The Portland daily press., 1875-04-07

The annual meeting Of this society was held
Monday evening. In the absence of the Pfesl-
dent, DIR. w. Wood, and Vice President, heV'
E. c. Bolles, the meeting was called to order
by Mr.. G. B. Fuller, and Mr.. S. b. Beckett was
chosen chairman.
The committee appointed at the adlourneu
annual meeting March Sd, consisting OF Nes.
E. G. Bodies and Mr.. A. w. Longleiio"' "
draw I'D resolutions on the death OF our iaiilen'
ed late associate, Rufus E. Wood repof'eu do
follows:
That thew had attended to the duty assigned
them. and now offer for the acceptance OF the
society the following resolutions:
Reso,red That the members OF the PorIlanu 90
cietv of Natural History desire 10 express . l
of the great loss when naS recent death of Rufus E.
Wood one of the oldest and best friends OF this H.
Pasned Thai to his sagacity and generosity the
oiot oves much of its recovery from dark days and
reneated misfortues while the same qualiles whlch
viii cause him to be long remembered In tnls city as
NE nrSbt citizen the honest merchant, the quiet
vet frernent bepefactor of the poor have made his
| presence ALWAYS honored and welcome among u.s. -
Ppsotyed That the unaffected enthusiasm with
% oh he ever regarded the labors and success OF our
society has encouraged in no common degree the
of its members and has been, even more than
his numerous gifts the means of keeping alive their
endeavors to promote the knowledge OF natural his
| tory in our community. A..
BesoIped Tnat these resolutions be entered on the
journals of the society, and that copy of them be
transmitted to the relatives of the deceased, as a
token of wish to pay lifting honor to his memory.
1t was then unanimously voted that these
resolutions be adopted, that copy of them be
| entered upon the records of the society, and
that their recommendations be carried out.
The following communication, enclosing
| check for $500, received from John Mussey,
Esq, was read:
To Dr. William Wood, President Of the Port
land Society of Natural History.
Dear Sir: think it is about time the Society
heard from one of its earliest friends. He
hopes that Qke its native city, it has revived
and become more and more lovely after It's re-
peated trials in the crucible of fire..
enclose my check for two hundred dollars
| (S2O0) for its use 1t will prove reminder OF
| the deep interest felt mutually by my late be-
| loved wife aud myself in the success and pros
perity of your association.
Respectfully Yours, -
Portland, Feb %, 1875.
Voted, that this communication be spread
upon the records.
Voted, that the sincere thanks of the Society
be rendered to the generous donor for this addl-
tional manifestation of his interest in its well
fare, and that the President be charged with
the duty of communicating this vote to him.
A large number of donations upon the table
were then announced, with books and publIca
tions received from foreign societies in the way
of exchange, through the Smithsonian Instltu-
ton at Washington, also Of the publication OF
the Smithsonian Institute, vol xix of ContrlDu-
tons to knowledge, and three volumes or
miscellaneous Collections"
Mr. Albert L. Burbank was nominated by
Mr. Fuller for active membership
ACCIDENTS MIR. Max Claussen, who does
business on Fore street, fell in his yard yester-
dav and broke his nose and disocated his right
arm.
Mr.. Robert Chandler of Deering was thrown
from his carriage on behring's bridge yesterday
morning and had his wrist broken and his car
riage was slightly injured.
A young man in the employ of Woodman,
True & Co.. fell down the elevator in their
store Yesterday afternoon, and was severely in
iured He fell several feet and struck on his
head. He was taken to his home and sur
geon called, who considered his injuries dan
gerous.
GARR1cK CLUB.-The second entertainment
Of the Garrick Club at Grand Army Hall last
evening drew a full house. The ''Courtshp OF
Miles Standsh," "Poor Pillicoddy" and man
the Good for Nothing" were given. The first
piece was presented in fine STYLE and showed a
large amount of study. The costumes were
good and the play ran very smoothly. Mr..
Kimball as Miles Standish, was perfectly at
| home and personated the part finely Mr.
| NOVEL; as John Alden was especially good, and
| Miss Drinkwater as Priscilla was excellent.
The others were well produced. Mr., Kimbai,
| who has had charge of these entertainments,
| deserves much credit for the manner in which