Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
local ann State Mems.

local ann State Mems.
Lovers of the bvalve may soon rejoice, for next
month oysters ar" coming.
We may expect considerable rushin' to orr city
to-day to the officers Of the Cmbrla
Mr. Files Principal of the Augusta high school,
has returned home from New Hampshire
W. o. Fletcher, of the Rocklund high school,
is Spending portion Of is vacation in this city =,
with relatives.
Washington Chaplin, E-q., has been nominated
by the republicans OF Naples, candidate for
representative to the Legislature.
A number Of amateur fishermen in tai. city
contemplate a fishing tour, and will start this
week. Those who come from the lakes and ponds
say it is "catching weather"
The rain which began about nine o'clock last
evening continued undated during the night, a
much needed blessing, but making the outlook 70 r
the outdoor exercises Of the reunion rather tad.
We understand that Scion Chase was originally
chrisiened Solomon" But thinking he was rs
wise as his namessks, he dropped the ION" onest
money, and became gieenbscker. Alas for
Solonl
We would remind our liberal hearted citizens
that contributions of materials for the banquet Of
the First Maine Cavalry Reunion tonight, and of
flowers for the tables. will be gratefully received
by the committee of ladies having the matter in
charge, and all such contributions should be sent
TO Granite Hall by two O'Clock this afternoon.
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regiments will be held in Bangor the 9th of
this month. The committee have made arrange
ments for half fare on all the railroad and steam
boat lines running into the city. The headqusr-
tiers will be at Grand Army Hall. In the morning
there will be social and business meeting, after
which dinner will be served at the Franklin
House. The exercises for Wednesday will be
arranged after the comrades have assembled.
For the ladies :-Engli.h ladies of fashion now
have their coronets or monograms embl oidered on
their shoes. Deep collars made of lace aud loops
of ribbon are very handsome, and may be manu-
featured by ladies with little expense and time.
Late imported dresses show a decided revival of
the old fash toned sbirred trimmings Handles of
coisonne enamel are the latest novelty for para
sols. India mous.elaine white satin is the
newest style for summer wedding dresses.
Ii is reported that after you get beyond the
mildly insane" three fourths of the inmates Of
the Maine Insane Hospital are greenbackers
just the class that ought to be swsyed by and in
terested in such delusion. club ought to be
formed there at once, and the old fellow who is 50
profuse with his checks for hundred thousand
dollars each, made It's President. Will our friend
luls,
preaching, and the new club ought to be at work.
Following is section II. of the Game Laws of
this State, and there parties looking after this
law to thai it is not violated
No person shall kill or have in his possession
except alive, expose t II sale any wood duck
duck, commonly called black duck, other
duck or plover between the frs, day of May aud
the fret day OF September, or Kill or have his
possession except alive, any rutied grouse, called
partridge, or woodcock. between the first day OF
May and September following, under penalty of
less than five or more than ten dollars for each
bird 50 killed.
The Maine Central Railroad Company are out
with their announcement of extra inducements to
excursonisis They are ready to make >atisfac-
tory and very reasonable terms with organized
bodies, such as Sabbath Schools, Temperance
Masonic, Odd Fellows, Fire companies. and the
Ike. All along the line of the Name Central
ere attractive places which can be cheapy
reached and which afford every facility for rest
and pleasure. Tins large company now control
an extensive line of rsiroad, and are disposed to
put the price Of excursion tickets so low that 1t
will be cheaper TO 90 abroad than to stay at home
Full partcu may be learned by addressing
the Superintendent at Portland, Payson Tucker
,ha at 10
F. L. Boothby.