The Portland daily press., 1874-10-06
T. Woolly of Lewiston makes fine display

L. Woolly of Lewiston makes fine display
OF stuffed birds and animals. He has deer,
the heads of several animals, and birds in
abundance. Among the number there is to be
found Chinese pheasant, Canada grouse,
Western prairie chicken, godwit, yellow leg
plover, woodcock, English woodcock, English
ruff, American quail, lark, mountain quail,
from California an American eagle, pair OF
Canada offers, two-headed lamb sturgeon
from the Kennebec river, great heron, Two
looms, two large grey squirrels black COCK,
pair of wood ducks, sea pigeons, gniIs, surf
ducks, magpies, white Guinea hens, number
of prairie chickens In al there are over $50
varieties. This morning he will receive several
live birds.
The fair was formally opened at eight o'clock
by prayer from the Rev. G. w. Bicknell, chap
lain of Bosworth Post. Gen. ]. D. Fessenden
then introduced the orator of the evening as
the man who obtained the passage through the
City Council of an order providing for the sup
port of the families of volunteers, and man
who was actuated by pure and patriotic motives
throughout the war. He referred to the Hon.
c. P. Kimball. Mr.. Kimball stepped to the
platform and delivered the address.
The address, which will be found on our first
page, was a touching tribute to the heroic Dead
as well as a clear exposition of the objects and
aims of the Grand Army. Mr.. Kimbalrs
words wildly brought before the audience those
days of feverish excitement in 1861, when the
news of the fall of Sumter was flashed across
the wires, and an indignant people rose in
arms. The audience recalled. too, that first
great war meeting at which Mr.. Kimball took
SO noble and patriotic stand. The address
was peculiarly grateful to the Grand Army,
containing, as it did, so vigorous a defence of
the organization against the charge of partisan
hip.
AT the conclusion of the address the Portland
Baud, which was present, favored the audience
with some choice music. Following this came
beautiful tableau entitled "Welcome," in
which host of pretty young ladies took part
Then the visitors were free to wander at their
own sweet will, and wander they did.
The refreshment room was favorite place of
resort with many. The tables were furnished
by the ladies of Ward One and were running
over with cake. coffee, sc. The attraction of
pretty waiter girls was net forgotten, and every
thing conspired to draw the crowd. OF course
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There is really very fine collection of live and
stuffed birds and animals, larger than was ever
before got together in Maine, and it will richly
repay examination. The war museum is an
other centre of attraction. Many curious relics
of the rebellion and of the revolution are to be
seen there. Weapons of modern and of antique
shape, riddled battle flags once borne by Maine
regiments, and other objects of interest are
scattered about.
The Ward and other tables were, of course,
well patronized, many articles being disposed
of, and numberless tickets in the various
raffies were sold. The people seemed to enjoy
themselves hugely, and there is no doubt that
City Hall will become favorite place of resort
during the remainder of the week.
This evening the course of the weeks enter
tainments will begin with rousing farce,
never before put on the boards here, in which
athletes and jugglers will appear. Sappho will
appear in certain of her favorite selections, and
the evenings entertainment will close with
fine tableau representing the incident of the
soldier and the ring in the Anderson vile
prison. Let every one go and see it.