The Portland daily press., 1871-04-13

Carl Akers has removed his his studio from
Buffalo to New York. His many friends in
this State will be glad to hear of his advance.
ment and success in his art. ta
The First Parish bell has held its tongue to
tor several days. that important member hay
ing suffered from a break. 1t will be in order
again shortly. ISL aai $500
We would call attention to the beautiful
portfolio of charcoal sketches by Virgil Will
Hams Of Boston, photographed by 81. G. Smith
OF this city. They are twelve in nun Der, rep
resenting hunting and fishing scenes Only a
hundred sets are published, of which over sixty
have already been sold.
Peculiar weather between 2 A. NJ and IL NJ
yesterday. Rain, thunder and lightning, sue
ceeded by snow and followed by fog Their
mometer $50 at 10 A. M. The clouds at sunset
were beautiful. .v--
Those English chromos in Schumacher
window are very pretty, closely resembling
water-colors, and very handsomely framed
Schumacher received series of very handsome
chromos from New York yesterday.
Over 1900 people passed over the P. s. &
P. r. R. last year. ,ftf-i s.
To-day should be the shortest day in the
year, properly speaking, it being Fast Day.
That large painting, Autumn in the White
Mountains by Wesley Weber, that was on
exhibition at Hale's gallery a short time ago,
has been sold in Boston for $500.
The exhibition of Harry Browns paintings,
that to be sold at auction, will take place at
of next week. The exhibition hall is an admir-
able one, and there will no doubt be large
number OF connoisseurs in attendance from all
parts of the State and abroad, as well as from
the city. --
Fashion gossip has it that in passing lady
on the street the hat should be raised during
the present season with the left hand, the lit
tie finger and thumb to be placed under the
rim. The bow for April Is little to the left
side, but not quite SO low as formerly.
Is that So!
The Custom House will be closed to-day.
The Post Office will be open at the usual holi-
day hours. The City offices will be closed.
Ancient Brothers Lodge of Odd Fellows re-
Gently conferred the Rebekah degree on about
forty ladies'
The Grand Army voted Tuesday night that it
was inexpedient for them to accept the invita-
ton to parade with the Blues to-day. 81
Mr. Timothy Bryant, clerk in the store Of
Capt. B. w. Jones, was seized with an apo
plectic fit while at work yesterday forenoon.
He was So years of age. We learned last eve,
ming that he failed to rally in the afternoon and
died.
Miss Fannie NJ Chandler will sing at the
concert tonight, with cornet obligato by Mr.
D. II. Chandler, the solo, Let the Bright Ser.
aphim." She will also sing the save Maria,'
by Cherubini.
We were glad to see there was ruch rush
yesterday to secure seats for Mr. Murrays per
torrance of "Trip Van Wrinkle" at the Theatre
tonight. The box-sheet presented a better
exhibit than at any theatrical performance thi'
season except Maggie Mitchell's and Owens.
Hon. Walcott Hamlin, Supervisor of Inter
nal Revenue, was in town yesterday.
There will be a match game Of base ball this
afternoon at o'clock near the Rolling Mills
between the Haymakers of this city and the
Pioneers Of Deering. A lively game may be
expected.
Brice M. Edwards, venerable citizen o
Saccarappa, is seriously i'll.
A pleasant gathering of his Pensioners tool
place last evening at the house of Rev. A. FL
Wright, corner of Walnut and North streets
A fter tea he was surprised with the gift from
the ladies and others of Prang's large chrom
of Henry Ward Beecher, elegantly framed
and several volumes for his library. Thes
were presented with few words of kind salu
tation from former pastor of the society.
Our thirsty horses are waiting patiently 70
those drinking fountains, which were foun'
very desirable last year. -a'a'
At the annual meeting of the Managers
the Portland Dispensary, held yesterday after
noon, the following officers were elected TO
the ensuing year: Oliver Gerrish, Chairman
). L. McCobb, Treasurer; c. E. Webster, Sec
rotary; Drs w. G. Robinson and I. T. Dana
Consulting Physicians; Drs. Chas. o. Hunt
Fred 81. Gerrish and Chas. E. Webster At
tending Physicians; DR.. L. c. ellison. Anothe
cary.
Mrs. Scott-Siddons will appear in this elf,
May 4th and 9Th.
Cape Cottage is now undergoing thoroupI
repair for the summer campaign, and is to b
kept this season by that well-known forme
proprietor, Frank Foss.
Sergt. Levin, meteorological observer at tn
place, has been relieved, and Sergt. McGrad
appointed in his place.
FIRST BAPTIST SoCIETY.-The officers f
the ensuing year SO far as chosen are j. FL. CO
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