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The New York herald., 1877-12-18

MIR. Combines MEXICAN COMMITTEES has
begun operations by calling General Sherman,
who repeated the story he has been telling o
aozen different committees since Congress met
He must wish by this time he were on the border
Or in the canyons of the Rocky Mountains--any-
where beyond the reach of u committee.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

TIE IMPoRTANT PoRrIoEs Of the statement
Of the Commissioners of Accounts Of the Board
Of Education, submitted yesterday to the Board
OF Apportionment, are elsewhere printed.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

The CIGARMAKERs deny the statement oi
the manufacturers that the strike is ct an end.
They ought to know
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
Il RIPPLE SHEET
NEW YORK. TUESDAY, DECEMBER is. 1877.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERrIsERs.-Io
insure he proper classification Of advertisements
Il is absolutely necessary that they be handed in
before eight o'clock cre,y ere,,i,sg
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

lF IN THE SUIT brought to test the question it
shall be held that the Fire Commissioners are
personally liable for damages in cases Of acci-
dent to frcmon there will probably be some
vacaCcies on tho Board
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

THERE WAS COLLISION on the East River
yesterday between ferryboat and a sailing
vessel. It is not the fault Of the captain Of the
tugboat that large number Of persons were
not drowned
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

BRoADwEIL's BAIL has been reduced, but it
does not appear to help him much. Bailing
bank presidents is not as popular Us it used
To be
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

haps OF his late role OF casarand given TO casting
glances al the United States shield which decorstes
the ceiling immc dateiy above the orchestra Nr.
James Taylor AZ Villefort. looked and sounded too
much like n Methodist "exhortern to play success-
fully the part OF villain. Miss Jenreys Lewis was
better In the first act than either OF The others, and
In that dressed In character Some of the acts
were well mounted, but tho waits between were too
long. Mr. Fechter rccived perfect ovation at the
hands OF his friends, the applause Ut tho end OF the
fourth act lasting fully nftcen minuteA
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

EIBLO's GARDEN-Pooa OF NEw YORK.
BOwERy ThEATRE-BALLAD sIsGxR WAYrrSo.
GKRMANIA THEATRE-DoRY srApr.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE-Tnn MornKR's sscREE
EAGLE THEATRE-OxYoAK.
wALLACK'S THEATRE-woa At LAsE
LYcEUM THEATRE-QuxEs INDIGO
BROADWAY THEATRR-MoNrx CRIsra
GRAND OPERA AoUsK-rns OcroKoox
FIFTH AVENUE THEArRE-IsconAF.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM-RARE Fisnxs AND SaAxEs
PARK TIIEArRE-OuR AnrRicAs COUSIN.
Theatre FRANCAIS-LE Dec Jon.
ACADEMY OF DESfGN-LoAS ExunIrIoS.
FIFTH AVENUE HALL-pREsriprcirArion
COLUMBIA OPERA H0UsE-vAnIxrr.
THE NEW AMERICAN MUsEuM-curioarsA
OLYMPIC THEATRE-vAnKrY.
TONY PAsroR's-vAmrrI
TIvOLl THBATRR-vARnrY.
EGYPTIAN HALL-vARIKrY.
GILNokE'S GARDEN-CoLoRKD BAsY sHov-ClR
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRKLs
THEATRE coMIQUE-vAnixrY
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
wooD's THEATRE, BRooxLYN-"rHE BLAcx
HAND"
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC MOTIFS.


Lawrcncs Barrett is doing tragedy in ST. Louis.
Tom TayIor's "Hcnry Dunbar" has boen revived q
tho London olympic.
Herr Rubenstcin recently conducted his "Oceann
symphony the sorics OF popular Sunday concerts a
Paris, and received . great ovation.
The Hess Opera Company have Just completed an
engagement in ST. LOUIS, and, although pronounced
tho beat troupe thas visited the cssy IL vas NOT
rcmunerative.
The scenery Of "auy Bias" tho new opera at Hes
Majcsty's Theatre, Is mado entirely Of paper IL u
possible that this cheap substitute for viii en
fec, revolution In stage painting
Mile Lcroux who has died nj The ago OF oishtytwo.
was the original representative Of the part OF Jenny
In '.wiinsm Tell" produced In Paris In 1929 She
sang tho "Tc Deum" Notrs Dame at sne baptism Of
tho Comic dc chambord (Hcnry W.
The London Athen9um says that ths King OF Portu.
gai's translation OF "ilamcI" while not literal, con.
tains many brilliant passages, notwithstanding the
fact that the Portuguese language not altogether
suited for tho onunciaton Of tragedy
1t has boon suggested that tho san Francisco Min.
strcls shall set apart evening week for tho
production OF tho oid-iime negro melodies, once 80
popular, ike "Neiy Was Lady" '.stop that Knock.
ing." "Massa's IN tho Cold, Cold Groand,n smelly
Bly," "My Old Kentucky Home" "Dan Tucker,m
"oh, susannah," Garry No Back 10 OLD Virginia.
&C., nc.
English papers complain that Hrst ulght audience
docs not airly represent public opinion, but mainly
composed OF fault finders or friends Of the manage
ment vino 20 70 applaud everything and everybody
without discrimination. The criticism is TO certain
extent correct The initial performance Is usually lit
tic moro than full dress rehearsal In which carpon-
ters, scene shiftsrs and performers expected
overcome their nervousness Good backbone, how
ever, will generally merit success on even the nrss
night
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE-LoTTA As 'zIP."
The comedy OF Zip" has many popular qualities and
no actress could we'll interpret the title role did
Lotta last Now Park Thoatre in Brook.
iyn Her mercurial temperament is rs astonishing al
II IL charming In she character Of Zip is Is very
conspicuous quality. Fresh, dainty and pretty a.
ever she still preserves tho joyous expression In hor
bright fscc when Is In others as IL ~ genuine
win her. In her acting she IS worry nnc, AZ times
perhaps litto loo exubcrant and reckless but alto
gether an ideal whole which s without truo copy on
the stage Her support consisting OF actors connected
with the Park Theatre New York; was excellent
WOODS THEArRE, BRooxLYN-"rHE BLACK
HAND"
Tho drama Of .srhs Black Handn ,s evidently the
product OF the debasement Of pubic taste so much
complained OF, and q presage which may weIl mshl
the Bouc,cauts trembo for the future Of the stage.
Tho hero made 10 lees than Ave disguisca
besides role which supposed 10 represent Lin n
proprsd persona, and he displays his skill US mu-
s,cisn ON more than ton different instrumens. IL 10
needless ment such travesty 0f tho art OF
tho actor rs tho above facts must imply; but that
there are people who nnd In entertainment, II not
ediHcaton was shown last evening by the presence Of
q considerable audience NJ Woods Theatre. NJ.
Frank Jones' and Miss Alice Montague appeared ~ the
principal charncterR
The New York herald., 1877-12-06

AUCTION. ~
n by VAN TASSELL K KEARNEY Auctionecrs.
y order Of the Chet of Ordnance. state Of New York,
Will offer public sale, tho State Arsenal Of
33th It. and 7th tho 1ih day of December 10Y
O'Clock lot Of unservcc able Ordnance stores consisting
of Gun Carriages, Limbcrs, Battery Wagons Forg cs
Clothing old Harness and lot OF Iron dc Catalogues
had the Office of the Auctfoncers ~ Union
square. 4th NV, near 10Th St sesNl tse
The New York herald., 1877-12-06

At AUCTIoN--SHERfFF SALE
n BY VAN TAssELL 4 KEARNEY.
of .f SHERIFF. AUCTIONEERs.
at their sALEsRooM. - UNION SQUARE.
TOMORROW FRIDAY, pECEMBER7 AT1i O'CLOCK,
large lot of Diamonds Watches Jeweiry consisting of
Diamond Rings. Pins. Studs karrinas Cameo and Seal
Rings and Pins Coral Earrings and Buttons. Sleeve But
tons. Lockcts full line OF Jewcy ShowcaseA. Safe &c
DO. .Ua. BEHNARD REILLY, sheriff.
u. q. GALg. Deputy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

The testimonial benefit extended to Miss
Fanny Marsh previous to her departure from
Portland, by citizens and by the company. at
very largest and finest houses of the season,
the patrons of the drama turning out in force.
The bill opened with the amusing comedy
Married Life" Miss Marsh assuming the part
of Mrs. Younghusband." On her appearance
she was very warmly greeted, and the applause
was long-continued. The cast is familiar to the
public here, and needs no description. All the
actors acquitted themselves with the usual
credit At the fall of the curtain the audience
insisted upon seeing the beneficiary, and as she
made her appearance surrounded by her COM
pany, beautiful basket of flowers, chiefly
roses, and wreathed with white satin, was
passed up to the stage from admirers at the
front. Mis- Marsh returned her thanks in a
neat speech, expressing her appreciation of
the patronage accorded the theatre, and her in
debtedness to the company and orchestra for
their cordial support, and to the newspapers
for their kindly criticism. She gave the as
surance that if she returned to Portland anoth-
er season no efforts should be spared to make
the theatre worthy of patronage The speech
ELECTED great applause.
The rest of the entertainment consisted of a
musical melange, which appeared to give great
pleasure to the audience, by Miss Williams and
Mr.. Theadore; recitation by Mr. Wooderson;
and character sketch by Mr.. Lston: and the
roaring farce 'Margery and Joe,' which was
done we'll
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

The Denmark Congregational church are
contemplating erecting church at Denmark
Corner the coming season.
Rev. G. N. Sinnett has resigned his pastor.
ate at Lebanon Center for rest and recupera-
ton. Daring his labors there seven members
have been added to the church.
The Baptist church in Freeport, Rev. A. G
Herrck pastor, will celebrate its 10Th anniyer-
sary by appropriate services on the first Sunday
in August.
High street Congregational church of Lewis-
ton has unanimously voted to enlarge their
church. The whole work will cost from $4,000
to $4,000.
Rev. Daniel Greene of Bangor Seminary,
commenced his labors with the Congregation
aists in Otisfeld on Sunday, June 10th. He
will spend about three months with them.
Rev. Mr.. Burr, for three years pastor of the
Baptist church at Parker's Head, has resigned,
and will take charge of the church in George
town. Rev. Mr.. Morey of lancaster, N. H.,
and a graduate of Bates, is at ParkeIs Head
with a view to settlement.
Rev. Rodney G. Edwards, native of Thorn
aston, and graduate of Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn, has recently finished his theo,
logical studies and become rector in the
Episcopal church. He will settle in Aroostook
county, where he will commence his ministe.
rial lahors
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Hrief JOttiURs.

The island travel has commenced already.
The Montgomery Guards will hold their an
nual excursion and picnic July 4th.
Mr.. Zerrahn was rot drowned, as was re-
ported.
Rev. DR.. Hill is to preach the first of series
of sermons to young people, at the First Parish
church tomorrow evening,
The anniversary of the Congress Square Sun
day school will be observed at that church to-
@orrow morning.
Mrs. Jonathan A. Henderson fell at her resi-
dence on Neal street, and broke her arm in two
places.
Telegraph poles are to be at once put up on
the line of the Lewiston & Aul urn railroad
for the use of the Grand Trunk railway.
The members of the 1-1O-29th regimental as
ISOLATION expect to camp out on one of the is
lands some time in August.
The horse stolen from George Berry of
Ltchfeld, and the new phaton stolen from Mr.
Whitmore of Bowdoinham, have been traced
to Falmouth and there lost sight of.
The practical Social Union," literary and
temperance organization at Oak Hill, is pre-
pairing to play "Above the Clouds at an early
date.
The Temperance Union will hold public
meeting at Congress Hall Sunday evening at
y o'clock. M. G. Palmer will preside and the
meeting will be addressed by Josiah H. Drum
mond, Esq, and others. All are invited
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Special Meeting of the School Committee.
oil +ho CaLocl O.,

Special Meeting of the School Committee.
A special meeting of the School Committee
was holden last evening. 1t was decided that
the examination of the first class in the High
School shall take place on the afternoons of
the Goth, 21st and 22d insts. The other classes
will be examined on the forenoons of the 18th,
26th.and 9th. The annual exhibition Of the
High School will take place at City Hall,
Thursday afternoon, 2Sth inst.
The first classes of the Grammar Schools
will be examined on the afternoons of the 25th,
Goth, 9th, 2Sth and 29th insts. The second,
third and fourth classes will be examined on
the forenoon of the same days.
The first classes : the Primary Schools will
be examined on '@s and afternoons
of the 9th and 70 her classes will
examined on the san. .5s .snder charge of
the subcommittee of ca .lool.
The rules and regulate IL sers ordered to be
printed under supervisors n the committee
1t was voted that the printing of the semi
annual report of the High School be dispensed
with. This report contains the names, ages
and rank of High School pupils.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

CONCERT AT SACCARAPPA.-Last evening
the Orpheus Symphony Club went to Saccarap-
pa atsthe invitation of number of musical
persons of that village, and gave very enjoya-
BILE concert at the Baptist church. The club
was accompanied by Miss Linden, who gave
some fine saxophone solos, Miss Emma G.
Jordan, vocalist who proved very pleasing
soloist, and Miss Jordan the accompanst, who
appeared to fine advantage. Prof. Linden and
Miss Linden gave crystallaphone duett which
was heartily encored. If half of the people
who listened to the music through the open
windows had paid for tickets the managers
would have made small fortune from the con
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

ATHE FRIENDS ExcURsIoN.-About fifty of
the Friends attending the Yearly Meeting, in
Guiding all the ministers from abroad, accepted
the kind invitation of our citizens to take sail
on the steamer Gazelle. 1t was an exceedingly
delightful trip and was greatly enjoyed by all
They went down to Peaks Island returning at
10i O'Clock. AT the landing of the boat VIM.
Wetherald stepped to the front and said, 81 am
authorized by this company to return their
grateful thanks to the donors of this free ex-
cursion." d. B. Updegraff said, "And let all
the people say Amer" A hearty response
followed and the little group parted happy and
rejoicing, feeling that God had richly blessed
them with joyous feeling in their pleasant trip,
and with one accord said, ''Bessed be His holy
name"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
How il is Done.

The first object in life with the American people is
to 'get rich; the second how to regain good health
The first can be obtained by energy. honesty and
saving; the second good healthy by using GREEN'S
AUGUST FLOWER. Should you be Respondent
sufferer from any of the effects of Dyspepsia Liver
Complaint, Indigestion, &C., such as Sick Head
ache, Palpitation of the Heart, Sour Stomach
Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness of the Head
Nervous Prostraticn Low Spirits, &C., you need not
suffer another day. Two doses Of AUGUST
FLOWER will relieve you at once. Sample Bottles
10 cents. Regular size Is cents. Positively sold by
all frst-class Druggists in the United States.
sept2O deom1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

HOLINESS MEETINGS. Yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Up1egraff and several of the Friends min
Hall. Mr.. Updegtaff preached fervd dis
course upon full conservation, basing his re-
marks upon the first verse of the 18th chapter
of Ephesians At the close of his discourse
several Christians related their experiences and
offered prayer.
In The evening T. Il. Laid of New York
preached discourse upon the Lords Prayer
basing his remarks upon the 18th chapter of
Luke. He was followed by Mr.. Updegraff.
Harriet Dalton Collins, Harriet Jones and 9TH
ers. The meeting was largely attended and
deep religious feeling prevailed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

PLEASANT TIME AT OLD ORCHARD. The
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Manson, from Bidde-
ford, Saco, Portland and Lewiston, assembled at
the st. Cloud Thursday afternoon, at the annual
opening of that pleasant seaside home, it being
the 25th anniversary of their marriage. The
tables were richly provided and elegantly deco.
roted with flowers Rev. Messrs. S. T. Weth-
erbee, G. T. Cobb, and A. W. Pottle were pres
emit to assist on the occasion. Nearly one hun
dred sat down at the table and verify it was
good to be there Many tokens of affection,
among them 16 pieces of elegant silver, were
presented to the host and hostess
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

NeI oU0o 90
The report was accepted and ordered to be
printed. Eleven directors were then chosen,
viz:
r. B. Dunn of Watervile, John Aver of
West Waterville, Edward Rowe of Norridge-
wock, G. B. Cragin of Norridgewock, w. III.
Brown and w. w. Pease of North Arson,
VIM. Atkinson and o. 81. McFadden of Emb-
den, Nicholas Smith of Bingham, John Carney
of Moscow, and Benjamin Flint of Califor-
mia.
There were three changes from the old board.
Messrs. f. W. Hill, Nathan Weston and Sam
uel Bunker being left off, and Messrs. Cragin
Pease and McFadden substituted.
Ga motion of Mr. Atkinson, the report of the
committee chosen to negotiate with the M. &
K, railroad was taken from the table and the
proposition to change the gauge was discussed
by Atkinson, Moore and others of Arson, and
Lindsey of Norridgewock, and Hill of Exeter.
The sentiment of the majority present was
plainly against changing to narrow gauge,
consequently no action was taken on the pro-
position. Voted to adjourn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

match between (probably) the White Oaks of
Raymond and some other clnb from abroad
picnic dinner, noon-time, in Goodrid ge's
Grove; Grafton at 2 p. n. by W. W. Mccain,
Esq, after which season of fun, in the man
ner of Potato Races Foot Races, etc.: winding
up with dance in the new pavilion in Good
ridges Grove in the evening.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Responsible parties have made formal offer
to build the Shore Line road from BuckspOrt to
Ellsworth for $17S,OO0 or for $4,000 per mile
ready for the cars, the company securing the
right of way.
KNOX COUNTY.
Steps are bel ng taken to reduce the deposits
in the Thomaston Savings Bank, pursuant to
the provisions of the law passed by the last
legislature, and set the institution again in Op-
GRAFTON.
A lad by the name of House, who was at
work for Mr.. Nahum Thurston, in Union, was
shockngly injured last Saturday, while engag-
ed in emitting down tree, which fell upon him,
crushing him to the ground, and holding him,
in the greatest distress, until his cries brought
relief
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The assessors find that the gross amount of
the valuation of Augusta is 81, %, 126, divided
as follows: Real estate $2,755, 191; personal
estate, 81, 465,935. Last year the value of real
estate was 49, 743, SAG; personal estate, 81, 472-
tlt. III Will De Sccu thdh poAtiou VI Uuo poi-
sonal estate has been transferred to real estate,
increasing the latter from last year to the
amount of $11645. There has been shrink.
age, also, in the values of certain classes of per.
sonal estate. The gross amount to be raised
this year is 1897, 500. An assessment on the
above valuation will leave overlays to the
amount of $2,794. 49, The per cent of taxation
will be the same as last year, two and one
fourth cents on a dollar. Whole number of
polls this year, 1773; last year, 1868; showing
an increase of los.
PENOBsCOT COUNTY.
Thomas Bissell, formerly resident of Ban.
COR, and an accomplished organist and musi-
clan, was one of the victims of the disastrous
fire in Shawmut Avenue, Boston, last week.
He held by the sill of the window until his
strength failed him, and then dropped to the
ground, and received such injuries as resulted
in his death soon after.
The old Free Baptist church at Newburg was
entirely destroyed by fire last Tuesday morning,
PIsCATAoUIs COUNTY.
The fellow who extorted money from Monson
parties representing that he had found a gold
mine in Howard will be prosecuted. One gen.
tleman in Monson paid $75 toward purchasing
an interest in the claim, and gave his note for
$500 or $500 more. Others who thought rich
mine had been discovered there invested in it
to some extent, and have lost.
YORK COUNTY.
The Newichawanach Company at Great
Works, South Berwick, are contemplating put
ting in three new wheels this season, an indi-
cation of their faith in the future of their bust
ness.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

SABBATH School ANNIvERsARY.--Th Sab
bath School Anniversary with High street
church will celebrate their anniversary in the
church Sunday afternoon at o'clock. This
is one of the Oldest schools in the city, this be-
ing its 44th anniversary All of the Congrega-
tional Sabbath Schools of the city have been
invited and most of them have accepted the in
vitatior and will be present. The church will
be profusely decorated with evergreen and flow
ers, and very entertaining programme has
been prepared consisting Of duet, quartette
and chorus singing, and floral exercise EMIT
led, "Copsider the Lilies
The following is the order of exercises:
Voluntary and Anthem.
Invocation.
Singing-Anniversary Song
Scripture Lesson.
Singing-Fully Trusting.
Responsive Reading.
PRAYER.
Singng-Fight the Good Fight.
Banner Exercse-Come unto Me-
Singing Yes L Will Come,
Treasurers Report,
Superintendent Address,
Floral Exercise-C0nsder the Lilies.
Duet, ("Why do lovely flowers bloom, ;"
Solo and Quartette, Consider the liIies.' '''''
Addresses. Collection.
Closing Hymn-Tune Portuguese
Benediction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

ANNUAL REPoRTs.-The Mayors address
and the annual reports of the several depart
ments of the city government, together with
the report of the railroad commission, are pub
lished They make pamphlet of nearly 50
pages and the city officials pronounce it the
finest printed report yet printed TO, the city.
1t is from the Daily PRESS Printing House.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

A STRANGE PHENoMENA.-One of those Gu
rious lights which sailors call corposants, made
its appearance at the head of the bow flagstaff
on the steamer City of Richmond during Ter
passage frem this city one night last week. 1t
would have been an interesting sight to all on
board, but as the weather was dark and rainy,
the mysterious visitor grew and glowed, faded
and went out, with no witness but Mr.. POLLS
ter, the pilot, the wheelsman and the lookout.
These lights, supposed to be electrical, are
dreaded by superstitious seamen as forerunners
of disastar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

Col. Wildes of Skowhegar, is at the Preble
Mr.. Charles Williams is rapidly recovering
from his late serious Illness.
Rev. j. III. Ecob, of Augusta, will deliver
the poem before the alumni of Hamilton Col
lege, New York, on the 29th inst
John r. WoodersoE will be member of the
company at the Academy of Music, Montreal,
next season.
Rev. DR.. Hill was thrown from a carriage
while riding in Congress Square, Thursday af-
ternoon, but fortunately escaped with few
slight bruises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

A HARBoR EXCURSION steamer Tour
list is taking large number of passengers
down the harbor each afternoon. Capt. Knowl-
ton has arranged very pleasant trips which he
makes on each afternoon. He leaves the
wharf at about three o'clock and sails amoug
the Islands for two Or three hours. Yesterday
there was large party and delightful trip
was epioyed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

ANNIyERsARY.-The 68th anniversary of the
Bible Society of Maine will be held in City Hall
tomorrow evening. Services will commence at
q o'clock. A discourse will be preached by
Rev. Joseph Cook Of Boston on inspiration. %
Singing by chorus choir. A collection in aid of
the society will be taken