Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-07-20
Nall0mell local Mems.

At meeting Of the legal voters Of this city, at
City Hall, on Thursday last, to consider the expo
diency of providing the city with water for the
tinguishment of fires, &C., the subject was discus
sed freely and intelligently by gentlemen Of expe-
| rience and observation, who were in favor Of
adopting some feasible measure to secure the de-
sired end. A committee was appointed to make
thorough investigation, and report at the next
meeting of the City Council on the first Monday
evening of August next. We learn that the
meeting was not fully attended; and we doubt not
that before final action shall be taken by the City
Council, our citizens will have another opportuni-
y for considering the bect and for further dis
cussion in town meeting assembled" SO that all
may express their views and judge intelligently
upon question of 50 vital interest to the commun
ity generally.
MIR. George Colburn, overseer of the weave
room of IIallowel Cotton Factory, was made the
happy recipient of an elegant gold chain and charm
on Saturday evening last The chain. which is Of
unique and servcable pattern, was presented by
the operatives in his department and the massive
charm was contributed by Mr.. Brann, Agent Of
the Cotton Manufacturing company. Such an ex-
preston must be truly gratifying to MIR. Colburn
not only on account Of the intrinsic value Of the
present but also as . testimonial of appreciation
from those with whom he is so intimately assoclat-
cd in every day business relation.
Another party, consisting of Capt. Harvey
X. Getchell, Messrs. Charles Fl. Williams, John
Ii. Lord and George Chase, started with fair
wind, in the yacht "Nellie," for weeks recrea-
ton in the vicinity of Boothbay and Squirrel
Island. There will undoubtedly be a great COM
motion among the little whales and sea scrpcnts
along our coast, when the "Nele" and her val
liant crew "get of soundings." The weather
promises favorably for pleasant and successful
excursion.
Improvements are in progress in Northern
Bank building, which will afford more light and
convenient space in the second story, for the
transaction Of the business of the Treasurer Of
the Hallowell savings institution.
The venerable fire engine "Hero" has recently
been reiuvnated and fitted up for the boys who
are in training for first class firemen. The ma.
chine works like charm, and is as capable as
ever of doing good service in case of fire. The
boys are happy.
The frequent drowning accidents recorded of
late ,hcnld serve as warnings to yenturesome
persons of young and older growth who will per-
sist IN bathing in dangerous localities and with
out suitable precaution.
Mr.. Thomas Leigh has recently graded and
beautifed the grounds about his residence on
Chestnut street, in this city. The work was done
by MIR. Charles Butler, whose skill in ornamental
grading cannot be surpassed, as numerous local
tiles in this city will abundantly demonstrate.
Camping out" party, consisting of City
Marshal Young and wife. Frank Brown and wife,
Geo. Macintosh and wife. and Frank Howe and
family, left this city on the steamer Magnet, ON
Saturday morning last, for Squirrel Island, where
they propose to enjoy brief vacation at the sea-
side The salt water mania is becoming epidemic.
and according to present prospects our population
will, for time at least, become perceptibly chin.
The Roaring Gimlet" which is not considered
model of beauty, speed safety. capsized in the
river opposite this city Saturday afternoon last
The occupants of the boat were rescued with no
other damage than thorough wetting and healthy
scare.
Many Of our Methodist friends are spending
few weeks at the Richmond camp meeting grounds
previous to the commencement of the annual re-
ligious meetings in that locality.