The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-12-25

Rev. James Boyd, Chap; joseph uooen' .. W.
George West, J. D.; Charles =. Moorc' .. 81
Trissram Hanson, J. s.; SAINT Z. bean' Tyler.
Al the conclusion Of the installation, the
crowd partook Of the prepared collation. while
the Mechanics Cornet Band dlscourscd some
excellent music. Subsequently, IN opportunity
was Afforded to view the interior OF the Masonic
Hall We must certainly extend q word Of
commeniation relative to the exquisite work
manship Of the Hall and the display Of taste
and beauty exhibited in its decoration. AZ
about IL o'clock the crowd dispersed, each to
dream over the wonders Of the Masonic rnter-
nifty. Thanks to the committee for cOurtesics
received, especially to Mr.. L. d. Hooper.
The q. A. II. Concert, advertised for New
Years Eve. will afford attractions which de
serve well the liberal patronage Of the public.
The organization Is not partisan one. hut COM
posel Of men Of both political parties. leaguctl
together to cultivate sociality, and render as
sistanee to those who are unable to assist thcp-
selves in procuring suitable employment. Come
one, come all, AMI give them the support which
the association merits.
The lecture Of Gen. Fitzpatrick ON Monday
evening was rich treat. Those who are fond
Of eloquence and historic narrative could not
help being e'iihcd by the Generals mastery ei-
forts in that direction and thosc who prefer
eomciy and iai'erous scenes were most certain
ly electrified by the recitation OF the march Of
Shcrman's "Bummers" through South Carroll
M and Georgia The General iaboiing under
disadvantages. performed his part ereditan'y.
The most disastrous coufinsation occurred In
Saeo on Monday morning last, which that city
has ever experienced. The fire originated, as
near as can be ascertained. in the wool pile
near the York Hotel. The fire soon spread to
the Hotel, and so rapidly dill it sweep through
the building, that many Of the boarlers barely
escaped with their lives. Mr.. Quincy caught
his.chidren in his arms, wrapped them In the
bei-clothes. and ESCAPED lust as the devouring
.,emen, .ve,, in,o hi, nom. The York Hotel
AMI American IIou.e were comnle,elv DESTROYED.
With IN, stable. hs,onyinr n casb. and also the
ono bs,on.ipr 70 the s,so House. The latter
hons. r.,e;vsl I'm, LITTLE iu;urv.
Two d~.,,;,, h0u.es ON M;dd,e street were
Tho, q, Arc ,h;eh 400, rc,ehc, the three story
sr,m, b,o.t ON Main stree, oecupicl a. n bak.
.rv and barber .bor. The York Hotel was
owned by Cant. VIM. y. Pike and II. ]. Rice
anil o,cun;sa nv s,i,s Gurnsv There u,s an
Insurance. nm tho builliny of about slOOO. In
the E,na Of Hartford. and Mr.. Quincy had
$4,000 ., his household furniture in the .ecu.
rity Of New York 4 Enterprise. The valua-
ton % N. ho,sc was s7OOO M insurance on
N. stable Tho frame block occurred by Chick
n. bakery and nv D,erinr a. barber. with French
families I'm the second story was owned by
R;.vor,b Jorlan and Luther BRYANT. and wa,
in.ur.l far $1,000. rs follows: siCOO-in Doch-
ester ssOO in Merchants. $500. in the Etna,
sasoo in the Home The French families had
No Insurance Tn. American Hou,o was val.
No., :, scooo and wa, in.ured for ohou, 5000
!, a.. uom. Fin. anil s..,r;,v The stable
=. ,,.,,., G.. seno =, ,,, n,.,.s,.r ow,s,
h. p,,-or.h Jor,,r .ra I,,h.r Rrv,nt Tho
American House hail inst been iittcl nm as n
ar, ,,,., ho,rliny bou,e anil wa, ken, nv Mr..
C,,.hr C,,,t Mr. G hal the Furniture in.
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81, =. -. ;,.nr., n a.. security FAR
s.oo IN. two du.,lin, house, burned ON
M;a,lle street were owned by Mess,s. Libby &
C,,,., An. batter having no insurance. Tho
,',,,,-- : a.. .,.,.,,u On, ,o,.,. ,.,o,,-
ou'""s. :" ''' ,.' 80
ing to Messrs. cutter 'ampoeh ~ere moIe
or less injured, fully covered by insurance. II
o,,v ,hr,,,b An, strcpuou, efFort Of the
V' a.. A. - :, -.
hre department. 'na' "e '0ss no s'e""''
which IS already estimated ut S30,0OO.