Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-27
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u. N. H. ana
The opening of the fair of j. B. Hubbard Post
G. A. r., of this city, in Wilson Hall on Thurs
day evening last, was a complete success both as
TO numbers in attendance, arrangement of stage
performances, abundant provisions for the refresh
ment tables quality Of musical renderings and
Management generally. The voting for the chair
barrel of flour aud picture was not rs exciting as
will undoubtedly be manifested Friday
evening, when the polls will he closed and deer
sons rendered. The popular drama entitled
"Ensted for the War. or the Home Guard, y"
was placed upon the stage in an attractive man
mel and each member of the company appeared
perfectly at home their several delineations of
character, and won the entire sympathy and APP
prof alton of the audience. T. +. Murphy and j.
7. Brown, rival lovers and aspirants for military
fame, appeared like old veterans upon the stage
while Miss NJ. E. Mclaughlin as the beautiful
heress, and Miss Kate Breen and Miss Maggie
Doyle as mother nd ghter, won the spproba-
ton of all by their lady like department and per-
feet naturasess of manner in their several char
acter repre- sensations. w. J. Morgrdge as Gen.
Grant, Eugene Haines as Lieut.. Col Boxer, and
J. l.. Chamberlain and John Qnn as Hosea
jerks and son, proved themselves equal to the
situations assumed and evinced talent of high
order in their profession. Last but not least we
mention "Crimp,' the gentleman of color,
represented by John Taylor with nsturaness
and vigor that could scarcely be excelled
by regular southern contraband. He served to
keep the audience in good humor, during
the darkest hours of the period. The tableaux,
Goddess of Liberty" and death of Ellsworth,
could not have been rendered more hfelike and
attractive. Messrs. Bradford and Fox, of the To-
gus Ministries, contributed several songs that
were received with much favor. For an encore
TO "Old Friend. are the Truest," Mr.. Fox sang
the Poor Old Vet, with a power and psthos
that thrilled the hearts of all Mr. James Nc
Laughlin closed the stage performance with one
of his special exhibitions of agility and was call
ed out for repetition of his wonderful capacity
for exercising his heels and toes according rule.
Beirvs full orchestra furnished excellent music
for the occasion. and we have no doubt that when
the proceeds of these entertainments are footed
up, the result will be satisfactory to those who
with so much care and labor have ensured sue
cess The ladies of our city contributed literally
towards furnishing refreshments, and are entitled
TO the gratitude and thanks of the members Of
the Post. The best of order and harmony pre-
vailed. and the audience manlfesty enjoyed the
attractions of the evening. The hall was beaut-
ful decorated with hags, bunting, notices. pic
lures, &c, and presented brilliant appearance.
The Rt. Rev. II. A. Nicely will visit ST. Mat
hews chul ch in this city next Sunday evening,
when he will preach and administer The Apostolic
Rite OF Confirmation. Evening service will com
mence at hall. past six O'Clock.
Mr. j. H. Leigh has cut passage way through
the brick walls between his dry goods store aud
the clothing store recently occupied by A. II.
Davis. and will continue business in both stores
under his management, 10 the line of goods as
heretofore. The passage between the stores will
be provided with fire proof iron doors a pro-
lection in case OF fire.
The hills of Chelsea opposite this city are now
clothed with rich carpet OF green. Nothing like
q warm and gentle rain TO work a magical change
in the face oil nature-especialy on the hilltops Of
Chelsea.
We learn that in consequence Of the absence of
the pastor of the Methodist church and society in
this city, who is attending the Methodist coufer-
ence at Pennington, there will be preaching
services in their house OF worship tomorrow.
Their new pastor will probably be in attendance
on the succeeding Sabbath.
Rev. Prof. Chapman of Brunswick is expected
to preach in the South Congreg stionsl church in
this city tomorrow forenoon, and in the veslry in
the evening.
At a special meeting Of the city council of this
city on Monday evening last, for the purpose of
choosing a city clerk to take the place of Mr.. A.
II. Davis who has removed from the city, Dr. j.
Q. A. Hswes was elected to fill that position. He
has once before served in that office, and is
sequently familiar with the duties thereof.