The Portland daily press., 1879-03-20
BATH LOCALS.


Dunlap Commandery, K. T., No. s. occurred
last night in Columbian Hall. Nearly five
hundred Invitations had been sent out and
fally this number were present. The hail was
tsstefu'ly trimmed with bunting festooned
about the galleries and Masonic emblems and
pictures, while over the drop curtain was q
large stuffed American eagle measuring ft.
from tip to tip OF wing, relieving the bunting
trimming. On the floor the seats were arrspg-
ed in semi-circle, and the audience, composed
OF the solidity and fashion of the town, occu-
pied all available space. The Commandery
numbering fifty men, in full regulation uni
form, assembled, 10 the parlors of the Column
biau House, and at o'clock the line was
formed in two ranks and the procession en-
tered and formed avenues in the centre of the
hall to receive the p. E. G. c., Chas. FL. Nc
Lsllan. After escoIting this officer 10 his seat,
a raised dias in the centre of the stage, the Sir
Knights knelt in front during the chanting of
the Lords prayer by the Masonic quartette,
composed of Messrs Ballou. Hyde, Welch and
DuucaE. The Commandery then marched up
on the stage, taking seats behind the Com.
maoder, and the usual imposing ceremonies of
installation were performed by the P. E. G.
O., assisted by P. E. G. John W. Bal.ou, act
ing as Grand Marshal. The officers as install.
ed are:
John O. Shaw. Eminent Commander.
A. s. Bangs, Generaiissimo.
Hiram WEIGH, Captain General.
W. Scott Shorey, Preate.
Jos. NJ Hayes, Treasurer.
E. M Fuller, Recorder.
VIM. r. Field, Senior Warder.
John r KLowltoD, Junior Warden.
Frederic J. PARIS, Standard Bearer.
Fred k.ippel, Sword Bearer,
E. y. Smith. Warden.
Seth L. Woodward, James nj, Brown. Andrew r,
Cahil, Captains OF the Guard.
Chas W. ArIas, Sentinel.
After the proclamation to "North, South,
East and West" the ceremony was concluded
aud until 10 o'clock there were pleasing songs
By the Masonic qnartette and Central choir.
Messrs Berry and Trufant, Miss Sprague, Mrs.
Coomos, together with selections by Bakers
orchestra and two humorous readings by P e.
G. @. G. 81. Mel Ian, whose excellent render
ings Of Tom Sawyer's Franks and the Initiation
of Mrs. Mehitable Bird, brought forth most
hearty applause. After the readings and
music the Commandesy marched from the hall,
the audience remaining seated. Immediately
after the withdrawal of the Sir knights the
seats were removed from the hall aud wraps
and coats were slowed away, kids drawn on.
and at 1915 dancing began with the grand
march, in which oOe hundred couples partici-
pated Tue list of dances numbered fourteen,
mostly square (for the benefit of the Knights
soou after 2 a. m. today. About IL o clock
most excellent supper was served in the L. of
Z. hall adjoining, intermisson lasting one
hour. Many of the spectators remained far
into the morning to witness the brilliant spec
tacle presented by The dancers The Sir
Knights in uniform made fine appearance on
the floor and The dresses of the ladies, though
the dance was more of sociable than ball,
were very stylish and attractive. The floor d.
rector was VIM. r Field, assisted By aids, g.
II. Greenleaf, j. r. Kuowlton, j. G R,cbard-
son, j. NJ. Hayes, @. w. Arras. Many visit
ors were present from Portland, Brunswick
and other places. aud all unite in saying that
Dunlap COmmandery last night gave most
pleasing aud successful Installation,
Steam tug knicgerbocker brought from
Riggsville (where they have been in wiuter
quarters) the tugs American Union and S. j.
Macy
The Kuckerbocker artesian well has reach
a denth Of Ia feet
The Creeomore this morning brought ipfor-
nation Of the sinking of the Knickerbocker
tug Merriam at Indian Point. The tug had
oeen waiting at the point tor the last Two DAYS
10 brug to this CITY the ''Stony Broot.' Iu
running up TO the point yesterday she is sup
posed TO have struck the bank and keelsd over
She now lies sunk, lying on her side with lit
Tie Of her weather rail and pilot house above
water. The Merrams captain sends up word
"Merr-I-am | Do,."
Yesterday afternoon there was walking
match at City Halt for private purse Of $40;
one mile against time The contestants, with
lime mad, being M. W. Jordan. Sm. 2Os
R chard Ford lon. John Nesgle, On. JORDAN
winning the purse aud match
couple OF fellows got happy and made
row at Scribner's saloon last night, and were
prompfiy locked up by he police.
The Nimrod Association met and adjourned
transactine no business at City Hall last nigh
owing 10 the festivities st Columbian Hail.
The opera of the Bohemian Grip is being
IeheaIsed by amateur local vocal talent, and
will probably be presented some time the COM
ing season,
One tramp was provided for at the palais
last night.
The street commissioner has sufficiently re-
covered from his accident to be agaio on duty.
Sow slides and runaways this morning.
A Portland LADY recently sent box of choice
eatabes to young lacy friend in this city. the
box by mistake cached the lady's Dam-sake
aud stranger enjoyed the 'manna" sept in
"manner" she wot not Of Tue denouement
occurred today. Try second box Mis-.
Tue German at Columbian Hall Ought.
Dr. Randall d Bibbsr leaves Thursday
morning for New York city, " here he will pur-
sue course of study on throat, heart and lunes
at the Bellevue Hospital. He will be absent
one month.
Specially desired. Items of local news Please
leave at Shaw's.
K. & L. freight report Il car miscellaneous,
NJ. g. r RI car wire rope, Geo. Fisher, and
L. j.. Southland cars miscellaneous.
The OverSeers of the Poor yesterday added to
the city wood-pie 81 cords of wood.
The ergineer of the BAH passenger 1 80 p.
m. tram from Lewiston yesterday rescued
youog mill hand who jumped into the canal.
Wnen the man rose he grasped an ice foe and
called for aid. The engineer threw rope and
got him out of bis cold position.