Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-01

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Capen Of Stoughton, Mass, and w. w. Roberts
and II. B. Griffin of Portland were present and
participated in the exercises.
The regular meetings will be held ON the sec.
ord and fourth Tuesdays Of each month.
Maine Manufacturing News.
The Lincoln Mill at Lewiston is to shut down
next Saturday. It will stop it is supposed, for
one month. There is no probability that any
other mills will shut down. The goods made by
this mill have been selling at a loss for some
months, and turn in the tide is awaited.
A. b. Edwards of Lewiston, has contracted to
erect large paper mill at South Windham, which
will require about 800, 000 Of brick. He is TO COM
mence work on the mill Immediately
The New Kniekerhoeker Free school,
Farmingdale.
The citizens of district Nc. /, FarmiDgdae.
Gardner, and about enc mile back from the river,
and embraces about two-thrds Of the town in
wealth and populaton,) for Il long time feeling
the need Of q school building commensurate with
their interests, and which should put them a
level with other like towns in the State, unani-
mously voted year ago to erect such building,
and appointed building committee, to do in their
judgment what was for the best interests Of the dis
trict, in that line. They decided to adopt the
plan of buildings recently erected in South Free
port, Phillips and Mechanic Falls, with some i'm
provements.
The lot was taken on the north side Of Grant
street. opposite the residence Of Mr.. Peter Grant,
ESQ. and grading commenced in the latter part OF
the winter. The foundation walls were built BY
Messrs. F. N. Pierce 4 Co. Of Augusta The
bu il,ing was awarded to Thos. Paul Of Farm ing
dale. Hartley Jewett Of Farmingdale furnished
most of the lumber and it is pronounced by good
judges 10 be one Of the finest frames ever put up
in the country. The building is two story; each
room finishing up II feet; hip roof and deck,
and front gable on which stands the bell tower.
1t is AZ feet by 49, points to the river, the eastern
side being used for stairway, halls and ante
rooms II feet square. The two school rooms
ase exactly alike, 3, feet by 30 one ante-room off
of each serving As recitation room.
The interior walls all finished up in black
ash vertically set as high as the windows
The stairways and steps are finished in brick.
The floors are of the best spruce, narrow, and
bic akpg joints every three feet
The furniture is from the Excelsior Company Of
Philadelphia, and consists Of 36 double, IRON
framed seats Of the most approved styles, finished
in alternate strips Of ash aud walnut, with glass
ink stands. There are four styles Of seats, and
every child will have one to suit its size. There
teachers desk is of the same style. Seven of
Mitchels best outline maps hang from the walls
and fine Holbrook globe is provided for one
room. A pretty clock the gift OF Richard John
son, Esq, adorns one room; also two fine bronze
chandeliers, presented by Robert Thompson, Esq
The rest of the building has been provided with
lamps through the generosity of Capt. a. Rich
Jr. A fine bell of $40 lbs. weight has been given
by the Knickerbocker Ice Co. of Philadelphia,
Capt. Rich and few others.
ha aIi ston Nc n q Sparioul lot which haa
been well graded and has a commanding view OF
the road the river and adjacent country. Water
is supplied from well on the premises, AID il Is
designed TO cover the grounds with different kind.
Of trees. The house will be heated by two first
class portable furnaces. and double windows pro-
vided If necessary to keep out the bleak north
west winds of winter.
The whole building will cost when completed
about s., $50. but is worth more than 1000, and
is model of neatness completeness and econ
omy.
The dedication proper took place on Wednes-
day evening, and though disagreeable, cold rain
storm prevailed, there was q very full house OF
Farmiu gdale people; had the weather been fine,
it is estimated that not one-quarter Of the people
could have gained admittance. As it was, the
worst of storms could not keep The citizens away
The Hallowell band came down on the last accom-.
mediation train, got out at the upper station, and
gave delightful serenade to the family Of Capt.
John II. Drew, who lives close by. They next pro-
ceeded to the residence of Peter Grant, Esq,
where they gave some of their delicious music on
the spacious verandah. An elegant supper was
waiting them there, and they were attended by
some Of Farmingdale's farest daughters.
The exercises of dedication was carried through
according to the programme, with one or two eN-
ceptions. Owing to the illness of one of the men,
bers of the Hallowell Glee Club, they were not
present. Mrs. Boothby Of Augusta, though labor
ing under severe cold, sang one of her sweet
songs in a manner not often equalled. Hon. W.
johnson was not present as expected, owing to
the storm; but Rev. Mr.. Park of Gardiner, gave
| an able though short address. The National ale
CORY, Columbia's Union Party was performed by
81 scholars, who had been in training under their
| energetic and talented teacher, Miss Abby Cox Of
Farmingdale, for more than three months, in q
manner that drew out the highest encomiuns oil
praise. In this act were two tableaux, introduced
with fine effect. under the direction of the MIS-.
Warrens. The farce, "a Love Of Bonnet by
young ladies of The town, was aowell gotten up as
could be done anywhere. The music by the band
just delightful, and after the closing exercises
they favored the visitors with number OF their
best pieces. They gave their services, and 1t was
highly appreciated by the citizens Of Farmngdalc.
An act entirely unannounced was the presenta.
ticn to the chairman OF the building committee OF
an elegant silver service. This took him com
plcely by surprise, and served to unite everybody
in their zeal for the new school. The prcsen'a-
ton speech was delivered by Robert Thompson,
ESQ, and was one of his characteristic and hap
picst efforts
Refreshments of all kinds were served ny the la
dies of Farmingdale in the lower hall and the tables
presented very inviting aspect. The big squash
raised and presented by Levi Lancaster was on
exhibition, and the lists opened ior guessing its
weight. Also an elegant pair Of silver mounted
skates, presented by Charles Wharf. was eXhibl'
ted, to be given to the young lady that got the
largest number of votes for her beauty This
proved quite ~ trac.ise.
All agree that the school house, the levec ana
everything connected was decided success, and
things can be done in Farmingdale as well as
anywhere.
Thursdayevening the exercises consist Of singing
by the children, drama entitled "D0wn by the
Sea-" disposal of the SQUASH skates, etc., to wind
up with grand social dance. Music during the
entire evening by Lawrencc's Quadrille Band Of
| Gardiner.
Tic whole proceeds to go toward payment OF
| the fine new organ now in use in the building.
supreme Judicial Court. Knox County