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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22
Am Appeal tot the Ministers of the Gospel
i'm Maine.

To the Ministers of the Gospel in Maine:
The Woman's National Christian Temperance
Union at its annual meeting held in Chicago, Oct.
24-27, appointed the second Thursday of December
next, day of uni ed PRAYER for the of tem-
perance, re Iuestng all auxiliary Unions throughout
the country to observe the day by meetings for
prayer and conference, AMI inviting women In all
err, and all pastors of churches 10 preach upon
Temperance the Sunday preceding, Dec. 9th. The
Woman's q. Il. Union Of Maine, having local auxil-
iaries in but few of towns takes this opportunity
OF calling the attention OF all pastors of the churches
of Maine, and of all other friends of Temperap to
the above invitation. We also earnestly invite these
prayers and these words of counsel in behalf of
Temperance. Prayers and the counsels OF the wise
have done much ior the cause in Maine, but intern
perance still wastes our people.
Nav we not have on the day appointed a flowing
tide, mighty wave of prayer in the hearts of
Christ ans to the Almighty Father, which shall wash
away all dark denominations OF want of faith and of
enee and bear them on to new victories over the old
sin? Could our pastors speak to us on that Sunday
upon theme which more closely touches COM
mon, our national, our spiritual life? Upon virtue
more ennobling, reform more consoling to the
afflicted, more widely prayed for? Upon duty
more imperative. point of morals more practical?
Is there vice prevalent and destruo tive
the preaching of Temperance which our Christian
ministers have gwen, we tender them the heartfelt
thanks of women, and, inviting them to Join
hands with the brotherhood OF their sacred office in
all our beloved land. we pray and trust that the
ninth day OF December may be a dav OF such i'll
spirat to them, and f such blessing to cause,
as they have not yet known.
MRS. W. G. SARGENT, Pres. State w. O. T. U.
MRS. G. G. HUNT, Cor Sec'y.
November 10, 1877,
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ROBBERY OF PORTLAND SEA Captain
The barque Alexander Campbell. Capt. George
E Bunker of this city, while lying at Phila-
delphia on the night of the 18th inst, was brok-
en- into by harbor thieves, the captain robbed of
gold watch and chain and his pocketbook, CON
tanning considerable money, his wife relieved of
gold watch and chain and his child of gold
chain. A trunk was carried on to the wharf
and r1ed of $50. The money value of the
property stolen amounts to $3.50. The thieves
returned second time hut their movements
awakened the mate who pursued them up the
wharf and snapped his revolver twice but it
failed to go off. The captain thinks he and his
family were chlorof lrmed.
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The Trouble Of the ELI. Family.

The New York World contains additional
particulars of the trouble which the Ellis Opera
Troupe had in Jamaica. Their troubles began
as soon as they got outside of Sandy Hook.
when they struck gale which followed them
down the coast,and finally became hurricane.
The ship was 10 great danger, and at one time
there was seven feet of water in the hold; the
cargo had shifted and the fires were out on one
side. The women shrieked and prayed, and
all were greatly relieved when after an eight
day passage they reached Kingston, Jamaica,
in safety. On the following Monday they be-
gan rehearsals and found that there were no
two persons in the company who could play in
the same opera. They also discovered that the
only capital behind the management was about
e400 which had been subscribed for seats prior
to their leaving New York. After weeks re-
hearsals they opened at the Theatre Royal, on
the Parade, in the Bohemian Girl to
crowded house. On the following Thursday
they gave second performance, and two more
the following week. producing "Sonnambula,
and "Trovatore.'
The houses got smaller and smaller, until at
the end Of the second week the company had
ayers that they must shift for themselves. The
company had received one weeks salary, and
as they had been three weeks in Kingston the
money of the party was quite gone and board
bills overdue. How to get home they knew
not, but,they stared starvation 10 the face and
waited, Meanwhile Ellis took his wife aud
daughter, and, hiring pianist, made tour of
the island, doing moderately well, giving con-
certs and parlor entertainments. The rsiny
season soon set in, and for three weeks it was
impossible for them to stir out. Then four of
them organized quariette aud made short
tour of the island. Mean while Mr. and Mrs
and Miss Ellis projeC ted concert and at
performance given by an amateur dramatic
society, Mr.. Ellis attempted to go before the
foot lights and announce his concert. The
amateurs objected to this and some words en-
sued, which we're renewed the next day on the
street, and eliminated in bitter quarrel. The
result of this was that on the evening of the
concert the amateurs went upon the stage and
created disturbance which greatly excited the
performers. The next day Mr.. and Mrs Ellis
were both Frustrated with yellow fever, super
induced BY intense excitement They were re-
moved to the yellow fever hospital where Mrs.
Ellis died in few hours This was less than
three weeks ago, and Mr. Ellis was improving
when the last steamer left there. Little Miss
Ellis meantime was taken in and cared for by
wealthy family on tie island, with whom she
still remains.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Once Hours

Once Hours.
From 800 a m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 m.
PORTLAND. Me-, Oct. 8, 1877.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate Offices. Arrive at 1926
and Ills p. Close at s.15 m, and 2.45 and 900
p. m.
Boston and the West. Arrive at 5.2Opm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway Arrive at 1920 and 800 m Close at S.15
IN and 2.45 pm.
Lib m. Close at S.15 m, 2.45 and 800 p m.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
arrive at 3.l5 p. m. Close at 11.30 a. m.
augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 900 a
M; and 10 p. M. Close at II 80 m and 800 m.
m. Close at 715
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 2.15 and 900
q. m, and S.15 p M Close at $50 and 11.30 a. m.
and 200 pm.
Rochester, N. H.. and intermediate offices. Arrive
at 20 p. IN. Close at 100 m and 200 p m.
North Conway and other Offices on the P q o. r.
X. Arrive at lib m and 500 m. Close at 1000
q m and 2.15 pm.
Castine. Deer Isle, Sedgwick, S. W. Harbor, Mt.
Desert, Jorespert, Machias. Machiasport, East Ma
chias, Millbridge and Bar HaIbor, via each steam
er. Arrive at a m. Close at p. m.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 800 q m.
Close at SEQ p m.
Foreign Mails per Allan Line close every Fri
day at p. IN.
Foreign Mails, via New York, day prev1ousu TO SAIL
ng OF steamers. Close at S.15 a. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
ct 2.15 m. Close at 900 m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north,
Arrive at 315 p m. Close at 80 I'm.
Skowhegan also closes at 900 pm.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. R. Ar
rive 81 2.30 o. M. Close at 100 M
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island, Close
{ 1.30 a. m. and 8 D. m.
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Miss Helen Potter in ,be hi. T. A. course.

N-As' AAohcn T Ottef IN the M. IL. "A. COurses
Last evening the much talked of Miss Helen
Potter appeared before good sized audience
at City Hall in the Mercantile Library Asso-
Citations course. Miss Potter possesses several
undeniable qualifications for stage reader
She is lady of fine presence, and appears to
have trained herself for the presentations which
she attempts by patient study and observation
Her face is expressive. with full. we'll model
ed features, and her voice is strong, clear and
resonant. pitched naturally at middle regis.
ter, but with an unusual range and compass
tore. 1t is not what would be called sympa-
thetic, but it is held 10 excellent control and
cleverly modalated.
The selection of themes and presentations last
evening was not particularly good, but it sery.
ed to show the extent and variety of Miss Pot
ter's talent as reader and actress. 1t "a a long
step from Gabriel Grub" to ''Mep Merri,ies {"
or from the negro sketch of "Bro. Anderson
to Anna Dickinson in 'Aune Boleyn" To say
that Miss Potter was equally satisfactory in all
her presentations, or that she often approached
the ideal standard Of perfection, would be 90
ing too far. Some of her personatiops-in mar
tcular that of the old sailor who tells the story
OF THE Little Hero,' familiar sketch by
MatthIson-were imperfectly conceived and in
adequately elaborated. She certainly possesses
rare Initiative talent, however rising to a
much higher plane than simply clever mimic
~. 1t is not too much to say that she is able
in most instances to put herself in the place of
those whom she represents. and make the
feigned personality thoroughly recognizable
characteristic gestures of Anna Dickinson in
"Anne Boleyn" were delicately emphasized
rather than exaggerated by Miss Potter wi tn
an effect exquisitely ludicrous Her makeup
in the four "personations' which composed the
second part of the programme was uniformly
good, though not of course deliberately copied.
Probably her best Interpretation was her last,
in which she appeared in imitation of John B.
Cough and gave one of his characte ristic lee
lures upon temperance. She got the tone and
gestures almost perfectly, and was warmly
applauded.
The most noticeable failing of Miss Potter is
one which from her selection of themes was
but little obtruded last evening. She does not
read simple narrative description we'll. In
order to avoid monotony she runs to the oppo-
site extreme and gives a meaningless variety of
accents and modulations. She seems more
anxious to show her skill as reader than to
convey the sense of what she is reading, and
she consequently fails in many places to bring
out the true intent and force of the descriptive
sentence. Judged as whole, the presentations
aud reading may fairly be pronounced sue
cess, and they were so recognized last evening
ty the audience, which applauded frequently.
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SERIOUS ACcIDENr.-Yesterd afternoon
FRANK l.. Hunnewell, peddler of barrels. re-
SIDING on Monument street. was crossing the
Ogdensburg Railroad track on West CONNER
cial street when bis horse became balky and re-
fused to move. Just then the 2.54 train came
along, and Mrs. Hunnewell and her child, who
were on the team, jumped to the grouud aud
escaped rninjured. Mr.. Hunnewell was in the
act to do SO, when the train struck the team
killing the horse instantly, and breaking the
mans shoulder and otherwise injurng bin. He
was at once.taksn to his home and physician
called.
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The secured liabilities was stated to be- $19,-
1903 So, and extra expense of settlement $500,
which leaves $43632 80 to pay the debts with
The whole amount of the liabilities is S197,-
6S0.1S.
Col. Mattocks said that he would put the
property OF the company in the hands of the
creditors if it was desired, but he thought
they would be able to pay about A per cent
After some discussion it was offered to pay A
per cent, one-half 10 three months and the re-
mainder in six months, also to pay six per cent,
interest. 1t was voted to accept the PROPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Wiuslow is himself creditor to the
amount of about $4,000, while most of the
other large liabilities are held by Boston par
ties. The creditors here are not interested in
large sums
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TIE ExHrn,T1oN on AN,u.,s-Th. ovh;,

The EXHIBITION OF ANIMALs.-The exhibit
ton of animals on Temple street is well worth
visiting. A small building has been erected
below the Adams House, and in it are to be
found the animals in their cages There ara
pair of African tigers, two byenas, leopard, a
jackal and Guinea pigs. rabbits and monkeys
in profusou. The doors were opened yester-
day when there was good attendance. The
announcement that they would be fed at 8
o'clock drew a large number of parents with
their little ones. The large animals were fed
beef, while thu small fry were given CORP, cab
bage, Sc. The hyenas were given the largest
beef bones, which they eat readily. AS the
lions were about Flushing their meal the train
er began to clean cut the cage preparatory to
the exhibition of his power over them. The
lioness gave up her piece Of meat after a few
snarls, but the king of the forest had no idea
of yield ing SO readily, and when the keeper at
temp ted to take it from him be seized the iron
rod in his teeth and strove for the mastery
The applica ton of the rcd to his body enraged
him still more and he fairly made the cage,
shake for moment, but so skllfully did the
trainer handle him that he was soon uniet.
The keeper then opened the cage and went in
and performed with the beasts as careessly as
though they were lambs. The exhibition is
open every az and evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

BREAKING AND ENTERNG.-Last evening
at about 10 O'Clock, Mr.. Albert Dunlap, who
keeps restaurant at No. Exchange street
and lives over the fruit store of G. D. ST. veDs,
no Exchange street, heard some one break
lug siaSS peneath. He hurried down to the
esiee' anu iouno one of the large PAGES of
g'ass III ME- stevens door broken. He sent
"'io 10 Inc police station and officers Pickett
and Covell were sent to the spot. On ,rr;v;no
they found in the rear Of the store on a barro1
man who appeared drank. He was hand
cuffed ard soon revived sufficiently to reyile
the officers fer disturbing him. He was taken
to the station, but refused to give his name.
The early discovery Of the break prevented
what might have been quite alloss.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

A PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE AFFAIR BY
the courtesy Of G. S. Bickford, Esq of this
city, the Saccarappa Methodist circle, consist.
log OF about 300 of Mr.. BIS old friends, met at
his residence in this city last evening and par
took OF an ample supper provided by this
prluce OF generous fellows. The avails of the
supper were donated to the Circle netting the
circle $35 90 The Saccarappa people will al
ways pray for blessings on the heads Of the
host and hostess.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

CITIZENS TEMPERANCE MEETING AT the
the citizens temperance meeting last evening,
j. b. Coyle. Esq, was President. Rev. Mr..
Southworth led 10 the devotional exercises. O..
b. Chadbourne of Saco, made strong speech
in favor of total abstinence and of the impor
lance of signing the pledge. He dwelt on the
necessity of individual effort and the luke
warmness OF professed temperance men,
Mrs. Partington 70 flowed in one of her earn
est and enthusiastic speeches.
nesting will be held at Congress Hall this
evening. Addresses will be delivered by Rev.
VIM. S Jones of Brunswick, j. X. Oseood
Esq, of Gardiner, and others
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday
Portland-Maria Harmon to Jnl;at r,ra,,
land and buildings.
Scarborough-John 81. Meserve to Samnel
A. Reed. lot of laud.
Northumberland Lord to Nathan Lord.
land and buildings.
Raymon-Amos Spiller to Edward L. Bart
lett, lot of land.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

KNIGHTvILLE.-The exhibition of the Gram
mar School of Kuightville, Tuesday evening,
through the earnest labor of its teacher, MIR.
W. Sawyer, was perfect success The house
was crowded. there being upwsrds of two hun
bred present. The tableaux were very fine, the
singing must excellent The readings and re-
citations were well prepared and delivered.
The dialogues were thoroughly committed and
every part well acted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22
NEW ADvERrrsEmENrs ro-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Boston & Portland Clothing Co.
Merr ll's-2.
Special Notice-Ulmer & HEIR.
Ladies' Uuderwear-Tukesbury s. Co,
Cottage House to Let
To Let-Rept
For Sale or TO Let-Cottage House.
A Good Rent.
Only $2G4 per Annum- House.
Dissolution OF Copartnership
AUCTION COLUMN.
Schooner Anita-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

The COLBY EcHo.-This bright little college
paper of fifteen pages is published monthly
during the college year by the students of Colby
University, at Waterville. The managing edi-
tor for this year is G. A. Chase of North Var
mouth. The Echo should have the cordial sup
port of all the alumni, as it is very creditable
to the enterprise of the students and very use
full to the institution.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

BoswoRTH Posi- AS PATRIOT SoNs.-This
evening commences the much advertised and
thoroughly rehearsed drama at City Hall, under
the auspices of Bosworth Post, entitled the
"Patriot Sons of 49," All the attention to de-
tail will be given to this drama which has
made the Post so successful in its production of
dramas in the past. Mr.. Lewis ("Baroey
OToole") will keep the audience in gool
humor, and the new scenery, fine music and
appropriate costumes, and the fine acting OF
some of our best amateurs. will make up a very
enjoyable evening. Crowd the hall the first
night The following is the cast:
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| PLEASANT occAs1os.-Last evening

A PLEASANT OCCASION. evening a
large number of the friends of Mr.. Ashbel
Chaplin, of the firm of d. W. Clark & Co,
aud bis wife, gathered at their residence on
Russell street to celebrate the sixteenth ami
versary OF their wedding, and also to observe
the birthday of Mr.. Chaplin. Mr. Chaplin has
Just returned from New Orleans and the party
was an entire surprise to him. The friends
brought with them substantial reminders Of
their regard for the worthy couple. A fine
collation. was served and the evening passed off
very pleasantly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

ORDINATIoN.-At the ordination of Mr.. T. d.
Anderson, Jr., this evening", the prayer of or
dlnation will be offered by Rev. DR.. Smaller, the
right baud of fellowship by Rev. Mr.. McWhin-
ME, charge to the church by Rev. G. f. Hol-
brook of Saco. The council will meet at 8. 80
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

MARINE DISASTER .-Schooner Alabama
Capt. Hawley, of st. George, loaded with bar
rel slaves and bound for Boston, ran upon
Aldens Ledge, about one mile off Cape Eliza
beth, Tuesday night, about dark. She came
off leakiog badly md put into the Pool harbor
where she will repair.
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WI unicipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
WEDEEsDAy.-Michael Driscoll. Obstructing the
sidewalk. Fined SO with COSTS Paid.
Timothy OHearn. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22
Affair. of the Portland stone Ware Co,

meeting of the creditors of the Portland
Stone Ware Company was held at the office of
the company in Deering yesterday.
Nathan Webb, Esq, was chosen chairman
of the meeting and Col. G. P Mattocks appear
ed as counsel for Mr.. Winslow He read de-
tailed list of the liabilities aud assets. The
following are the assets:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

The FIRST STEAEER OF THE SEASON The
Allan nam steamer Morsviap, Cspt. Graham,
arrived at this port at O'Clock asst evening.
sue left Liverpool the 8tb inst. and enjoyed a
very Pleasant voyage. She brings 8 cabin and
~ steerage passengers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-22

Miss Fl. B. Skeele. the artist, is in Biddeford
painting portrait of the daughter of County
Attorney Lunt
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STATE NEWS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Raymond Village Reform Club met at W.
a. Smiths hall and the following officers were
chosen: W.. Il. Smith, President; E'brioge
Geo M: Leach, Recording Secretary; G p
Davis, Financial Secretary and Treasurer; Glib
con Plummer, Chaplain.
OXFORD COUNTY.
E E. Bedell shut down the starch mill at
AudoVer Corner Saturday night having manu.
featured over 5000 bushels of potatoes. Mr..
Bedell has manufactured starch for 90 years in
succession.
WALDO COUNTY.
Belfast is talking of lighting her streets with
kerosene instead of gas.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Clarence Gardner killed bear near Wesley
few days ago with sled stake.
YORK COUNTY.
Thomas Nickerson of Boston has purchased
the new ship of 1000 recently built at Kenne-
bunkport by Capt. N. L Thompson.
HILLS furnishing store is opposite the foot of
Free street. oc18-tf
MISSES and Children's Merino Vests and
Drawers 25 cents each, also all the finer makes
at bottom prices, at Carlton Kimballs, 495
Congress street. nov21-2t.
HILLS unlaundred shirt for 81 has not an
eqnal. oc18-tf
LOVELY! LOVELY! WHAT!.-Those elegant
embossed velvet Cloak Battous. Just the thing
to match the Chenille Frnges so much worn.
Carlton Kimball has them, 495 Congress street.
noV21-2t
EXTRA bargains 10 Ladies' Merino Under
wear at Carlton Kimbal's, 1876 Congress street.
NOVEL ct
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CITY AND VICINITY.
TRIR PRESS

THR PRESS
May be obtained al the Periodical Depots of Fes-
sender Bros, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews,
Wentworth, Moses, N B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros. oE ali trains that run out of the city,
At Biddeford. of P hillsbury.
AT Saco, of L Hodgdon and II. B. Kendrick.
AT Waterville, of 5. Carter.
At Bath, of j. .. Shaw.
At Lewiston. Of French Bros. and Stevens SEQ
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COMMENCING Oh MONDAY, Nov. S6th, at 10
~ A. M, shall sell the entire Furniture and
Fixtures of the above House, Corner OF Middle and
Plum Street, Portland, Me-. consisting OF about 10
Rooms furnished with 60 Black Walnut Dressing
Cases and Painted Chamber Sets. Parlor Suits in
Plush, Satins. ferries and Hair Cloth, Sofas and
Easy Chairs, M. L. Tables, Wardrobes, Hair, Husk
and Excelsior Mattresses Spring Beds and Bedding.
Drapery and Lace Curtains and Cornces, about 1000
yards of Tapestry and ingram Carpet, Black
Walnut Dining Chairs and Tables, Crockery. Glass
and Silver PLATED Ware and Cutlery, Table Linen.
The kitchen is furnished with Bramhal Ran &c and
Broisr, Vegetable Covers Copper and Tin Utensils.
&c Also one very fine n octave Piano. In the
Billiard Room are three very fine Billiard Tables
with patent cushion and all modern i'm proven snts
also zone Pool Table. These tables are all in com.
plete running order; one Oval Front Cigar Case.
Beer Pumps, Safe, Clock, sc. This furniture Is all
in prime order, large part being new and nrst-
class throughout. Can be examined two hours
before sale.
CHARLES P. MATTOCKS.
#. O. BAILEY a. CO., Auctioneers.
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