Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-11
Nallomell local Nous.

Maine Industrial schoo, for ellis.
At the annual meeting held at the above Ins,i-
tuition on Wednesday of last week, offices made
vacant by resignation, expiration of term, &c.
were filed. Superintendent Allen furnishes us
with lists Of tie Board of Managers, officers, and
lady visitors FOR the ems uing year as follows:
BOARD OF MANAGERS Sidney Perhsm. Paris,
President, Charles L. Nash, Augusta, Secretary
| Eiiphalot Rowel, Ilallo~ell Treasurer. The
Governor, the Secretary OF State. the Sup't of
Common Schools, exotic 40 on part of the State.
Rev. Z. +. Penney, Augusta; Henry X. Baker,
Hallowell. g yrs.); Edwin r. French, Chester
VILE, g yrs.); Mrs. {. A. L. Sampson, Bath, Il
year,; Benz Kingsburs Jr., Portland, Il year l.;
Mrs. Mary ii. Flsgg, Hsllowell, q year, (-Trus-
tees. Henry X Baker, Eliphalet Rowell, Charles
L. Nash, Executive Committee.
BOARD OF LADY NIsIToRs.-Mrs. James +.
Fernald, Portland Mrs Moses Giddngs, Bangor
Mrs. ii. X. Baker Hallowell Mis-. A. ID. Knight,
Hsowell Mrs. Orfen w illismsoD, Augusta; Mrs.
l. ID. SturRis, Augusta; Miss Clara NJ. Fsrwel,
Rocklsnd; Mrs. Chas. DaDforth, Gardiner; Mrs.
James ID. White, Gardiner Mrs Sarah F. Hamil-
ton, Ssco; Mrs. P. f. ssnborn, Hsllowell; Mrs. s.
q. Sargent, Augusta.
OFFICERS OF THE SCHooL.-Rev. Stephen AL
len. ID. d., Superintendent; Mrs. Elmirs Hutchin-
son, Mstron; Miss Charlotte NJ. Brown, Assistant
Matron; Mrs. ID. W. Currier, Housekeeper
OHtflnR cnrOmOs 10 tnOse VINO attend ulNlne
service regularly every Sabbath for six months is
said to be of the devices for securing full con-
gregatons in Edgartown, Mass. They do things
differently here in Maine dispensing truths of the
Gospel like "apples of gold 10 pictures of silver
Chromos are altogether out of date, and fail to
draw to any satisfactory degree
Preparations for the supper at City Hall, on
Thursday evening next, for the benefit of Halo
well Reform Club, are in progress, and the occs-
SION promises to be one OF interest. Public tenn
perance mt etings will be held at Wilson Hall on
Thursday afternoon and evening when speakers
from abroad will be present and make addresses
AS this is the anniversary Of the organization
Of the Reform Club in this city, the interest
will undoubtedly be general and enthusiastic
Great good has been accomplished by this asso-
ciston in saving many from the woes and mis-
cries of ntemperance, and staying the democrat
izng traffic in intoxicating drinks. There is vet
much work to be done in this direction before the
curse is finally removed.
Rev. w. A. Newcombe, pastor of the Baptist
church. officiated as Chaplain at the Soldiers
National Home, Togus, on Sabbath forenoon last,
and will continue his services through the month.
Rev. Chas. A. Hayden, pastor of the Universe
list church in this city. delivered lecture on
Sabbath evening last, on the subject of "The
Heaven we hope to win" We learn that large
and interested audience filed the chuich on the
occasion.
Our city schools commenced the winter term
Monday and the Classical and Scientific Acade-
nv will commence tomorrow, Wednesday. all
under the instruction of the previous board of
efficient and successful teachers.
Rev. Mr.. Parsons preached in the South Con-
gregational church in this city, on Sabbath last,
and we learn that he will continue the supply for
a few weeks at least, according to the agreement
with the church and society.
Rev. Mr.. Newcombe gave notice on Sabbath
last that be would give a lecture in his church in
this citv. on Sabbath evening next, at half past
seven O'clock at the close of the usual prayer and
conference meeting in the vestry.
Interesting services were held 10 the Episco-
pal church in this city, on Thursday and Friday
Of last week, day aud evening.
We learn that Rev C. Fuller offciated at the
Methodist church in this city, on Sabbath last
in place of the pastor. Rev. Mr.. LaLecheur, who
was otherwise engaged in furnishing supply.