Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-04


We presume that it will be safe to announce
that Rev. Mr.. Ecob having returned from his
European tour, will occupy his pulpit at the
Granite church tomorrow.
We understand that Miss Guibord, who
sang at the Band Concert, is to have a class
of pupils in this city, in voice culture. We
wish her abundant success. Particulars in
forthcoming advertisement
c. c. Frost. Esq. of Auburn, leaves on
Friday for Vinalhaven, Vt, where he will la
Dor in gospel reform work two weeks. when
he will proceed to Norwich. Ct, where he
will labor till Feb. Sd. Thence he will go to
Westminster and Ulster counties, ~ Y. This
fall Mr.. Frost has had good work in Con
necticut. In Norwich a grand work was in
augurated. At the close Of one Of the Nor
witch meeting eighty-six persons rose for
prayers. Mr. Frost has done great in Con
necticui and New York, and hosts of friends
in this vicinity bid him hearty God-speed.
The concert given by the Augusta Band, on
Thursday evening. was a success in every
thing except the finances. The severity of
storm kept the people in their homes. with
the exception of few who were well repaid
for Drawing the storm. The singing of Miss
Guibord was very fine. She has perfect COM
mand of her voice, which is wonderfully rich
and powerful, and shows much culture. The
double quartette piano solo by Miss Cochran,
and trio by Messrs. flanagan and Lawrence
and Miss Cochrane was we'll rendered. Not
withstanding the storm both the Winthrop
and Gardiner Bands were present and played
some Of their best selections. This was the
first appearance Of both these Bands in Au-
gusta but we hope il will not be the last
The novel feature of the evening was the CON
solidation Of the three Bands, led by Mr..
flanagan Nearly all the pieces received
hearty encores. The music by the Augusta
Band was excellent a. usual.
Mr.. s. l.. Boardman, who for some sixteen
years has filled the place Of Agricultural edi-
tor Of the Maine Farmer, has accepted sim
liar position on the American Cnltivator, and
will close his connection with the Farmer in
the course of two or three months. We have
often spoken of Mr.. Boardman's abilities as a
writer, and his excellent qualities as a gentle
man and citizen, and deeply regret that he
is to remove from our midst. His place on
the Farmer is TO be filled by the reinstate-
ment Of DIR. I.apham, a learned. scientific
man, who is thoroughly conversant with the
chemistry of farming, and familiar with the
subjects that will interest and improve the
condition Of the farms and farmers of Maine.
Within the past few DAYS our hotels have
been thoroughly tested in regard to their ca
pacity TO accommodate and feed a crowd, and
they have stood the test most admirably. The
cosy little Cony and the comfortable Central
have been crowded from attic to cellar, and
had the Hotel North been opened it would
have been handsomely patronized. Mr..
Withheld, the proprietor of the Augusta
House, the popular and spacious headquarters
of the members Of the legislature, had his
hands full but was competent for the occa-
sion Mr. Withheld is assisted this winter by
Mr. II. II. Wilson. Of New York city, who
fills the responsible position Of clerk. He
has had considerable experience in the bust
ness. having served in some of the principal
metropolitan hotels. The genial assistant
clerk, who has been at the Augusta for some
time, Mr.. Charles l.. Allen, continues in
that capacity.
Mr.. Benjamin Mcdonald is having the Gel
lar stone hauled, preparatory to the building