The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-07-01

"ilheiou oio"n lWisS aroused Shirley
from her reverie. When she looked nm
he was standing in the center of the
little amphitheater gazing at her.
'YOu-youN she stammered. and
rose as if to flee from him.
tConclded next week.
Waldo County Veterans Asso
citation.
The Waldo County Veterans Associa-
ton, as usual, held its June meeting at
Morrill, June 18th, entertained by Homes
ty Grange. 1t was beautiful day and
there was very large gathering, veter-
ans being present from Belfast, North
Searsport, Monroe, Brooks, Waldo, Uni
ty, Montville, Belmont, several from
Newburg and Rev. M. S. Enslin of Mas
sachusetts.
No morning session was held, Just a
happy time of sociability followed by a
busy season in the dining hall, the usual
smoke talk and the afternoon meeting at
the church, which was filled to the doors.
The meeting was called to order by Pres
dent johnson Trask of Newbure. He
stated that this meeting was deferred
from the 3rd to the 18th of June because
of the sickness and death of an honorary
member of the association, DR.. T. N.
Pearson. He made some timely and kind
ly remarks about him as a man and a
brother. Then came the singing of Amer
lea by the audience followed by prayer
by Rev. NJ S. Enslin. At the roll call 80
veterans responded. The address of well
come was by Rev. Nathan Hunt, who
most cordially welcomed the veterans to
Morrill,. Welcomed them even though it
was time of great sadness to the peo-
pie of Morrill,. He paid deserved
tribute to the member of the association
who had so recently left us; one always
foremost in every good work. Comrade
Cook of Monroe responded in his usual
happy manner.
A recitation was given by Helen Wing.
Rev. Mr.. Enslin was then called upon
and m ,de interesting remarks. He was
in the navy on one of the transports, a
steamer with a carrying capacity of g.
500 troops and crew of 500 officers and
men. He made ten trips from New York
to Brest; nine days for trip, never stop
ping longer than twelve hours in France,
as they carried supplies for the round
trip As an inspector he knew that the
troops had comfortable quarters as great
attention was given to keeping them SAN
itary. they had good hunks, blankets
and good food and as some said six meals
some days-three down and three up.
Interesting remarks were made by
Comrade Stinson of North Searsport,
who also spoke touchingly of DR.. Pearson
as did many of the speakers.
A vocal solo was given by Esther Hunt
with Mrs. James Mears at the organ.
The death of two comrades was re-
ported-Fairfeld Cole of Winterport' and
Eben Fletcher of Belfast. Both were
members OF the GOtn Maine.
Remarks were made by Mrs George A.
Palmer of Monroe.
Marching Through Georgia was sung
by the audience.
A recitation was given by Maud Jack
son.
Remarks were made by Delbert Paul,
an honorary member.
A flag drill was presented by several
girls.
Remarks were made by Comrade Put
nam of Belfast, Mrs. Oracle E. Bowen
of Morrill, and Alfred Stinson, who
spoke very enthus astically of Morrill,
and Morrill's treatment of the veterans.
A rising vote of thanks was given Nor
rill for the splendid reception
A reading was given by Comrade Web
Der of Monroe.
Remarks were made by Sisters Fergu-
son and Waterman of Belfast and Hattie
Paul of Morrill,.
A recitation was given by Marguerite
Wing.
Remarks were made by Comrade j. G.
Harding of Morrill, and by Rev. William
Vaughan of Belfast, an honorary men,
Der and a former preacher in Morrill,. He
gave the association some fine talk along
many lines. He said sometimes he felt
that he was growing old, but no one miss
ed any of his old time fire and enthusi-
asm. He paid high tribute to Morrill, ano
Morrill, homes.
An instrumental solo was given by
Mrs. James Mears.
At the suggestion of Mrs. Isaiah Cross
Mrs. Ell la Littlefeld and Mrs. Ida Gross
were made members of the association
The closing remarks were made by
President Trask.
God be with You till We Meet Agar
was sung by the audience and the bene
diction was by Mr.. Enslin.
The next meeting will be at NeWbur,