The Portland daily press., 1875-09-16
Especial to the Press.l

Firemen's Muster in Richmond.
RICHMOND. Sept 15.-The following eleven
fire companies will be present at the fremen's
muster at Richmond on Thursday, the 10th
inst Hallowell, Torrent, and Tiger, with band;
Augusta, Pacific, band; Gardiner, Fire King;
Topsham Androscoggin; Brunswick, Niagara,
band; Lisbon, Torrent; Rockland, N. A. Bur-
pee, band; Lewiston, Associates, band; Au-
burn, Excelsior; Richmond, Tempest, band.
The leading feature of the day will be con
test between Torrent Company Hallowel, and
Tempest Company, Richmond, for 5000, There
is much rivalry between these two companies
On former trial the Tempest was the victor.
Two silver trumpets are offered as prizes for
best first and second playing, to be contested
for by any of the companies present, without
regard to size of cylinder, each company fur
nishing referee. A collation. will be served at
noon 10 tent capable of holding 1000 people,
after which the playing will commence
Through the courtesy of Payson Tucker, Su-
perintendent, the visiting companies will be
passed over the Maine Central at half fare, the
bands travelling free. The Marshal of the day
is Col j. w. Spauldng, the chairman of Com
mittee of Arrangements Mr.. Daniel Clark.
ITO the Associated Press.J
Bridge Meeting at Berwick.
GREAT FALLS, N. H., Sept. 15.-At special
town meeting in Berwick, yesterday, the town
voted to bear half the expense Of building an
iron bridge over Salmon Falls river between
Berwick and Great Falls. A town meeting
will be called on this side of the river to con-
slider the matter. The estimated cost is about
$1,000 Tho III Sc in dafa
diton and unsafe.
Reunion of the Eirst Maine Cavalry.
RoCKLAND Sept. 15.-The First Maine Cav
airy Association held its fourth annual reunion
in this city to day. One hundred and twenty
five or more of the regiment were present. At
about noon the members of the regiment ac-
companied by Edwin Libby Post G. A. R.,
made an excursion to Vinalhaven, where
grand clam bake was served. business meet
ng followed, at which the following officers of
the Association were chosen: President Major
b. +. Tucker, Belfast; Vice President Sergt.
w. B. Smith, Portland; Recording Secretary,
Sergt. L. B. Hill, Augusta; Corresponding Sec
rotary, Lieut.. o. S. Haskell, Pittsfeld; Treas
urer, Geu. j. z Cilley, Rockland; Toast MAS.
fer, Major George NJ, Brown. Bangor.
The regiment arrived from the islands at
p. no., and after half an hour proceeded to
Farwell & Ames' Hall, where a sumptuous
banquet had been provided by the ladies of
this city and Thomaston. The banquet is to
be followed by ar grafton by Gen. Cilley and a
poem by Major j. D. Myrick, with addresses,
songs and campaign stories. Meservey's Band
furnished music through the day.
Probable Fatal Accident.
BATH, Sept. 15.-George H., aged ten, son of
Samuel WEIGH of this city, while playing on
the deck of ship Astoria, fell through the hatch
into the hold this afternoon. He was taken
home nsensb!e and will probably die.
Launched.
Launched to-day by Goss & Sawyer fine
ship of 1850 tons, named Astoria, built under
special survey of American Record and Bureau
Veritas, owned by John Patten & Son and
Charles Davenport, and will be commanded by
Capt. John Kelley of this city.
Bangor Brig Ashore.
BANGOR, Sept ia despatch received here
to-day by the owners of the brig George E. Dale
of this city, states sheahas gone ashore at Bar
BADGES in hurricane. No particulars received.
September Meeting ut the Bangor Trot-
ting Park.
Ihe September meeting at the Bangor Trot-
ting Park opened with race for purse of
$225, in the Psi class best in 8; eight entries
and six started Four heats were trotted.
Charlie Morrill, won one heat; Aver two; Joe
Hooker one; fifth heat dead. Time, 2.33, 2.3S4,
2.33a, 2.37s. The race was postponed till to.
morrow forenoon.
The second race was for $3.50, in the 24O
class; eleven entries and five started. General
Lee won three straight heats, Silver Eye Sec
ond, Olive Logan third Time, 2.38, 2.3Sb 1861.
Patrons of Husbaudry.
The Patrons of Husbandry held picnic in
York's Grove, this city, to-day. There were
about 800 in attendance, sixteen lodges being
represented. There are % in the county The
party had an old fashioned dinner of baked
beans. There were speeches, etc.