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The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

A correspondent, 81. A. B." sends this Jour-
nal very interesting sketch of Ranero Rsbec-
chini, who was killed by a fall from the ele-
waited railroad 10 New York on Tuesday even
ing last. 1t appears that the deceased came to
the station at Eighty-fourth street as the train
was moving away, and, eager to reach the the
tire in time for the opening performance, at
tempted to board the last Car. The gate had
been closed, however, and he was whrled away
clinging to the iron railing At Eighty-third
street he let go his hold and was dashed to the
ground. On being removed to the Twenty
third precinct station house his wounds were
taken to his home at No. 1919 Lexington ave-
nue., by his friends. After lingering there for
about an hour he expired.
Rebecchini was Wallachian by birth and
was 40 years of age. He was man of con-
siderable culture, master of seven languages,
and thorough musician. He was connected
with several opera companies when he first
came to this country, and afterwards was at
tsched to the orchestra Of the Grand Opera
House. There he met Mr.. Tissington, who, on
his becoming leader Of the Union Square The
atIe orchestra, D1ougnt IVSoeccnini tuere anu
appointed him his assistant.
Rebecchini was genial companion, and
gentleman of quiet, scholarly tastes. He was
general favorte with those he met, and his
unhappy death will be much regretted by his
intimates. Mr.. Rebecchini came to Portland
when about IA or Is years of age and belonged
to the old "Architect Society,"" together with
his father who was trombone solost, and a
younger brother (Henricol violiniss. ''L. A.
B, has programme of a concert given in
Biddeford, in which all three played solos, The
members Of the "Architect Society" predicted
for Ranero brilliant future, as be was very
hard student and made rapid progress in the
short time he was here, playing the first violin
parts of music that even for those times were
quite difficult.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
WORLDS Temperance Meeting,

We understand that worlds temperance
meeting will be held, in all probability at Old
Orchard, next summer, and it is expected that
it will be presided over by President and Mrs.
Hayes. A gentleman we'll known in this
state, preached the subject at the tea-table at
the White House lately, and the President said
he was Mrs. Hayes's Lieutenant on all such &C.
casons. The impression was received that the
President would accept such compliment, and
committee consisting of Messrs. NJ. G. Pal
mer, Rev. /. Luce and Gen. Neal Dow, will
visit Washington in few days to extend a
formal invitation. 1t will be remembered that
when President Hayes visited the White
Mountains last summer he regretted he could
not accept Mayor Buffers invitation to visit
Portland. A worlds temperance convention
at Old Orchard, under such circumstances,
would call together over 10000 people, and
either before or afterwards, the President
would prob ably visit this city.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
PULPIT AND PLATFORM
NOTES.

NOTES.
The ordinance of baptism will be administer
ed to q number of the Gospel Mission converts
by the Rev. A. S. Ladd, at the First Baptist
Church Tomorrow morning at half-past nine.
Services will be held in the Mission rooms, Me-
chanics building. at and p. M, and at the
Abyssinian church at p. NJ. All are invited.
Advent Christian Church will hold meetings
in Y. M. G. A. hall, Sunday at 1890 and
o'clock. Prayer meetings Sunday evening at
Z. Thursday evening at 1880 O'Clock. Preach
ing BY Elder Jesse Gay. All are invited to
attend.
There will be Christmas Concert at the
Second Parish church, Sunday evening at
o'clock. All are cordially invited.
Rev. Mr. Dalton will deliver the last of his
lectures on the History of the Christian Church
at ST. Stephens church Tomorrow afternoon.
The Temperance Union will hold their usual
Sunday evening meeting at Congress Hall, COM
mencing at o'clock Addresses by Mr.. f. A.
Smith and others; also BY Mrs G. 8. Currier,
elocutionis., in choice select readings. All are
invited
Rev. j. B. White will give the opening ad-
dress at the Temperance meeting tomorrow
evening, at Preble Chapel.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

BOARD OF PUBLIC Works In his inaug-
ural address this year, it will be remembered,
Mayor Butler recommended the establishment
of Board of Public Works, which should do
away with the necessity of Street Commits
sioner, Committee of Pubic Buildings, aud all
matters of such public nature. At the October
meeting Of the City Government, it will also
be remembered, petition for such Board of
Public Works, signed by ex-Msyor Fessenden,
Hon. j. B. Brown. P. FL Brown, f. K. Swan.
and others, was referred to the appropriate
committee. This committee will report at the
next monthly meeting, and, it is rumorsd, will
suggess three commissioners for three years,
two for two years, and one for one year, and
one commissioner shall 60 out and another be
elected annually.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
NOTES.

THE GoRHAM NORMAL SCHooL.-We are in
formed that in making up our report of the
dedication Of the Normal School at Gorham,
Thursday, the number of people who were
dined in both halls was incorrectly given to US.
We should have said between six and seven
hundred were served. Mr.. Reuben Lowell
should have been added to the building COM
mittee. The following are the nsmes of the
ladies committee of arrangements at Hardng's
Hall:
Mrs Arthur Mcclellan, Mrs. Colman Hard
ing, Mrs. L. G. Grouard, Mrs. Chas. johnson,
Mrs. j. c. Summersides, Mrs Lizzie Pattep,
Mrs. Archelaus Hamblen, Mrs. Levi Bean,
Mrs. Frank Harding. Mrs. Theodore Shack
ford, Mrs. Granville Watson, Miss Myra Par
ker, Miss Francena Stone, Miss Mary Alden,
Miss Matte Cressey.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

Capt. George Knight died at his residen &c
on Pine street in this city yesterday at the
advanced age of 80 years. Cap.. knight was
identified with the EARLIEST steam navigation
from this port. When lad he accompanied
his father in the coasting business between
Portland and ST. John, N. B Later he was
10 command of a vessel of his own in the
coas'ing trade between this city and Boston,
and after wards had charge of one of the best
packets. When the propellers Commodore
PEBBLE and Gen. Warren were built Capt.
Knight was entrusted with one and still later
had charge of one of the steamers of the Port
land Steam Packet Company remaining 10 that
service until about ten years ago when he
retired from active service, He leaves seven
children.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

UNLOAD OR SHARPEN Yesterday morning
as Mr.. Sawyer was passing down PEBBLE street
be saw teamster with a drag loaded with
shook and a fine span of gray horses evidently
struggling with the load. With each pull the
horses would stop, and finally a man sung out
to the teamster that he had better unload some
of his shocks or sharpen the oorks of the
horses shoes. The teamster made some i'm
pertinent reply, when Sawyer stepped up and
said, very concisely, ''unload or sharpen. &"
sSharpen ii is" said the tesmster, and sharpen
IL was
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

The young people of the Universalist society,
assisted by Portland amateurs, will give dra.
matte entertainment at Masonic Hall Monday
evening next. The laughable comedy of
'E7erybody's Friend" and the roaring farce of
pretty Predicaments'' will be presented, with
appropriate scenery and elegant costumes. Re-
freshments will be for sale at the hall.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

ACCIDENTs-Mr. GRAHAM, of North Wind
ham, fell from his cart on Fox street, Tuesday
night and cut severe cash in his head. He
wandered to Mr.. Doughty's in Deering, who
cared for him. He had Gully four dollars in his
possession. although he had sold the most of
his poultry. His injuries are serious.
Miss Barker, aged II, fell on the baluster at
her uncle's house, and was so severely injured
that she has been derapged at times.
Mrs. Baker fell down stairs at PEBBLE Chapel
Tuesday evening, and received serious Injuries
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

THE MERRILL WILL CAsE.-Ths Merrill
will case Is again 10 the New York Courts. 1t
will be rem 4mberad that Mrs. Caroline A.
Merrill, wealthy widow, formerly of Ports
mouth, N H, became converted to the
Catholic faith, and by her last will bequeathed
the bulk of her property to Cardinal McCloskey
in trust for Catholic charities. A nephew
claims the money as the adopted son of Mrs.
Merrill, and under former will in his favor,
and alleges testamentary incapacity and undue
influence exercised over Mrs. Merrill when the
last will was made.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

Fl. G. Burleigh of Fairfield, is a. the Preble
House.
Prof. Barbour is i'll at Yale College, and will
not preach at the Second Parish tomorrow.
We notice the Boston Globs makes an incor-
rect statement in late issue when it says Mr..
M. E. Davis will be prepared to row any
oarsman next season. The Globe should come
to Portland for news about Portland oarsmen,
and then 1t would not be again incorrect as it
uniformly has baen.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

PORTLAND CADETs.-The ninth annual ball
of the Portland Cadets will take place at City
Hall Jan. 3, 70. This is to he grand affair,
and we would advise all of our young friends
to be sure and not miss it as the boys say that
they are going to make this the bail Of the sea-
son We thinkithere is 20 doubs about its be-
ing success. The committee are working very
srdently, and there s promise of a splendid
time.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
Pine Tree Lodge.

The following were elected officers Of Pine
Tree Lodge, Knights of Pythias, last evening:
Chancellor Commander-Joshua Davis.
Vice Chancellor-Chss. H. Kimball.
Probate-James A. Conley.
9Keeper of Records and Seals-H. A. Nc.
Donald.
Master of Exchequer-Geo. Fl. McKenny.
Master of Finance-Wm. Ell. Jackson.
Master at Arms-Freedom Nash.
Representative to the Grand Lodge for two
years-D. w. Nash.
i Trustee, for three years-Freedom Nash.
Trustee Pythian Hall Associatlon-D. W.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

LIGoNIA LODGE, No. s. L. o. o. Fat the
session held last evening, the following officers
We're elected for the ensuing term:
Noble Grand-Leroy S. Sanborn.
Vice Grand-Edward j. Morrill,
Recording Secretary Paine.
Permanent Secretary-F Franklin Fox.
2'ressurer-Charles Ell. Fessenden.
1'rustees-S. B. Beckett, Alfred Woodmap,
Epoch G. Willard.
Agent-Charles H. Fesserden.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
N u DIclpat Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
FRIDAY-William McDonough. Search and seizure.
Discharged. Strout 8 Gage.
Grin Murch. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with COSTS Appealed. Neal.
Martin Finn. Open ship. Fined $40 with costs.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

A NEW ISLAND STEAMER.-Capt. Howard
Knowlton will run the Tourist to the islands
until the completion of new steamer whote
keel as laid few days since on Commerce /
wharf. She will be 50 feet long, with propol-
tiona' breadth of beam, be provided with good
engines and machinery and fine ladies' cab
In. She will be named the Miantonomab, and
DO completed by next summer.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
534 Congress street.

Beauty, that dresses her hair with WAX
FLOSS crowns her head with glory. Prepared
only by Caswell & Co of Boston; proprietors
of CaswelPs SLIPPERY ELM I.OZENGES
for Coughs, and Caswell's 'NEW" ELIXIR,
for the Blood. For sale by all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

ECONOMICAL WoRKINGMEN buy the "Nigger
Head and Bulls Eye" Cut Csvendish Smok-
ing Tobaccos, and find them better cheaper,
and equal to nearly double the quantity of COM
mon tobacco. Ask Jour dealer for them.
Manufactured by VIM. S. Kimball & Co.,
Rochester, n. Y. sep23T T&Seod
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
WE RELIEVE

That if everyone should use Hop Bitters freely,
there would be much less sickness and misery
in the world and people ore fast finding this
out, whole families keeping we'll at trifpg
cost by its use. We advise all to try it, C.
H., Rochester ~ Y. dec23d&wlW
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

Neither financial revulsions nor the devasta.
lions of war have impaired the ability or
popularity of the Mutual Life ms Co. of New
York, the leading company in the world. Its
assets of $4,000, 1000 assure absolute security
to its policy-holders.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
Superior Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1s78-BoNNEY, j., PRE-
SIDING.
FRIDAY-Nathanel S. Gardner vs.. Rebecca Bar
ton ct al. Assumpsit to $25 for services in
negotiating transfer of real estate. Defense that
Gardner was not employed for that purpose.
M. P. Frank for plaintiff.
M. NJ. Butler for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

TODAY we shall offer lot of Repellent Cir
culars in blue brown, grey and black, at the
astonishing low price of $780, These goods
well made and are mos ly silk trimmed.
dee19tf EASTMAN BROS,
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

The rumor seems well founded that a num-
Der of prominent citizens of Baltimore have
resolved to erect a monument to the memory of
the late DR.. J. w. Bull, discoverer Of that
wonderful remedy, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

HAMBURG REMNANTS, small lot to be closed
out before putting in our new goods. We shall
sell them cheap. Come and see. r. l. Nelson
S Co., 443 Congress street. de28 st
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

EASTMAN BROS. are selling job lot of Ara
bian Suitings at Zoe per yard. These goods are
all wool and come in dark grays dec13dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

$40o is the price of heavy Elysian Beaver
Circular, silk trimmed, with clasp and muff
pockets, at Eastman Bros, 534 Congress
street. dec19-tf
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

j. J. CHENEY g. Co. have just received some
of those celebrated Philadelphia caramels that
were SO popular at the Centennial. dec21d1w
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

MORE cases Of remarkable cures of coughs
colds, asthma and consumption have been eff
fected In the past four years by Adamson's Boz
tsnic Balsam than all other medicines that
have been advertised for twenty years past
Price IS cents. Tryit W&S2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs TO-DAy

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN,
New Years Ball-Lancaster Hall,
Music Hall-Dollie Bldweli.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice-Albert Warwick.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Slippery Elm Lozenges.
Chew-Jackson.
Sundays Dinner-Timmons & Halves.
The only artice-Horsford.
In view-PTatt's Astral Oil.
ID. /. Nelson q Co.'S
More-Ada mson's Botanic Ba'sam.
From Miss Ida f. Sweetser.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Special Bargains-Merry.
Notice-Samuel Dingley.
Great Sale Grin Hawkes. & Co.
Bread-HoIsford.
LittelPs Living Age-Littell g. GAY.
Lost-Ear-king.
j. G. Gannett, M. D.
Corns-Dr Carlton.
Free Sew ng School.
Great Sacrifce-Cbarles GUSTS & Co.
English and Classical School.
AUCTION COLUMN,
Auction Sale-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28


There were 662 members at the commence
menu of the year, and u admitted during the
year. There were died during the year,
withdrawn, and 43 dropped for non-payment,
leaving the present membership 686. without
including those admitted tonight.
There have been held during the year twelve
meetings of the board of directors and thirteen
meetings of the society.
The average length Of membership of the
eight members deceased during the year was
years II months. The average cost to each de-
ceased member paid into the society was only
S2462, and the aggregate paid into the society
by al the deceased members for the year was
less than $100, to secure to their families the
aggregate sum of nearly $4,000. The total ben
efits paid since the organization of the society
amount to SIG, 429.
Assessments have been generally paid quite
promptly, which has enabled the society to pay
all death claims within the time allowed for
collecting them.
As appears by the treasurer's report. the re-
celpts from admission fees and annual assess
ments have not only been ample to pay current
expenses of the society, bat leave handsome
balance to add to the permanent fund of the
society. Aad though its progress the past year
may appear to have been slow, and as it has
also been in all kindred societies, l think that
society, at this time, Is certainly worthy the
congratulations of all its members.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Presdent-Dr. Charles Morse,
Vice President-Benj. Kingsbury, Jr.
Treasurer-Dan Carpenter.
Secretary-M. N Rich
Drectors-C. W. Belknap, Edmund Dana,
Joshua G. Morse, n B. Noble, G. A. Harmon.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

THE only article used for raising bread, bis
cult, etc., that is used and recommended by the
leading Physicians and Chemists, as nutritious
and healtbfal, is Horsford's Bread Prepare
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

A Sundays dinner is not complete without
oysters. and Timmons s. HAYES, at Is anl16
Market square, and 119 Commercial street, can
give you the finest of the season.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

THE balance of our stock of ladies' and chill
dren's Merin> Underwear will be sold at rare
bargains to close them out. Fl. l. Nelson &
Co., 443 Congress ST., Harrington Block. t2S 81
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

FROM our five dollar counter we are selling
he best cloak for the price ever offered iu
Portland. This is job lot and cannot be
duplicated. EASTMAN Bros,
dec19-tf 534 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

HOLIDAY GOODS greatly reduced 10 price;
collar, cuff aud glove boxes from 81 to IS cents:
satin lined do, from 81 so to $1.12a; baskets,
satin lined, from So to 81 go, at H. l. Nelson &
Coz, 443 Congress- street, Harrington Block.
dog Re
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
From Miss Ida r. sweetser.

went to the Health.Lift with great dstrust
OF any beneficial results, having for many
months suffered from dreadful nervous pros
tration, being the effect of several ailments un-
necessary to specify. Words cannot convey an
adequate idea of my sutferngs, which at times
were almost too much for human endurance.
but happily for me relief was not far off. At
ter taking this exercise shert time, 1 began
to feel better; in three months had forgotten
that ever had any nerves; in four months my
chest had very perceptibly expanded, my lung
capacity had greatly increased, my breathnS
was consciously deeper, nay voice was stronger,
and its quality for singing much improved. -
When meet friends now, they remark with
surprise, Glow well you are looking-whst
have you been doing?" My uniform reply is
the Health-Lift has done it all.
Whatever treatment of chronic disease and
weakness may be good for others of this one
thing feel sure, that nothing ever before de-
vised Can, for one moment, compare with the
Health-Lift for ,ooman.
Health-Lift Rooms, 237 Middle street, Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
Lincoln County Agricultural SOciety
STATE NEWS
OXFORD COUNTY.

Recently Messrs. York and Evans sent four
men with five oxen from their camp near
Barnes stream to the Upper Dam to get them
shod. Returning one OK broke through the ice
and the others rushed towards the hole and got
into the lake. One of them was drowned and
four drawn out Three of the four saved were
killed, they being SO chilled they could not be
driven to camp. Two of these oxen were pull
chased Of Wilson Thomas for $3.50. One of
them was an OK bought of Daniel Oldham, the
pair being an excellent trade at the price paid,
$3.50. The Oldham OK was drowned. The
other form pair that they drove from Milan,
N 81.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Augusta Journal appears in new dress
The Journal says numbering operations for
the winter have begun and several teams have
left for the woods. Mr.. Artenas Glidden and
Mr.. Charles Fields both went with their teams
last Saturday. They go for Messrs. Sturgis
Lambard & Co., who will cut during the win
ter, for their steam mill on the east side Of the
river to,manufacture next season, about three
million feet of lumber Mr.. L. D. Mosher
went to the logging territory of Messrs, De
Witt s. Haynes on Monday. They propose to
cut during the winter for their mill at Wiscas-
set some five millions Of lumber. The Kenne-
bee Land and Lumber Company will not cut
any this season.
The house of E. M. Clark in Winthrop, oc-
cupied by G. q. Beale, was burned Tuesday. In
sured for 81, 400.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Advertiser says that the river at Calais
Is filling up 80 as to obstruct navigation. It
seems that this is not the only trouble, for the
mill owners say the edgings and saw dust are
so thick in the river as to interfere with the
mill wheels and cause frequent stoppage.
WALDO COUNTY.
Capt. E. H. Herman of Belfast, having pro-
cured papers granting him proper powers, will
leave next week for Valparaiso, Chill, where
he will fit out an expedition to the wrecked
ship P. r. Hszeltine The ship lies in the bay
at Wsllaston Island, near Cape Horn, and
Captain Herman feels confident that the fit
tings of the ship and large part of her may be
saved.
Belfast people have been more than ever un-
fortunate in navigation during the past year.
1t is said that members of ethe Baptist Society
alone have lost upwards Of $4,000 in vessel
property in the last twelve months.
YORK COUNTY.
The double house and barn Of Stephen and
Joel Moulton, at South Sanford, were burned
Monday morning: The fire caught 10 the barn
wufCn burHeu SO fdpIdIy JnaG fno crops anu
farming implements were all consumed. Loss
between $4,000 and $1,000; insured in the
Springfield company and in local company
at South Berwick.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

In view Of the present low price of the best
and safest burning oils, there is not the slight
est excuse for families exposing themselves to
the well known danger of using cheap and in
ferior oils, more particularly as Prstts Astral
Oil can be procured from any dealer at mod
crate Drice
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28

CHEW JACKsoN's BEST Sweet Navy Tobacco.
de28S&W&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-28
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
BOSTON MUSEUM.

BOSTON MUSEUM.
OF course such names as William Warren,
Harry Crisp, James A. Smith, Nolan and jim
my Ring, Mrs. Vincent, Annie Clarke and Mrs.
Fred Williams will crowd the Portland Thea.
ire at the matinee and evening performance to-
day. The bills for the two performances will
be different so that an opportunity will be
afforded the public to attend both entertain
ments.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN
The company which recently appeared at
City Hall in Uncle Toms Cabin will give NO
entertainments at Music III all this afternoon
and evening. Miss Minnie Fosters Toosey,
little Portia Albee's little Eva, Fanning's Uncle
Tom aud Fletcher's Gumption Cute are all
good.
Mr.. A. f. Pennell has decided to remain in
this city for the present as he has received
many applications for instruction. His com
plImentary concert will occur Thursday, JaBu-
AIRY %, at City Hall, and grand opportunity
will thsn be afforded our readers to hear the
results of his European training
The Llllputian Opera Company will prove
&ttractive not only to children but 10 adults.
Miss Quig|eg, the leading soprano of the com-
psny Is described as not Only a fine singer,
with voicenot at all LillputiaD. but W ith the
figure of Venue. Admiral Dot is called
an admirable actor, all of them act well There
are seven dwarfs in his company and the
noted giant Col. Or. They will appear a,
Music Hall January Sd and 4th.
Next Monday evening new play by Paul
Merit entitled eat Last, twill be produced at
Wsllack's Theatre.
Miss Fanny Davenport will add Imogene in
"Cymbeline" 10 her repertoire.
Dolly BidwelPs troupe have made SUCCESS
Eel trip down east. They will return and oer-
form s'Sheils," new play, at Music hall, Jsu-