The Portland daily press., 1880-12-02
SUGAR BEETs.
An Excursion to Portland from
Schenectady.
A NEW FACTORY OWNED PARTLY
BY PORTLAND PEOPLE.

The trial raising of sugar beets in the
Mohawk valley has proved so successful that
several of the prominent citizens of Schenecta-
dy have decided to build mandatory and
refinery in that city and thus secure to
Schenectady another industrial pursuit. For
this purpose party OF leading citizens and
farmers lett Schenectady at $50 o'clock yesier-
day morning, reached Albany in time to take
the o'clock train for Mechanicsville where
they took the Hoosac Tunnel road for Boston,
arriving in that city in time to take the Pull
man for Portland. The party numbers twelve
gentlemen, and have engaged quarters at the
Falmouth Hotel. Two or three days will be
spent in examining and thoroughly investi-
eating the manufactures and refineries of the
Beet Sugar Company where full knowledge
of the working of the machinery will be ac
quired.
party of gentlemen in Franklin, Mass,
have obtained an act Of incorporation and
erected splendid factory in that town. Mr..
John Sparrow of this city, was architect and
chief engineer, and has quite an interest in
the works. All of the massive and intricate
machinery was imported from Germany under
Mr.. Sparrow's direction. The factory covers
two acres in extent. The expense of fitting it
up was $125 900. 1t employs 100 hands, 80 be-
ing required for inside work. 1t will run
night and day. 40 hands working by day aud
40 at night The beets are raised in Franklin
and the towns adjoining and large quantities
are brought from the Connecticut River Val
ley. The works started up Nov. Oath and
have been in operation just one week.
Several of the stockholders reside here.
Gospel Mission Notes.
The temperance meeting last evening was
very fully attended by a deeply interested
audience. Lively speeches were made by
Messrs Chandler, j. G. Murch, Sawyer, Hall
Sterling, e. Il. Pearson and Others. At the
close an appeal was made to those present
who had not already enrolled themselves on
the side of temperance and % names were
added to the pledge. In connection with this
special line of work, praying band has been
organized by mothers, wives and friends of
those who are addicted to the use of intoxi-
eating beverages, and will meet every Friday
at 8 p. No., at the vestry of the Mission.
The praying band will also hold public
meeting in the Mission every Saturday even
ing at u o'clock.
During the month of October 18 articles of
clothing have been made and furnished to
needy ones by the Ladies' Sewing Circle. Mr..
Pearson desires to return thanks to the follow
ing named persons for goods and money
received: Mrs. G. ]. Clark, Mrs. George A.
Foster, Mrs. Chas. ]. Pennell, Mrs. c. w.
Hanson, Mrs. Oliver varney, Miss Agnes
Lord, Miss Mary Thoits. Mrs. William T. Kill
born, Miss George McKenney, Mrs. Major
Sweetser, Mrs. M. G. Bailey, Mrs. E. Nc
Kenney, Miss A. A. Sweetser and Dr. Brooks
for professional services. Provisions and fuel
have been furnished to eleven families; en-
ployment furnished for three; one hundred
and thirty-nine names have been added to the
temperance pledge; thirty-one adults have
asked for and received the prayers of the
Mission workers; seven candidates have re-
ceived the right hand of fellowship into the
church.
A meeting for promotion of holiness will be
held in the vestry at 8 p. m. to-day, also meet
ing at both Missions at u O'Clock every even
Ing, to which the public are cordially invited.