The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-14


American Cleaning and Dyeiug Works,
du work in their line thoroughly aud
we'll. 229 Second street.
To is said ihat eight or ten additional
teachers will be required TO perform the
grade work boo the public schools Ol this
city duHug the ensuing year.
Grand Lodge A. T.. aud A. H., for
Oregon and Washington, convened in
ibis city ou Monday. A large delega-
tiou participated iu its councils.
The steamship "Great Republic" will
make the trip fron san Francisco 10
this port next week. Travellers are
again jubiiant at the prospect OF low
fares.
4 large number Of dwelling houses
are iu course of construction in VARIOUS
parts of tue city. They are mostly neat,
tasteful. aud home-liEe in design aud
surroundings
1lr. A. s. Miller * Son. Of Eugene
City, are getting up plans ana specifica-
tiou- for the contemplated bridge across
tine Willamette between this city and
Ea~. Portland.
The several lodges Of Good Templars
iu ILI- city hold interesting exercises
Cu their respective nights OF meeting
each week, aud are rapidly increasing
lu membership.
The corner stone for the new building
designed lor tur Bishop Scott Grammar
~-Hu1. was laid With beautiful aud inl-
r.e--ive ceremonies on Thursday after
Iaal oi lasi week.
Tie printers picnic viii take place
at vancouver tomorrow, the 18th inst.
From the Interest aud e:ergv displayed
hv fhe managers, we Judge this viii be
he picnic oi the season.
We acknowledge "a call from Dana T.
Pearson, corresponding editor of the
Lls0urccs OF C1iJOrui0, who visits Ore
glu for The purpose of finding theme on
which to exercise his pencil.
Chaplain Stubbs, iudefatirable IN bis
lahors iu behalf of seameH, represented
lhe "Uork, purposes, aud needs OF the
mau's Friend Society al the Pres
tyteIiau Church on Sunday evening
To is desired that members Of Portland
Lodge J. o. O.. IT,, and other uemners
of tue order iu this city viii be present
promptly at their haI, on rAlouday
evening, to receive aud entertain GiuuJ
Lodge delegates.
Fouy-three patients were ADMITTED to
Sc Niuceur- Hospital during The month
ul May. Quiet and cleanliness, so essen-
tial to the recovery OF the sick, reign 90
this institution. The whole number of
patients received up Go june l-t is ,29s.
Chinese to tle number Of 4sO arrived
go thIs city this week, and were sub-
jected lo the close scrutiny of the Gus
t0m-house officials. An unsavory, but
uot iuodorouS, job Is the searching of
these fellows after their long voyage.
Notwithstanding the determined op-
position of Catholics aud whisky men,
Hon. !. i. CaVies was elected proaecut-
ing attorney for the fourth judicial dis
trIct Uy handsome majority. IL takes
nerve 60 fight Two such INSCRIPTIONS
elements.
"Cucle Toms Cabin" with powerful
cast at New Market Theater this week.
Grand matinee Oh Saturday afternoon.
This rendition hy The present company
drew immense houses for four weeks at
tae Grand Opera House, san Francisco,
last spring.
We acknowledge pleasant call from
N. IT. Bancroft, of San Francisco, au-
thor of work entitled "The Native
Races of The Pacific Coast" Mr.. BAN
croft is engaged in preparatory labor Of
history of the Pacific Coast, aud his
present tiip is one OF observation.
The opru temperance meeting will be
held, as usual, on Saturday evening at
The rooms OF Ile y. N. C. A. The pres
iGelt spares uo pains to render these
meetings Interesting, and their POPULAR
lty atte=ts bis success The usual inter-
e-tng programme may be anticipated.
"Pauei photos,n just introduced by
Anell- the popular artist, are soon To
ue tHe most popular for ladies aud gents.
Call aud see them at his rooms l67 and
la9 First street, Portland, Oregon. All
styles of work made by Mr. AbeU are
guaranteed The finest Do finish aud az
Io@ prices
Dr. keck is meeting with unparalleled
success iu the Treatment 0f catarrh. He
gives "a free trial OF q sure cure Tor ca
tsrrl at bis office, northwest corner of
EIr-taud Alder streets, Portland. Those
who are afflicted viii never regret cali
ing at the Doctors Office, or addressing
lim uy mail.
Colonel T. IT.. Cam. of salem, has
spent several days OF the past week 10
lnls city in attendance upon the Ma
sonic Grand lodge. Colonel Caun d, a
siauHch -emIeiauce advocate. aud makes
Ta-4ius l#erhes in Guoi Tempiar
lodges I'D which al members Of The
order hearkeu with interest.
Davidson Brothers, photorranbers
corner First and 1amhili streets "a t,fs
city, have the duest and largest camera
and lens in The State, and are prenar,.d
for making al sizes Of pictures. from
the smallest gem 90 The largest portrait
or group photograph. II you want
photo work Of the best qualify and fin-
isH, at lowest living rates, call ou
them.
Miss Maria Softer, hose introductory
lecture 10 this city was given ON Mon
SON, will, 10y invitation, speak iu the
Iecture-room at 81. Helen's Hall, on
Saturday evening, subject, "DenmarB
and the Danes" The fortunate few
who listened % the lady at the time and
place above mentioned unite in COM
mendiug her as a speaker of rare excel
leuce. We hope size will have a large
audience on Saturday evening.