The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-10-15

Brief Jotfinas.
Rev. Mr.. Hayden will preach at the dedica-
ton of New Jerusalem Temple at Proyi-
dence r. l., on Thursday.
On Saturday Mr. William Woodford of
Deering, aged 20, went ducking at Prout's
Neck and brought down twelve black ducks at
two shots He is eligible for honorary men,
bership of the Portland Shooting Club.
A new organ has been placed in the Univer-
salist Westinghouse at Stevens Plains, and
was used for the first time on Sunday 1t is
said to be fine instrument.
Charles Gray, seaman on board the revenue
steamer McCulloch, was taken before U. S.
Commissioner Rand yesterday, charged with
desertion. After examination he dis
charged The officers of the steamer took the
man OH board the vessel to resume his duties.
Allan Mail Steamship Polynesian for Quebec
passed Father Point at 7.40 A. NJ. Monday
morning.
The weather prophets have begun their pre-
dictions of an extremely cold winter and a
heavy snowfall. We suggest that the subject
be referred to the people of the several Con-
gressional districts.
The flags on the custom house were display
ed at half-mast yesterday as token of respect
for the late Hon. VIM. H. Seward. The same
token was manifested at City Hall and the
British Consulate. ...r.
One of those great elms at the corner of Con-
gress and Preble streets was removed yesterday
by Mr.. Rundlet, the City Forester, without in
jury to persons or property. 1t was very nice
operation.
All the members of the Ancient Harmony
Society are requested to meet at the Common
Council Room, City Building next Wednesday
evening at u p. m.
A delegation of Cuban ladies are at the Fall
mouth Hotel who are soliciting aid for the Gu
ban families made destitute by the rebellion.
Mr.. Gibson of the Preble House, returned on
Saturday from visit to Montreal, looking TO-
bust, and in improved health.
A boy employed as a waiter in family on
Park street while playing with loaded pistol
Saturday. accidently discharged it, shattering
his hand.
horse attached to buggy containing Mr..
Clarence Oxnard and wife of Gorham, ran
away in that town ON Sunday ana came in col
lsion with another team throwing out both
Mr.. and Mrs. Oxnard, bruising Mrs. Oxnard
seriously and breaking Mr. Oxnard's arm.
In order to convince customers that the cider
sold in Portland is pure, press is put up on
the sidewalk and the product carried into the
store in crockery. A prominent boot and shoe
firm on Union street has the agency for one OF
these factories.
Direlict fancy pigeons are captured now with
corn soaked in new rum. The Advertiser pro-
pounds to the sheriff. the S. P. c. A, and the
legal fraternity number of hard questions re-
specting the propriety of such a procedure.
The annual police ball tonight should not be
forgotten. a large number of tickets have
been disposed of, and the managers in charge
will conduct things in the best manner.
The Falmouth Cattle Show and Fair will
take place to-day if pleasant.
The Portland delegates to the National Board
of Trade left Portland yesterday. Gen. Sam
j. Anderson takes the place of John B. Brown
Esq, on the delegation.
The Alcyon Ar ell and Una boat clubs have
disbanded preparatory to forming new club
from which a crew will be selected to take
part in the spring regatta of the Maine Boat
ing Association.
Samuel Thurston has been chosen conductor
Of the Haydn Associatin, in place of George f.
Munroe, removed from town.
The members of the Portland Continentals
are requested to meet at Lancaster Hall at
o'clock this Tuesday, evening, to decide If the
battalion will accept the invitation of the Saco
committee to participate in the torchlight pro-
cession there on Wednesday night, the 10th.
Our venerable townsman, Mr. S. o. Daniel
son, made mistep on Sunday and fell down
the cellar stairs at his house on Stone street.
Fortunately no bones were broken, but he was
badly bruised.
No business was transacted last night at the
meeting to organize company of veteran sol
diers, on account of the small number present
and the meeting was adjourned to Thursda,
evening.
The Portland Light Infantry are making
preparations for their visit to Providence on tn,
18th.
See the announcement of the festival and lie
wee at the First Baptist vestry on Wednesda,
and Thursday.
About haf-past six o'clock last evening
heavy shower, accompanied by thunder AM
sharp lightning, passed over this CITY, In deer
ing hailstoIes the size of bullets fell. Ate
the black cloud had passed away belt of re
seate light extended across the Heavens fro1
west to east, lighting up the earth, and chang
ing its form into various fanciful snaps. Itwa
visible for more than an hour.