The Republican journal., 1922-10-05

( The w. c. T. u. will meet with Miss
Lora Maxcy on Friday at 2 80 p. m.
Primrose Chapter, o. E. s., will hold
its regular meeting tomorrow, Friday,
evening.
Captain and Mrs. Walter j. Small of
Islesboro have taken the c. White
house on Miller street for the winter.
Oscar H., son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Gray of this city, is on record for dar-
ing dive at Northport recently when he
dove from a pile driver fifty. five feet
high.
Fred E. Ellis has built large building
near his residence at the corner of Main
street and Lincolnvlle avenue which he
will use for his antique and second hand
goods.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church
furnished an excellent me nu at their pub
lie supper last Friday night, when covers
were laid for about 150, with food in
abundance.
AS usual the rair at Unity was favored
with the very best of weither. A large
number of auto parties from Belfast at
tended Thursday, the last day, gave
them a record crowd.
The work OF redecoratlng and refur-
nisbing the lodge rooms in Masonic
Temple is practically completed and pre-
sents a very handsome appearance. The
hangings, upholstery, etc, are in blue
velvet and blend with the new carpet and
rugs. The anterooms and banquet hall
have also been renovated.
1t is expected that another series of
dances will be held this winter by the
members of the Belfast Dancing Club and
it Is hoped to commence sometime in Oc-
tober These dances under the direction
OF a committee OF men, were especially
enjoyed last season, and by beginning
early it may be possible to hold two series
this year.
William H. Wilder returned Wednesday
from Hartford, CT, where he was called by
the death of his mother, Mrs. Henry
Wilder. His sister, Mrs Bertha Knapp of
Hartford. accompanied him here for a
visit. Mr. and Mrs. Wilder have bought
the Bray cottage at Birch Crest, near East
Northport. They have been occupying
the cottage for the past few weeks, hav
ing entertained fir ends from Boston and
vicinity. They are now at the cottage.
CHANGES IN THE WESTERN UNION.
The local office of the Western Union. has
again changed managers. Dennis l..
Murphy, who has been here during the
sum ner, has been transferred to Bath,
, leaving today, Thursday, and W II be sue
ceeded by G. E Bean of Augusta. Mr..
Murphy has been uniformly courteous
and has won the esteem of all with whom
, he has had business. One of his assist
ants, Michael Desy has gone to Law
renee, Mass, and the OF er, Mrs. G. E.
Coggins, who has been in the o. flee since
May, completed her seasons work last
Saturday.
The Bennington, Vt, Banner of Sept
22nd gives an account of the reception to
Charles S. Mills, son of Rev. and Mrs.
George S. Mills. and a former Belfa asst
boy: "The reception given Thursday
evening for Charles S. Mills by the ladies
of the Second Congregational church, at
the parsonage, was one of the most de-
lightful affairs of it's kind ever held in
Bennington. Owing to the generosity of
Mrs George M. Hawks and Mrs. c. w.
Thatcher, beautiful flowers were in pro-
fusion about the house, tastefully ar
ranged by the ladies. One hundred and
fifty persons of all ages availed them
selves of this occasion TO pay their res
poets to Mr.. Mills after his absence of
several years as registrar at Robert col
lege, Constantinople. On account of the
parsonage being so crowded and every
body talking and having good time, it
was impossible to much as suggest such a
thing as talk from the guest of honor,
which was a disappointment to many
Delicious ice cream was served along
with "fifty seven" varieties of cake, the
product of the best cake makers in the
land The reception lasted from 80 to
1890 and there was not moment when
anybo had dull time. An orches ira
consisting of Mrs. A. w. Varney. pia no,
Mrs Sleeper, cello. Harold Murray, violin,
/ de lgh fully entertained throughout the
evening and won much applause"