Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-10
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We are glad to learn that the IIsllowell Library
Association contemplate erecting Library Build
ing the present season, on their lot corner Of Sec
ond and Central streets, opposite the Universalis
church. Mr.. A. c. Currier of this city, one of the
most talented architects in the State, has nearly
completed plans and accompanying drawings OF
the structure which will he one of elegant design
proportions and finish. The building will be OF
granite, torty-fve feet IN length, and thirty feet
wide, gothic 10 style, with open truss work inter
ior hnish overhead. and ash or chestnut wains-
co9iIngs. aCOves book cases &c. When completed
the building will be an ornament to the city and
every way att active and convenient for the pur.
poses of the Library Association.
Morkmcn are engaged in digging for laying
the foundation of the new bick block On Union
street in this CITY. The block will extend west
ward from the store corner of Water and Union
streets, fronting the latter street. and is to be
three stories high, the upper story to he fin
i,hed into a hall for the Of the Union Temple
OF Honor, and John b. Hubbard Post, G.. A. n
The building viii add greatly to the appear
ance of the locality, and W i'll he re adv for occu-
pancy the coming autumn. Messis A. u.
knight and 7 +. Sanborn show CONNIE ndabe IN =
terprse in making this Improvement, which we
doubt no, will be alike permanent and profta-
bic. There are several other ''coruer lots" in
the city that will receive attention 10 due time,
rs the business of the country reviyes
Mr.. A. &. Currier of this city has been en-
gagged during leisure hour. for the past year or
more in landscape painting from original designs
and drawings of other noted artists. His co.c-
ton embraces great variety of subjects and
for accuracy of drawing, and perspective. rs well
rs delCacy and hrllIancy of celoring, his paint
ings will compare fdvorahly with those of our
most distinguished artists. His forest and noun
tain scenery i true to nature, and his sea views
we have seldom seen eqHalled. His entire col.
lection will bear the closest study and The most
exhaustive crit ci>m. We congratulate Mr.. Cur
rier on his artistic trunphs.
A ide through the various towns in both the
eastern and western sections of this county on
Tuesday aud Wednesday last. convinced us that
vegetation was never more forward at this season
OF the year than at present. The rosds also are
in good CONDITION in most sections. Farmers are
busy powlng, planting, etc, and are confidently
expecting fruitful season, with every prospect
favorable for the realization OF their anticipation
There are plenty of farms IN the state ready to
welcome loaiers about our cities to healthful and
iemuneratve employment. Thrifty farming will
furnish remedy ion hard tunes to those prone TO
ideness and chrome gtumbhng.
We learn that Rev. Mr.. Tufts of West Water
Vile, vii preach in the Baptist church IN this
cry, on SaSbath afternoon next, in exchange with
Rev. Mr.. Ncwcombc, pastor of the church.
1t Is expected that Rev. Edward BenDer OF
Lowell, Mass, will preach in the South Congre-
gaioual church in th, city, on Sabbath fore noon
next.
The cmpeiacce reform meeting on Monday
evening last was addres scd by Mr.. L. F. Murphy
of Augusta, and Rev Mr. LeLscheur of Bldde-
fond. The occasion was one of unusual interest.