Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-27
HalloWell Local News.


There very pleasant gathering of III,
friends of the Maine Industrial School fol-
Girls" in this CITY, At the school room of the
institution. on Wednesday evening last or
which occasion the pupils of the school CAV,
an interesting exhibition of their proficiency
in reading music, recitations. etc after
which the abundant fruits of two Christmas
trees were distributed among the children, t.
the great satisfaction of all concerned. II
was pleasure to witness the great improve
mcnt> in the conduct and qualifications for
usefulness manifest by these children. who
have been rescued from the temptations and
evils hcsetting their pathway, before coming
the humane training and judicous family dis
cipine of this institution; and We could but
wish that fricnds--and enemies too, if there
are anv-from all parts of the State. could
have been present to witness for themselves
the beneticent work done by faithful and ear
nest effort on the part of those having charge
of the school. There are undoubtedly hun
dreds of children in this State who should be
provided for in this institution where they
would escape the temptations and miscries OF
their present surroundings. Another build
ing is already needed, to meet present de-
mand, and should the benevolent and veal
thv people of the State seconded by the lib
craitv of the State Legislature, proceed ut
once to enlarge the accommodations of this
school. il would be found not only the most
philanthropic, but also the most polite in
vestmcnt that could he devised. The benefits
derived by communities and the State at
large. from the reclamation of girls that
should be sent TO this institution. are indeed
incalcuable. We trust that a movement now
in contemplation to meet the desired end, will
prove successful. and that another building
NAV be erected at no distant day.
Memphis Tenn. is discussing the project
of asking the legislature TO abolish the city
charter and place its affairs in the hand, of
receiver. That is a little more radical than
changing from city to town form of gov
eminent, or abolishing the Common Council
We should not be surprised if some one
should suggest the propriety of placing the
United States government in the hands OF
Daniel Pratt. Dennis Kearney and Ben But
Ter. to run on shares.
We learn that Mr.. Charles johnson of New
York. has presented bell to the Methodist
church and society of this city. which will
soon be placed in position. Mr.. johnson is
a native of lIallowcll, where he resided for
many years. and where he now has many re-
lations and friends. This gift will be duly
priced, and will long, as we trust, sound the
praises of the munificent donor.
Christmas was generally observed in this
city in quiet way. and presents were ex-
changed with old time liberalitv.
The few patches of glare" ice on the riv-
er are improved by skaters both old and
young. At the Cascade pond larger field of
operations is presented.
Blacksmiths are reapng the benefits of the
present rough and slippery roads and have
all the work they can attend to in shoeing
and sharpening" horses. Every misfortune
has its bright side