The Portland daily press., 1868-06-15

FURTHER IMPRovEMENTs-Mr. James r.
Lunt has commenced ON what was formerly
the homestead lot of the late Dudley Cammett
a fine brick block of three houses, two stories
high, with high basement) of the italian
school, with Mansard roof, each house to con-
tain thirteen large and pleasant rooms. The
front is of pressed brick, with mastic trim
mings, deeply recessed and hooded doors. The
dimensions of the block are 65 feet front by 80
feet deep; the several stories being ten, nine
and eight feet posted. The internal arrange
ment is admirable, every inch of room being
used to advantage. Mr.. Lunt will occupy one
of the houses himself The plans were drawn
by Mr. George B. Pelham, of this city, and
Mr.. John Conkey is the contractor for the ma
son work.
Mr.. John CULVER, who owns the lot below,
ON the corner of India and Federal streets, we
are glad to l.arn, has decided to build a block
of two first class brick houses, to front on Fed
eral street. Mr.. Newcomb is charged with the
preparation of tie plans, and it is understood
that ground is to be broken at an early day.
SUMMER REsoRTs.-As our new hotel, the
Falmouth" is about to be opened to the pub
lie on scale of magnifeenee that shows the
enterprise of the proprietor and the progress
of Portland since the great fire, we are remind
ed that our city and its surroundings are adj
mirably fitted for a summer resort. We be-
lieve we are safe in saying that there is no city
on the Atlantic coast which can afford more
real enjoyment 10 those who travel for pleasure
than Portland. Its harbor is the. best on the
line of the coast and the many islands that
adorn it make up panorama which is not ex-
celled any where. A sail among this group on
the clear waters of our harbor always gives
health and pleasure. The mountains have
their charms, but the ocean has greater. AS
our hotel accommodations are now ample we
have reason to expect that many strangers will
visit us during the season. We can assure
them they will meet a cordial reception from
our citizens. Here they willfind acool atmos-
phere, pleasant accommodations, agreeable
drives and invigorating sports by sea and land.
WE owe debt of gratitude to those gentle
men who have been instrumental in inducing
the managers of Bateman's French Opera
Troupe to give performances here of the re-
nowned operas Bouffe La Grande Duchesse de
O6rOlSCeln anu La DelIe IuOSo VI
us who have been prevented from going to
New York and Boston, and have heard of the
ecstacies of those witnessing the performances
in those places of their lively highnesses, have
naturally been most anxious and DESTROYS of
enjoying the same thing, and now we have the
promise of both operas next week, with Orches-
ira and chorus complete, and we feel like
throwing up our hats in token OF low at the
good news. The music of both operas is of the
most animated and joyous character, and the
acting by each individual member of the COM
pany is perfection in its way. being full of bye
play with expression Both Of the perform
ances will be "ehOck full of fun" as the boys
say, and lovers of music will be delighted.
The sale of tickets with secured seats will COM
mence this afternoon, and to those desiring
them well in front, to quote the language of
the immortal Mrs. farley, we would say, "be
in time; be in time" n. JAY.