Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18


Granite Hall was never more thoroughly packed
than on last evening. There were twelve hun
died paying people present, and the audience
presented as fine spectacle one rarely sees in
this goodly city. The stage entertainment con.
sisted Of the two iarces, paddle Your own Ca
noe" aud "a Close shave" Both pieces were
well enacted, and 1t is sufficient evidence of the
merit of those participating that the attention OF
the immense audience was closely held. Between
the pieces, Will ROwse and friend sang two
character songs that brought dOy the hons >.
Hanagans Band played III their usually excellent
manner.
After the performance, the floor had to he clear
ed OF seats, to allow room for the mass of peoule
10 move about. Voting for the watch began but
proceeded only for short time, when it was au-
nounCed that ii would be pos tpoued until this
evening. Mr. l.. Il. Illll, probably one of the
most popular men IN the city, stands ahead thus
far.
The dinner yesteld day was a success and shows
the wisdom of the change made, some fifty dol
lars being taken. The dinner to-day Will be
served from II to 3 and ample provision will he
made for all the hungry who may come.
On this evening will be presented the farce
Freedom OF the Press, reading by Miss Anne
Pierce, and other attractions.
Let the ladies bear in miad that the tables in
the hall need replenishing.
Mr. G. A. Robertson has placed in the Hand of
the committee an elegant copy Of Webster's [ ma
bridged Dictionary, which will be given to the
person who receives the highest number of votes
this evening.
Annual Meeting of the Maine Press A, So
citation.
The fifteenth annual meeting of the Maine
Press Association convened at Senate chamber
at 80 O'Clock last evening. Meeting called to
order by the President, Brown Thurston of Port
land.
Among the editors in attendance at this session
are E. ii. Elwell, Brown Tburston, II. w. Rich
ardson and l. p. Warren of Portland; J. 4.
Holman, Chss Z. Nash, Howard Owen, s. W.
Lane, w. b. lapham, f. F. Pillsbury, z. O.
VickeIy and +. {. Allen Of Augusta; Joseph
Wood of Wiscasset, j. F. Upton of Bath, W. ii.
Simpson of Belfast, Wilder w. Perry of Camden,
A. F. Drinkwaer of Ellsworth, c. II. kilby Of
Skowhegan, and c. w. kyes of Pennington
Chas h. Nash, Treasurer, made his annual re-
port showing balance OF SOS 80 in the treasury,
beside an unexpended excursion fund Of $50 a.
The usual committees on business were appoint
ed, and the following board of officer. for the en-
suing year elected:
Presdent-Hram X. Morrell of Gardiner.
Vice Presidents-lsrael F. Warren of Portland.
w; w. Perry OF Camden, A. +. D,inkwater Of
Ellsworth
Secretary-Joseph Wood of Wiscasset.
Treasurer-P q. Vickery of Augusta.
Corresponding Secretary-Chas. w. keyes of
Pennington.
Executive Committee.-C. II. Kilby of Skowhe-
gan, w. b. Lapham Of Augusta, +. X. Smith of
Bangor.
The committee Essayist and Poet reported
the appointment of Howard owen of Augusta as
Essayist, and DR.. |. z. Warren as Poet
The subject of the summer excursion was dis
cussed at some length also the proposed visit of
the Association to Aroostook, in October next.
The Association then adjourned to meet az the
Judiciary room, at 10 o'clock this morning, when
che reports of the County Historians will be read
and reports Of committees acted upon.
A meeting of the Association will be held in the
Senate chamber this af.ernoon at O'Clock, to
which tho public are most cordially invited. An
essay on 'The growth and influence of the priut-
ed page and journalism" A poem will be dehv-
cred by MIR. +. ii. Elwell of the Portland Tran
script.