Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-27

Local anu State Nems.
Wynan's mill, that was shut down for repairs,
for few days, is running again.
BIS. Wright G. Co., have received nice lot of
St. John alewves
Samuel w. Lane, Esq, our City Treasurer, has
been confined to his house with severe sickness for
several days. lie is on the mcnding hand now.
1t reported that Moody and Sankey arc coming
to Portland. Should the report prove true, an m
mense number of people will go up to the city from
all parts of the State.
The usual weekly entertainment for the benefit
and amusement of the patients at the Insane Hos
pital will come off this evening" in the Chapel given
by home talent.
Messrs. Deliver & Pishon, furniture dealers in
this city, have, we understand, made an assign
ment of their property for the benefit OF their
creditors.
The Ladies circle connected with the Methodist
society of this city, will meet in the vestiy Of their
church this evening, at ~ o'clock business Of
importance.
This must be put down among the ION dts
talented young clergyman Of sistercity, will lead
to the hymenial altar one Of llallowell's fairest
daughters-onc of the sweet singers Of the Ken
nebec valley.
The schools of West Watcrylle began Monday,
xv;th tbo fol1 n NH
lake, High School; Z. e. Stevens, Grammar; Ida
B. Hatch, Intermediate; Lizzie n Townsend, Up
per Primary. Lii F. Bates, Lower Primary.
We understand the Christian church on North
-ern Avenue, are having some very interesting
meetings. Last Sunday evening ten for
prayers. Prayer meeting this evening at I -
o'clock.
On account of the death Of his mother in France,
Col. J. T. Richards of Gardiner, of the Governors
Staff, will not accompany the Governor to Phi!a-
delpha, to be present at the Centennial Eypos-
ton.
Let our music and mrth-loving population re-
member that the sale ofreserve seats for the Berger
family and Sol Smith Russell troupe, will begin
at the Office of the Eastern Express.today.
The water motors which have been put into S.
A. Russelrs and Fuller & Caren's, are working
admirably. They are propelled by the force of
the water of the Augusta Water Company, and
furnish power sufficient to drive light machinery.
The comrades of Seth Williams Post will
present the thrilling drama OF Nick of the
Woods" on Friday evening, May 9Th. The pat
ronage they received in presenting the Color
Guard" will no doubt be given to them on this oc-
casion.
Two lawyers, when knotty caus, was DER,
shook hands and good friends before.
BOUNDS, says the losing client, how came you to be
such friends who were such foes just now Thou
fool, he answers, we like two shears though eer
so keen, reer cut ourselves, bat what's between.
A State street pedestrian informs us that young
Squire had planted Centennial tree (the first one
of record in this city,, the 'Sqlirc's residence
corner of State and Green steeets. The soil tlere
was hardly adapted to trees Of that variety, and
so it has been tfansplan;ed to a more friendly To-
caty.
Our readers are reminded that DR.. c. b Light
hill is now professional visit TO this CITY, aid
IS stopping at the Mansion House. Those who
have called the aid of the doctor in diseases of the
eye ear and catarrh, and have been greatly bene-
fitted, will be glad to receive this intelligence.
Those who arc afflicted should call at orce. as the
doctors stay will doubtless be limited.
Winthrop street was never in more wroched
condition since Augusta became city, Than it is
at the present time. But when we are reminded
that that locality originally quag- mte or
bog hole, and our fathers had 10 resort TO timber
work and bridges, We need no longer wonder at
the present condition. We don't see, however,
how spruce bCughs and sand can make radical
change in the street. What be done with it d;
i the question.
The fgure-head, designed for new ship in
Bath, the Times describes as representing lady,
full life size, attircd in the fashionable dress Of the
present day, pull-back skirts, fyc-hutton gloves,
semi-chateleine pocket, etc. Her right arm dis
posed, 10 most natural and becoming manner at
her side. while her left is extended bearing a
bunch Of wheat. Ttst vessel, if it has serious
pull back, and is not foundered on the Isle of
Man, may succeed admirably.
The reception to General Common and General
Chamberlain, which occurs in Portland next Tues
day. promises TO he grand affair. These gentle
men will be met by the committee OF reception on
the train the afternoon ofthat day, and arriving
there will be escorted to the Falmouth Hotel,
their headquarters during their stay In the even
ing the same committee will escor, them to City
Hall. the reception is rendered by the active AID
honorary members of the Portland Light Infau-
try. s#ttr
A correspondent at Mt. Vernon writes Mt.
Vernon G my p of II. No. OIL which was or
ganized Feb. lSlh, 1876, now numbers fifty mem
bers, with fair prospect of large increase during
the present year. We have very interesting meet
ing at which We transact the business of the order
and have some literary entertainment in the form
of discussions, remarks for the good of the order,
MANILA III