The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-09

, William J. Ryan, the blind agent OF
The Maine Farmers Almanac arrived
Monday. This is his fortieth visit and
he fears it is his last, as his health is
failing.
DR.. George H. Coombs of Waldoboro,
former president of the Maine Medical
Association and now lecturer for the Pub
lie Health Bureau, will give an illustrated
lecture in the Armory Dec. 18th at 7.3O
p m for men and boys only. His sub
ject will be "Veneral Diseases"
Under the auspices of the Public Health
Bureau two reel pictures will be given at
the Colonial Theatre for the children.
Dec. 9th the subject will be links" and
Dec. 18th "Dental Hygiene. Parents
are requested to see that their children
have advantage Of this opportunity.
A recent note from friend in Roches-
ter, N. Y, announced the marriage of j.
V. Havener of Chicago, formerly of Rel
fast, and Miss Mary A. Hamor, daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Willard Hamor of Bar
Harbor. The ceremony took place at
Christ Church at Pittsford, N. Y, at p.
m, Nov. 18th.
A communication has been received
from an East Belfast subscriber giving a
detailed account of a recent call from an
essence peddle1, who is said to have
claimed to be government agent max.
ing speciality of selling camphor with
orders to supply every family with an
equal share
/ A Providence R. l., exchange an
nounced the death in that city Nov 10th
| of Mary Catherine, wife of Willard A.
Morrill, She was the dauqhter of Cath
crime and the late James Ryan. The fu-
neral was held Nov. 29th at her mothers
4 residence, 81 East George street, and was
! followed by a requiem mass at st Joseph S
/ church. Mr.. Morrill, was formerly of
Belmont and has been a recent guest of
relatives in this vic nifty.
A NIGHT IN BOHEMIA The Armory
never looked more artistic than it did
last Wednesday evening when Night in
Bohemia was arranged and directed by
Mrs Charles Bradbury, president of the
UniversalIst League, assisted by Mr. Brad
bury. The net proceeds were S138 so
with S84 expense account. The hall was
bright with the Christmas colors-red
and green. The stage was attractive
with branches of cherry trees in blossom,
spruce trees, small and bright electric
bulbs and Japanese lanterns. 1t was
filled with small tables, charmingly ap-
pointed and decorated, giving evidence
that there had been feast in Bohemia
Bert l.. Davis assisted by Mrs. S. A
Parker, introduced the artists and KEPT
things lively with their sharp shooting Of
practical Jokes, etc. Those taking part
were the Universalist choir, Mrs Bas
R. Allen, Mrs. Cecil Clay, Miss Rather
inc E. Brier, Messrs. Earl L. Talbot, Frank
r, keene and Harold S. McKeen; also
Mrs. Clement W. Wescott, Mrs Melvin
.. Dickey and Charles F. Hammons
There were also chorus selections. Little
Miss Charlotte Odiorne of Bangor gave
several solo dances in dainty costume
and received generous applause. She
is very graceful child and has ability
for one of her years. She was the CUES
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bradbury while in thu
city and they gave dinner in her honol
including several young misses who hat
assisted at the entertainment. Dancing
with music by McKeen's orchestra CLOSED
very popular and pleasant function.