The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-25

Rev. zenas Thompson Sir Knight Cook,
sheriff of Aropho county, Colorado. Mr.. J. S.
Robinson, of Canton, over s. years of age,
marched with his lodge. Past Grand Master
Durham and David Cargill.
THE PROMENADE CONCERT.
City Hall presented brilliant spectacle in
the evening Not only were the galleries
filled with ladies in light olored summer
dresses, and gentlemen in solemn block, but
extra settees had to be placed on the floor OF
the hall and were speedily filled. The bou-
quets of the ladies and boutonnieres of the
gentlemen added beauty and color to the as
sembly, while their fragrance filled the sum.
mer air with sweet odors Chambers Band
gave charming concert from $50 to $50 p.
m, after which came the grand march, led by
Past Eminent Commander John c. Small, in
which Ga couples participated. When the or
chestra struck up for the first dance the floor
was covered with cotilions. There were nine
dances comprised in the order, dedicated to
the various lodges, including the st. Johns
bury lodge, and the final contra was grace
fully inscribed ''To our lady friends Re
freshments were furnished in Reception Hall
by T. l.. Kimball, and were we'll patronized.
The committee of arrangements were Messrs
c. J. Harrington, j. H Hill R. X. Galley, E.
S. Ridlon, W. N. Prince, G. H. Kimball,
Aaron Hodsdon, John Evans, and John X.
Martin. DR.. s. G. Gordon officiated as floor
director, assisted by corps of twelve aides,
Incidents and Accidents.
A runaway house collided with one of the
trombone players of Chambers Band, smash
ing the instrument, but luckily not injuring
the musician.
Mr.. G. D. B. Fisk was thrown from his
horse in front of the Falmouth Hotel, but es-
capped with SOME severe bruises.
Mr.. John Noyes, of Falmouth, attempted to
check runaway horse, and was thrown
against the wheel of the wagon and badly cut
about the eyes.
little son of Mr.. Joseph Colley was march
ing along side one of the lodges on Free street,
keeping time to the music of the band, when
member of the lodge was so pleased with the
little fellows evident enjoyment of the music
and his military order that he insisted upon
taking the boy to the clambake.
An insane man, evidently smitten with the
Greenback fever, stood on the wharf, and as
each lodge passed him addressed them as
''greenbackers, who would wipe out the bonds
and their interest in September"
Mr.. John Dane, one of the Oldest Masons in
the city, was taken i'll on Congress street, and
carried into a store opposite Harrington Block.
But who shall say amid scenes SO inspiring,
of goodwill and fellowship and love- yester-
day was not a day to take rank in the annals of
our State, and nation as one worthy of citizens,
worthy of intelligent men, worthy of Gods
children? No thought of enmity, no turbu-
lent tides washing against the shore of q per-
feet harmony! The memorable oath of June
ended and the spleens and angers of lifetime
were forgotten, under faultless sky vouch-
safed to a meeting of men whose mission
breathes ''good will to man." we cannot but
add the tribute of our hope that hence, as now,
the spirit of love- and manhood, and brother
hood shall never die, and the glorious anniver-
saries of yesterday be perpetuated forever
throughout our country
To-day the Ancient order of Hibernians will
take a trip to Pownal accompanied by Chan
dler's Band. There will be archery, foot-races
and target practice. The last excursion
train will pass up to the Eastern Depot at 6 p.
M, for the accommodation of those residing at
the west end of the city.
Great praise is due Chief Littlefield and the
department for the admirable manner in which
they managed the fire last night.
The performance at Music Hall last night
drew fair attendance. Miss Wainwright did
not appear owing to sickness and Mr.. Games
was not present.
There were nine arrests for drunkenness yes
terday.
The chairman of the committee ON streets,
saw that the streets through which the process
sion passed yesterday were free from dust and
mud.
The Infantry were drilled by the Captain of
the Capital Guards and Lieutenant of the Au-
burn Light Infantry last night. The execu-
tive committee of the Portland and Auburn
companies also made arrangements for their
excursion ON the Fourth The Auburn eonpa-.
ny expects to bring 1000 people with them.
The Boston Cadet Band played finely on
Myrtle street yesterday while the procession
was forming.
Notwithstanding but few Masons, compare
lively speaking, remained over last night, the
City, Preble and Falmouth hotels had large
lists of other visitors yesterday
The Executive Committee, whose names
have already been published, are to be con-
graduated on the admirable nature of their
| plans and the skill with which they were car
ried out, making st. Johns Day, 1872 an oc-
casion of historical interest to Masonry in
Maine,