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The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

A good audience gathered at Miss Marsh
Theatre last evening to witness the amusing
comedy entitled sour Boarding House. as
produced by Mr.. John Murray and company.
The play is very clever and the company is
well adapted to it. The scene is laid in Chica-
go at boarding house as the title of the play
implies. Mrs. Colville is the proprietor of
the house and is in almost constant trouble
with her boarders. Her family is made up of
all classes and very naturally there are many
jars and jostles. There is Prof Gregarious
Gillipod. the inventor of the flying machine,
who is continually found in funny situations;
also corn exchange operator, a Swell board
err" patent medicineiman, "a real estate brok er
and detective. Among the ladies are found
Beatrice Mannheim, the interesting young lady,
and several society ladies. A person who has
had much experience 10 boarding houses will
at once recognize each character portrayed as
true to life. The reality of the scenes make
make them doubly interesting.
Mr.. Murray has good character and he
makes the most of it. Miss Garland and the
rest of the company render good support. The
play will be repeated this afternoon and even
ing, and those who want to see a comedy of
real merit well presented, should not fail to
purchase tickets early.
Prof Won Duren's fine orchestra added much
to the enjoyment of the entertainments. 1T is
rarely that travelling company has such
fine orchestra.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

IMPORTANT TEMPERANCE MEETNG.-An
unusually interesting temperance meeting will
be held at City Hall, tomorrow Sunday even
ing, under the auspices of the Citizens Tenn
perance Committee. His Honor the Mayor
will preside, and addresses will be given by
Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill, and others, aud Chandler
will lead the singing with the eornet. This ar
ray of talent upon tue temperance platform
will undoubtedly call out a large audience, as
our citizens will all be anxious to hear what a
man, who has occupied SO prominent position
in national matters as Mr.. Morrill,, will have to
say upon this important SUBJECT. His previous
record upon this question will leave none in
doubt as to the position he now occupies, viz.
A sound and judicious friend Of temperance.
bold enough to utter bis sentiments freely upon
every proper occasion. The meeting will COM
mence at o'clock, and the audience are re-
quested to bring 81 Gospel Hymns No. g" A
collection will be taken to defrsy expenses.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

Mr.. r. Wickett of the last graduating class
of the Bangor Theological Seminary. was in
stalled pastor of the Congregational church in
sisted of the reading Of the Scriptures and
invocation by Rev. A. J. Eastman, Steep
Falls; sermon by Rev. L. P. Warren. Portland !;
consecrating prayer by Rev. j. E. Adams,
Bangor; charge to candidate by Rev. Fl. B.
Frye, Bridgtou; hand of fellowship by Rev.
by Rev. A. Cole, Cornish; closing prayer by
Rev. I. Lord. (Methodist) West Baldwin
Singing was furnished during the exercises by
the choir. The examination occurred in the
forenoon, conducted by Rev. j. K. Mason of
Fryeburg as moderator.
The Methodist Society in West Paris, which
for the past year has been holding religious
services in Centennial Hall, has purchased a
lot and broken ground with the intention Of
furnishing themselves with place of wor-
ship.
Rev. 81. NJ. Vail of Cape Elizabeth has re-
ceived call to the passionate of the Congrega-
tional church in Holden.
Rev. Francis Dyer, pastor in South Paris in
1928, has resigned his charge in Woolcott,
Conn.
A theological discussion has opened at North
Waterford between the Advent and Methodist
uoAUuludtlOuS lu0 u6DaG6, on Inc parU OF C0e
Methodists, will be conducted by Elder Fletcher
of this state, and on the part of the Adventists
by Miles Grant of Boston.
DR.. j. j. Abbott, pastor OF Central church
Yarmouth. 1866 to 1875, is now in Colorado fol
the benefit of his health.
Rev. V. j. Hartshorn, who was acting pastor
in Bethel church. Portland. in I864-5. is called
from Byannis Mass, to his former charge in
Enfield, n. "a.
Rev. j. Rounds declines call to the pastor.
| ate Of the Baptist church in South Gardiner
Mass, and will remain at Kennebunkport
| having, by request withdrawn his recent
| resignation.
Rev. o. o. Ordway, formerly pastor of the
Baptist church in Pennington, has been in
vited to accept the pastorate of the Baptist
| church in Nobleboro'. He is at present supply
| ing the pulpit, and will remain at least during
| the winter
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

SACcARAPPA G oNcERT COURSE The fourth
entertainment in the Saccarappa lecture and
concert course was given last evening by the
Stockbridge Quartette, consisting of Misses
Moody add Dodwell. and Messrs. Stockbridge
and Beckett, with Miss Annie Stockbridge as
accompanies.
The programme was arranged with very good
judgment, the popular preference for English
songs being respected in all but two numbers
just enough to show that the artists know
how it is DONE" AS result the concert was
was much enjoyed by the large audience in at
tendance and the encores were frequent and
hearty. The course thus far has been highly
successful as regards both the number of tick
cts sold and the quality Of the entertainments
furnished
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

and Mandrake Pills. By the stimely use of these
medicines, according to directions Dr. schenck GER
titles that most any case of Consumption may be
cured. Every moment of delay makes your cure
more difficult, and all depends on the judicious
choice OF remedy. Scheneks Mandrake Pills are an
agreeable and safe cure for Consumption caused by
biliousness, and also for sallow complexion and
coated tongue. There is no better remedy for dis
ordered stomach and all the evils resulting there
from. DIR. Schenck is professionally at his principal
ofhce, corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must be
addressed.
Schenck's Medicines are for sale by all Druggists.
dec1 eod1w&wsn
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

Who is HE?-Thursday mo ming man
giving the name of John Wilson and hailing
from this city, was arrested in WATERFOWL, N.
Y, for uttering counterfeit money. His ap-
pearance was that of farmer, but he seemed
to have no business of any special Importance
to transact. His counterfeitiog consisted in
changing bills of oEe dollar denomination to
five dollar notes, and he succeeded in passing
several of them upon merchants and business
men. On Saturday the geuuineness of his
money was doubted, and steps for Wilson's ar
rest were taken, but the man was not found
until Wednesday. Upon searching him eight
of the Eve ollar bills were found, nicely con
cealed in the folds of newspaper. Wilson is
not inclined to talk or tell anything OF his his
tory, but he says he halls from Portland, and
was born in Canada.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
Superior Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERN, 1877, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
FRIpAY.-Ida A. Proctor VS.. Gardiner M. Parker
Troyer for lot of household goods.
Defence-that the bill of sale of the goods under
which the plaintiff claims title was procured from
one Ann Nj. Haskell by fraud on the part of d. W.
Proctor, husband of the plaintiff; that defendant
took the goods by virtue of replevn writ in favor of
said Ann M. Haskell and against said d. W. Proctor.
Testimony for the defense in progress.
G. e. Clifford-Proctor for plaintiff
Butler-Purves for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

ENTERPRISE AND SUCCESS In these DAYS
when complaint of hard times is the burden of
business conversation, it ia pleasant to find an
enterprise of such steady and healthy prospect
ty in our midst as the Portland Stove Foundry
Company. This is new business, having been
started in May last, but go excellent are the
wares manufactured and SO good the general
management of the company that it has gained
very rapidly in public esteem, and is a just SUBJ
iect for interest to the Portla nd public. The
company has its workshop and store rooms at
IA Fore street, Beginning modestly, it has
been compelled to largely increase its force of
skilled workmen, and has been able barely to
keep pace with the demands for its products
1t makes ranges, cook and psrlor stoves, sinks
and hollow ware; bu t its leading specially.
which has given its greatest reputation. is the
Atlantic Portable Cooking Range. This seems
as near perfect cooking apparatus as can be
devised. 1t economi yes fuel, gives steady,
equal and easily regulated heat, is handsome,
shapely ard well finished, avoids dust and the
scattering of ashes, is not easily put ont of re-
pair, and in general is we'll calculated to bring
peace and serenity to the careful housewife. 1t
is no wonder then that the Atlantic Range has
met with great favor wherever used, and that
large number of cur citizens bear cheerful
testimony to its merits. While very many of
them are used in Portland, the sale threughout
Maine and in the neiehboIing states and British
provinces is large and constantly growing. The
range is fitted for the use of either coal or
wood, and is admirable for heating as well as
cooking purposes. One Portland matron, after
explaining in detail the good points of the
range, says: " If the thousands Of hard-worked,
tired women, who are to-day worrying over in
adequate. dilapid ated and vicious old stoves in
this state, could have this admirable range in
stead, their lives would be heightened, their
tempers improved and their faces frightened
by content and cheerfulness." The manufac-
turing department of this establishment is un-
der the charge of Mr.. Franklin M. Lawrence,
man of thorough training and experience,
having been brought up to the business in the
Muzzy Iron Works at Bangor. He brings en-
ergy, industry and talent to the works, ard is
valuable accession to our business community.
Dealers throughout the state will fad it to their
advantage to open trade with this reliable and
successful company. The Atlantic Ranges are
sold at retail in this city by Mr.. o. W. Fulam,
1899 Federal street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

LIMERICK LECTURE CoURsE.-The second
entertainment in the Limerick lecture course
took place at the Congregational church on
Wednesday evening, Dec, 9th, and consisted OF
readings by Prof. o. A. Robinson of your city,
and singing by Mr.. f. A. Bowdoin. OF course
we were pleased. as how could we help being,
with the readings, and hope soon to have the
pleasure of hearing the professor again. Mr..
Bow6oin's selections were good, and his voice
gives promise of being fortune to him. The
very happy manner in which he sang Twenty
Years Ago, in response to an encore, was
especially noticeable Taken as a whole, we
think we are safe in saying that this was one
of the best, if not the best, entertainment ever
given in our village.
December 18th Gen. Chamberlain delivers
his lecture on The Battle of Gettysburg.
PAxO.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

Mrs. Sarah Lombard. widow of Mr. Edmund
Lombard, late of Gorham, was stricken with
paralysis Tuesday night by which she was
rendered speecbless and helpless, though not
entirely unconscious. She still remains in the
same condition with very little hope of even
partial recovery. Mrs. L. is about 80 years of
age, very estimable and Christian lady, well
Known In Gorham and vicinity around.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
Rrief .loffiugn.

The last steamer of the Allan line sails from
this port today.
A petition to have the name Of the Saccs-
Kappa postoffice changed to Westbrook is in
circulation among the citizens of that town.
Hon. j. FL. Dfummond appeared before the
Governor and Council Thursday for the pardon
of Martin Flaherty, who was sentenced to
states prison for four years for an unprovoked
assault upon officer York.
Mr.. Rundett picked two dandelion blossoms
on Lincoln Park yesterday. He expects to
have mess of dandelion green's for Christ
mas.
Eastern Star Encampment have placed a
portrait of the late j. K. Hooper Oh the walls
of Encampment Hall.
The receipts from the Thomas concerts were
$1,114, of which $500 were paid to the orches-
ira,
Parker was arraigned il the Haverhill police
court and bel d in $1,000 bonds for trial. He
claims that the firing of the barn was uuinten-
tional, and that it was caused by his leaving his
lighted candle in pile of sawdust
Hon. Geo. W. Woodman will deliver a tenn
perance address in Saco Sunday evening.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Chestnut st.
church give notice of Christmas festival next
week. Several new features, not usually found,
are included in the programme.
Hartz, the magician, is to appear at Miss
Marsh's Theatre for week, commencing the
18th inst.
A rum crazed man rushed up Congress street
last evening, knocking all who came in his way
right and left, and or eating quite sensation.
Officers McIntire and Heath arrested him after
hard tussle and took him to the station.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

The President has nominated E. 81. Hooper
Of this state to be Indian agent at the Ssseton
agency of the Sioux.
Mr.. Frank D. Parsons of Foxcroft received
an appointment on Monday as postal clerk on
the route between Boston and Albany, at sal
airy OF $1,000
The will of the Rev. Daniel Austin, who died
recently at Kittery Point, bequeaths $1,000 to
Harvard College, $4,000 to Antioch College,
$4,000 to Austin Academy, and 800 to the
Masonic Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

Young MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIATIoN.-A
the!monthly business meeting of the managers
it was voted to invite the pastors to give a
weeklysbible reading in the hall, to begin next
Thursday evening if arrangements can be COM
pleted. Rev. Asa Dalton will deliver the sixth
address to young men, upon the subject sour
Associates" at st. Stephens church, Sunday
eveningiat the usual hour. Thesregular union
gospel meeting of the association will be held
this evening in the new hall, opposite the
Preble House
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
Municipal Court.

FRIDAY.-John Taylor. 1ntoxication. Thirty
days. Committed.
Ellen Corners. Assault and battery. Discharged.
Edward G. Page. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs.
James Haley, Jr. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed. Motley & Sylvester.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
REAL ESTATE TRANsFRRs.-T

REAL ESTATE TRANsFRRs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
rtland-Francis Fl. Fassett to Catherine
j. Bray, lot of land with buildings.
Gray-Joseph Frank to John Frank, part of
lot No. 2, ia 4th division for $500.
John Frank to Harriet G. Frank, part of lot
No. 2 in 4th range for $100.
Observation-Disclosures Bower to John Crawford,
lot of land for $500.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

u M H. a. oouRsE.-Col. sprague, who lee
lures 10 TINS course next Wednesday evening
upon Riches and what Constitutes Them" is
head master of the Girls High Scboal Of Ros-
ton. and is acknowledged to be one of the mos,
eloquent and scholarly men of that CITY.
New York paper lately said of him: he
combines the best characteristics of Wendell
Phillips aud Geo. William Curtis, and at times
adds to their grace and dignity greater iu-
tensity of speech and action, enhancing an
audience and holding them at his will.''
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

MAKE way for Christmasl A great mark
down of black and dark cloakipgs, in order to
clean out the lot, to make room for Christmas
goods, at Horatio Staples, $50 Middle street,
Portland
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

KITTERY NAVY YARD.-The Secretary of the
Navy in bis annual report says of the Kittery
navy yard
"No new improvements have been made du-
ring the last fiscal year The appropriations
for repairs and preservation were barely suffi.
make such!repairs as were most urgent. The
excellence of the machinery and workshops at
this yard, the abundance of skilled labor in its
immediate vicinity, the healthfulness of its
climate which has caused it to be selected as
the port to which vessels of war, suffering from
the pernicious climate of the West Indies and
shall be ordered for sanitary purposes or for
repairs, all conspre to recommend it to the
fostering care of Congress. The amount of APP
propriations asked for is small and is urgently
needed "
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

Children's undervests for % cents each.
Drawers same price, in sizes from 16 to 26, at
Horatio Staples, 100 Middle street.
dec2 d2k
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

BREAKING AND ENTERING.-The store of
Albert Dingley at Duck Pond was entered
Wednesday night and the following articles
taken: A dozen pairs of stockings, dozen
pairs of mittens, dozen calf skin pocket
books, six jack-knives, $50 yards of print and
other CLOTH, and quite quantity of knives and
forks. There is no clue to the thief
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

MAINE TEACHERS AssoCIATIoN.-The Com
mittee on Instruction of the Maine Teachers
Association will meet in Saco, Friday and
Saturday, Dec. IA and 10.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

Winter dress goods marked down to 10 cents.
These goods are dark winter styles, and are a
bargain at 10 cents, at Horatio Staples, $50
Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

OWEN & BARBER have received choice lot
of Havana oranges, which are in great demand
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

MERRY, the halter, makes an announcement
this morning of interest, in view of the ap-
proach of cold weather.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
Notice.


MILK FARMS for sale on Oak HILL ScaTboro,
W. containing 1870 acres, a large two story house,
large barn and corn barn wood and carriage house;
good mix route may be had II desired For fur thor
particulars enquire ofIWALTER ii. SMALL 90 the
premises. deesd2w~
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
The Constitutional Ameudmeut.

AT the recent session of the Governor and
Council the votes on the constitutional amend.
ment were counted. The follow are the Off
cial returns:
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

vor Of DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as cure for
Consumption, far exceeds all that can be brought TO
support the pretensons of any other medicine. See
DR.. Schenck's Almanac, which can be had of any
Druggist free of CHARGE containing the certificates OF
many persons of the highest respectabiity who have
been restored to health after being pronounced in
durable by physicians of acknowledged ability.
as these evidences will show; but the is often
promoted by the employment of two other remedies
which DR.. Schenck provides for the purpose. These
additional remedies are Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

CONVENTION OF REFORM CLUBS. The Re
form Clubs of this state met in convention at
Winthrop, Wednesday. A. @. Otis of Win
throp. was elected President, and B. G. Torrey
of Winthrop, Secretary. Two hundred and
three delegates were present. Business meet
ings were held Wednesd sy forenoon and after
noen, and Thursday forenoon and afternoon.
Praise meetings were held Wed nesday, Thus
day and Friday evenings, conducted by Camp
Meeting John Allen, Rev. Mr.. Sylvester of
Wayne, and Mr. Dunn of Watervlle Public
meetings were held Wednesday and Thursday
evenings. Wednesday evening II signed the
pledge, and on Thursday evening 81, the en-
thusiasm being so high the meeting was kept
up till o'clock in the morning. Among the
delegates present were ex-Goy. Dingley of Lew
istop, and Rev. I'll. @. Munson Of Skowhegan.
The next convention will be held In Augusta in
March. The convention is spoken of as being
one of the best ever held, everything being
harmonious and nothing was left undope which
could in any way make it a grand success.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

GOOD Buffalo Robes selling at four dollars.
A. Fl. Coe, 1877 Middle street.
decS d3tST&Th
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

NEW TRIMMINGS velvets, 40 cts.
yard, 1915 piece. New style Chenille Fringes
atlvery low prices, also buttons to match, at
Fl. l. Nelson & Co.'s, 443 Congress Street. Far
rington Block. dec7d2t
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

NEW Chenille Fringes, just from New
York, 20 per cent. less than ever before, at
Carlton Kimbals, 495 Congress street.
danQ dot
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

The ladies will find the very best goods az
fair prices through the holiday season at Carl
ton Kimballs, 495 Congress street. dec8d2t
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
CITY AND VICINITY.
TME PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF Fes-
eenden Bros. MARQUIS, Brunei & Co., Andrews,
Wentworth, Moses, u. b. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, on ali trains that run out ofthe city,
At Biddeford, of Phillsbury.
At Saco. of L. Hodgdon and II. b. Kendriek.
At Waterville, of j. s. Carter.
At Bath, of j. D. Shaw.
At Lewiston. ofFrench Bros. and Stevens & Co
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.


ANDRosCOGGIN COUNTY.
The Lewiston Machine Co. are shipping
looms to the Dundas Mills, Canada. The Ma
chine Company has two cargoes of iron-ffteen
days out from Philadelphia.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
"a new feature of social life has been inaug-
urated at North Bridgton." Its a tin we'd
ding.
The freshet last week did considerable dam
age. A. NJ. Green lost several thousand feet
of boards and Mr.. Edes fifteen Thousand feet
of slaves.
"Pleuty of spotted suckers roast turkey and
sparerib" made Thanksgiving at South Bridg-
ton day long to be remembered.
Brdgton is getting excited. Mr.. JEFF Doug
lass has discovered on his land a yellow sub.
stance resembling gold.
HANCOCK COUNTY
The Bluehill Mining and Smelling Co, at
Bluehill, are busily at work and express great
confidence in the richness of their ore.
The Collins Granite Co. have secured the con-
tract to furnish about one-half of the stone re-
uuired to finish the East River bridge between
Brooklyn and New York amounting to about
$3.50, 900, and it is expected that M. K. Chase
will also have portion of the remaining guam
tity, amounting probably to some $5O, 900 more.
To complete these contracts will require about
400 men for three years.
KENMEBEC COUNTY
Benjamin Acorn of Pittston recently applied
to the selectmen of Topsham for home. They
sent him into the woods to fell trees Towards
night no was found dead crushed by falling
tree.
A petition is circulating in Augusta praying
for the abolition of the common council.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Mrs. Mahan of Pemaquid left her home at
o'clock Friday afternoon to cross the woods to
a neighbours She lost her way and wandered
was found by her friends, her clothes very wet
and her feet slightly frozen.
PENoBsCoF COUNTY.
they are given under the auspices of the Wo-
mans Crusade Club and the clergy. they prob
ably differ essentially from the western variety
where, after several gentlemen and ladies have
seated themselves, the lights are turned down
and kept so till some woman screams, when
they are turned on aud she is made to tell what
she was screaming about or pay forfeit.
A Bangor man sends the Commercial two
receipts for making punch and asks the editor
which is the better of the two. The editor re-
quests the inquirer to send 10 the ingredients to
enable him to report intelligently.
YORK COUNTY.
According to the Biddeford Journal Mr. P.
n. Deeriug of WATERFORD has harvested 1900
bushels of naarigolds
A loupcervier is prowling around LINER
lex.
A young son of Peter Staples of South Ber-
wick. had one of his hands accidentally nearly
cut off one day last week by an older brother,
while cutting wood. The bones were all en-
tirely severed.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08
nIerchanl,s NATIONAL BANK.

TIME second aud third stories over Jewett Bros.
Il store, corner of Middle and India streets-ten
rooms. Apply to VIM. II. JERKS, Rell Estate
Agent. deSd1W@
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

LOWEST yet. Ladies' Astrakan sets four
dollars; French Seal, five. All other goods in
proportion. A. 81. Coz.
dec8 G3tST&Th
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-08

PLENTY of Lice oysters at FL. Freeman &
Co.'s, 225 Federal street. 1t