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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-19

THE KATE CLAYTON SALE-This morning
the sale of seats at Fanny Marsh's Theatre
opens for the 1.-TWO Orphans with Miss Kate
Claxton in the part of the blind girl Louise"
role which she created in this country, and in
which she has won name as one of the first
actresses on the American stage. We are as
sured that she will have the support of COM
petent company. Of course she will be greeted
by full house, for this may be the only op.
portunty the home guard will ever have
to see her AS the seats will be
rapidly taken up it will be the part Of wisdom
for those who propose to attend the perfor-
nance to secure their tickets at once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-19
MASONIC.


at Masonic Hall, No. So Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
gay; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-Greeneaf R. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
vernon. r. A. c., third Monday.
CogNc1L-Portland C. R. g. S. Masters, second
,CoMMANDERIES OF K. T.-Portland, fourth Mon
uay 81. Adams, second Thursday
Mr. Grand BopIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May;
Grand Council, Wednesday p. M; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
MASONIC RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Fourth Wedpes-
DAY In every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesday Of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES,
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNcIL-Portland Council P. of j. second FRI
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H.
Friday.
CoEsIsToRY-Maine Consistory, S, P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
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KNOX COUNTY,

1888 1926 5106 1913 394
Scattering 26, in Hallowell, Waterville aud Win
throp.
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TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

at Templars' ball, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine, first and third Monday in each
Snth.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
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WALDO COUNTY.
4176 1881
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

:, Scattering 81, in Belfast, Frankfort, Troy and
Winterport.
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ANDRoSCOGGIN COUNTY
AROOSTOOK COUNTY

1865 3416 3l5 2919 2O6t
Scattering in Auburn.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03
ssSi2us of the Times ,,

Many sagacious business men are predicting
that our country is about entering upon
period of universal prosperity, and the indica-
tions would seem to justify such expectations.
We have gone through an exhaustive and de-
pressing war. and many evils which were en-
gendered by it and followed in its train, are
fast disappearing. The great initiation of the
currency aud consequent reckless and extraya
CANT living caused much Of the depressed sta te
of business matters in the last few years; but
now there is evidently healthy state of affairs
coming about induced probably by the more
industrious and economical habits of the peo
pie. Now, with our political difficulties speed
lily adjusted, and our relations with foreign
countries in satisfactory condition, with gold
flowing in from the excess of our increasing
exports over imports, and from the ready sale
of our national bonds at low rates in Europe,
and with values almost at gold basis, and so
averting the danger of extreme fluctuations
would it not be reasonable to look for stimu-
lating reaction in our business affairs? With
these views we are led to ask, is our fair city
OF Portland prepared to meet this advent with
prospect of realizing fair share of its ad-
vantages? With a business experience of
forty.two years in this city the writer has
Watcned It's growth and development with
much interest, and while he is fully aware of
Its steady and permanent growth, still he is
little doubtful If it has reached that high posi-
ton which its advantageous location and active
business talent would seem to warrant. Many
enterprises have been started with fattering
prospects which have only partially been re-
allied. There has been wanting in the past an
element, which would probably have been more
remunerative, that is, the production or man.
ufacture of the innumerabls little articles that
find use in nearly every household and ready
sale in all countries, including our own-such
as are made from comparatively cheap raw
materials as wood and iron. The success of
these enterprises in the states of Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island and Connecticut is, [
think, fully established, and they are rapidly
increasing. In eur city are many unoccupied
lofts and upper stories which are well adapted
to the purpose, which could be rented at low
ratee, aud bave steam or water power cheaply
introduced. These small factories would give
employment to numerous operatives whose re-
quirements would stimulate other branches Of
industry and trade in our city.
The writer is we'll aware of the crude and i'm
perfect manner Of his treatment of this SUBJ
ject, but hopes the ideas alluded to may awaken
an interest therein. X.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

The city of Boston has long been noted fol
her manufactures in pianos, and no maker has
better reputation for producing first class
instruments than Messrs Vose & Sons, of No.
576 Washington street, This house was estab-
Iished by MIR. j. W. Vose, some twenty five
years ago, when the piano manufacturing bust.
ness was yet in its infancy. Mr.. Vose was a
thoroughly practical piano builder. and it was
not long until his instruments began to attract
on account of their many superiorities.
We copy the above from New York paper
Twelve Of Vose & Sons best pianos will be
sold at auction by f. o. Bailey 8, Co. this
morning at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Vose says these
instruments are as good as any he ever made,
and he warrants them for five years Vose &
Sous pianos have taken first premiums when
exhibited in competition with the principal
makers in the United States. They received
the first at the last state fair held at Lewiston
Me. This sale will be an open sale without
any reserve. Oar citizens cannot do better
thaa attend. An examination of the instru.
ments will satisfy any one of their superior
qualities.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

ACCIDENTS 1t seems that the accident on
| the ice Thursday was more serious than was
supposed at first. The team run into was that
of Mr. D. w. Ward Of Falmouth, and his wife
was seriously injured and his sleigh completely
wrecked. Mr.. Nutter contends that the injured
team cut his off after being warned several
times to keep off the track while the horses
were coming down.
The horse of DR.. /. T. Dana ran away yester-
day and smashed up a fine sleigh. The horse
was uninjured.
A jobbing sled was upset by going into a hole
made for hydrants, yesterday afternoon, on
Congress street, and the whole load of articles
was spilled and the sled broken.
A snow slide from building on Union street
yesterday shot clear across the street, breaking
the windows in the basement of the store oppo-
site. A lively slide that!
A horse owned by Mr.. Grant, on Preble
street, took fright on Fore street last night and
ran up through Centre ard across Congress and
down Preble street. smashing the sleigh and
narrowly escaping running over several ladies'
who we're crossing Market square.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03
Religions News and Notes.

Rev. G. B. Hannaford, formerly pastor Of
| the Methodist church in Naples, is now preach
| ing at Andover in this state.
| Rev. ii. P. Lamphrey closes his labors in
South Parsonsield Oh the last Sabbath in
| March.
| Rev. John H. Palmer will begin his pastoral
of the Unversalist church in Rockland the first
| Sunday in April.
The condition of Rev. T. Hill of West Wa
terville. who was stricken with paralysis last
Sunday week, is not improving. The chances
OF his recovery are daily lessening.
The York County Association have closed
their labors with the Free Baptist church at
North Shaplegh. Their efforts have been at.
tended with marked success
The Alfred Methodist church has been en-
tirely lemodlled and greatly improved. 1t will
be re-dedicated February 16 Bishop Foster
will preach the sermon.
The Free Baptist Society at South Gardiner
have recently given Mr.. j. F. Bartlett of Bates
Theological Seminary, an invitation to become
their pastor for the coming year; which invita-
ton was reluctantly declined on account of col
lege duties.
The Universalist church in South Berwick
was dedicated Thursday afternoon. A sermon
was preached by Rev. A. j. Patterson, D D.,
an address by Rev. Mr.. Davis of BIddeford,
and prayer by Rev. G. w. Quinby, D. D. of
Augusta The attendance was very large.
Rev. Mr.. Yeoman was installed pastor of the
Free Baptist church in Pennington, Thursday
evening of last week. The charge was given
by Rev. S. P. Morrill,, of the Falls; hand of
fellowship by Rev. Mr.. Campbell of New Shar-
on; consecrating prayer by Rev. Mr.. Water
man of e. Wilton. The address, to the church
and people, by Rev. Mr.. Mariner Of Auburn,
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

WINTER SPORTS Notwithstanding the soft
weather of late, owners of fine horses still de-
light to show them upon the ice course. Yes
terday there was large number of teams upon
the course and some excellent time was made.
The track" was little heavy, however, and
as it was high water when most of the teams
were driving, care was taken not to get too near
the edge. Large cracks are noticeable in sew
eral places and on the outer edge several
large cakes of ice foated away yesterday. No
accidents occurred to mar the pleasure of the
day. The chief attraction on the course yester-
day was the bay gelding "Centenniap' owned
and driven by Mr., Hazelton, the stable man on
Portland street. The horse is ten years old and
a year ago was doing farm work not a hundred
miles from Portland. He was brought here
and trained and took several purses on Pre-
sumpscot Park last season. He is perfectly
sound and gives promise of great speed. Yes
terday Mr.. HazeIton drove him little, but
there was nothing on the course to engage his
attention to any extent. Mr.. Fowler was to
drive with him, but did not as the track was
too heavy. Mr.. Ira Clay drove very fine five
year old Patchen colt which made good time
and beat several horses which have record.
Gardiner Floyd rode swiftly behind young
bay trotter which gave good promise OF speed.
1t is useless to try to enumerate the many fine
horses shown. Portland has lots of fast horses
and they have nearly all appeared on this
course the present week. There will probably
not be much driving today unless the weather
is cool enough to stiffen up the now rotten ice.
If the weather had been suitable it was pro-
posed to have grand carnival today in which
several noted horses in the state would appear,
but it will now be postponed
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

Y. NJ. q. A.--The executive committee of the
Y. NJ. G. A. of Maine report that during the
past two months seven places have been visited
Exceeding $50 conversions have been reported
in the following places: vinalhaven, Mill
bridge, Boothbay, Lisbon, Peaks Island, Nor
ridgewock and Scion. The expenses are met
by volunteer subscriptions previously made at
other points. About $1,000 has been raised and
$3.50 have thus far been expended. The meet
ings on Wednesday began at Kennebunk, and
will continue in That section of the state until
March Oh, when they will be tranferred to
Lincoln county, beginning at Damariscotta.
There about % different workers in this service
all working without compensation, excepting
one, who receives small remuneration. An
invitation has been extented for the delegation
to visit Lewiston in April
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

REoPENED.-W. Ell. Kohling, the well known
merchant tailor, who was driven from his ole
stand by the fire in the Savings Bank block
wishes it known that he was neither burned uI
by fire nor drowned by water, but that be has
once more returned to his old quarters. The
store has been perfectly renovated throughout
and is just as good as new. The ceiling has
been frescoed and the wood work painted, and
the whole thing looks finely. 1t is unnecessary
to speak of his goods, for all know that
Kohling never keeps any but the best. His
store will be opened to-day and he wishes to
see all of his friends
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-T following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Bridgton-Lot of land from Sarah A.
Marble to Frank B. Simpson.
Lot of land from Frank B. Simpson to Sarah
A. Marble
Deering-Lot of land and buildings from
Cynthia L. Randall to Caroline Brocklnger.
Portland-Lot and buildings On Deering
street from Alice Z. Anderson to Sasan w.
Creighton.
Standish-One-ha half part in common of lot
of land and buildings from William Ii. Evans
to William H. Libby.
Lot of land from William 81. Manchester to
John P. Moody.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03
STATE NEWS
ANDROsCoGGIN COUNTY

ANDRosCOGGIN COUNTY
Rev. W. III. 81. Murray lectured in Auburn
Wednesday evening.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The house of Rev. Theodore Lang in the Pin
hook district, Bridgton, was burned last week.
Mr.. Lang lost everything except little furni
ture and bedding. House was valued at $500
and insured for $3.50.
Qaite an amount of numbering is being done
around Raymond village.
KENNEBEO COUNTY.
Augusta jail has Sc inmates.
KNOX COUNTY
Fran k W. Bickford escaped from State Pris.
on last Saturday evening but gave himself up
the next morning.
The Rockport ice companies have filled their
houses and are now loading vessels direct from,
the pond.
PIsCATAQUIS COUNTY.
Hon. James Foss of Abbot, while working in
his shingle mill Tuesday, accidentally struck
his left hand on the circular saw cutting the
whole palm of the hand nearly to the bone and
round the lower side of the hand but fortunate
no bones were broken.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Over seventy cases of scarlet fever were re-
ported IN the vicinity of Machias last week.
YORK COUNTY.
Elijah G. Drew, brother of the Hop. ira t.
Drew, died in Boston last week.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

Mr.. NATHANIEL ELLSWORTH. who died a
few days since in Chelsea, at the residence OF
his son-in-law, was for many years well
known dealer in crockery ware on Middle
street. His store lot is now covered by the
Falmouth Hotel. He held important offices of
trust and was known as an upright and hon
orabe merchant. He had many friends Sc
cured by his fair dealings He always took a
lively interest in the affairs of this city, and
was ever ready to lend hand where any per-
manent improvement was contemplated.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Arrival and Deparfu

From $50 m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 a m.
PORTLAND, ME-, Jan. 9, 1877.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1920
p. M. and 1890 a. m. Close at $50 m, and 23(
and 900 p. m.
Boston and the West Arrive at 510pm
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
hallway. Arrive at 1920 and $40 pm. Close al
$50 III and $50 pm.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 1920 p m
anu lz.3O q M Close at $50 a m, 230 and 800 p m
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
arrive at 800 p. m. Close at 11.30 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 900 a
"a. and 90 p. m. Close at 11.3O m and 500 p m.
Morning Northwestern by G.. T. r. Arrive at $40
m. Close at 80 m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. M, and
Rochester, n. H., and intermediate Offices Arrive
at 80 p. M Close at 100 m and 200 pm.
North Conway and other offices on the P. & o.
H. Arrive at 12.05 m and SO m. Close at 900
m and 2.20pm.
BY the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at p IN. Close at
$50 am.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at eco m.
Close at 500 m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at a m. Close Saturday at 3.3Opm.
Foreign Mails per Allan Line close every Satur-
day at II m.
Foreign Mails via New York, day previous 10 SAIL
ing OF steamers. Close at 2.30 pm.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and tho East. Arrive
at 200 m. Close at 800 p m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north
Arrive at 800 m. Close at IL 80 a m.
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 900 pm
Canada and intermediate Offices via G. T. r. Ar
rive at 1890 p. m. Close at 100 pm.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

Law STUDENTS SUPPER-The second an
nual supper of the Portland Students Club
was given at the Preble House last evening.
About twenty members were present. and it
was most enjoyable occasion. After the
supper, which was one well worthy of the
house, had been diseased the cloth was re-
moved and the literary entertainment began.
The President, Mr., f. S. Waternousp, presided.
MI. FL. G. Briggs delivered a very fine grafton.
Mr.. George D. Rand officiated as postmaster
in very satisfactory manner. Appropriate
toasts were responded to by the President,
G. M. Metcalf, "a. G. Briggs, c. f. Kimball,
George f. Gould and others.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03
SCARCITY OF MONEY.

There is no doubt but the present condition of all
KINDS OF business and industry is tearfuly depressed
and 1t behooves every family to look carefully to
their expenses. Winter is coming on when children
are liable to Group, Whooping Cough, etc. Coughs
and Colds will prevail everywhere, and Consumption
with other throat and lung diseases, will carry of
many.-These diseases should not be neglected.
Doctors bills are expensive, and we would advise
our people to use BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP, 1t
never has failed One bottle at rs cents will keep
whole family well during the winter, Two doses will
relieve any case. Sold in all towns in the United
States. and by your Druggist.
SEQ d1yeom
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03
MASONIC.


NJ mNSOHtC 1NI, NO. 90 LECHuHyc OHtet'
YORK RITES.
BLUE GE-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-G reenleaf R. A. c.. first Monday; Mt
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland C. r. s. S. Masters, second
Monday.
CoMMANDERIEs OF X. Portland, fourth Mon
day; st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council, Wednesday p. M; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
MASONIC RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Fourth Wednes
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES,
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNcIL-Portland Council P. of j. second Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H.,
third Friday.
Maine Consistory, S, P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
L. O o. f.
at Odd Felloaos Hail, Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
RELIEF AssooIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in
the month.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

TEMPERANCE LECTURE.-Mr Churchill will
lecture on Temperance at the Inda street
church Sunday evening at o'clock Mrs.
Churchill has consented to deliver this lecture
at the request of1nany ctizeus who heard her
address delivered in this city short time sir ce
and who all agree in proneuncing it oae of the
ablest and most convincing pleas for temper
ance that they ever listened to. The subjec. is
certainly one the importance of which can
hardly be overestimated, and the high testi-
mony to Mrs Churchilps ability as speaker
leaves no doubt that her hearers will be both IL
tereSted and instructed
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

STETSoNs INTERCHANGEABLE S!et-
sons novelty company from the How ard
Athen@um, Boston, will give matinee nd an
evening performance at Music Hall to day.
The company is large and each person is Sc
lected for speciality. Among the number will
be found James S. Maffitt, the clown, Gus
Williams, the popular Datch comedian, Del
ehanty and Hengler, the song and dance men,
and lots of others. The entertainment will
conclude with the amusing pantomime "Bbo."
The whole programme is full of fun and no
better chance for good laugh can be mag
incl
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03
Personal.

Ex-Gov. Perham was in town yesterday
Judge Tapey is at the Preble.
Gen. J. A. Hall of Damariscotta recently
delivered his new lecture, lessons of the Cen
fury" in Lynn, Mass.
AT the earnest request of friends, Mrs. Geo.
w. Quinby has consented to accept her reap
pointment as visitor to the Insane Hospital, a
position in which she has already served three
years with great accepta biity.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

MARINE ACCIDENT.-The schooner III. Pres
colt, Capt. Merriman, from Virginia with oys-
tiers, arrived here yesterday morning and the
captain reports that on the night of the 25th
ult., the vessel went ashore on Chnkateague
shoals, off the Jersey coast, and remained fast
for forty sight hours, but was finally got off by
throwing overheard one thousand bushels of
oysters. The vessel was but slightly injured.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

BARGAINS in dry goods. There is no mis-
take about it, when good staple goods sell al
from 10 to 80 per cent. of Cost, they must be
cheap. Bailey & Co. are anxious to close the
stock in store Free street Block to-day il
possible. So those who wish to buy dry goods
better attend and secure the great bargains
now Offering before it will be too late.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

A LITTLE MnL.-Persons who were passing
up Pearl street yesterday afternoon say that
two young men, who looked as though they
might be in better business, were engaged in a
lively fight in the rear of the Woodman & True
block. Our informant ascertained that they
were employees in Whites brush factory, one
as a clerk and the other as brush maker.
They became angry at some trifng thing and
went out on the vacant lot to decide which was
right and which was wrong. After dealing
several heavy blows apiece, one drew a knife
and cut the other in the wrist This ended the
affair. No arrests were made, and the affair is
not to ha made pubic-at least they say So
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-03

A WORTHY CHARITY.-The friends of the
Samaritan Association are reminded that the
second of the course of assemblies will come
off at City Hall Monday evening. Contribu-
tons to the refreshment room are earnestly
solicited. No one should be prevented from
giving from the fear of sending too much, as
all the food left is distributed among the needy
of the city. A committee will be in attend.
ance Monday afternoon to receive the contri.
hutionS,