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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

evening.
PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF AMERICA-Camps Nc
! and convenes over the Eastern Express Office,
Plum street. No. Oh Wednesday evening; No.
Tuesday evening, at Arcana Hall; No at School
House, Turner'S Island, Cape Elizabeth, Friday
Evening.
BoswoRTH Posr G. A. R.-Meeting every Friday
Casco streets.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters corner of Congress and Temple streets.
Open day and evening. Business meeting Tues
lay evenings at "a o'clock.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. To-
Second Saturday Of each month.
PORTLAND SOCIETY OF NATURAL HIST 2
AT their library room, City Hall, on the first and
third Monday evenings OF each month.
SovEREIGNs OF INDUsTRY-Dirigo Council, No. /
meets every Friday evening, at Arcana Hall, at u
o'clock.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY MISUNDERSTANDING
Block. Second Monday in each month. Delivery
of books dairy. to 3, day and evening.
PAYsoN LITERARY SocIETY-Meetings every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at "a O'Clock.
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND READING
RooM-Open and free to all from 10 a. m, to 9p.
m. City Building.
BRAMHALL LODGE. No. 8, K. OF P.-Meets
Tuesday evening, each week, Pythian Hall, Clapp's
Block, Congress Street.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF COOP TEMPLARs-
Arcana, Monday, Congress Hall, 42o3 Congress
6t.s nlesiOn, ecuncsddy, VlldLns DloChs CuuSi Nss
street; Mystic, Thursday, at Sons of Temperance
Hall
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE UNIoN-Congress Hall.
Business meetings Thursday evenings; public meet
ings sunday evenings, ait o'clock.
JUVENILE TEMPLARs-Perham Temple, No. "a,
at Congress bali, every Wednesday evening at
O'Clock. Temperance concerts hIst Sunday in every
month.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corne
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIATIoN-Oppo-
site Preble House. Congress Street, open day and
evening. Union Gospel Meeting every Saturday
evening.
PORTLAND FRATERNITY-No.4 a Free st. Block
Every evening.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

PERHAM TEMPLE CONCERT -Notwithstand-
ing the inclemency of the weather the
Temperance concert at Congress Hall last
evening was fully attended. The exercises
were of very interesting and pleasing cbarac-
ter throughout, especially the choruses by the
children, whilh evinced careful training and
good taste and judgment in the selections.
The declarations and dialogues were all above
the average witnessed at Sabbath school con-
certs, and show that care and training had
been bestowed upon the little ones. 1t is
seldom that SO many children are gathered
together and held in such good discipline as
was observed last evening. Their next monthly
concert will occur on the day of their first
anniversary, when the City Hall will be
secured to accommodate their constantly in
creasing patrons
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
REPORTED FA1LUREs.-Ths following a

REPORTED FAILUREs.-The following are
failures reported in ths,s the past week:
Dudley L. Fogg, manufacturer of boots and
shoes, SkOwhegan, is in voluntary bankruptcy
Ansel Loring, mill, Yarmouth, is reported
compromising with the creditors at 30 cents on
ST..
F. F. Voter, boots and shoes Pennington, is
reported as offering 10 cents on ST..
Aaron Drew, general store, Fairfield, is re-
parted as offering so cents on 81.
Q. B. Atwood. dry goods, Auburn, has COM
promised at % cents on ST..
Joel Colby, general store, Bingham, is in
voluntary bankruptcy.
Henry w. Wheelock, sewing machines, Port
land, is reported failed.
Isaac Berry Portland, is reported failed.
j. w. Ceombe, saloon, Ellsworth, is in vol
untary bankruptcy.
John R Maher, fancy goods, Castine, is re-
ported failed.
VIM. A Frye Newport is repaired failed
Albert K. Lewis Vim, is reported failed.
q. q: Prescott, furniture, Bangor, has not
yet effected a settlement with his creditors.
According to the statement which he has sub.
mitted TO his Boston creditors his liabilities are
S25, 1903 and his nominal assets 1921, 084 80.
Less than $4,000 Of his indebtedness is for mer-
chandise the balance being in favor of parties
in Bangor and vicinity.
Bragg & Wescott grocers, Bangor, are re-
ported as Offering to compromise az So cents on
A. L. & R, G. Boyd, merchants, are reported
failed,
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
Brief JOttinKs.

Let the Butler men be early at the polls to-
day.
The Preble Chapel was entered Saturday
night and a suit of clothes taken.
The Robin Hood troupe stopped at the Preble
House.
Nothing short of votes and lots of them will
elect Mayor Butler
Mr.. j. W. Dyer is preparing to build new
steam yacht for Eugene Smart of Dover. Quinn
& Co. build the boilers.
The Mercantile Library Association are con.
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY of finally closing their
rooms iu April.
The Dominion, Capt. Roberts, sailed for Lv-
erpool Saturday afternoon. She took out 1000
tons of cargo, $50 cattle and 300 sheep.
Not only vote yourself but see that your
neighbor does.
Refreshments to be sent to City Hall for the
Samaritan entertainment after o'clock D M
Dancing to commence at o'clock.
Mr.. Lord of this city is preparing to erect
house for residence at the head of Pleasant
street ia Deering.
The annual meeting of the Portland Yacht
Club will be held Wednesday evening. Vote
for Butler
The Boothbay Farmers and Mechanic Club
recently discussed the question, Resolved,
that Neal Dow is greater man than George
Washington was"
ii. T. Blackstone of this city has purchased
zine lot on Ocean street, Woodford's Corner,
known as the old schoo-house lot, and pro-
poses to build upon it this season.
Negotiations are pending for the purchase of
share of 6. o. J. Smiths estate in Deerng,
for the Catholic church. church aud school
will be established.
No man can say he has done his whole duty
today unless he has thrown vote for Moses
M. Butler
Prof. Markoe of Harvard College, will de-
liver an interesting lecture on "Weights and
Measures" at Reception Hall March 9Th. All
should vote for Butler.
John McMerriman is to erect three story
brick house on Cumberland street for store,
and Mr.. Bradley will build double wooden
house on Congress street this spriog.
The Young Mems Social Cub will give one
of their enjoyable dances at Lancaster Hall
this evening A foe order of dances has been
provided, and after assisting 10 elect Butler all
should 60 and enjoy pleasant evening.
There were 419 new names added to the vot-
ing list last week. OF this number the ma
jority belong to wards 1. 2 and 4, and two
thirds are probably Democratic. Vote for But
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

Personal.
H. M. Pratt OF Turner has been elected asso

ID. M. Pratt OF Turner has been elected asso.
ciate principal of the Fall River high school.
Rev. Job Washbnrne of Rockpor 92 years
of age, has just left off using tobacco after
having used it three-quarters of century.
Mr.. A. Fl. Briggs, class of 1888 of Colby
University, will deliver lecture before the
students of that institution the present term on
the early history of the college.
Miss Annie Louise Gary, Miss Lewis of
Portland, Messrs. Barnabee and Fessepden,
and the Mendelssohn Quintette Club are to
appear at the annual Bowdon College Com
mencement concert
First Lieut. Benz D. Greene of the Corps of
Engineers has been nominated by the President
for captaincy in the same corps. Mr.. Greene
is from Brunswick, and is graduate of Bow
doin and also of West Point
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
BUSINESS CHANGEs.-Tha following are

BUSINESS CHANGEs.-The following are re.
cent business changes in this state:
Biddeford-Hill Brothers, jewellers, dis;row
John e. Hill.
Gorhsm-Leavitt g. Guthrie boots and shoe 8,
now d. & s. B. Guthrie.
Harrington-J. A. Coffin s. Co. gen. store,
j. A, Coffin deceased.
Portland-Gurney & Atwood, gro dis
King & Dexter. hardware; dis; Dexter re-
tires, King continues; now old Style
Nathaniel Whitney, builder, deceased.
Tsmple-E' j. Conant, country store, sold to
L. B. Russell
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THE SAMARITANs THIS EVENING. cid
and well established charitable society known
as the Samaritan Association will observe
their semi-centenpial this evening at City
Hall. A report of the good work done by this
society since it was formed would surprise all
except those who are intimate with its man.
agement. 1t has large field of labor and it
covers territory unoccupied by similar organ.
izations 1t is hoped that the gathering this
evening will be not only interesting, but a
source of profit. In the grand march there
will be seen some very grotesque as we'll as
fancy costumes. The music by Chandler will
be frst-class.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
Reasons Why All Should Use the
Reacti0nary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense Of
every man or woman in every walk OF life. 1t
furnishes exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house; which may be practced
at all seasons in all kinds of weather, by persons Of
both sexes, all ages, and degrees of strength or
weakness, alone or in company. No one can say too
much in praise Of it, and no one can afford to do
without it. All who investigate thoroughly, use it,
and consider it invaluable and indispensable 1t is
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered No claim is set up Tor it
which is unscientific or mpracticable.
Geoerai-It is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use Ii strains
to the affected parts By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of Reactionary Litter
is the best kind of economy The convenience of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain. 1t invigorates aud
strengthens the brain, and renders il more active
and efficient in all its operations.
ssfeep.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic. It
is the most natural and probably the best means
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-lt is a wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. II Is most eficaeious remedy in
paralysis, if taken in time.
Lungs, Throat aud vcice.-It gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
tion and brings the voice fully under control
As preventive and cure OF lung diseases 1t has no
equal.
Exercise-Itis the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form of physical
culture and development in the safest, easiest.
most thorough and expeditions manner 1t is
better than the gymnasium, and free from its
than boating. and infinitely better than drugs in a
majority of chronic diseases. 1t rounds and hardens
the muscles, and educates them into ever ready,
faithful and efficient servants Of the will.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

DETECTION OF RoBBER-About II o. clock
Saturday night man entered the Preble
House, and going up to Mr.. Gibson's room,
broke into his wardrobe and stole valuable
seal skin cloak. Mr.. Gibson was awakened by
the noise and went out and caught the fellow.
He called two bell boys to take charge of the
man while he dressed. Instead of doing so
they let him 60, but be left the cloak behind,
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
MONDAY MARCH 4.
FOR MAYOR,
MOSES M. BUTLER.

WARD l.
Alderman-Reuel S Maxey.
Councilman-Edward H. Sargent, Isaac
Hamilton, Samuel Thurston
School Committee-George G. Burgess.
Wsrden-Josepb ID. Decelle.
Clerk-Thomas A. Bowen.
Constables-B. G. Miles, r. n. Field.
WARD 2.
AIderman-John D. Snowman.
Observation-Disclosures f. Cox, Samuel Fl.
Colesworthy, Thomas s. Jack.
Wardep-Alpheus Griffin.
Clerk-Henry Chandler.
Constables-Luther A. Sterling, BENZ. Crib
ben.
WARD 3.
Observation-Disclosures Brunei.
Councilmen-Abert Smith, William W,
Latham, Robert L. Morse
School Com mittee-William 81. Smaller
Warden-William Huse
Clerk-Samuel B. Graves.
WARD 4.
Alderman-Ira P. harrington.
Councmen-Orin B. Written, Richard X.
Galley, Moses G. Palmer.
Warden-Nahum Libby
Clerk-A M Sawyer
Constables-A. M. Sawyer, Charles P. Gov
ill.
School Committee-Chas. o. Files.
WARD B.
Alderman-Hanson S. Clay.
Councilmen-Leonard Jordan, James II.
Eall, Simon A. Dyer.
Warden-Chas L. Drummond.
Clerk-R. T. Mcclellan.
Constables-D. o. McIntire, Taos. NJ Glen.
denning
WARD 6.
Alderman-James e. Haseltine.
observation-disclosures 81. Haskell, James E.
Sturgis, Jacob w. Robinson.
Warden-William M. Marks
Clerk-Chas. Eaton.
Constables-Thos. M. Place, E. Rowe.
WARD z.
Alderman-William T. Small
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES j. Chapman, Sumner
Libby, Ashbel Chaplin.
Mathematician Ell. Plummer.
Clerk-Henry G. Houston
Constables-John f. Langmaid, Benjamin
Burnham.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

TOWN NoMINATIoNs.-At citizens caucus
held in Deering Saturday the following NOM
nations were made:
Observation-Disclosures G. Dow.
Selectmen-Solomon Stuart George H.
Croker, David Torrey.
Town Clsrk-Thomas J. Riggs.
Treasurer-Daniel D. Chenery.
School mmittee-Mrs. Hudah II. Lsigh-
ton.
Anditor-Andrew Halves.
town officers We're nominated as follows:
ModeratorALsander Valentine.
Selectmen-Alonzo Libby, s. A. Cordwell, 81.
r. Griggs.
School Committee-C. E. Body, E. New.
comb, 81. B. Meade.
AUDITOR. f. Bean.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
STATE NEWS.
ANpRosooGGIN COUNTY.

A tramp hailing from Philadelphia lodged at
Lewiston station house Thursday night, and
the next morning a ward politician had him
up before the Board of Alderman fort he purpose
OF putting his name on the voting list
A four year old child of Mr.. Frank Rorcbier
OF Lewiston was very seriously and probably
fatally burned Wednesday by it's clothing
taking fire while playing with matches.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
A Testament has recently been presented to
the Boardman Missionary Society of Colby
University by the only surviving classmate of
the missionary Boardman for whom the society
is named.
PENoBsCOT COUNTY.
Dexter has called town meeting to see IL
the town will authorize tho Selectmen to offer
reward for the capture of Mr. Barron's
murdsrers. 1t is proposed to make the reward
$4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

ACCIDENTS. "A Mr.. Floyd was thrown from
carriage BY runaway horse Saturday and
received bad bruises.
A lady named Lucas, living at West End,
was struck by runaway team on Danforth
street and received serious injuries.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

How TO SETTLE 1.-THE way to settle that
railroad business and dispose of the railroad
debt is to rs-elect Mayor Butler. The Repub-
hcans can do it if they will OILY rally at the
polls
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

BRUNswlcK-The winter term of the Bruns-
wick schools closed Saturday. The examioa-
ton in the high and grammar schools was al
tended by large number. The high school
under the care of Mr. Robert Stanwood has
been unusually. successful this term. The
classes appeared well at all their examination.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States is prepared to discount all En-
dowment Policies maturing in the year 1873 at
7per cent. For further particulars apply to
the undersigned.
JoTHAM F. CLARK,
Manager for Maine and New Hampshire.
Office: No. 65 Exchange Street, Portland,
Me. mch2deod3g
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Municipal Conrt.

bEfUHE JUDGE KNIGHT.
SATURDAY.-Peter Rafter, Assault and battery
Fined $40 with costs. Paid.
Nellie Andrews Yagabond. Thirty days. Com
mil Id
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

ARRIVAL OF THE LAKE ERIE.-The long
looked for iron sailing ship Lake Erie arrived
In the hsrbor Saturday morning 60 days from
Liverpool. The captain reports very bad
weather, but the vessel and crew sustained no
serious damage.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

To THE POLLS. every Republican 60 to
the polls to-day, and vote the ticket. All the
Democrats will be there, you bet. Show them
that the city wants Republican mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

FESHIS is to give notice that shall publish in of
IL the daily newspapers of the city, on the 9th
day OF March next. in accordance with City ordi-
nance, list of taxes assessed upon residents
amounting to twenty dollars and upwards, then
naming unpaid in the bills committed TO me for the
year 1877, together with the names OF the persons
assessed therefor
H. W. HERSEY, Treasurer and Collector.
Portland, Feb. rs, 1878. eodtmar9
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

BE ON HAND.-Vote early, vote for Butler
and an economical administration, and don't
be satisfied with merely voting: 20 to work
and get your friends to the polls.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

THE DEATH RArE.-The whole number of
deaths in the city the past week was 6, from
the following causes: Consumption, 2; old
age, /; spinal disease, /; infantile, L; pneu-
monia. I.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

engraved Burgos pearl, horn, inlsid with pearl,
ivory inlaid with shell, colored pearl in various
shades of black, brown, &c. Metal buttons en-
graved in gold and silver. Gilt buttons in new
and stylish designs. See 81. 1. Nelson & Co..
advertisement.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

ATTENTIoN.-Do not fail to vote to-day, and
do not fail to vote right. If you vote the Re.
publican ticket you can't help being right,
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rnR Pxkss
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TOBIAS

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Third Entertainment-India st. Church.
SPECIAL NOTICES,
Give Your Observation-Disclosures & Co.
Ancient Land Mark Lo5ge-F. aud A. NJ.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Read Studley's Special Sale.
The Latest Novelties-H. 1. Nelson g. Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
wistar's Balsam-Seth Fowle g. Sons.
Portland Mutual Fishing Insurance Company.
Mercantile Library Association.
Special Bargains-W. F. Studley.
Dress ButtoDs-H. 1. Nelson & Co.
The Dificulty-Hunts Remedy.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
Eryeburg.

The annual report of the selectmen of the
town of Fryeburg shows that the total valua-
ton of the town is $671, 170, of which $519, 002
is real estate and $780, 1853 personal property.
The whole number of polls is 42l, and the per
cent of taxation ST. 81 on $780, Last year the
total assessment was Sic, 495 81, for the follow
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

VoTE FOR BUTLER.-Butler is the man for
your votes. He has reduced the city debt
$4,000. Give him another lick at it.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

From Rev. e. N. sawtelIe, d. D., Brook.
lynn.
More than two years ago l purchased one Of
your Reactionary Lifters for our youngest
daughter, who had been in feeble health for
years. That daughter is restored to health and
wherever she goes the Lift Machine is her
companion. My family as well as myself have
strong faith in it as restorative power.
Health Lift rooms 237 Middle street, Port
land. feb23tf
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
Stated Meetings.

CITY GOVERNMENT.
The regular meetings of the City Council take
place the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening of each month.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

FROM the sap of the SLIPPERY ELM we
make CANDY and LOZENGE5 for
Coughs. For sale by all druggists
CAsWELL & Co.,
Corner of Washington and Winter streets,
RostOn
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hall, and d. Wentworth, 553 Congress, cor
ner of Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04
MASONIC,

MASONIC.
at Masonic Hall, No. 95 Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHApTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c., first Monday; Mt
Vernon, X. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland G. R. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF x. T.-Portland, fourth Mon
DAY; ST. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday In
May; Grand Chapter, rst Tuesday evening in May (;
Grand Council Wednesday p. m. Grand Com
maDdery, Wednesday evening.
MASONIC RELIEF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Wednes-
day In every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesday Of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES,
LoDGE-Yaies Grand Lodge OF Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUScIL-Portland Council P. of j. second FRI
day.
cHAPrER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de a.
Friday.
CoSsIsToRY-Maine Consistcry, S, P. r. S., fourth
Friday in March, June September and December.
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At Odd Fellotcs' Hall, Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Thrd Tuesday in the
month.
LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancieny
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; LigoDia, on Friday
evenings; Beacon. on Tuesday evenings; Unity, No.
8, CD Wednesday evening; Ivy, ID. Off,, second and
fourth Saturday of each month.
ENcAMPMENT--Machigon first and third Wed
nesday; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday; Falmouth,
No. II, first and thiId Tuesdays.
BENEFIT AssoCIATIoN-Board of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
neetsfrsi Monday evening Of January, April, July
ana October.
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TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Temptars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUScIL-Maine, first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Once Hours.

Once Hours.
From 500 q m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 m.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-04

READ STUDLEY's special sale of dry goods.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-09-09

1t is we'll settled that Paris green.
used to poison beetles, does not injure
the potatoes, and that it seldom harms
the persons who apply it; but it should
still be borne in mind that it is a dead
ly poison, and that if cattle or other an
finals are allowed to eat potato tops.
grass, or other plants upon which it has
been scattered, the result will be fatal
one. We have several reports of valua-
BILE animals being killed this season by
eating grass upon which the poison has
blown while it was being sifted upon the
potato-tops; and unless our farmers are
very careful many of them will suffer in
this way. No stock of any kind should
be permitted to feed in field in which
Paris green has been used.
By the way, our advices from different
parts of the State indicate very light
crop of potatoes. The acreage planted
was not large, and many fields have been
seriously damaged by the bugs. The
season has not been favorable, and the
yield will not be heavy anywhere.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-09-09

HINTS ON WORKING BUTTER.-Do not
work too much nor too fast. Work slow
ly and until all the salt is thoroughly
and evenly absorbed. Otherwise the
butter will not be of uniform color.
Working it too fast will destroy the
grain, and the butter becomes salvy and
hard-like in its texture. Let it stand
or put it away in the tray for twenty
four hours. Then work it enough to re-
move all the butter-milk or surplus
brine, so that the butter may become dry
or like piece of cheese. Mould into
rolls, and set these away for twenty
four hours, or until they become hard
and firm. The cloth should now be put
on, so as to cover one end, while the
other is left open for the stamp. The
cloth should be cut in pieces of exact
size and dipped in brine, and the butter
rolled when the cloth is dripping wet.
Butter should never come in contact
with the bare hand. When in the bulk
it can be easily handled with ladle and
fiat paddle.-Jour7aaI of Chemistry.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-09-09

IMPORTANT TO BUTTER MAKERs.-A
method in practice among the best butter
makers in England for rendering butter
firm and solid during the hot weather
is as follows: Carbonate of soda and
alum are used for the purpose, made
into powder. For twenty pounds of but
ter one teaspoonful of carbonate of soda
and one teaspoonful of powdered alum
are mixed together at the time of churn-
ing and put into the cream. The effect
of this powder is to make the butter
come firm and solid, and give it clean
sweet flavor. 1t does not enter into the
butter, but its action is upon the cream,
and it passes off with the buttermilk.
The Ingredients of the powder should
not be mingled together until required
to be used, or at the time the cream is
in the churn ready for churning.