Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-29
NaIlomeII LoraI Mems.

Those who for the past quarter Of century OF
more have looked uT on the eegantproportions and
faultlcss architecture Of the old passenger station
Of the Maine Central Railroad, in this city, will
now look in vain and evermore for the familiar
outlines Of that venerable ard time honorcd struc-
ture. The ruthless land Of the destroyer has
been laid upon the beams and rafters, the braces
and sleerers, the ceilings, mouldings and finish
ings, from underpinning to curbstone, until desc
lation and barren vacancy alone remain to mark
the once enchanting and hallowed spot. No long
err will supporting props be requiredto secure the
walls from premature collapse; no more will the
storms of heaven beat upon the patent, ventilated
roof, scattering spray like a miniature Niagara
upon travellers seeking in vain for place Of she-
ter; nor again will love sick SWANS in panaloons
gather beneath the over-hangiDg awnings on the
arrival Of the evening train to watch with eager
eyes and FACILITATING hearts the arrival Of cores
ponding regiments Of the genter sex, so to speak,
who are always expecting friends on board the
cars" the smoke of multitudinous pipes so often
and persistently exhaling fragrant odors, as of
"Araby the best to counteract the Eoxious vapors
constantly pervading the locality will not in the
future be SO absolutely indispensable to the san-
tary welfare Of permanent or transient occupants
and in fact all the memories clus ering around the
old building will utterly pass away. Notwth-
standing the many criticisms may have pro-
nounced in the past, in some unguarded moment
of impotence, we can but drop sympathizing
pen and ink tear we witness the final demolition
of so fruitful and comprehensive a monument of
local item richness. rowing and perpetual tick
ct over the entire line of the Maine Central and
its connections would scarcely be considered by
the company more than magnanimous equivalent
for the attention we have bestowed upon this pet
of the corporation, 10! these many years Peace
to its timbers last sad word is spoken, either
in praise or censure; and the new, beautiful and
convenient structure rises from the foundation of
the old.
As we have before stated, Thanksgiving SER
vices will be held in this city, ON Thursday at
half-psst ten, A. NJ, in the Free Baptist church
on Academy street. Sermon by Rev. A. NJ.
Wood, pastor Of the church.
Rev II. S. Huntington occupied the pulpit of
the South Congregational church in this city, on
Sabbath last, and we learn that his labors will
continue with that church and people for few
weeks at least, and perhaps permanently.
The Turkey question stands q fair chance of
being smicably settled on Thursday next. to the
satisfaction Of all-excepting the turkey, which
will undoubtedly be extremely 'down in the
mouth"
The finder of pair of gold-bowed eye glasses
would confer favor upon the owner by leaving
them at the Post Office in this city Eyes accus-
toned to their friendly aid sadly miss their SER
vices.
Ice has not yet made its appearance in the Ken
nebec river to any extent, and the weather con-
tinues bright and beautiful for the season.
Sleighng by moonlight cannot be reckoned among
The probabilities for Thanksgiv ing day this year.
We regret that absence from town prevented
our attendance upon the musical exercises in the
brick school house at the close Of the fall term of
our public schools, on Friday afternoon last.
Mrs. Stevens, who has charge of the musical de-
par,ment of teaching, has done good work. re-
ceiving the appreciation Of committee, parents and
children.
a temperance meeting is notified at City Hall,
Thanksgiving evening. The occasion will un-
doubleday be one of interest to all.
Our market is we'll supplied with nice, plump
turkeys, chickens, etc, and the ruling prices are
said to be reasonable. lie. the deserving poor be
remembered on our Thanksgiving festival, and
their tables supplied with transformations libersl-