davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
% g 81 { III g.

In this city, Sth inst Jenny L. daughter Of Capt David
Patten, aged years.
In Richmond sth inst, Mr. Samuel jack aged 70 years.
In Matnicus, Both ut, Mrs. Lydia Burgess, aged 81
years and months.
years.
In St. George, Sd inst, Capt Isaac Hail. aged about so
years.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
LINCOLN, sat- a Probate Court he'll
in and FIR tina Co,ntxy ~ + ;.ooi, ~,

LINCOLN, sat Probate Court held at Wscasse with
in and for the County Of Lincoln the 9th day of june
A. ID. 1858.
On the foregoing petition, ORDERED that the said petition
e give notice to all interested i'll said estate that
they may appear at Court Probate to be holden at Wis
casset within and for said County, the first Monday OF
July next by causing copy Of said petition with this
der 70 De published in the Eastern Times printed at Bath
IN said County, three weeks successfully previous to said
Court. ARNOLD RLANEY Judge of Probate.
Attest-EEwIN s. HovEY Register pro TEN.
3w52 true copy attest-EDwIN S. HovEY Reg tenn.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
CArEspILLARs.- ;xlract Of a letter date,

FRANKroRr, line, } June z. We had
an army of catapilla attack this town day
before yesterday. some places the ground
add fences were ack with them. They
stripped forty oak ees Of every leaf in one
day, and they were 20 thick, that when we
stood under tree, Be- could hear them eat.
L sounded like sq rels cracking nuts
They are all marchi4 zone way, right through
the village. When 1ey got up among The
houses, every house you'd be full of them !"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

0F the best quality for saIeby
" As ALFRED + ROBINSON
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

U An editor says the striped bug, the
bane of cucumber vines, can be" destroyed with
assafoedita. Don't believe it. The only eff
fectual prevention of their ravages is a box
over the plants covered, with milinet.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
REMOVAL.
CitV Of Bath.

In Board Of Aldermen, May H. 1853
0RDERED-That the Quarantine Regulations be az
follows viz: and after the tenth day of June next
and until the tenth day Of October next quarantine
shall be had on all vessels their officers crews passen-
gers and cargoes their arrival from any port where
any contagious sickness prevailed at the time Of their
departure; and on all vessels board Of which any
person shall have died have been sick with any con-
tagious disease during their bound passage
No person shall be allowed go board Of ashore
from any vessel when quarantine without permit
from the boarding officer. Vessels will anchor on the
quarantine ground, opposite the South Steam Mill
- Pilots will take notice Of the foregoing regulations
and act accordingly. BAILEY, Mayor.
WILLIAM ToRREY. City Clerk.
Bath, May 26, 1858. tf5O
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

SETTLED AT LAST. The British Queen has
informed the Queen Of Spain, officially, that
her baby was born son the 7th day of May at
ten minutes past one in the afternoon" So
now the world can breath easier.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Meats TONGUES.

A PRIME lot Of Cheese just received and for sale
N Mar 30. r. ROBINSON
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Nice Fresh Citron.
Cheese.

A ND superior article ofsbay Water, jus, rec
"A and for sale by A II ROBINSC
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

E We would inform our Phipsburg friends,
that two or three names appended to the call
for caucus in last weeks paper, were omitted
through mistake.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
DISASTERS.

Key West dates Of Sh inst by telegraph state that brig
Cushnoc, Lawry FIN Cardenas for York Tor Philadelphia
sprung aeak I'd inst and shore Cape
ida. Vessel total loss. Only so hhds sugar saved dam
aged, and taken by wreckers to Key West where Ii
belled for salvage.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Hot Air Furnaces and VentiIators,

EOR public and private buildings sold and put up in the
ton Of the purchaser Also Brick and Portable Ranges
different kinds great variety of Cooking and other
Stoves Cambooses Oven, ASH and Boiler Mouths Copper
Iron and Chain Pumps Sheet Lead Lead Pipe Zinc &c
hand at all times. Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper work at
tended to with promptness by WATSON PENNELL.
Bath, June Is, 1853 81 Broad Street
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
GAS FIXTURES.

THE subscribers respectfully give notice TO those
who design using Gas for lighting their houses or
stores that they prepared execute all orders for
putting up The necessary fixtures ...
They have secured the services Of a workman OF
long experience in the BUSINESS from Boston, who will
superinend all work Of this description, with which
our citizens may faver them. aud their patrons ma
rely upon its being accomplished in a thbrbUgh and
workmanke manner
GEO w MoULToN & co.
Bath, Nav 8. 1853 1m46
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

OF The clerks in Washington who have
had an easy time Of it under the wing admins
tration, now have to 'toe the mark" and earn
their money.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

: ANOTHER FArAIr1 Last week, Charles
Roberts, young ma belonging to Aurora
was suddenly killed Of she banks of the River
BY the falling Of tre But few minutes
before he was full OF Ealth and promise, yet
in moment is his c Of prospect dashed
from bis hands. TrdF,. sin the midst of life
we are in death. ~ llzscorth Herald.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
For Sale.

THE house and lot occupied BY the subscri-
90 Der, pleasantly situated between Soul nd
EssHM Shepard Streets. There is upon The preni-
&-UeAses good well OF water, barn Sc also land
enough for two good building lots For terms apply
10 JOSHUA c.. DREW
Bath, June j, 1858. 3w5O
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Cumberland Coal

ROr1 TONS Run Of the Mines Cumberland Coal sumo
w article for Blacksmiths' use now landing Ne
steamship Freeman Rawden, from Alexandria and for All
my Coal Yard, wharf next north Of b. c. Baieys
Bath, June IL, 1853 81 B. o WEEKS
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Notice.

PURSUANT 10 a license Of the. Judge of Probate, 4
shall sell al private sale The Office Of Porter
Smith, IN Bath on the 18th Inst al O'Clock NJ The
notes secluded al the Probate Office in Wiscasset,
accompanying III petition for sale Of them, Probate
Court at Bath, Sept 2Ist, 1852
C. R.PORTER
Admir- on The Estate Of WIN. King.
Bath, June 1, 1853. 80 3w50
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Hardware, Cutlery, 80.
MITCHELL Low.

TX EEP constantly on hand and for SALE large and spe
Ia rior assortment Of Hardware, Edge Tools Saws Car
penters Tools Of every description at the lowest pr;cs f
cash. Also, constantly hand, Tin and Copper Ware
Ships Pumps, &C., &C. 81
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
w anted.

six or eight good Coat makers, 10 whom the highes
- wages will be given, at
FEENEY 4 KYLE'S.
Bath May 81, 1853. 3w5O
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
SPOKEN.

May TO- lat AZ So lon II o. ship Sheffield Lewis, finn Ly
erpool for New Orleans. 80,
May 81 lat q L. lon 70 6O ship Jane Cooper, from
Orleans for Trieste. - M ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

In giving list Ofthe Virginia congressman,
the Winchester Virginia says, ",uhigs in ital-
icS -
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
MunneMcll,s Point House !!

= THIS well-known- house-is beng put in CON-
"a plete order, new furniture has been ordered,
sss and many improvements are being made, for the
convenience of those who wish to visit the sea-
shore for their health escape from the heat and dust
of the city. 1t is advantage0usy located at the mouth
OF the Kennebec River the steaeE Ocean stopping to
take and leave passengers 60 and from Boston, iaowe
house will be open for the reception Of company Nav
10th, 1853. BLACKBURN d. SPRAGUE.
farker's Head, April IL, 1885, 3m43
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Later FROM California.
Arrival Of tIfe Prometheus,

The steamer Prouaetheus, from San Juan
May 3lst, arrived at ew York, June s, with
upwards of 400 passap gers, and $500 900 on
freight. She bringsE California dates of May
10th, brought down the Sierra Nevada
The passengers crossed from ocean to ocean
in thirty hours. f
The frigate Cyane1eft San Juan for Hava-
ma May 2ist. q
A few moments beADre the PromeGheus left
San Juan, terrible alteration occurred at
an election OF an Ald9rman several persons
were shot, and others beverley cut with bowie
knives.
The sloop of war Albany arrived at San
Juan on the 3lst. al we'll.
Austin and Sales, addicted for the murder
of Ware, have beel found guilty of man.
slaughter, and senteHced to imprisonment
Austin Tor 8 years, Sd es for year.
Business at Stockton is improving very
materially.
The Revenue bill lbs passed the Legisla-
ture also, bill autE bTizing the raising Of a
company of volunteers for the capture Of The
rObber Joaquin.
The Committee OF federal relations had
made an elaborate report in favor of the Pa.
ci6c Railroad. -r ..t
man named JohA Brown, alias Nail, oil
Boston, was drowne8at Kemseys Bar.
J. J. Wentworth *as accidently shot al
Bidwelrs rancho, Shssta, by his own broth.
er. q
From THE SANDwIcHkAND SOCIETY ISLANDS
Dates from Honolulu are TO April 10th
from Tahiti 10 Mare &23d.
William Jackman kad been found guilty OF
an attempt 10 scutlle Che whaleship Cambria
off Honolulu. u
The French are c9nsolida,ing their power
In the Society ISLANDS
The commander III the French feet in
OceanIca has receiv9d the title of Govern or
OF the Marquesas hands, which is looked
upon 10 those TegIogs as the forerunher of
annexation. -~ -s~f
BOLD UNDERTAKI1 james Nesbit, about
~ years Old, resident OF this place, an
Irishman by birth, Oh the I'd inst. went into
LOCI. Dezer bryant store-whether the old
gentleman was in okout, is unknown. The
DIR. is something oy& eighty wears. and hard
oil nearing. NeSOlt$took from the counter
the trunk, carried put doors or up stairs
de burst the lock, pok htty-one dollars in
money out, broughE the trunk down stairs,
while the old gente man was below, asked
him if that was not Is trunk. DR.. b. replied
that il was.' Nesb& passed directly out oil
the store. After he had gone out, the DIR.
thought he would examine the trunk; when
looking into the poi book, he found that
the money had beek taken out. Suspicion
resting upon NesbiE he was arrested. Dur
ing the examinatiouisn searching Mr.. Doolit.
ties barn, where N &bit had been seen TO en-.
ter, sixteen three dctaar counterfeit hills were
found on the HousaIhnic RANT snn,osed 70
have been put thereby Neshit : -
While making q kearch upon his person
for the moaey, it He'd out from under his
waislband into the tphair in which he =, d
sitting. He was boQnd over to Court n ,be
sum Of 1--WE hundred dollars, and for want q
bail, was committed TO the County Jail
North AnsOn Spectatd.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Lost I!

OST from the premises of the subscriber, small dark
IL red COW, years old, with bug horns Any per-
ed. SAMUEL L. ALLEN
Bath, June r. 1858. 3w52
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

LII persons indebted the subscriber by note or &C
"A count, are requested to call and settle Immediately
as ne wishes TO close up his accounts without delay
This is the last call. WILLARD WALKER
Bath. Nav 81 1853 5ntT
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Brushes.

ELOOR, Hearth, Dust, White Wash, Window Stove
IL and Shoe Brushes, forsale by
May SIS, 1853. 49T M r GANNETT.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Bathing

BATHING TUBS, Bathing Pans and Shower Baths; also
10 Garden Engines for watering gardens washing windows
carriages, &c, for sale by WATSON PENNELL,
june 10. Broad Street.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
New and Seasonablc Goods T!

Such as Brocade Figured, Plain, Black and Coored silks
India and POULAND, Silks Visites, Shaws Lawns Beraqes
Berage DeIaines, Musns and every article to
render their stock the most complete Of any on the Ken
nebec.
The above viii be sold at wholesale and retail at aston
ishingly low prices.
Bath, June Is, 1858. 52tf
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
BUCKLEY & STEVENS,
Tin, Japaned and Britannia Ware,

TNIN Plate Sheet Iron sand Copper Workers, al the
i formerly occupi1d'by j. ) Fisher, where they
keep on hand, for wholesale retail trade, general
assortment OF
Tin, Japaned and Britannia Ware,
Also, great variety of Fancy Goods, such as
Combs Brushes, Needles, Pms, Threads, &c.
All job Work IN the Tin, Iron or Copper line prompt
ly attended 10, and warranl ed 10 give satisfaction.
Having had considerable experience in roofing
buildings, they are prepared I'm r6ofs in the best
manner, aud al notice. o. Glue them call.
Bath, April 2, 1852. 42lf
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

O. Riggers in NV York now get S..
IL l-9 per day.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Hardware, Glass, Cutlery, sc.

THE subscriber would inform the citizens OF Bath
l. and vicinity that he has,laken the Store recently
occupied by Kendall Richardson K Co., where he
offers good assortment OF Hardware, House Furnish
ing and Finishing Goods also, large assortment
ofCarpenIers' Tools. The Pnronage Of the public is
solicited. HENRY NJ BOVEY
April IL. tfd4 Front 81 Rnth
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Gas Burners, Chandeliers. sc.

>. ! I 9.
IN JUST received, large and extensive
I'm " assortment Of Gas Burners, Chande-
/S3S\ Tiers, dsc, which we offer at the lowest
/S6ES\ manufactory prices. These fixtures are
4 A3 n from the best mandatory, and are
9L1fk4NFR'NA all wa1hanted. Please call and exan-
WVVyTE~W inc. ~ w. HEATH ~ CO. w
Bath, juno A. 5t
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
JAMES Nj. BUZZELL, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
PORTLAND, ME.
Office, No 100 IL Federal Street Residence, No
Is Pleasant Street.
TO THE AFFLICTED |!


nR BUZZELL having had much experience for
~ about Is years past in The treatment OF CuRONIC
DIS EASES, such as Lung, Bronchial, LIVER Kidney
and Spinal Observation-Disclosures, lRheunfaiIsmi Dis
pepsia, habitual COstivcness, Plies, Ells Aslhmas
Nervous and Sick Headache Dropsy, Scroula, Salt
Rheum and other Humors, he halters hlmSef from his
investigation and observations IN regard 10 these alice
ons and from the that has attended his treat
mcnl OF them, that he cure all Gu rable cases of
m uDou fair trial and within reasonable time.
And having been extensively engaged in OPERA
TIVE SURG cry such as ampul a ions, resection OF
bones one raj ion for Club Feet Hare Lin, Vrv Neck
Contracted Tendons, Cataract, Polypus, Fistua En-
arged Tonss and the removal OF Scirrhus breast 4,
tumors and wens, &c, he has concluded 10 devote his
attention mainly 10 the treatment of Chronic fec
tons and Operative Surgery-amd for that obec he
has located in Portland, where all in this Sta le or
elsewhere who may desire his aid as Physical or
Surgeon, may avail themselves OF his advice or
vice through the medium of railroads. steamboats,, The
mail, &c.
NB.-Patents can consult with The doctor by letter
IN regard 10 their case FREE EXPENSE M.
Advice and prescriptions will be forwa rded 10 pa
tienIs, where the symptoms have been previously
stated 10 him by letter otherwise for 81 Il meu-
cnes forwarded With the advice, the charge lot
the medicine will be Hdied. s
Patients who can the. city, ana pc uncer me
Doctors immediate care can gel ooarui paces ~ IT
the city upon reasonable erms--wHere holce IS
given nlacrs will be obtained before the rival oths
patient. \, N
The doctor will GO 10 any place on or near the rail-
road roues 10 perform operations ortreal Chronic ca
ses for reasonable compensation.
,oins The least doubt himself Of success. His system
~ practice is ELECTlC, thatis adapting he treat
rne,t u The nature of tc disease according "a Iha
nrImcples of Physiology and common sense Chloro
form will be admin isteEed IN operatislss 70 al
Portland May 10, 1883. Gw46
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
SquAshes.


A N May a. y IS I s5sasnss sale " eANNErr
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Ironing made Easv,

II the use Of the Patent SelfHeating Smoothing Iron
~ with saving of patience discomfort and fuel result
long sought for by various Inventions but found till
1t needs but trial to satisfy sceptca
For sale by H. l.. CHAMBERLAIN
Bath June H. 81 Front St. foot Of Elm
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

FURNACES Of the most approved patterns stationary
and portable for heating Churches, Dwelling Houses,
Stores &c put up, and warranted to give satisfaction
the most reasonable terms, by II. L. CHAMBERLAIN.
Bath, June A. 1858. 52f
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
For Sale !!
Fern Leaves,

T1ROM Fanny's Portfolio. and interesting work,
II by FANNY FERN, just received and for sale by
HENRY HYDE.
Bath June s, 1853. 4w51
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

M0AuVdEC anu MCCM1MkCS AUVlSs
TIN subsc riber offers for sale ShipbuiIding Hard
Il ware aud Trimmings House do do. do; Ship and
House JoIners Il Carpenters Tools of the following
brands viz Higgins Il Eibby, Watts Sheffield Axes
AIDES, &c; Biggns MouIson Ash Saws, Irons &c;
Tolman's Planes; Copelands do; Hommedians' Ship
Augers also, Coopers' Tools, the only full variety IN
Boston; Carvers and Caikers' Tools; Cutlery, &c.
We have furnished the elegant ships built this
son by Mckay, Hall, Cnrtiss, Jackson, Briggs and
Taylor with our new and superb Style OF Trimmings,
and will make il object Tor bu'ldeEs and mechanics
10 call upon US ANTHONY 8. MORSS,
3m49 90 Commercial NJ. Boston.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
FOREIGN PORTS.

Per steamship Canada at Boston.
Ar at Liverpool 2Sd u ship Mongolia, Sprague, New
Orleans.
Ar at Antwerp I'D ult, Princeton, Page, Havana.
Ar at Havana May 10Th, Brandywine, Merryman Geo +
Patten, Stnson and Am Union OTIS Mobile Oath Tren-
ton, Patten, do Wuremburg, Ford, New Orleans Mon
mouth, Trufant, Boston.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16

DAPA MACHE CENTRE PIECES large and well
selected assortment Please call and examine.
Bath, June L. 8. w. HEATH e. CO stiff
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-06-16
Farming Tools.
Last Call,

HOES, various kinds, C Steel Shoves, Iron do tex.
Ill ira large size) c Steel Spades, Manure-F Forks.
April 20, Nj + GANNETT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-19
Appointment.---The Gardiner Trial.

WASHINGTON, frluay, Mafcn 10, loOo.
Mr.. De Bow, editor of The Commercial Re-
oieo has been appointed superintendent Of the Census
Department vice Kennedy and took the oath OF office to-
day.
The Gardener trial was resumed this morn.
ing The witness Lewis, recalled and further cross
examined
Dr. Macke was also recalled and explained from
Disiurnells Map the localities and distances OF the
various places referred to in Mexico.
Charles Bowes called 70 the stand and read the
TRANSACTIONS he had made of the various documents Mr.
Carlisle looking over the original spanish a. the same
time The papers showed Dr. GARDENERS Whereabouts
and connection with mining operations during 1874 and
lsi5
About 40 letters receipts, drafts and other papers
were ronsated to the Court which clearly showed that
DR. Gardner bad been engaged Director OF the Nine
of Mira Flores, near Morela, from November 1874 to
April lei5. - r.
Richard L. Jones testified that Gardiner was from
November l945 20 February 1876, and again IN August
1896 living Guadalaara as dentist and lett there in
February 1876 to 90 10 Mazatlan. Capt. Maddox, OF
the Marine Corps testified that he saw Gardiner In Ma
zatnn between 26th April and 18th May 1916 Saw him
here In the winter Of ls4S-49, and talked with him
about having seen him in Mazatan Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-19
The Late Murder, &c.

l.
PHILADELPHIA Friday March Ia lS5l
Every item of intelligence concerning ths
recent tragedy IN Southwark is sill read with avldity
Arthur Spring the alleged murderer fully realizes bis
fearful situation and has given up all hope OF being &C
Quilted yet Notwithstanding this fact be sIi strives 20
involve his son IN the ruin he has brought upon himself
The appearance OF Spring Is wretched in the extreme
He talks constantly about the li Of the boy, aud OF
his own innocence This wretched creature has lost all
be boldness and now oringes and whines Ike hum
bed dog Officer Cooley, who was dispatched - Wash
ngton 70 learn somewhat Of the character Of yoaug
Arthur Spring has returned b the City. IL il nt
likely that the result Of his mission viii De made known
before the time OF the trial Of the father.
This case has occupied great share OF the public AZ
tention and much speculation Is sAoat respecting a.
merits With many the evidence OF the son "a thought
10 exhibit degree CT confidence the part OF the is
Their which is not thought probable under the circuri
stsnces IL very certain that the boy perfectly IA
mar with the events Of the dreadful night The marks
OF blood about the house and the position and condition
of the bodies tally precisely with his statement
IL has been urged by many that the boy himself wa
present Al the OF the murder and probably took
part in H. This opinion falls 10 the ground In view OF
the fac that young Arthur Spring has already proved
that he was in the neighborhood OF McGure's tavern
where they lodged during the entire evening. We
look anxiousy for the trial. which VIII probably sei
these vexed questions at rest, and vndicate the nno
cent while prompt justice will be dealt out to the guilty
The election for Judge, Inspectors, aud other
Municipal officers progressing in our County to day.
Not much excitement in the vicinity Of the polls
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-19

gwen, making proper allowance tor the age ct me
chcr<ters. many Of whom are mere childrcn In
lev instances noticed slight variations from sh'
pitch. but there are few old sad praSssed ehslrs IN
which The soPrsEi aud ali deprived Of the elsis Of
men voices, and with dependence eus pisso forte
ID distant corner, could sing such body Of choral
nnse In hall dozen different keys ana Constant
variety Of style and seldom fail in achieving perfect
intonaaon. " The Flower Qaeen" has beca performed
before both here and at the spinSer Institute but
not having heard IT, we have not before been able TO
bear witness to the which hAs arseadei Mr.
Roots efforts in developing the musical abilities Of his
young srristes
The music il light and sparkling; and If one snds
less Of novelty and originality than he would ike. il
must be remembered thai the composer had to write
for young voices; and no higher compliment could BE-
paid him. than to say hat his experience in teaching
has enabled him 10 sui: bis music admirably 70 the
Young organs Of his various lower choirs'
A pleasant scene occurred after the performance.
The young singers bad prepared beautiful basket OF
flowers and Miss Crosby WIS conducted 10 the gage,
where Mr. Root presented il with few words proper
to the occasion to which the blind poesess replied in
few lines which from some slight hesitation In their
delivery appeared to have been extemporsneous
The Hall WA crowded and the highest satisfaction
was expressed