The Republican journal., 1917-03-22

Albert n. Blanchard Of Brooklyn. N. Y. vii
of New York. Mrs. Blanchard has a. he
guest Mrs. Jessie Nichols Reeves Robertson
daughter Of the late Capt. Peleg Nichols Of
Searsport. Mrs. Robertson is living In Cali
fornia and has not been East for several years
Sesrsport A. A. won from Saltwater A. A
last Friday night. So to 25. in an interesting
game. The summary:
sEARsPoRr 1857 s,A. A. (25,
Gllkey ....... ...................rb O'Brien e.
vaughan RI L.. ..............-.......b Cross a.
Wilson (2)..".... ...... .......c Peckham
Rich .rf Stoughton
| Sargent rb Observation-Disclosures. If Coadv
Referee, Hight.
Mrs. Albert Cunningham entertained the
Merry Twelve Club last Thursday at her home
on Elm street. After the refreshments were
served. Mrs. William Rich and Mrs. George
Towle entertained with music. The members
present were Mrs John Murphy. Mrs. Willard
Rich. Mrs. Shepard Shute. Mrs. Alice Bagley,
Mrs. George Towle. Mrs. Henry Partridge and
Mrs. Ernest Gray. Mrs. Green and Miss Doris
Cunningham we're guests
| Mrs. Fred Burr and Mrs. Nathan F. Gilkey
were joint hostesses for the White Elephant
Auction Club Wednesday afternoon. March
18th. at the home of Mrs. Gilkey. St. Patrcks
day colors and emblems were much In evidence.
There were three tables with the following
players: Mrs. Henry G. Curtis, Mrs William
Goodell, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. John Davis,
Mrs. Lila Blee. Mrs. ]. w. Black and Miss Hem
rietta Gilkey. Miss Ida Curtis and Mrs, Nick
els Miss Curtis received the first prize doll,
and her sister, Mrs. E. d. P. Nickels the BOBBY
Tea, Sandwiches and cakes were served at 400.
An announcement of great interest to Sears
port, and vicinity, is that of the marriage
DR.. Samuel Smith Porter and Mrs Edith Nc
Elrod. This marriage took place at Los.
Angeles. Calf, March 9th. DR.. Porter, has
been summer resident of Searsport for many
years. His cottage is one of the show places
of the town, with its beautiful flower garden,
and we'll cared-for vegetable garden The
house is as attractive as the grounds. is stuat-
ed on the water front and from its windows
one gets perfect view of the harbor DR..
Porter has host of friends here who wish him
all good things for the future, and hope he
will continue to make this his summer home,
brand Mr.. Porter will be at home on THURSDAYS
after April LIST at Gil South Oxford Avenue.
Los. Angeles California.
Methodist Church last Sunday morning by
William G. Kirschbaum. Jr., of the Bangor
Theological Seminary, who is acting pastor of
the church. His text was Watch and Pray,
that ye enter not into temptation" taken fir m
Matthew 26th. 4lst verse. This is the first of
a series of sermons leading up to Easter, In
the evening. the subject was on the betrayal
of Judas,a continuation of the morning sermon.
feature of the evening service, and one that
was thoroughly enjoyed by the listeners, was
the singing by Mr.. Kirschbaum of "Somebody
Knows" His voice is very sweet and he sang
at his best. Mr.. Kirschbaum is to go to his
home in New Bedford for the Easter recess land
the pulpit will be supplied by some else.
great disappointment to the congregation, who
had hoped to have him on that day, Regular
Wednesday evening prayer service at o'clock.
led by Roscoe N. Porter. The meeting will be |
followed by a meeting OF the Official Board of |
the Church. All are requested to attend
Harry L. Mason of Searsport was on the
steamship Illinois when she was sunk at a. M.
March 18th. when bound from London to Port |
Arthur. Texas, in ballast Mr.. Mason went as
second officer. He was born in Searsport, and
has always lived here. He has an own cousin
in New York, Miss Alice Marston. He is a
sol fotyn and has fr;o IL
whom he has been in communication. Letters
from him show that his courage was good. even
though he thought they might never reach
shore. 1t has been reported that all of the
crew on the Illinois were saved, but there will
be much anxiety until Mr.. Mason is heard
from. The following letters from him to MIR.
F. b Smith of this town, were sent from Port
Arthur: "Feb. 3rd, 1917, Mr.. F. Il. Smith, Dear
friend We are all loaded and ready for sea,
but the company is holding us here in Port
Arthur, waiting to see what the U. S. is going
to do about breaking with Germany. There
are wild rumors about war down here. We
know that Germany has told the S. that
they will sink all ships going to England. and
If they do break off we shall probably come up
North somewhere. Later,-4 p. m. Just received
telegram that U. S. had broken off diplomatic
relations with Germany. Have not had any
orders to sail yet. Feb. 16. 1917, Port Arthur.
Just got orders to proceed to England, and we
shall sail tomorrow. 1 hope get through
o X. but we can't tell Will write as soon as
l get in Yours Resp. Harry L. Mason, S. S.
Illinois," The Illinois sailed Feb. 18th. Mr..
Mason has been on the Hawaiian Line and also
other lines.