The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-06-09

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nounce the engagement of their dauoh-
ter, Margaret l., to Malcolm q Stanias
of Reading, Mass.
L. 3. Thornton, Esq, of the firm of
nuz1eii 1hornton, was elected treasur-
meeting held June 9th
Orrin j. Dickey has rented his Gotta 30
at Temple Heights, "The Birches ), -
Mr.. and Mrs A. F.. Schmidt of Brook ,vn
N. T., for the season. This is their SEE.
ond season here.
Mrs Morris w. Diesher of READING
fa', mas sent handsome gold wrist
watch to the fair committee for the hen
etlt of the Waldo County General Hos
pital which will be sold at the fair to he
held August 9th.
Inc remains of Ernest Ryan, private
IA Ihe oooth Artillery, arrived in Belfast
MONDAY ana were taken to South Mont
Vlile tuesday from the Coombs under
taxing parlors They were shipped here
from france and the casket was covered
with large American flag.
Rev. Arthur E. Wilson gave one of his
lectures on blrds, their calls and songs, at
the Unitarian church last "Wednesday af-
'SANAS thS SibS SCHOOLS, There
was large attendance and all sneak in
the highest terms of Mr. Wilson and his
address. The small boys are frequently
heard practcing the lessons thew re-
Ceived.
Inc Governor and Council have au-
thorlzed the Highway Commission to
award the -ollowing highway contracts
Tor roads In Waldo County: Belfast
% mlles-Amos d. Bridges Sons, Inc,
Hazardvllle, Conn S110, 500 IA. Stock
ton Springs-323 miles-The Arborio
Company, $50 New Park avenue, Hart
ford, Conn, S59,8l1.69.
Mrs. Mary Phillips, housekeeper at
Navajo Camp for Boys, conducted at
Northport by Orrin j. Dickey of this
city, has arrived for her second season.
The camps do not officially open until
the 25th of June, but a number of bows
will arrive before that date G. Rodman
Bouck of Yale University will return
again this season as the camp director in
his second year.
About rs members of Casco Encamp-
ment were guests over Friday night of
Belfast Odd Fellows while on their wav
to spend Sunday with Mount Desert En-
campment at Bar Harbor. The trip was
made by auto. At p. N. there was a
formal street parade led by the Bruins
WICK Band. banquet was served at 6
p m. in Odd Fellows hall, followed by an
entertainment by the visiting members.
A meeting with degree work closed the
program.
The Belfast Teachers Club held a spec
al session at the PIERCE school Monday
evening as guests of the teachers of that
school. The occasion was the presenta-
ton to the school of new piano, earned
with the proceeds of the pupils enter
tainments, etc, A legal deed giving the
piano to the school was presented by Mrs.
Charles A. Townsend, principal, and was
accepted by Supt. E. E. Roderick The
lower hall, where the piano was placed,
was decorated with flags and red, white
and blue bunting. Submaster Harold S.
Webb played several solos on tie new
piano. Refreshments were served by the
Peirce school teachers. The Teachers
Club had picnic supper and meeting at
the Mcclellan school grounds last Thurs
day evening.
John Cochran Chapter, D. A. r. held
their annual field day meeting at the
home of Mrs Julia G. Ferguson last
Monday afternoon. At the business
meeting the following committees were
appointed for the year: Historic spots,
Ella R. Mowrey, Viola Mayo, Annie M.
Frost; year book, ENERGY CHM, Leverne
Written, Lillian M. Pattee; patriotic
education, Eta P. Slavery, Winnie
Holmes, Evelyn C. Frost, Katherine X.
Doak; membership, Eta G. Simmons,
Bertha Written, Clara H. Seekins; con-
servation, Isabel CHM, Mile M.
Mitchell; revolutionary relics, Amy E.
Stoddard, Florence H. Slugg, Julia G.
Ferguson. A picnic supper was served
at E o'clock to IL members and two
guests, followed by a social evening.
A. Midsummer Eve, fairy play, given by
the Mcclellan school at the Colonial Sat
urday afternoon, was well attended
and was also financial success, netting
the school treasury $55 88. The chorus
work was excellent. showing painstak-
ing drill work of teachers with care and
attention by the pupils who were sweet
and dainty in the paper costumes. The
Princess forget-me- not little Lillian Or
chard, in her night dress, was the only
soloist and she was as pretty as pic
ture. The teachers wish to especially
thank Mrs. Bessie Mckee,, who acted as
their pianist. Weather permitting, the
play Will be repeated On theii schooi
grounds Friday afternoon without admis-
sion. This is really one Of the best things
ever presented by the schools and all pa
rents and friends are urged to attend.
Manager Clifford of the Colonial Thea
tire, in appreciation of the excellent sup
port accorded him on Anniversary week
has booked fine line of attractions fol
the week of June goth, which is to b'
known as "Gratitude Week." the fea'
lures booked are all Paramount produc
lions. Here is also chance to he'll
Ding win the prize of SIS offered by tn
Famous Players Film Corp, to the mana
ger who makes the highest relative gan
for the week. The program consists
the very highest of the Paramount re
leases, which includes Dorothy Dalton Il
The Romantic Adventures, George Mel
fords production of Behold My Wife, fea
| turing Mabel Julienne Scott and Ellio
| Dexter, supported by an all star cas-,
| Bryant Washburn in Burglar Proof, wal
| lace Reid in The Charm School, Doroth
Gish in Flying Pat. Closing the week o
Saturday with Roscoe FATTY Arbucki
l. in "Brewster's Millions" During thi