Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-29


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OF course there will be II general desire TO
attend the entertainment by the Grand Army
boys. assisted by their lady friends, at Gran
itc Hall this evening. Mr.. J. &. Steele. a
first class actor. will take one of the leading
parts in the grand military drama, "North
and South" Charlie Collins, general fav-
orite here, will appear in the same play in
his Dutch representations. The plot is said to
be new. original and complete. The tab
leaux will be some of the most magnificent
ever displayed on the Augusta stage. Among
the finest and most appropriate representa-
tions are Columbia at the opening of the
great struggle. with the loyal States gathered
around her; the battlefield by moonlight
Columbia and the States weeping for the loss
of life the surrender of Gen. Lee under the
apple tree at AppomattoN and the beautiful
allcgorv. Columbia browning the heroes of
the North and South. Tickets securing
served seats for the entertainment are for
sale at the Office of the Eastern Express.
The closing exercises of the spring term of
Oak Grove Seminary, took place April 18th.
His Exccllency, Gov. Garcclon, presented
the diplomas to the graduating class, and de
livercd very appropriate address. Mr.
VI iris the State Superintendent Of Common
Schools. made some timely remarks, which
were listened to with interest by the large
audience.
The Maine Association of the Psi Epsilon
Fraternity will hold their annual meeting at
the Falmouth Hotel, Portland. May eth.
4. X. Savage. Esq. of Lewiston, will deliver
the Grafton, and W. G.. Fa,sett, of Portland
the poem. There will also be a suppes
served.
oar correspondent writes that diphtheria
has again broken out in Bowdoinham there
being at present some eight eases in town.
Those owning >had net, are getting them
read, for business.
Mr., W. y. Titus of Alma. who has com
pleted his law studies. has been admitted to
the Lincoln county law.
Arrested. at midnight. two gallons of spirits.
Among some of the lucky ones is William
Nyc of Maine. He went to Leadyillc one
one wear ago and had 5000 Outside of his
mining interests he has property worth
So 010, with an Income of S3l 600 year on
rents alone in Lead,ilc and Malta.
Mr. Edward Fcnno, formerly a much re-
spected citizen of Augusta. who for several
wears ha, filled position in the t. :. son
ate. under the new democratic organization Of
that body. "steps down and out" He will
not return to Augusta for the present. though
he intends to do at some future time.
Though in his sevcnty-third wear, Mr. Fcnno
does not feel any older than he did forty
wears ago. During his oiourn at Washing
ton he has formed an extensive acquaintance.
and made a most acceptable officer, thus
backing up the good opinion and kindly
feelings the people of his home ON the Ken
nebec have always entertained towards him.
The ladies of the Free Baptist Society are
To have ''mum'' soeiahle at the vestry Of
their church on Thursday evening of this
week good deal of innocent amusement
is in anticipation.
We acknowledge the receipt of copies Of
the Sixteenth Annual Report of the Proceed
ings of the Maine Press Association, com
piled by Joseph Wood, Esq, Secretary, and
printed at the Oxford Democrat office, Paris.
The Boston Herald heartily Commends the
recent address of DIR. 4. Crosby before the
"kennebec Association for the Protection of
Fish and Game" which it styles "bright.
readable and suggestive"
The Independent Reform Club was formed
in this city Saturday evening. This club
starts under the most favorable circumstances,
and is composed solely of reformed men, and
is destined to perform good work in the
city. Business meeting every Tuesday night
Local Brevities.
Mr. David c. Stone has removed to the
house on Court street, recently vacated by
Mr.. Smiley.
Garden bonfires are nightly blazing.
We perceive by an advance circular that
Duprcz and Benedict's Great Ministries and
ROYAL Brass Band are on the road. and will
shortly appear in this city-the exact date to
he announced.