The Portland daily press., 1873-04-21
Brief .yOttings.

April did herself proud yesterday and
brought forth some very fine weather.
One hundred and forty-one merchandise en-
tries were made at the Custom House, Friday,
the largest number ever made in one day at
this port
There is but one patient at the Greedy
Hospital and that one is rapidly convalescing.
The Hospital will probably be closed this
week.
j. w. Raymond's private class have rendered
him a complimentary ball, to take place al
Fluent Hall, Friday evening.
Liquors were seized Saturday on the corner
of Larch and Cumberland streets, in the shop
of Patrick Mcdonald
Rev. G. B. Pitbado delivers his lecture on
Mind your own business" at Gorham, this
evening.
Fl. H. Rich has been appointed Chief Mar
shall of the Odd Fellows procession on the 18th
inst.
The hearing on the Ferry landing before the
County Commissioners, will take place June
9Th.
The Blues elect officers tomorrow, aud the
Infantry Wednesday evening.
Mrs j. B. Parsons would gratefully ac-
knowledge the kindness of the Mayor, Marshals
and police force of the city, as also to all clt-
zens for the relief of herself and family.
People have begun to play croquet. Oh, dear,
base ball will come next. But hold; base ball
We'll not complain.
Horses are o-spinal-meninsitising at
fearful rate, and men it is said, are beginning
tosfollow their example.
1t is in good form now among young ladies to
look pensive. They are to promenade the
streets with their faces sicklied over by the pale
cast of thought.
The sale of seats for John E. Owens enter
tainments at Music Hail. begins at Stock
bridges tomorrow morning. There will I'M
doubleday be a rush to secure them
We are requested to call the attention of
members of the First Baptist Society to their
adjourned meeting this evening. Every mem
Der is urged to be present as important business
is to lie transacted
A correspondent Of the argus says that ''the
life's blood of individuals, like the nurturing
sap of forest trees, begins its ascending course,
and becomes stronger and livelier as it rises III
the fulfilment Of its mission and that there
fore the project of opening Market Square by
the removal of Old City Hall, should be carried
out.
Funeral services over the remains of the late
n. j. Miller took place yesterday afternoon
Rev. Mr.. Fem officiated ,tr--N
A lady visiting on Spring street, Saturday,
was assaulted by large dog, who playfully bit
her on the arm, and tore portion of her
clothes from her.
Officers Miles and Durham had a difficult
time arresting a man in Dog Alley, yesterday,
who was engaged in beating another. Mr..
Miles received blow in the jaw which injured
his mastcatory powers to some extent
There were two men afflicted with the delir-
ium tremens confined at the police station last
night ..4. s....5
There was a very pleasing Sabbath School
concert at State street church last evening.
The Cardiff giant was confined at the police
station last night on account Of an attack of
delirium tremens. At least his name was Car
diff and he was very large man. He was
found in the entry way of the Falmouth Hotel,
trying to spin round on his ear.
A young man amused himself and saddened
spectators. yesterday, by driving through Con-
nIeSS StTecL dt luTlOuo Idtt, us
carriage and precipitating himself on the pave
ment He had been on bout with bold John
Barleycorn.
Officer Smith arrested John Fling, Saturday,
for the larceny Of box of tobacco from the
steamer Falmouth. John had many good
smokes in anticipation, and his desires over
came hi honesty.
At the First Parish church yesterday fore
noon, previous to Rev. DR.. Hill delivering
the sermon, he called on the Rev. Mr.. Phelan Of
Preble Chapel, to read his annual report, which
shows that the missionary work performed by
him during the year 1872, was good one, and
the services rendered went to the needy per-
sons His missionary field extends from Nun
Joy to Bramhall hills.
The Easter vesper music was repeated at the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, last