The Republican journal., 1920-10-28


clothes since he was eight years of age.
lie told story of having to sit at he
second table after the older folks were
through eating. On one occasion when
the dressmaker was at his home his
mother allowed him to sit beside her at
the table. He was completely surprised
to see the silver knives and forks and
silver dishes and exclaimed, ooh, moth
er, where did you get all these new
thingsW His other stories also had
points.
Miss Alfredo Ellis, in pleasing man
ner, addressed the boys andIgirls express
ing her pleasure in the good time they
were enjoying. She hoped that the hos
pitaiity of the Belfast people would be
appreciated. She told of being at pub
lie demonstration attended by nine boys
and girls from the eastern States in
Springfield, Mass. Six gold medals were
awarded to Aroostook Co. The four H
clubs stood for head, heart, hand and
health. She was especially interested in
seeing Waldo county in the lead as Bel
fast was her home town, saying she was
like the Irishman who loved his native
country whether he was born there or
not
Mr.. N. S. Donahue said he had no
story to tell but that of facts, that the
girls and boys had done nobly this year.
A great deal of their success was due to
the Chamber of Commerce and Belfast
banks for the gift of 5000 each year for
five years, amounting to $1,000 in prize
money. He said there were several club
members who were attending :, High
school, whom he knew would be far
above the average in rank as their club
worK was done faithfully, with accuracy
and neatness. He felt that the previous
training in club work would fit them
better for life. Few clubs have finished
with better percentage this year. He
gave the figures of the past four years
the per cent of finish efficiency in 1917,
with large enrolment, was only 40 per
cent; in 1918, As per cent; in 1919, 50 per
cent; 1920, 70 per cent. Why can't we
make it 80 per cent next year? Since
his time was limited, he said more or
ess responsibility lies on shoulders of To-
cal leaders.
Principal Harry A. Foster of the B. H.
S. was introduced as a man large in in
terest in real manhood and womanhood
and leader of thought: He said, "One
thing impresses me. l see many whom
seem to know. Belfast is reaching out
into towns here in our High school,
School life is nothing more than club
work. AS there was very large per-
centage of out -of-town students attend
ing High school he was naturally inter-
ested outside of the city. He thought it
fortunate that they get training in clubs
It makes them self-reliant, quick and
alert; something like the little boy who
came home one Sunday. His mother said,
"Son, have you been to Sunday school?'
eyes" "Well, your hair is all wet. ,
The little boy answered, eyes, but it was
Baptist Sunday school," The most i'm
portant thing for every boy and girl is
the ability to learn to think early"
Morris L. Slugg of the Chamber of
Commerce addressed the boys and girls,
saying, each individual as an Individual
must bear responsibility of Waldo county.
Sacrifices must be made to accomplish
ends. We must do things for ourselves,
not want others to do things for u.s." He
said, Speaker Reed was once asked,
"What do you raise in Maine?" To
which he replied, "We raise men," We
county.
Rev. C. w. Martin, host Of the even
ing, welcomed the boys and girls. He
saw little bit of philosophy in the gath
ering, that if success preserves the spirit
of youth life is the richer. He ended by
saying, "God speed and God bless you.
MIR. O. E Frost said he had no faith in
luck, that there was an overruling power
that gives every one the chance to think
twice before he goes wrong. He illus
trated this by story of bank theft in
Worcester, Mass. The teller of the bank
escaped with S45, 900 of the bank securi-
ties but was met on the road by the presi-
dent of the bank who, noting his pallid
look, offered him long vacation in which
to rest. The teller did not accept it but
kept on and later spent 10 years in State
prison.
The banquet closed by singing America.
The Saturday morning session was an
interesting one. 1t was reported that
1872 had completed the projects. The
county champions in the senior proje ct
are eligible to attend the State contest
at Orono, which will be held at the
Christmas vacation. Miss Marie Hogan
led the chorus of club songs with Miss
Beulah Young at the piano. The spirit
of the sessions was fine. The success of
the work is due largely to the work of
the local club leaders. They all EXPIRE ss-
ed their enthusiasm when called upon by
County Agent Donahue Uncle Sans
Club won the seal of achievement in