of home
cooked food, and was in charge of Mrs. Dora
j. Bridges, Mrs. Emma Brown and Mrs. c. l..
Wright. At the advertising table there a
variety of articles on sale, many of them do
mated by different firms, with Mrs. Julia G..
McKeen, Mrs Thomas Cannon, Mrs. Goldie
W. Curtis, Mrs. Clarence E. Frost and Mrs.
Belle H. Nickerson in charge. At the apron
table, aprons of all sizes and styles were sold
by Mrs. l.. c. Putnam, Mrs. Emery 0. Pendle-
ton, Mrs. Ralph M. Carter and Mrs. Wayland
A. Hall. Tea and fancy cakes were served at
small tables in tent by Mrs. Fred A. and
Walter B. Dutch, Mrs. Walter ]. Clifford and
Mrs. C. W. Coombs. Ralph l. Morse was
chairman of the general committee. Mrs. Ida
w. Mahoney, secretary, and Fred A. Seward,
treasurer. Mrs. Fred N. Slavery, Mrs. Charles
A. Ludwick, Mrs. Albert Parsons, Walter j.
Clifford and c. L. Wright, members of the
committee, rendered valuable assistance. The
house was we'll filled for the concert Wednes.
day evening and the audience testified their
appreciation by applause and repeated en-
cores. Reginald Boardman of Islesboro, the
boy pianist, made his first appearance in this
city, and his solos were remarkably well
executed for lad of fourteen years who has
had but little instruction. The program open
ed with piano duet, "Pas de Charge" by
Mrs. Louise D. Beckwlth and Mrs. Thomas E
Bowker Mrs. Clement W. Wescott and Arthur
N. johnson then sang by request 1.-The Passage
Birds FAREWELL in which their voices blend
ed beautifully. Mrs VIM. Il. GoodelI. whistl-
ing soloist, of Searspcrt, unable to attend
on account of illness, much to the regret of
many. Miss Maude Bryant of Searsmont, {
High school pupil, substituted with well rem.
dered vocal solo, 1.-The Two Roses" by Gilberte
Arthur NJ Johnson sang 20! Perfect Day.
which was much enjoyed. Mrs. S. A. Parker
gave very appropriate reading, 1.-The Hero
of the Hill. The ladies' quartet, Mrs. Thorn al
E. Bowker, Mrs. Clement W. Wescott Miss
Carolyn G. Hatch and Mrs. Elbridge S. Pitcher,
sang birds in the Night and responded to al
encore with Sullivan's Lullaby. The NAL,
QudTLeIs III eeSFS AEtuuI M JouneOus NoiPu l
Morse, John Parker and Elbridge S. Pitcher
sang 1.-THE Jolly Blacksmith's Lay" Boil
quartets are always heard with pleasure. Be
fore the ball Thursday evening Mr.. A. 7. Gay
operat d the Victrola, giving many of thu
familiar war songs and instrumental selections
McKeen's orchestra of five pieces furnished
music for the dance. The grand march ant
circle was led by Ralph I. Morse and Mis-
Velma Mitchell in the absence of Mayor Viii
liam K. Keene and lady, who were unable tt
attend. The drill previously announced wa
omitted on account. of former engagement
of so many members of the various orders
The order of dances contained 16 number
and the floor was comfortably filled. Ice cream
and cake we're served at intsrmission by Roscoe
Arey and the sales at the candy booth con
tinued until the stock was closed out. All in