Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-01

this city.
And now there will be great many promises
made to-day that will probably never-Wcll We
will hope for the best.
We understand it was an erroneous report in
regard to Toby Candors arrival houo. lie is not
expected for several week.
A lady in Portland has large Gala lily, which
in two years has borne 76 lie. Portland Argu'.
That is what we call-a lily
A watch meeting was held at the Methodist
church lat nght-watcbing and praying the old
year out and the new year in.
Mrs. Sarah F. Small of this city found cater
pillar upon the street yesterday, and, notwth-
standing it was the closing day of the year. it
alive and apparently doing nicely. "Bat isn't this
remartabe winteri''
The religious interest at the Methodist church
still continues. Ten persons arose for prayers on
Sunday night, "ard still there's more TO follow"
Rev. Mr.. Adams is laborug with great faithful
ness among his people.
Annual meeting Of Augusta Lodge Of Mlsons
this evening at IL o'clock. An members Of
the Lodge are earnestly requested to he present
from the election of officers.
The NJ. NJ. S. a. of this city, had their annual
supper at the rooms of Mr.. Hart last Saturday
evening, and it was very pleasant occasion to
the members Of this society, which is composed
Of several young men OF our city.
The Augusta Red Stocking Base Blll Club,
elaied with the success of their Christmas night
ball, have under consideration grand masqucr-
ade to be given at some later date, providing sat-
isfactory arrangements can be made.
An 0nusuav large number Of members Of the
legislature for Monday night previou. to The
meeting of the lcg stature were in the city last
evening, and tie Augusta House was thronged.
There was considerable canvassing for Speaker,
and he mror ofbces.
Mr.. and Mrs George A. Crosby of Hospital
street, were happily surprised by their friends
Tuesday evening, the 26th inst. by tin wedding
from friends at the hospital and others in town
The presents were numerous and valuable. Mr..
Crosby has worked in the hospital bakery for some
p years
The Sabbath School connected with the Free
Baptist church have provided a very pleasant en-
teiihlntntHl LOT lneT tfencS IN the FestfS OF lheU
church this evening. 1t will consist Of recitatons
dialogues, reading, tablesux, &c. Ice cream and
other refreshments will be offered for sale. TIE
proceeds 10 be devoted for the purchase of new
library. The small admission fee of Is cents only
is charged. The public are cordially invited.
While enjoying the beautiful weather with
which have been blessed, many people have
remarked that nothing like ii has ever before oc-
C iued, They forget that in 1896 there was no
frost in the ground until the 2ith of December,
sld no ice in he Kennebec river, not even in the
e ldies or about the shores. Farmers ploughed, mp
to that time, and large amount of stone wall was
built. On the night Of the lst of November two
inches Of snow fell but the next forenoon at
eleven O'Clock, was to be seen, it having dis
appeared before the warm sun like the morning
dew. Bnt on the 2i:h of December, the wind
came round to the northwest and winter com
menced in soli1 earnest
The Fifty seventh Legislature of Mane viii
convene at the State House tomorrow. large
number of members already on the ground.
There viii be p republicans in the Senate, 3 dem
ocra;s, and one vacancy. Gin the Aroostook dis
,ricN. The political complexion Of the House
will BE as follows Republicans. 80; Democrats,
AZ; Independents, 3; GreeubsCks, p total ljl.
Senator Ninton will he renomnated by acclama-
tion ,or President of the Senate, deserved aud
most gratifying honor There are four candidates
for the honorable and important position OF Speaker
of the House-Geo. L. Weeks, Esq. of Augusta.
Geo II Pil>hury. Esq, of Lewiston, Henry Lord,
Esq, of Bangor, and Roscoe l.. Bowers Of Saco.
The canvas for the Speakershp has been of the
NEST honorable character. The caucus is so nssr
to be held this evening--it is unnecessary to
predict the result
The Daily Journal during the Session.
We shall. as usual, publish the legislative Daily
journal, during the session of the legislature