The Portland daily press., 1874-10-28
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e. MoUNTFoRT, Treasurer
Portland, Oct. q, 1874.

AMERICAN HoUsE.-The Sailors Home, or,
as more recently called, the American House,
at the corner of India and Middle streets, has
been restored from its injuries by fire and wa
ter on the evening of Aug. 3lst. Work was
commenced one week after the fire, as soon as
the insurance companies responded, and has
been pressed with energy. The new roof was
constructed with great expedition, and bette,
than the old, by H. D. Curtis & Son, carpen-
tiers and builders. 1t will be noticed that the
cupola and flagstaff have disappeared without
architectural detriment. The plastering, which
suffered by water scarcely less than the roof by
fire, has been thoroughly repoired, with an
economy and Deafness worthy of commenda-
ton, by Messrs. Levecque & Smith, plasterers.
The building is newly painted and papered
throughout, and certainly presents very at
tractive appearance. This was done by Mr.. E.
s. Jordan The general result indicates that
there are good mechanics and artisans in Port
land. The house is still kept by Mr.. Gray,
who will be prepared to receive company about
the first of November.
OUR New WEsT.-In our advertising col
umns will be found certain comments of public
men and the press upon the series of lectures on
"Our New West" delivered by A. f. Lewis,
esq.,, of Fryeburg. These comments, it will be
noticed, are highly complimentary. When Mr..
Lewis lectured in this city he made a marked
and favorable impression, and his lecture was
very generally regarded as one of the best de-
scriptions of the wonders of the Yo Semitic
which was ever delivered from the platform.
The lectures are four in number, all rich in de-
scriptve details and amusing Incidents Mr..
Lewis has thoroughly mastered his subject. A
leisure tour through the ''New West furnished
him with abundant material, and his observa
ton and descriptive powers have enabled him
| to work up that material into four very enter
| tanning lectures. He is to be heartily com
| mended to lyceums and lecture bureaus.
ART NoTEs-P III. Holmes of Gardiner has
mammoth picture now on exhibition at
| Schumacher's which will command the notice
of all interested i'll paintings. 1t represents an
autumn scene in New Hampshire, and is a
companion piece to his large winter scene.
| Everything is on large scale, even to the
defects and merits, of which last it shows many.
| The foreground, representing herd of cows
shaking their thirst at a brook, is excellently
done. The trees to the right, and the low
hedge and wall to the left are picturesquely
treated, and make up a pleasing scene. The
distance is not SO happily handled. The pic
ture will richly repay inspection and study.
| TEMPERANCE MEETING.-The National
Temperance Campmeeting Association are do
| ing good work in our city, Their meetings
| are held from place to place every evening.
Last night at the Allen Mission Chapel Capt
Chas. H. Choate gave sketch of his life Of
dram drinking and rejoiced his auditors by the
information that since he signed the pledge
four weeks ago, he has kept it unbroken. Capt
j. b. Coyle and several other speakers were
present. Some very hard drinkers signed the
pledge. The meeting was adjourned to Chest
nut street church vestry this evening. Thurs.
day evening meeting will be held at DIR
Shailer's church opposite the park.
OLD FOLKS CoNcERT.-Friday evening al
old folks concert will be given at the vestry o.
Chestnut street church, when very pleasan
time is expected. There will also be an oyste
supper. 1t is sufficient to say of this that i
will be under the charge of Freeman.