Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-18

loral anD State Nems.
Gardiner has been receiving new hose foi i,s
fire department.
Mr.. Harry johnson of Gardiner has been ap-
pointed as Instructor in Modern Languages in
liowdoin College.
Dudley W. Moor, ESD, formerly OF Wateryille,
now resident of Virginia, is leading working
mems party in that State.
Rev. Dr.. Kicker has been spending few days
n this city, and we understand intends to reside
here permanently.
1t went above ninety in the shade yes. erdsy
Splendid weather for the brick makers the ripen-
ing of grapes, corn. etc.
l.obsters and oysters are now plenty in the mar
set, and no fear of the results of eating them as
long as there's an "r" in the month.
The Farmers Club" OF Gardiner, will hold
their next annual show on their old grounds, on
on Brunswick Road, Wednesday, Oct. Sd, next.
A full attendance is earnestly requested at the
meeting of Augusta Lodge. l. o. of G.. f., to-
night as business of Importance is expected.
The Autumn leaf excursion from Bangor to the
White Mountains passed though this city, yester.
day, in charge of ii. n. Fairbanks, who will look
after the comfort and enjoyment of the party.
The scenery and fixtures alone for Music Hail.
which is being constructed in Lewiston, will cost
about $4,000. The bui lding is being constructed
in the form Of first class theatre, with chairs in
stead of settees.
Among the deaths in Whtefeld last wee k, are
the names of three rather aged people. Moses
Peaslee, aged 90 years; Mrs. Macfs lee, aged 81
years; and Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, aged SO years
all passing away on the l4th.
j. X. Osgood, the well known temperance lect-
nrer. has resumed his former business of auction
Ger and comm ission merchant, and has leased
store No. IL, Water street, opposite tho old Gard
iner Bank, Gardiner
Confidence is now being restored between the
business men Of this State and the public. 1t is
felt in every avenue of trade; and there is no
earthly reason why all should not take courage
and do their best to bring about better times.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will
hold their annual meeting for the election of OIL
GERS this afternoon, commencing at O'Clock. A
full attendance of the members Is especially des-
rable.
MIR. w. Jones, a worthy and well qualified
member of the Masonic fraternity, is canvassing
the city fer "The Masonic Register 1t is adapt
ed TO brethren of the Masonic fraternity of all
degrees. grades and orders. 1t is a beautiful sym
bolic picture, such as any Mason would delight to
have hanging in his home.
The Reporter saws that the members of the
Knights Of Pythias Lodge in Gardiner, have de-
ciIed to 90 to Bat on Friday of next week. on
one of the steam tugs not yet seectrd. at an invi
tstion from Arcadia Lodge of Bath. They will
he accompanied by either the Ballowel or Mon
mouth Band. They go on sort of pleasure trip,
The Centennial Jubilee Singers are to give a
concert in this city on the evenings of Sept. 29h
and October lst. They consist of ten colored
singers from Storer College, llarper's Ferry, W
Va, who making the concert tour for the pur.
pose of raising funds for the erection of new
tculars in future.
At the Methodist church in South Paris six were
baptised and receive ed fu II me bershp last Sab
bath, making twenty-one bsptised and twenty JOIN
ing in full this conference year. good and ncress
ing interest prevails. The society have jus
ordered for their house of worship, fine bell.
THIS is Rev. +. {. Rogers society, and he is en-
joying prosperous year.
Mr.. Dsv id Doe, the well known manufacturer
of ploughs, Of East Vassalboro had his left leg
smputsted at the thigh, last Sunday, on account
of disease of the knee joint, from which he has
suffered more or less for forty years. The opera
ton was performed by DR.. Brckett assisted by
Drs. Bolan Of Augusta, and Drs. Cate and Rob
erts of Vassalboro'.
We take pleasure in calling attention to the
professional card of Mr.. viii IL. Ssnborn in an
other column, who is now fully prepared to give
instruction in piano and organ music. Receiving
thorough training both in this country and Ger
many, and having natural aptitude for the pro-
fession, we have no doubt Mr.. Sanborn is des-
tined to become one Of our most successful teach
ers in music.
In the encomiums upon the work of Mr.. Tracy,
in this city the lady professionals should not be
forgotten-Miss Maria n. Murdoch and Miss
Betty Murdoch. The former as vocalist and the
latter as pianist, acquitted thense Ives before
taeir classes with great credit, and won praises on
every hand from musical critics. The omission
Of their names in a former notice, was a mistake
our part.
The Catholics of Hallowell held a meeting on
Sunday afternoon, to consider the question of
erecting church structure the lot of land
purchased by them some four years ago, situated
on Second street in that city. The people of this