Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-07-22

Last year a Joint Committee of fifteen mem
beers was appointed by Trinity Commandery and
Bethlehem and Augusta Lodges to consider the
subject OF obtaining better hall Accommodations for
the masonic bodies in this city. DR.. Lapham
made chairman of the committee, and Capt. Black
Sec'y. The result Of the deliberations Of the CON-
mittee has just been announced, and the plan rec
commended by them has been approved by each
of the three masonic bodies The plan is to raise
the roof Of the present hall, change the stairways
and reconstruct the rooms generally. A dining
hall 32x22 feet, is to be provided, and when the
contemplated changes anu improvements are all
carried out the masonic fraternity of this city viii
have as good accommodations a, are enjoyed by
their brethren in any city in the State. The
nual rent will not exceed $500. A subcommittee
consisting of Capt. Black and Messrs. D. Cargill
and G. P. Haskell has been appointed to look af
ter the interest, OF the masonic bodies while the
contractor Mr. John p. Wyman, is carrying for
ward the work.
The first reunion of the 3lst and 32d Maine
Regiments will take place at Portland, on Friday,
July 3d. 1876 and it is earnestly desired that every
member Of either of the old regiments who can
possibly do so, will be present at this gathering of
comrades who have not met before since the mug
ter-out, ten years ago. The programme includes
an excursion TO Peaks Island en- the steamer
Charles Houghton, leaving Portland pier at and
1890 A. NJ. Comrades will proceed Immediately
to the boat, on arriving in the city. A breakfast
will be served at the Montreal House on arrival at
the Island, and grand clam-bake will take place
during the day. A business meeting for organiza-
ton of regimental association will be held, and
amusements provided to occupy the remainder of
the day. The price Of tickets has been fixed at
81 so, which includes breakfast and clam bake.
Free return tickets can be had by all comrades
coming over the Portland & Rochester railroad,
and it is confidently expected that the Maine Cen
trial will grant the same favor. All comrades who
may intend being present are requested to inform
as possible, giving name, residence, company and
regiment; also, to use every effort to make this
affair q success, by cndeavoring to as large
an attendance IS possible from comrades in their
vicinity. All communications should be addressed
to the secretary, Henry c. Houston, at Registry
of Deeds, Portland who will be glad to furnish
such information as may be desired.
Marrow Escape.
As the steamer Hurricane was making her trip
Monday afternoon from Rockland to Vinahsyen,
and when about half way across the bay, one Of
the passengers, Mr.. Chas P. Boston, workman
on Hurricane Island, while going forward on the
boat, accidentally slipped and fell overheard.
Some time necessarily elapsed before the boat
could be turned, and the man was left nearly
fourth Of mile behind, struggling in the water.
He was finally reached and taken on board, but
little worse for his involuntary bath. Cucumber
ed as he was with his clothing and thick over
coat, his escape was q narrow one, and but for his
remarkable GOODNESS, and skill as a swimmer, and
the prompt efforts Of the passengers and crew of
the steamer. fatal result must have ensued.