The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-18

An extra repair appropriation of $500 was
also raised.
The grounds of the Union, North and Sum-
mer streets primary school houses should be
raised and graded As the soldiers orphans 10
the state school receive city tuition, the city
should be reimbursed. A oew superintendent
must be elected and care must be taken in his
selection,
needs greater protection from fire. You are to
decide also regarding a supply of extra hose
Possibly steamer should be changed SO as to
protect Winnegance.
The Peoples Ferry has proved self-sustain-
ing, paying $500 dividend and carrying
balance to credit.
In CONCLUSION would urge economy extreme
out wise, and greatest care in estimating needs
with taxes for the coming year.
The inaugural was listened to with closest at.
tention. The two boards effected their organ.
izations as follows: Council-A. s. Bangs,
President; G. W. Longley, Clerk. Aldermen
j. 81. Elliot, President.
In joint convention Seth Q, Rogers was elect
ed clerk. Orders that regular meetings be the
first Wednesday each month; that next We'd
nesday there be meeting. Appointments of
sub committees-Morse, Jackson Winslow of
the Common Council, Elliot and Greenleaf of
the Aldermen-on officials and salaries was
concurfed in by the two boards.
At Wesley Church Rev. Mr.. Jones, of Bruns-
wick, preached in exchange. At Central
church large congregation in the evening
to hear the Rev. Mr.. Kasson's sermon on
Treasures" which showed fine delivery with
deep thought. At the Elm street interesting
revival sermons by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Chase.
AT Winter street Rev. Mr.. Hart filled the pull
pit ably for the pastor, who was i'll. At North
aUnn linz Aica1
a fine temperance address, in which he spoke
of the forty liquor SALOONS of this CITY.
Mr.. VIM. FL. Smiths horse this morning ran
away, from the post off 70 to his stable
The Knight Templars' installation was post
Doned until tomorrow. Tuesday night. The
knights will appear in uniform. Four hun.
brilliant affair.
Saturday Mr.. Henry Houghton's horse fell
on Summer street hill breaking a shaft of tho
team.
Work at the ship yards was suspended to-
day owing TO the storm.
For the City Marshalship the name of
Messrs. Ballou and Bailey are prominent The
latter is favored by the temperance folks.
Highland Light shines tonight.
Sagadahoc Game and Fish Club at City Hall
Tuesday night.
Work on the "Francis Cobb" at the X nox
Railroad Machine Shop is completed.
A Bath Miss thinks the first woman was a
brunette because an Eve is always DARK Jack
says she was also profane, because she loved
Adam.
Two new clothing stores established within
fortnight
The Bath boat clubs officers for ensuing
six months are-F 81 Kimbal, President; e,
Pepper, Vice President; d. f Pierce, Secretary
and Treasurer; Directors-Wm III. Stevens,
Ora Cshill, VIM. Carr
The Bath students are expected home in
fortnight for the Easter vacation.
A Bath well known physician had 80 profess
sional calls on Saturday
Prof Kelley's writing school numbers So
pupils.
M. G. r Il. receipts. 1 car lumber, VIM
Rogers. cars miscellaneous. X. & l. r. r,
cars miscellaneous.
The robbery at the vacant residence Of the
late Alexander Robinson included beds, bed
ding. crockery ware. furniture and piano val
aeo at 5000 No clues to the robbers have yet
been discovered. The robbery was committed
during the winter, and discovered upon the
moving in of his SOD, Mr.. John Robinson, q few
days since, and spring coat and hat were also
taken.