The Republican journal., 1917-08-02

1 presses; six smaller congresses; six field
pillows; two fracture pillows; one dozen
surgical towels; sings and a larger
quantity of cloth cut for pillows
Edward X. Banton of Butternut, Mich,
is spending the summer with his nephew,
Herbert j. Banton on the South Shore
This is Mr.. Banton's first visit to Maine
in rs years, for although he was born in
Lagrange, 70 years ago, he left the State
with his parents at the age of four years.
He was accompanied on his way East by
his granddaughter, Miss Mia Smith.
There are many guests at the Inn this
season, notwithstanding the fact that it
was SO late in opening, and everybody who
has dined there is enthusiastic over the
menus served. The semi-weekly hops on
Wednesdays and Saturdays are very pop
ular and bring the cottagers into touch
with the hotel guests in the most social
manner Nearly all the cottages are oc-
cupied and if it were not for the dearth
of young men Northport would be gayer
than for many seasons.
The lawn fete July 25th as a benefit
for the local Red Cross fund was a sue
cess in every particular. Over 500 were
realized during the day, and with tickets
out and pledges counted 500 will be net
ted. This society, which is branch of
the Belfast Auxillary, has been doing
most excellent work under the direction
of Mrs. Isaac S. Hills, R. NJ, member
of the Belfast Auxiliary and Mrs. Lake
Smith of Newark, N. j., a member of
her home Auxiliary. Both are compe-
tent and enthusiastic, with a local mem
bership willing to assist in every way
possible. The finished products are ship
ped to the Base Hospital through the
Belfast Auxiliary. 1t is the intention of
the East Northport Ladies' Aid to carry
on the work during the fall and winter
season. The benefit was well advertised
by artistic posters, the work of Miss
Cecilia, the daughter of Mrs Lake Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs M. A. Andrews, proprietors
of the Inn, placed the house and all con-
nected with it to the disposal of the COM
mittee in charge. The Inn was decorat-
ed with flags and Red Cross banners un-
| til it looked like a big base hospital.
Hundreds of gaily gowned women and
girls thronged the broad porches and it
was very pretty sight, the bright COL
ors of sport clothes adding to the picture.
Armed with big megaphone, Albert
Thayer, Boston newspaper artist, was a
classy announcer and if anyone got past
the hotel during the afternoon it was no
fault of his, for his clear strong voice an
nouncing 'This is the place, this is the
place! Don't 60 by, come in and help the
Red Cross!' could be heard all over Bay
side. His wife disguised as an Indian
Princess, so that even her best friends
did not recognize her, told fortunes and
had a waiting list as long as that at a
bargain counter, eager to have her reveal
their future Mrs. Thayer was nc
make-believe, but made serious business
of it and told some marvellous things.
She learned the art from an old gypsy
and is very interesting. So great was
the patronage at her tent she was obliged
to make appointments for the next day.
The table devoted to the work of the
local Red Cross society was very interest
ing and the Northport organization is said
to be the banner society in the county
Their work was pronounced perfect by
Miss Annie Fletcher, who was sent here
from the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Boston, recently and according to the
number working Northport has done
much more than any of the county
branches. On the balcony on the seconC
floor, dozen or more bridge tables were
arranged and many enjoyed the game
There was dancing in the hotel lounge
room with inspiring music by the Inr
Trio. Many took their Red Cross knit
ing and little groups were made up all
about the broad porches. The children
had most wonderful afternoon for Miss
Rowan, playground worker of Boston
assisted by number of the summer girls,
directed their many games and sports
Punch and ice cream cones, together
with popcorn were sold by bevy OF
girls, a commission being received from
the sale of the cream and corn The
punch was given away, but each gir
carried little tin pail in which she re-
ceived "tips" which were generously
given. Among the girls who served
were Miss Alice Hutchinson of New
York, Misses Evelyn and Frances Flan-
ders and Helen Skinner of Brookline
Mass, Miss Heloise Kennedy of Auburn
dale, Mass, Miss Inez Churchill of Cam
bridge, Mass, Miss Elizabeth Sperry OF
Orlando, Fla, Miss Cecilia Smith OF
Newark, N. j., and others. Mrs Charles
E. Kennedy had charge of the sale of a
handsome water color of ''Tte Birches, ~
donated by the artist, Mr.. Thayer Mr.
and Mrs M. A. Andrews have greatly
endeared themselves to the cottagers and
guests who appreciate their kindness.
The red crosses for the banners were
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