The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-08

master A. w. Heating in the extra work
occasioned by the discontinuance of the
mail clerk on the Belfast Burnham line,
A picnic supper will be held by the
North Church Guild in the vestry next
Monday evening. Supper will be served
at at small tables, under the direction
of the following committee: Mrs. C. B.
Holmes, Mrs. B. o. Norton, Mrs. c. W.
Jennys, Mrs. Grace C. Pillsbury and Mrs.
VIM. F. Weshe. All members are urged
to be present
The work Miss Annie L. Barr, librarian
of the Belfast Free Library, has been do
ing with the pupils of the TX Grade in
reference work at the library on her lei
sure mornings has proved so beneficial
that the High school teachers have urg-
ed her to include the Freshman class of
that school Miss Bars public spirit in
this matter is most commendable and
the work done entirely free shows deep
inc benefit to the public.
Last Friday was given up to the work
on comfort bags at the Red Cross rooms
under the direction of Mrs. Essie P.
earle, chairman of the committee. Thirty
five bags were made and filled; many
present bringing the cretonne for the
bags and the materials for filling, includ-
ing toilet articles, thread, needles, games,
candy, etc. Many of the donors placed a
personal note and her address in the bag
The display in Mrs. Carries store window
last Saturday was most interesting and
any who have not contributed to these
Christmas gifts for the Red Cross are
urged to call at the Carrie store for in
structions and directions. Waldo coun-
tvs share in this good work is 100 and
they must be shipped to the New England
headquarters at Boston next Saturday in
order to be ready for their shipment Nov.
18th. At noon Wednesday Mrs. earle
was assured of at least 800 bags. They
cost on an average of 81. The commit
tee think there is a mistake in Waldo
county's quota in this matter 1t is an
nounced as LOO while Knox county is
said to be only 300
John Cochran Chapter, D. A. R., held
their November meeting last Monday
evening at the home of Mrs. Cora j.
Bowker, Church street. There were Is
present, the Chapters lucky number.
Informal discussions on the food conser-
walton were given by Mrs. Mary c. Glenn
ent and Mrs. Bowker The roll-call was
answered with anecdotes on Belfast S
early settlers, an unusually interesting
feature. The paper on John Mitchell
was read by Miss Isabel CHM in the alb
sence of Miss Alice E. Simmons, who is
visiting in Massachusetts,. The story of
"The Green Indian War" by John Doll
off, was read by Mrs. Bowker The
Chapter will assist in furnishing supplies
for the Navy League at Washington, D.
II
ting were distributed at this meeting. A
delightful social hour followed, when
cards bearing quotations and decorated
with hand-painted Colonial scenes were
distributed. New cider and assorted
doughnuts were served in Colonial style
by Mrs, Bowker assisted by Mrs. Eta
ffar i-f~ Il
sion it was decided to serve very mex
pensive refreshments during the conser-
walton of food drive.
COLONIAL Thursday feature attrac-
ton will be smiling George Walsh in the
Fox feature, High Finance" If you
are unable to laugh, come right over and
see George Walsh, the Joy bringer, and
60 home with a new perspective of life
Remember your Sweetheart" days.
Wouldn't you like to see the greatest
''boy and girP' love story of boarding
school life, Owen Johnson's "The Var
mint" with Jack Pickford and Louise
Huff, Friday, matinee and evening? This
picture will make you live again your
best days. Saturday, matinee and even
ing, beautiful Lillian Walker in a Blue
ribbon feature, 'Indiscretion, little
Bobby Connolly in his latest and Big V
comedy will complete a fine program.
Dainty, demure Marguerite Clark in
boomers and sweater, valiantly using
boxing gloves and knocking out girl
about twice her size; Marguerite Clark
in correct masculine evening attire,
knocking down a six-foot bully of man
and Marguerite Clark standing on tiptoes
on a crossbar kissing a young English
lord; these are few of the new Mar
9uerites to which we are introduced in
her latest and greatest triumph, 1.-THE
Amazons," which will be shown at the
Colonial Monday. Tuesday, matinee and
evening, the two well known stars, Ethel
Clayton and Carlyle Blackwell, are offer
ed in powerful drama, "His Brother s
Wife" Wednesday, matinee and even
ing, June Elvidge and Montague Love
in ''The Marriage Market"