Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-05


Aoral arn State Nem5.
The Wing says that Andrews full orches
ira of that city, has been engaged to furnish
music for the grand legislative reunion ball
MIR. George Varncy of Brunswick is pre-
pairing a Young Folks History Of Maine
which will be issued from the press in few
weeks.
This is the first night of the grand Masonic
levee at Granite Hall. There will be dra.
matte entertainment and the usual accessories
Of first class levee It will be worthy the
patronage of all, whether in or ont of the
mystic circle.
The Committee on the Judiciary are to give
Il hearing this evening, at seven o'clock, in
the Senate Chamber, to parties in favor CT
extending the privilege Of suffrage to women.
1t is expected that Mrs. Campbell and others
will appear before the committee.
The members of Bethlehem Ledge +.
/ A. M. will meet at Masonic Hall in this
city this "wednesday afternoon at one
o'clock, for the purpose of attending the fu-
neral of their late brother, Benjamin Gaslin.
Augusta Lodge will meet at the same time
and place, for like purpose.
The Lewiston Journal regrets to learn of
the death of Mary r., lovely and promising
daughter of Hon. J. r. Pulsifer of East Po-
land. Her age was fifteen years. The dis
tressed parents will especially receive the
sympathy of all who knew this beautiful girl,
in whom so many hopes were centered.
Mrs Hodges customers must have been
surprised to notice by blunder the compost
tor made in her advertisement yesterday
morning, that the lady had changed her bust.
ness, and was offering for sale "rcady made
clothing" 'Ready made nsiHinery' was Of
course intended, which may be had at Mrs.
Hodges at fabulously low prices, together
with all other goods in the millinery line,
Mr.. r. c. Love has purchased the stand
and business of Capt. NJ. W. Long, on W alter
street, and besides attending to the depart.
ment Of carpenter work, building, jobbing,
etc, will carry on, with competent help, the
business that has for several years been pur-
sued here by Capt Long-gun and pistol
work, repair Of sewing machines, locks, etc.
Work entrusted to his care will be faithfully
attended to.
The following resolutions were passed at the
monthly meeting of Cushnoc Engine compa-
~ of this city, on Monday evening:
RESOLVED, That vote of thanks be ex-
tended to Chief Engineer II. F. Morse for
his kindly action in procuring for the comps-
nys horses splendid set of harnesses; and
for the same he has cur sincere and heartfelt
thanks.
RESOLVED: That copy Of these resolu-
tons be presented to Chief Morse, and also
that they be placed on the company's records.
G. c. FLAGC, Foreman.
c. F. SwAS, Clerk.
The legislative committee on military at-
fairs have invited the commanding officers Of
the several military companies throughout
the State to meet them at their committee
room on Tuesday the llth Of February, for the
purpose of offering suggestions for the inn
PAO'SibGht Va tiiV -At1oHS tHG suO-
jects that will be considered. is that of uni
forming the companies alike and forming
them into battalions-the battalion in the
eastern part Of the State TO be commanded by
lieutenant colonel, the one in the central part
10y major, and the one in the western part
by a colonel. Gen. Chamberlain and the
members of the Governors staff are expected
to be present
Normal Department or the Maine Central
Institute q; P:ttsneld.
This department has been established but
two years and half. During this time it has
had connected with it sixty students Though
its existence has been short, yet its influence
on the common schools in Pittsfeld and sur
rounding towns is already deeply felt. Many
school officers go there to obtain their supply
of teachers. Its influence has reached COM
munities that no other normal school has
reached, or can reach perhaps fer years to
come. In these communities teaching is
coming to be looked upon as profession, and
those who aspire to it from mere mercenary
motives as mean an unworthy. A thorough
fit for the work is demanded. This depart
ment has done much to inspire this feeling,
and all it could to meet the demand thus
made. The small investment which the State
has made in it is yielding rich dividends in
strengthening, improving and elevating teach
ers and their work in that section of the State.
A small outlay by way of furnishing reference
books for library, furniture, apparatus, or an
addition to the endowment of the department.
will greatly increase its efficiency. l..
lecture by Governor PerIlam.
The third lecture of the course was delv-