Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-13
NaIIomell loral Mems.

Mrs. Clara Stevens, the efficient and faithf u /
teacher Of music in our public schools, gave very
enjoyable musical entertainment at City Hall on
Thursday evening. Members ofthe Grammar and
intermediate schools we're arranged upon the plat
form in their regular order. the grammar scholars
occupying the center, with the organ in front up
on the floor ofthe house, and delegation Of pri-
mary children at right The programme consisted
of cnoruses, quartettes Duets, and songs and was
carried out with admirable exactness in time and
tune greatly to the credit of teacher and pupils.
Many of the voices evnced compass and cultnre'of
no ordinary merit, abundantly demonstrating that
we have musical talent in schools that must
eventually win distinction The hall was filled to
its utmost capacity, and the audience evinced their
satisfaction by freq demonstrations Of applause.
We are of the opinion that small admission fee
would have proved more advantageous in fnan-
cia point of view, and quite as satisfactory to the
public generally. 1t is not safe to reckon largely
on the llberality of promiscuous audience when
a contribution is asked for in aid of even Q worthy
object; and we learn that the amount obtained on
the above occasion will not swell the partially &C.
cumulatcd fund for purchasing organs for our In
termediate schools to proportions particularly
alarming. That audience ought to have Melted at
least fifty dollars; VIXEN in fact less than one
quarter Of that sum was obtained. We trust an
other exhibition will be given at no distant day.
when our citizens will have an opportunity for
rectifying the financial mistake of Thursday eve
ming.
Peter Anterior Esq, died at her residence on Fri
day morning, at the age of 67 years. During the
past few months her health has rapidly failed
though she was able to take the principal care Of
her husband during his long illness, and until
a few days of his death, which occurred on Satur
day of last week She was worthy member Of
the South Congregational church in this city, and
was always active in every Christian and benevo-
lent enterprise.
Our police court has had several cases to dis
pose Of during the week, but of character not
especially interesting to the general public.
The last powerful rain served to set the kenne
bee to initiating to an immoderate 5extent SO soon
after election.
a good work was accomplished on Union street
this season. by furnishing concrete sidewalk so
long needed. The only drawback is the hiatus in
front of Niles stable, which will undoubtedly be
filed before the season of slosh shall have been
finally inaugurated for the winter
Mr.. Henry +. Wingate. of this city, has been
confined to his house for several weeks by severe
sickness. We trust he may soon recover his usual
health
Mr.. Rice is bndng dwelling house on Lou
den HILL in the southern section of this city.
There is also another dwelling house in process of
erection on Water street, south end. These signs
Of prosperity are decidedly encouraging
Messrs. Osgood & Cleaves, as we understand,
entertained their friends in hospital manner on
Thursday evening.