The Portland daily press., 1872-04-04

BLUEBEARD. AND MRS JARLEY.-Ratber a
curious pair TO put in iuxtapositon, but they
harmonizsd exceedingly well last night, The
pantomimc was refreshing incident In the
line of popular amusements, and brought out
many bursts of genuine laughter. 1t was
splendidly performed in every particular. The
final scene, when the big brother and Blue
beard, after hacking away at each other with
sabres, concluded to adjust their little diferen-
ences by "the manly art of self-defence" agree
able to the strict rules of the p. r. was as funny
| piece of stage business as has been seen at
Z City Hall lately. After Mr.. Murray had read
| Levers humorous sketch of Father Phil /"
Mrs farley introduced herself in her inimita-
BILE way with some capital local hits. Her
apology for being depressed because "she had
been deprived of her usual stimulants," was
one of the keenest strokes of the evening" and
it brought down the house three times. And
then with true Snowman manner she had her
thirty-two figures brought on, and kept the au-
dience in roar with her humorous lecture
1t was faultless affair, the costumes being ele-
CANT, and the Mechanical works" in first-rate
condition. AS the sd. +. J.'s'' say at the bot
tom of the billiard we reiterate the remark,
farley Forever "Wind 'em up again.
The MARvELoUs.-Mr. H. f. Emerson, a
young gentleman of modest and pleasing ad-
dress has been astonishing some select audienc-
es at the Mechanics Library Room, with some
manifestations which equal if they do not ex-
| coed anything we have ever seen attempted by
the Davenport brothers, or any of that class
| who claim to be controlled by supernatural
| agencies. He says that he has no knowledge of
| Splrltualism and has no connection with any
such organization, but that his performances
| are tricks for which be has natural gift The
manifestations ale produced in dark room, as
is usually the custom, the only additional pre-
caution taken being the use of screen of dark
cloth between himself and the audience to pre-
vent the sudden flashing of light upon him
while the operations are being performed. Com
mittees composed of most reliable citizens are
| appointed to watch and detect him in his opera
tions if possible. We might fill column with
descriptions of rope-tying and other tricks il we
had it to spare, but will content ourselves with
two.asssamples Four large iron nngswere plac-
ed, one on the floor and three on top of his
head, his hands being firmly bound to his
knees, the light extingushed and re-lighted,
when two of the rings were found on each ariu.
The committee then pulled the rings up on the
close to the shoulders, drawing a handkerchief
Though the rings across the back, tying the
same and pinning the corners together the
light was again put out and re-lighted, when
the ring and the handkerchief were found on
the floor beside him, and the committee stated
to the audience that the knot or the pin was not
disturbed in the least A goblet of water was
then placed at his feet and a small bell on his
head, the light again put out and when re-
lighted the bell was on his head and the goblet
empty on the head of one the committee.
Mr.. Emerson was soldier in the late war,
and makes use of this 'gift" as means of
livelihood. He issues just tickets enough, gra-
tbs, to fill the hall, and depends upon the vol
untary contributions of the audience for his
pay. Aneffort ought to be made to bring him
out in a larger hall, for his manifestations are
indeed marvellous. -t.+r
HOTEL ARRIvALs.-C. H. Hayden of East
port, L. F. Baker of Boston, Ellior Robbins of
New York, Joseph Baker and Wife of Angus
ia, Z. 7. Jones of Lyman, J. Y. Lloyd of Mon
treal, P. E. Dinsnore and son of Pittsfield, c.
B. Lemont Of Bath, and w. F. Mayo of Boston
are at the Preble House. tl l
j. G. Smith, E. G. Bailey, C. H. Stevens,
George H. Messenger and H. F. Locke of Bos-
ton, j. B. Bradley and daughter of Fryeburg,
F. w. Hillman of Providence and j. C. Hiliard
OF Hartford, Ct, are at the Falmouth
ID. Hammons of Bethel, C. A. Wing of Win
terport, c. A. Boutelle of Bangor, and James
M. Stone of Kennebunk, are at the st. Julian.
P. P. Hail. S. w. Butterfeld and J. R. n
Mosher of Quebec, John j. Perry of Oxford,
Rodney Withenspoon of Providence, R. L, and
ID. r. Hastings and wife of Fryeburg, are at
the United States Hotel AID 9'EgFHyF
The RAILROAD BRIDGE AT TopsHAM-Cir-
cnmstances strongly indicate that the destruc-
ton of the Maine Central Railroad bridge be-
tween Brunswick and Topsham on Wednesday
morning, was the work of an incendiary. A
gentleman belonging in this city states that he
was in the vicinity of the bridge on Tuesday
morning and discovered that it was on fire. He
ran to the spot and ascertained that fire of
shavings had been kindled and was communi-
eating to the bridge. With considerable diff
Guilty he extiuguished the flames with SNOW
The bridge was insured for $4,000.
Superintendent Lunt Immediately ON learn
ing of the loss of the BRIDGE despatched
force of men to the spot who at once began
the work of clearing the ruins, gathering up
all the materials that could be save d, and max
ing preliminary preparation for the erection of
new structure. Mr. Lunt at once re-arranged
his train as to cause the least possible inter-
ruption to traffic. The through trains run via
Lewiston, while the delay between Portland,
Bath and Augusta was only about twenty min
utes yesterday, the passengers, baggage and
mails being carried around over the county
bridge to the connecting train on the other side.
In this emergency Mr.. Lunt has given slight
indication of the great executive ability which
he is known to be possessed Of.
TEMPERANCE MEETNG.-The friends of the
new temperance movement at Ferry Village,
held a leyee at Union Hall, on Monday even
| ing last, in aid of the cause. The house was
| filed by an enthusiastic audience and the even
ing was spent in most pleasing manner Very
interesting speeches were made by members of
the society and other gentlemen of the village,
and by Messrs. Hatch, Darling, Willard and
Googins OF Portland. The singing by four lit
tie girls attracted particular attention. The
Union Band also discoursed excellent music
At the close of the intellectual entertainment,
an oyster supper was served to the company,
the oysters having been generously furnished
by Messrs. Libby, Willard and Curtis, the pro-
prietors of the Steam Ferry They also run
their boat free to all who attended the leyee
from the city. ...+ ,,,.sr-..,-
3 p. +. D. r. AIT the annual meeting of
the Relief Association of the Portland Fire De-
paitment the following Board If Trustees were
elected for the ensuing year:-H. C. Barnes,
Henry Fox, Spencer Rogers, c. H. Rich, j. c.
Tewksbury, A. J. Cummings, j. F. Chase, n
Littleield, G. H. Cloyes, Frank Merrill, Frank
w. Green, Eng l, G. E. Skillings, Eng ., C..
H. Leighton, Eng. ), B. L. Sawyer, H. & L.,
Leonard Pencil, Eng. 8, f. C.. Moody Sub
sequently the Board met and adjourned to Sat-
urday evening April 9th, without effecting an
organization.
VILLA & MINER.-This company, which be-
| gins brief season at Music Hall tonight will
] be heartily welcomed by our play-goers. In
comic opera, burlesque and light comedy, it is
one of the best that visits u.s. The star of the
troupe is Miss Agnes Wallace, young lady
who began her theatrical career at a very early
age, and achieved high reputation for her
10 nhnro ~ r.