The Republican journal., 1921-02-24

Tuesday at p. m.
Tuesday, Washington's birthday, was
observed only by the closing of public
offices, the banks, etc. and the schools,
Several of the orders meeting near the
date had reference to the day in their
programs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard W. Heath are
receiving contradictions on the birth,
Feb. nth, at Winthrop, Mass, of SON
James Seward. Mr.. Heath's mother.
Mrs. Flora W. Heath of this city, is with
them in Winthrop.
AT the regular meeting Of the Sons OF
Veterans Auxiliary Feb 18th, there will
be picnic supper at o'clock. All
members are requested to bring food for
the supper. In the afternoon there will
be lacking bee for the Sewing Circle.
| Jetson M. Pattee has bought the laun-
dry business and machinery of Charles
W. Lancaster on Main street and has
also leased the building for five years.
MIR. Pattee has also added new machinery
and will do here the work that has pre-
viously been sent to Waterville
The Women's Alliance of the First
Parish will meet Thursday, Feb. Gath, at
3 O'Clock at the home of Mrs. C. W.
| Wescott for Musicale under the direc-
ton of Mrs Wescott, Miss Colburn and
Mrs Sumner c. Pattee, also a paper on
"reminiscences of Annie Louise Cary"
by Prof. Sweetscr.
Belfast friends of the groom have re-
ceived the following: Mrs. Guy D.
Spencer announces the, marriage of her
daughter, Lucille Pearl, to Frank Parker
Blodgett, Jr., Saturday, Feb 18th, at
Pasadena, Calf. Mr. Blodgett is we'll
and most favoraby remembered by
many who are pleased to extend con-
gratulations.
Mrs. Josephine T. Walton, who has
been very critically ill with pneumonia at
her home on Lincolnville avenue, is now
gradually recovering. She has been car
ed for by Miss Elizabeth Cilley, R. N, of
Brooks and by her only daughter, Miss
Grace E. Walton. The latter's position
as principal of the Mcclellan school, has
been temporarily taken by Miss Alberta
I Tadsworth.
:POoR's MILLS, There will be Vic
trola entertainment at the hall on Friday
evening, given by VIM. L. Luce of Bel
fast. This will be followed by a dial
ogue and songs. Admission, including
slipper 25 cents. The proceeds will be
used towards buying Victrola for the
school. If stormy Friday it will be held
Saturday evening.
The Universalist League will meet
Thursday afternoon at $50 o'clock with
Mrs. S. N. Rackliff. Every woman in
tefested in the church is invited to come
and work. The sewing class, Busy Bees,
of the church will meet with Mrs. Charles
Bradbury Saturday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. The boys class in carpentry
will meet in the church vestry at 4
O'Clock Saturday afternoon VIM.
Vaughan, Jr, is instructor. All boys
are urged to come.
A JAPANESE FAIR AND DANCE. For
several weeks the Universalist League,
Mrs. Charles Bradbury, president, have
been planning to repeat one of the most
attractive fairs and balls ever given by
that society in recent years. The deco
rations, tables wares and all in charge
will be in japanese style and dress. The
date will be March 23d in the Armory.
At the League meeting last Thursday
with Mrs. Sherman G. Swift Mrs. Brad
bury appointed the following committees:
Mrs Vannie H. Rackliffe, in charge OF
the distributing and of the apron table;
Mrs j. G. Paul and Mrs, L. T. Shales,
fancy articles; Mrs. Hattie l.. Morse,
candy; Mrs. j. Lee Patterson, Mrs. AL
bra j. Clary and Mrs. Elijah Richie,
food table; Mrs. Cecil Clay, the cooking
receipts Other particulars will be given
later.
THE CANTON BALL. The ball in the
Armory Monday evening. under the aus
pieces of Canton Pallas P. M, l. o. O. F.,
was one of the most enjoyable of the
season. The hall was attractively deco
rated under the direction of Maj. Dickey
with bunting in the colors of the Order.
red, white and purple, with the Stars and
Stripes and pennants galore. The Can
toms banners were also effectively used
on the balcony and stage. McKeen's or
chestra of six pieces furnished the very
best of music for the concert with Chas.
F. Hanmons, soloist. The grand march
was reserved for the Cantons in full uni
form and their ladies, led by Capt Har-
old B. Robinson with Miss Bessie Hub
bard, Major Orrin J. Dickey with Miss
Carrie M Greenlaw, Capt. Albert H.
Morse with Miss Isabel CHM. For the
order of fourteen dances the floor was
very comfortably filled. Many of the
ladies were in evening dress with black
predominating, making pretty comb