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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05
A MODEL CHURCH.
Completion of the Pine Street Church
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Comfort Com
biued.

Last November we gave description of the
vestry of the new Pine street church which
was then dedicated. 1t was not expected at
that time that the main audience room would
be completed until May, but through the earn
est efforts of the building committee the
church is now nearly ready to be dedicated
and the services will take place two weeks
from yesterday.
Our reporter visited the church yesterday
and took a glance at the work. Winding
stairs from the front entry lead to the vestibule
above, which is finished in oiled ash. In the
rear is row of upholstered seats to accommo-
date strangers who are waiting for the ushers.
From this room four doors lead to the audi
ence room and two to the gallery. The main
audience room is 72x65 feet and has two centre
aisles and one aisle on each side. A door
opens at each aisle, making the room easy OF
access. There are LOG pews in the body of the
house and it is calculated that they will seat
upwards OF 800 people. The gallery in the
rear will easily seat 200, so that the house has
seating capacity of upwards of 1000. The
pews in the body of the house are set in semi
circle, thus giving every seat a fine view of the
speaker. The pews are of ash and are orna-
mented with black walnut trimmings aud
pretty drab cushions. Each pew is furnished
with neat rack for hymn books, SC. The
pastor has private stairway leading from his
study in the vestry directly to the pulpit, which
is situated in front of the organ in the recess at
the rear of the church. The pulpit will be
neat black walnut desk and the chairs will be
of Gothic style upholstered In scarlet. There
will be pretty carpet, a table for the pastors
use and a communion table on either side OF
the pulpit. The whole will be surrounded by q
low black walnut railing. On the wall on
either side of the pulpit are tablets on which
will be inscribed appropriate texts of Script
ure. The room is lighted by large rose win
dow in front and four windows on each side
with two small ones on the front corners, all OF
which will be of Cathedral glass. A pretty
carpet of scarlet and drab has been purchased
by the ladies' circle and will be put down in
day or two. The ceiling is frescoed in very
neat manner and the walls have been touched
up slightly by W. L. Keller. The whole finish
of the church is in ash, which with the light
carpet and light frescoing and the absence Of
side galleries gives the edifce light and
cheering aspect. The whole building is heated
by steam and in the vestibule will be found
steam pipes covered with grating for the ex-
press purpose of warming feet in cold weather.
This is an entirely new feature, but is in keep
ing with the whole arrangement of this church.
The ventilation of the audience room is from
the roof and is at all times under the control of
the sexton. -
The organ is fine one from the manufacto-
~ of Geo. II. Rider & Co., of Boston. Mr.. L.
M. Clark and number of skillful workmen
are here putting up the instrument. The or
gan has two manuals and one pedal. The or
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05
The Maine General Hospital.

The completion of the construction and
equipment of the Maine General Hospital and
the consequent cessation of expenditures fol
these purposes permit the appropriation of
contributions to the establishment of perma
nent fund. The efforts of those who care fol
to the creation of such a fund as will place il
on good pecuniary footing and preclude the
necessity of annual appeals to the state for
means to defray the ordinary expenses of the
Hospital. The nucleus for such fund is made
by the generous gift of $4,000 by Rev. Fred'k
rockingham IN naenorian, of his deceased
father. 1t is to be hoped that his liberal ex
ample will not fail of imitation. The follow.
ing resolutions, apropos of this subject, were
passed at the regular monthly meeting of the
Directors of the Hospital ON Monday, 3 inst.
Voted-That the thanks of the Board be presented
to Rev. Frederick rockingham for his timely ant
truly generous donation of two thousand dollars fol
the benefit Of the Hospital.
Voted-That the money be invested in reliable Sc
curltes, and designated in the hospital records anC
the treasurer annual report the "Frothinghan
contribution to the hospital fund" thus connecting
honored father, the late John rockingham ESQ.,. o
Montreal, Canada, who never lost his interest in hi
native state, and in this the city Of his birth.
Resolved That the foregoing votes be entered up
sent to Rev. Frederick rockingham, and to the fam
lily In Canada.
Voted- That the names of all who have contributed
In the past towards the construction and equipment
OF the hospital with the amount subscribed by each
be transferred to the records for reference and
manent keeping
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AccIDENTs.-A young sailor named Charles
FL. Fl. Smith attempted to jump from Long
wharf to small steamer in the dock, yester-
day, when he slipped and fell upon pile, break
ing several ribs. he was taken to the police
station and attended by DR.. Ring.
Early yesterday morning the police officers
found David Coleman in a sad condition on
Fore street. He had fallen and cut his head
and dislocated his hip. His body was covered
with dirt, which had evidently not been dis
turbed for months. He was taken to the sta
ton and his wounds dressed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

TEMPERANCE ORGANIzATIoN.-The incor-
porators met at the City Hotel yesterday after.
noon at one o'clock and organized the Maine
State Temperance Campaigning Association.
The Association organized by the choice of O.
B. Cha6bourne of Saco, as PRESIDENT and A.
Little of this city as Secretary. A committee
OF five were appointed by the chair to draft a
constitution and bylaws and report at future
meeting. This committee consisted of Nelson
Dingley, Jr.. E. E. Harrington, A. Little, o.
b. Chadbourne and Neal Dow. This commit
tee will call meeting in few days to report,
and to complete the organization. The object
Of this Association is to hold camp-meetings in
different parts of the state during the summer
season. Interesting remarks were made by
several gentlemen present.
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New Advertisements To-Day
Superior Court.


APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1876, sYMoNDs, j., PREs1D-
ING.
TUESDAY. The April civil term was opened this
morning with prayer by the Rev. DIR. Smaller. The
traverse jury is as follows:
William B. skillin, foreman, No. Yarmouth; John
H. Blake Deering; Benz. NJ Baker, Windham
Richard J. Cbaplin Naples; John bennett, Bridg-
ton; VIM Z. Blossom, Portland; Charles E. Her
rick, Cumberland; Reuben Higgins, Cape Elizabeth
Westbrook; Watson c. Rand, Portland; Charles
Woodman, Baldwin.
Standardization O. Tyler. Pownal:
Wilbur F. Rand, standish; Rufus o. Soule, Free
port.
Excused-Charles c. Melcher Brunswick; Walter
Tolman, Portland.
Shepard Russell VS.. Francis H. Whitman. Action
on account annexed to recover for the rent of
ton OF mill in South Boston. On trial.
j. e. Abbott Of Boston for plaintiff.
Strout & Holmes for defendant.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Thc following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Otisield-Lot of land containing ten acres
from Dorcas G. Chase to Alpheus B. Love-
well.
Lot OF land from Wm. Han cock to Augusta
S. LoyewelI
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A RoGUE.-The fellow who was arrested for
larceny on Monday turns out to be a thief from
Boston. He gave the name of Charles Han
son when arrested, but has since changed it to
Jere Anderson, and letter from Boston gives
his name as Ed. Sullivan. He ran away iron
Boston with young girl with whom be ha'
been living in this city. He will be prosecuted
for this offence.
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-Thomas Hopkins and Elizabeth Hop
kins. Common drunkards. Thirty days each. Com
mitted.
Hugh Doyle. Intoxication Fined s. with costs
Committed.
John Doherty and Bridget Pendergast. Open
shop. Fined $40 each with costs. Paid.
Martha Hague. Search and seizure Discharged.
Bradburys.
Edward Gould. Search and seizure. Discharged.
Cleaves.
John E. Farrell Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs, Paid,
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An Exclamation.

Those who were present at the meeting Of
the Maine Historical Society, on the evening Of
Friday, will recollect some discussion relative
to the final resting place of Gen. Samuel Wal
do, who died of apoplexy at Penobscot in 1850.
1t was the body of his son, Col. Samuel Waldo
who was buried under St. Paurs church, Port
land. Smith and Deane's Journal, page 21S
contains this entry: "1771-April Goth, Col
Waldo was buried with great parade under the
church, with a sermon, and under arms. ~
("His remains were afterwards removed
Boston.") W. 6.
Windham, April 8.
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ENTERTAINMENTS THIS EvENING.-The ladies
of Williston Circle give their annual fair for
the sale of useful and fancy articles, at the YES
try OF State street church. In connection with
the fair a very pleasing entertainment will be
given. Tomorrow evening Centennial supper
will be served.
The ladies of the Newbury street church will
give an entertainment at their church, consist
ing OF select readings, interspersed with sing
ing by the choir of the church. An oyster sup.
per will be served during the evening.
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WAS 1T A FORGERYe
A Suit Broughi TO Recover Payment of a
90 $1,000 Note.

About two weeks ago Mr.. Turner, who was
connected with the Water Company in this
city for some months, visited Mrs. Calvin L.
Woodbury. at Cornish, and asked her to en-
dorse $1,000 note for him, to enable him to 90
into business The request was refused and
Turner went to Mr.. Woodbury. and asked that
he endorse the note. He also refused, and af-
ter pleading some time Turner left. The next
day he returned and begged the favor, but Mr.
Woodbury. was resolute and Turner left 1t
seems that the Turner's and Woodburys had
been on very intimate terms, and as Mrs.
Woodbury. is lady of property the request was
very natural.
About a week ago Mr.. Turner left town, and
soon after his wife was taken sick in this city.
She sent word of her illness to Mrs. Woodbury.
who came to this city to attend her. While
here letter was received by Mr.. Woodbury.
announcing that three months note for ST.
600, endorsed by Mrs. Woodbury., had gone to
protest at one of the banks. Mr.. Woodbury. at
once came to this city and called at the bank
with counsel and examined the note. The sig
nature of the endorsement was compared with
Mrs. Woodbury's signature and was at once
pronounced forgery, and Mrs. Woodbury. has
refused to pay it.
Mr.. Woodbury. is of the opinion that Turner
forged the endorsement about three months
ago and sold the note to Mr.. Ponce of this city.
Mr.. Ponce sold it to the bank, it is said guar
anteeing it to be good. Mr.. Ponce has brought
suit against Mrs. Woodbury. for the amount
of the note, claiming it is a genuine endorse
ment The case will soon come to trial and
will be very interesting. Mr.. Woodbury. is of
the opinion that when Turner visited him two
weeks ago be was in hopes to get a genuine
note to take up the forgery, and if his request
had been granted it is not thought that he
would have left home. 1t is said that some
time ago, when Mr., Turner moved to this city,
he borrowed $1,000 from Mrs. Woodbury. to
buy house. but instead of using it all for that
purpose he put in $500 and spent the remainder
in other ways. He left his wife in destitute
condition and she has been obliged to return to
her friends in Parsousfield.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

THE MUsEUM.-The driving storm asst night
seriously interfered with the attendance at the
Museum, but it IS safe to say there will be no
more slim houses while ''The Long Strike
lasts; for the play cannot help winning the
popular favor at once. Its exciting plot, the
strength of its situations, and its fine scenic
effects command the warm interest of an audi
ence from the first scene to the last In the
second act where the great mills all lighted,
flare out in the background, Mr.. Richards has
made effective use of his brush, and has given
a striking picture. The other scenes too are
excellently done, and the telegraph office look
ed for all the world like room of the Western
Union. The existing situations, those of the
strike, the murder, the effort to stop the out
going vessel, and the trial and acquttal, were
all well worked up, and some of them were
finely managed. In the scene especially where
"Moneypenny'' and "Jane" send the despatch
upon the answer to which depends the life of
''Jem Starkie", the audience listened to the
clicking of the telegraph with breathless at
tention.
The strong character of the play is "Money-
penny" the lawyer, and his eccentricities re-
ceived discriminating and artistic rendition by
MI w n6elOCK. InaC accomplished ACTOR
found in the character something quite differ
ent from anything he has before attempted
|. since he has been here, and gave an imperson-
| alton remarkable for mingled humor and pa
thos, for strong individuality, and for its ease
| and naturalness. The Characterization was
| heightened by those exaggerative touches nee
essary to give it due prominence and called for
| in an artistic conception.
''Eoah Iearoyd', the ringleader of the
strike, was excellently taken by Mr.. Calder,
who had evidently given to the part careful
and understanding study, and who certainly
| acquitted himself with great credit. Miss
Cameron was effective and pleasing in the pa
thetic role of Jane Learoyd'' Mr.. Sny der
was excellent as the hard and cruel "Radley'',
while Mr.. Gales "Jem'' was too much of the
"forcibly-feeble' school. The play will be
| given at the matinee to-day and evenings un-
til Friday.
| The storm did not prevent the friends of
Mr.. Curtis from ralying in force yesterday
morning, and there was a large sale of tickets.
There are many good seats yet to be secured,
however, on early application.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

LYONS KATHARIoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews itsgrowth
and gives strength and vigor. 1t is delightfully."-
is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic
ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only
30 cents. apr16deodaw1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

O-DlOWers Slgnal.
The case is in ash to correspond with the
finish of the church. The front pipes are fin
1shed in nickel and gold leaf. The key board
is extended so that the player sits in front of
the pulpit platform and directly back of the
altar rail, the action passing under the plat
form and connecting with the organ, which, as
before stated, is in the rear Of the pulpit. The
octave coupler nearly doubles the power of the
organ without the addition of SO many shrill
stops so common in all large organs. The
heighth is 80 feet, width IS feet and the depth
6 feet.
Since the dedication Of the vestry the ante
rooms pertaining to it have been greatly i'm
proved and are now the finest and most con-
venient in the city. On one side of the vestry
is situated the ladies parlor, which is used for
the meetings of the circle and other like pur-
poses. 1t is richly carpeted and furnished
with fine parlor suit. The walls are hung
with steel engravings, making the room very
pleasant and convenient one. If desired it can
be divided into two rooms. In the rear of this
is the trustees room, which is also neatly car
peted and nicely furnished On the opposite
side of the vestry is the dining room and kitch-
Cus 1u0 ulhiuo IL uoCo 4uI euC luldut
class in Sunday School and is furnished with
blackboard for their instruction. The kitchen
is model room of its kind. 1t contains
large cooking range, a goodly supply of crock
cry and has Sebago. These two rooms are very
convenient for their sociables, one of which
comes off this evening. One hundred and
fifty persons can easily be seated in the dining
room.
When this church is all completed it will
cost but $33, 900, including the furniture, organ
and all. None who visit it can refrain from
pronouncing 1t the most convenient church in
the city or state. The money for the payment
of the church has all been raised except about
$4,000, which will be procured in few days
and the church will be dedicated free of debt.
Still better than this the church will be free to
all who wish to attend.
1t is expected that there will be two services
on the day of dedication. Bishop Merrill will
preach in the afternoon and it is expected that
Bishop Simpson will preach the dedication SER
mon in the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

THE SToRM.-The most severe snow storm OF
the season commenced early yesterday morning
The snow fell all day, and last evening strong
sasterly wind set in, driving the snow about in
great fury, The horse cars were stopped early
in the evening, and the trains were greatly de
layed. The telegraph wires were blown down
in many places, and no dispatches were receiv-
ed here from the West. 1T was said that the
only wire in good working order was the one
on the stage at the Museum. If there were
any vessels on the coast they must have suffer-
ed severely, as the wind was directly on the
coast. There will probably be Ilong list Of
wrecks to report.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

THE climate of New England is extremely
"trying" to weak ldugs, and often people are
compelled by its rigors to seek a warmer eli
mate or GO down to the grave with cousump
ton. Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam
strengthens and heals weak lungs and tempers
the climate to al. apr3.eod1w
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CAPE ELIZABETH.
ASSESSORS NOTICE,


tHE Assessors of the town of Cape Elizabeth here
= BY give notice to all persons liable to taxation
IN said town, that they will be in session at their of
nee in Town House on the 18th, 14th and 10Th days
OF April inst from ten O'Clock in the forenoon till
five O'Clock in the afternoon for the purpose of
cevng lists of the polls and estates taxable in said
And all such persons are hereby notified to. make
and bring to said Assessors true and perfect lists of
an their Polls and Estates, real and personal or held
by them guardian, executor, administi ator trus
tee or otherwise the first day of April 1876 and
be prepared to make oath to the truth Of the same.
And when estates of persons deceased have been
divided during the past year or have changed hands
from any cause the executor administrator or other
person Interested is hereby warned to give notice of
such change; and in default of such notice will be
held under the law pay the tax assessed, although
such estate has been wholly distributed and paid
over.
And any person who neglects to comply with this
notice. will be doomed to tax according to the laws
Of the state and be barred of the right to make ap-
plcation to the County Commissioners for any abate-
ment OF his taxes, unless he shows that he was I'M
able to offer such lists within the time hereby ap-
pointed.
THOS. B. HASKELL,
ELISHA N. JORDAN, I Assessors.
STEPHEN SCAMMAN,)
cape Elizabeth, April LIST, 1876. apr4dlw
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PerAOIl0l.

Mrs. Goodwin Talcott, author of "Sher-
brook" and DR.. Howelrs Family" is now at
her home in Bangor revising the proof sheets
of her forthcoming novel "Herr Vassar' Story,
or the fortunes of Miss Follen."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

SCHUMACHER Bros. have just received full
line of cabinet and card size photographs of all
the new actors and actresses; also a fine line of
embossed pictures for scrap albums. All the
newest designs-centennial, etc. Don't, forget
to inspect them. apr3-3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

ANTIQUARIAN SUPPER.-The entertainment
at Congress Square church last evening was
success despite the storm. A good audience
gathered and participated in the supper, and it
was largely made up of brown bread and beans
The ladies who waited on the table were attired
in Centennial costume. At the close of the
repast several songs were given, but the drama
entitled "One Hundred Years Ago. was not
given, as QUE of the ladies who was to take
part failed to appear. This was quite disap-
pointment, but the company spent while in
social chat and then started for home. The
tickets were refunded and the drama will be
given next Tuesday evening, rain or shine
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-05

Young MEMS CHRISTIAN AssocIATIoN.-A
meeting of the state executive committee oc-
Cured last evening at the rooms,o the Y. NJ
Christian Association, in this city, there being
present Messrs. J. R. Learned, Auburn, G. D.
Jordan, Saco, G. M. Bailey and G. A. Wing,
Winthrop, f. E. Shaw. w. Fl. Hobbs and
A. Smith, Portland. Mr.. f. E. Shaw, State
Secretary, reported twenty mine towns visited
since November Goth, and 331 meetings held, in
which 764 persons publicly expressed their de-
termination to be Christians, and many others
have taken the stand since, 1t is proposed to
continue the visitation through April and May,
visiting Springvale April SIS, Limerick 1913
Cornish 1924. During the summer it is pro-
posed to hold district conventions in the cities.
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sAGADHAoC COUNTY.

THE attention of our merchants and others
having any custom house business to transact,
is called to the advertisement of Stone & Dow
ner of Boston, in another column. The firm is
an old and reliable one, has an established
reputation, and any business committed to
them will be attended to with promptness and
despatch.
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FUNERAL SERVICES. -The funeral OF the late
Alvah Conant took place. from bis late resi-
dence on Gray street, yesterday afternoon a
large number of bank officials and prominent
men were present at the services. lev. MI
Hincks oficiated in a very feeling manner
The remains were placed in metallic casket
richly trimmed, and bore the following iDscrip'
ton:
ALvAH coNANT,
Born 1900.
Died
April Sd, 1876.
The remains were taken to Evergreen Gene
terry for interment