The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-12-01


Brief JOttings.
At sunrise Saturday morning the thermome-
ter indicated but six degrees above zero.
We have received from j. Latham & Co. two
Autographs of Cherubs by Raphael. Publish
ed by j. Latham & Co., 292 Washington ST.,
Boston.
Rev. Mr.. Southworth of the Seamen's Bethel
was surprised Thanksgiving day by the same
unknown friend who last year sent him pres
ent of $40, and would hereby express his CRATE
full appreciation of the kindness.
Writing lessons at the Portland Business
College will commence this evening
The Superior Court adjourned Saturday with
out day.
Much to the delight ~ of the pupils, schools
begin to-day.
Tobacco, turkeys and twenty dollars in silver
were stolen from the store of James Harrison,
No. q Fore street, Friday night. The thieves
broke a window in the rear of the shop.
Yesterday being the first Sunday in Advent
was celebrated by the Catholic and Episcopal
churches with the usual beautiful and impress
sve services.
Dr. f. Clark was the first victim of the "snow
on your sidewalk" ordinance, being brought up
before the Municipal Court Saturday morning.
The first number of the "Maine Real Estate
Register will be ready for issue about the 10th
of this month. II will contain a full record of
real estate transactions in every county in the
State.
The Fifth Maine Regiment Association has
been invited to celebrate its next anniversary at
the Mount Thorn House, jackson, n. H., Mr..
Nj II he off,ar IN
furnish the banquet, to procure half rates on
the railroads, and to give the use of his car
riages.
There are now thirty-fve prisoners at the
County Jail. Seven are nnder bonds to appear
at the next term Of Cont.
"Reg'lar winter weather" is the general YER
dict.
The streets are full now Of the strangest act
ing men. They sit right down on the side
walks, sort of suddenly, and say, damn" and
then get up and walk away, looking mad all
over.
Coasting accidents have begun to happen, and
the season opens we'll Park street Tclams to
be the locality of the frs. one and sprained
ankle the extent of the damage.
Cape Elizabeth man named Ridlon was
badly injured about the head Saturday by be-
ing thrown from his sleigh as he was driving
into the city.
The first assembly in Raymond's dancing
school comes off at Lancaster Hall this even
ing.
There were So intentions of marriage record
ed at the City Clerks office during the month
just passed.
''Gideon's Band is musical association just
IL. 49,
1t holds rehearsal this evening.
Most people say that last night was the cold
est of the season.
Shelter doors have been put up at the U. S.
Hotel
A Mrs Rourke, living on Mountfort street,
was taken with violent hen.orrhage at the
nose yesterday morning and continued to bleed
all day Late last night she was very low.
"Are you guilty or not guilty?" asked Re-
corder Kidder of two inebriates arraigned be-
fore the Municipal Court, the other pay. They
allowed they didn't know. "Were you intoxi
cated?" queried Deputy Williams. They look
ed at him in blank surprise, and said they didn't
know where that was. "Confound it all, were
you drunk?" said the irate officer, impatiently.
'Oh yes, very" was the reply given with cheer
full aacrity. Five dollars and COSTS" said his
Honor, and the curtain fell
PERsoSAL--Mrs. w. E. Bradley and daugh-
ter arrived in Paris, France, Nov 10. They
remain there during the winter and in Europe
several years to complete the education of the
latter
The Boston Advertiser in noticing the men,
mers of the last Congress pays the following
well deserved compliments to the Maine men,
bers:
John Lynch of Maine was valuable member
of the House, exceedingly industrious and an
intelligent counsellor and authority great
variety of questions. John A. Peters of the
same State was one of the most popular men
on the floor, both for his good nature and his
decided opinions.
Rev George w. Bcknell delivered his lectue
entitled 'Spasms," in Abbott's Hall at Aliens
Corner, DeeriDg, Wednesday evening. The lee
ture has met with great favor wherever deliv-
ered
Moses Emery, esq.,, and wife of Saco, cele-
brated the 6ftieth anniversary of their mar
riage on Thursday evening last. 1t was fam
lily gathering joined by a few of Mr.. Emery's
legal associates
Manson Seavey, late principal of the Saco
High School, has become principal of the Ma
son street school for boys. in Boston.
DIR. and Mrs. Isaac Cummings of this city
were IN Paris fortnight ago, in good health
and were to proceed in few weeks, to Milan,
where they will pass the winter
Letters received from Col. and Mrs. Sweat, a
short time ago, announce that Mrs. Sweat was
convalescing rapidly. Miss Cummings of this
city was with them.
Mr.. W. L. Billings has resigned his position
of agent of the Portland Steam Packet Com
pany and Mr.. J. b. Coyle, Jr., the general
agent, will at tend to the duties of the position
hereafter.
Three young ladies of Bangor, Misses Mary
Brown, Fannie Dana and Marion p. MITCHELL
sailed from New York Saturday, for Hamburg.
They will pursue musical and linguistic studies
in Germany.
GRAND CoNcERT-A grand concert is the
next entertainment of the India Street Lyceum
course. 1t comes off this evening and is given
by Chambers band assisted by Mrs. Fannie
Chandler Halves, Miss Alice Carrie and Messrs
Morgan and Watts. The following is the at
tractive programme of the evenings enter
tainment:
i. Renaissance of Kiarsarge, Chas. Grimmer.
Brass Band.
2. Duet-L'Amicizia, Hodges.
Mrs. Halves and Miss earle.
2. Song-Rocked in the Cndle OF the Deep,
knight.
Mr.. Watts.
4. e-Banditenstreiche: Suppe.
String Band.
8. Song-Esmeral1a, Levy.
Mrs. Halves.
g. Quartette--"Theres one that love dearly
Kucken.
Mrs. Halves, Miss earle, Mr.. Morgan and Mr. Watts.
r. Song-"Looking Back" Sullivan.
Miss earle.
s. Concert Overture. Shuich.
String Band
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