The Republican journal., 1922-03-02
SEARSPORT


Miss Violet Meyers left recently for
visit with friends in Laconia, N. H. ana
Boston.
Mrs GEORGE Towle, who has been very
IN at her home in Main street, is improv-
ing slowly.
Steamer Ripogenus arrived Saturday
from Norfolk, Va, with coal Tor the
Great Northern Paper Co.
Steamer Ausble with 1000 tons of coal
for the Great Northern,, arrived from
Norfolk last Wednesday.
Mrs. Bert Angel of Rocklsnd arrived
Tuesdsy, called here by the illness OF he
sister. Mrs. George Towle.
John G. Allen of Boston was the re-
cent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ste
vens in West Main street
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford N. Carver of
New York City were the guests last
week of Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Colcord.
Steamer Jean, Capt Taylor. has arriv-
ed from Norfolk. Va, with 4,fOO tons OF
coal for the Great Northern Paper Co.
Chandler Martin Dwelley of Frankfort
and Miss Emily Dora Moody, daughter oil
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Moody of Sears
mort. were married at the Methodist par
souaae Saturday evening at 7.SO, Rev. N.
F. Atwood performing the ceremony.
A good many tickets have been sold all
ready. for the Saint Patrick's eve ball,
which will be given in Union hall, Thurs
day evening, March 10th, under the same
Management as that of the confetti Dali
which " given Feb. 9th, with great
.uccess On this occasion, the hall will
be deliberately decorated in the IRISH col
ors. and the old fashioned dances such as
LADY of the Lake, Boston fancy and
ouadrilles, will be featured. Refresh
ments will be served during intermission,
and Hanks five piece orchestra Will 1ur-
rish music. The dancing public is look
ing forward to the event with Keen an
ticipation.
The February ceremonial meeting of
the Blue Birds of the Kanetota Group
was held on Saturday afternoon at the
home of Inez Colcord. The Bluebirds
were awarded feathers for the month";
and Alice Truudy was made Filler.
Games were enjoyed for an hour after
vhich the guests were invited to the ON
ING room, where dainty supper Oh sdho-
viches. hot chocolate, brownies, maca-
,oons and candied fruit, was served. Inc
decorations were in keeping with inc
x.lent;ne season, and the place caros
vere red hearts bearing tiny Blue biros'
CHESTS were Mrs. j. H. Duncan, euaroi-
and Miss Anne Doris ROGERS, assist
ant Guardian.
Mics Violet Meyers entertained at
Valentine party at her home III "eS'
Main street, Wednesday evening. Inc
decorations were appropriate to the sea-
son. and the guests were given white en-
v.,ons with red hearts and containing d.
rections as to how to find tables ana pdi'-
ners. The game was hearts, an appio-
,,;.te nrizss were AWARDED. Punch was
..rved during the game, and later ice
cream with raspberry sauce and fancy
crackers were served. The guests IN
ciuded Mr.. and Mrs. A. Story lrunoy'
Mr. and Mrs. Edison Fletcher, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Blodgett, Mr.. and Mrs
charles C. HaveneT, Miss Florence Col
cord, Capt. George Curtis, Donald rus
sell.
The Colonial tea given Wednesday al
t.rnoon. Feb. 22nd, at the home OF MIS-
aosenh d. Sweetser in Mosman street.
-.s a very pretty and successful affair.
Ahont forty were in attendance, and
large number, including the hostess, were
in picturesque old fashioned costume.
little Miss Inez Colcord. in costume
,.nded the door, and Miss Ellen Frame.
:. Priscilla. was at the stairs landing.
CHESTS. d they entered the drawing
room. were introduced to George and
Martha Washington, Betsy Ross. and
General Lafayette. In the dining room
dainty sandwiches, small cakes, cookies,
and tea were served. Mrs. Calvin Stln-
SON and Mrs. Harry Merrithew poured,
and the Misses Gladys, Rose and Rilla
Wbitcomb served. All were in costume.
A unique stunt, called "choppine down
the cherry tree" was in charge OF Miss
Martha Duncan. The tree-trunk was
covered with bands of various colored
paper. Each guest in turn. blindfolded,
chopped with a Ratchet, and received
tiny roll in the color corresponding to
that chopped and containing fortune
verse. The Father OF His Country, was
represented by James H. Duncan; Martha
W ashine ton by Miss Minerva Gray; Bet
~ Ross, Miss Alice Porter; Lafayette,
Rev. Harold E. LeMay. Among the old
f.shioned costumes, worthy of special
-.ention. was that of Mrs. Charles E.
Ad.ma. a beautiful creation Of large
plaided silk, in green and gold, made with
very full skirt. tight waist, with sleeves
t;sht At the shoulder. and flowing at the
elbov. with undersleeves and collar OF
eld lace. She wore dolman like cape IN
~ -:xh h.uA. If ~o1ored embrOid-