Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-22

was the falling of the platform erected on Black
stone Square, by which q dozen or more people
were injured-some seriously. 1t is TO be hoped.
however. that no lives will be endangered by this
unfortunate accident. Mrs. Milmore. mother OF
the sculptor Of the monument was one of the suf-
ferers, but her injuries were eight.
The wedding of Mr.. Montgomery Sears to Mis-
Choate, daughter of Mr.. Charles Choste, Of Cam
bridge, was celebrated on Tuesday the lsIh inst.
Owing to the wealth and social prominence of the
bride and groom the event one anticipated as
elegant and fsultless and found to justify all
expectations. There were six bridesms DIS, I'LL
most beautifully dlessed and carry ing bouquets Ct
red and white roses; and Mr.. Sears was support
ed by his "best man." in the English fssnio ion,
which is becoming 80 popular in America. The
church in which the solemn ceremony OF mar
rage was performed. was exquistey dressed win
the most fragrant and beautiful OF flowers, aud
presented scene of rare loveliness to all Those
who entered. The young couple left that evening
for 40 extended tour through this country, after
which, it Is said, they will sail for Europe.
"Pink Dominos" is on the boards at the Globe
Theatre, and is French play, belonging t the
same school rs BABY" Forbidden Fruit ahd
"Wsnteda Dnoice." 1t Is enlarged farce n
three ac,s, aud the PRINCIPALS are three husbands
and their wives. aud two young. unmarried peo-
pie. The dialogue l, sparkling anu the characters
we'll sustained by Shook & Pamer's Union Square
Theatre Co.
"Baby" still appears at the Museum, and il To-
be pas ed until further notice. IL has had al
enormous success, dunng It's representation The
last three weeks
AT The Boston Theatre the ever popular IL .,
The Arkansas Traveller" is deiighting huusands
every night. Tins theate i, ably managed, al,
the scenery is a2Diicent
A baby show Is to held in the course OF few
weeks, aud will be likely to draw very we'll for
who would not want 10 see hundreds OF the LITTLE
darlings" together, rendering the air musical with
their cries, and then 10 listen to the pratng o
the fond maDmas and papas, who will, every las
one of them think their own particular baby en-
titled to prize and wonder why prize was gwen
to a baby not near good looking or one half rs
smart. We anticipate jovial time at the Great
Baby Show.
The programme Of the proceedings to take
place at the Governors Fete to be given by Mr..
Baker at his magnificent farms al Wellesley,
Mass, promise q royal time. The grounds of the
Ridge Hill Farms are laid out with everything
the heart can desire, and show rare taste and
an ingenuity few possess. Ex-Governor CASTOR
and his Excellency, Gov. Rrice will be present,
with more persons of distinction and station.
The Massachusetts, Horticultural Society are at
present holding their forty -nnth exhibition at
Horticultural Hall. The display of plants, fruits,
vegetables and flowers, is the most attractive
offered, and well repays one for attending it.
A grand fair will open on Monday next at Bos-
ton Music Hall in aid of the Carney Hospital
All who wish 10 assist in q worthy charity can
find an opportunity Of doing so in mann.i
agreeable to themselves, and to those who hav
been at great deal of pains and expense to max,
the affair pleasant one 10 all who attend it.