Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-25
Nallomell loral Mems.

Mr.. A. r. Simmons of this city, photograph
atist, has manufactured complete min
iature photograph apparatus which he can
"sling" upon his back after the fashion of an
organ or scissors grinder, and travel to what
ever scene Of beauty he may wish to "take,'
or mount to almost inaccessible places, where
he may ''unstrap his knapsack" and proceed
at once with his work, just as conveniently as
though in his city studio. His clark closet"
camera, chemicals, adjustable stool, alike
serviceable on the steep side of mountain or
along the level plain, and all other conven-
fences necessary to make a complete work,
are conveniently at hand, ready for immediate
action; and when his labor is accomplished
it requires but few moments to pack his
''kit," ready for move to some other posi-
ton. This is indeed a valuable and servicea-
bic arrangement for taking views in open air,
either from housetops, rocky cliffs, open
fields or level streets. Simmons ought to
have his ''picture" taken thus armed and
equipped for active campaigning in rough and
tumble style. We saw him starting out the
other morning, and at first concluded he was
about to furnish us some music after the
Italian style, and involuntary put our hand
in our pocket to furnish some coppers but
not seeing any crank to the ''darned thing"
or accompanying monkey, we finally con-
cluded II was not quite go much of an "or-
gan as the New York Tribune used to be
In neighboring city, recently, the active
and continued labors of the Savior during his
ministry on earth was the topic of discussion
at an evening social meeting; when one of
the clergyman present, who was enjoying his
usual summer vacation, waxed eloquent
upon the subject, counselling all to follow
strictly in the footsteps of the Master in this
direction, and never desert the post of duty.
After an appropriate pause at the close of
this sound practical exhortston, one of the
lay brethren who always has point to make
and generally makes it--arose and
endorsed the remarks of his predecessor
most cordially, affirming in addition,
that Sin all the history of the New Testament
he had been unable to find that the Great
Teacher during his entire ministry, INDUCED in
a single summer vacation; and the same might
also be said Of his immediate followers in the
ministry of truth" Perhaps the brother did
not take into consideration the fact that in
those early times the people were not so ex-
acting as to require written sermons of intel
lectual power and rhetorical finish but were
content to receive the glorious truths of the
Gospel, with all meekness, from unlearned
though inspired laborers. The radical changes
Of the past eighteen centuries render the
analogy of the lay brother we'll nigh obsolete
though the palpable chit" was none the less
enjoyed by both minister and people, and I'M
doubtedly suggested a train of thought that
may not prove entirely Improbable to all
concerned.
We believe there is city ordinance re-
curing owners of real estate along our citv
streets to keep the sidewalks free of snow
during the winter season. 1t would not be
bad arrangement to have another ordinance
passed, requiring property holders to keep
the streets about their premises free from
unsightly burdocks and noxious weeds, that to
slovenly extent infest some of our other
wise attractive thoroughfares. If the city
authorities would set a good example by a
little bushwacking in the vicinity of City Hall,
the majority of the people might follow suit,
and thus effect a wonderful transformation.
most desirable to behold.