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The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
SWinton's Readers.

When you have taught boys and girls to
love TO read, and have furnished them with
instructive, elevating and interesting works
you have done not little towards educating
them. In the old days, when books cost much
money, the little ones had to be contented
with their "readers," and many well-thumb-
ed, dog-eared copy testified to the industry
with which it had been read and re-read But
now world Of juvenile literature is opened to
children est. Nicholas and Harper's
''Young People," and other periodicals are
published expressly for them, and the market
is flooded with books for little people, so
much so that great discretion and wisdom are
necessary in making choice of matter.
Swinton, who has done so much in his geog-
raphy and language series, masterpieces of
English Literature" and other text books, to
simplify school instruction, has come to tn g
aid of parents and children now, in relation to
this subject OF what to read and how to read
it, by editing set of Supplementary Readers
one volume to correspond to each grade of
reader. They are thoroughly good Dainty
bindings, clear. large type, tasteful and we'll
executed illustrations,-what child's heart
would not yearn towards them.
Two volumes, supplementary to any Fifth
Reader, contains "Seven British Ciassics'
and "Seven American Classics Addison.
Scott, Lamb, Campbell, Macaulay, Tennyson
and Thackeray; Irving, Cooper, Bryant, Haw-
thorne, Longfellow, Whittier and Holmes
with sufficiently long extracts from each, to
give good idea of the authors style. For the
Fourth Reader e,-"Readings in Nature
Book. volume full of prose and poetry
about plants and animals The Third Reader
supplement- is headed "Book of Tales" and
contains the old fairy lore that captivated us in
years gone by, and can never fail to transport
to an enchanted land the youthful magma
ton.
We do not hesitate to recommend Swinton's
Supplementary Readers as perfect in their
way, and valuable for school-room use. They
are books all children ought to own, if possible,
and that is what cannot often be said in these
days of cheap literature and sensational sto-
ries TpACupp
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
ST, Patrick'S Dav

Yesterday was observed by the Catholic
citizens as st. Patricks Day. Bishop Healey
was celebrant of the Pontifcal high mass at
the Cathedral with Rev. Father Murphy as
assistant priest, Rev. Father Linnehan deacon.
Rev. Father McEvoy as sub-deacon, Rev.
Father Doherty Rev. Father Butler as
deacons OF honor, and Rev. Father ODowd
master of ceremonies. An excellent sermon
on the life and death of ST. Patrick was de-
livered by the Rev. Father ODoxd.
AT st. Dominic's church there was mass
and sermon by the Rev. Father Butler In
the evening grand concert was given by the
children of the Catholic schools and the Rev.
d. M. Bradley, formerly of this city, delivered
a lecture on the life and death of ST. Patrick.
The Montgomery Guards delighted all by
thair drill
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
The Grand Trunk and Great Western Con-
SOlidatiOn.

The Grand Trunk and Great Western Con-
Solidation.
A despatch from London states that the d.
rectors of the Great Western Railway Com
pany have issued a circular respecting the
fresh agitation for amagation with the Grand
Trunk, demonstrating the untruth of the
statement. They deny the correctness of the
statement that 100000 sterling could be saved
yearly in working expenses They remark:
The main charge against the present man.
agement of the Western is that they prefer
American to Canadian allies, and will not de-
sert the former for the Grand Trunk. The
Western Company desire to be allies of both,
but if the Grand Trunk will only accept an
alliance on condition of the Western breaking
with their American friends, we say at once
to the Grand Trunk, and we cannot say it too
emphatically, that if we must choose we must
prefer them to you. They aided us by large
pecuniary grants to make our property what it
is, link in their east and west system, when
you had gratuitously injured us by building a
connecting road through our territory. practical
ly destroying the advantage of our connection
with you at Toronto. The value of the traffic
interchanged with them today is about hal
our revenue. If we risk this to carry out your
suggestions what can you offer us in return?
Not passenger, not ton of goods, only
share in this problelnatical G20O OOO no kind
of equivalent, could it ever be assured us. for
the loss."
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

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The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
School Committee

The meeting of the school board for organi-
cation occurred last evening" His Honor Mayor
Senator presiding Present. Messrs. Brewer,
MCGOWAN, Holden, Files, Thaxter, Libby and
| Gray. Of the new members of the board.
Messrs. MCGOWAN, Holden and Thaxter had
been qualified by oath administered by the
City Clerk, and Messrs. Libby and Gray were
duly qualified by Mr.. Holden.
In the absence Of the secretary, DIR. Files
was chosen Secretary pro tenn.
lie board proceeded to the selection of a
| Superintendent of Schools for the current year.
and ON ballot Thomas fash was reelected to
That position, and his salary fixed the same as
last year. Mr.. fash appeared and qualified by
| oath of Office.
| The record of the last meeting was read and
approved.
A committee consisting of Messrs. Libby.
Files and Gray was appointed to consider and
report on assignment of the standing sub
committees and supervisors of the board
On ballot John M. Stevens was chosen to
take the census of the school children the
present year.
DIR. Files OF the committee on examination
OF teachers, reported the following persons en-
titled, on their examinations to certificates OF
first-class Misses Louise Ulrick and Isabella
Hamlin; and to second-class, Misses Cynthia
w. Chaplin and Josephine A. Simonton; and
certificates of these grades were ordered to be
issued to them.
The report of Mr.. Shaylor, the teacher of
penmanship and drawing, was read and ac-
cepted.
The subject of a summer school at Crotch
Island was referred to the Superintendent of
Schools, to examine into and report.
Voted, That the secretary collect and
cause to be printed with the reports, amend
ments to the rules and regulations not already
printed.
Tlse following were passed, viz:
In case of absence from the city, sickness or
other inability of supervisor to perform his
duties, or in case of a vacancy in the office, it
shall be the duty of the Superintendent of
Schools to perform the duties of such Super
visor until such inability ceases, or the Board
otherwise provides.
The Superintendent of Schools shall act as
Secretary of all standing committees of the
school board, and, when requested so to do,
shall notify meetings of said subcommittee.
Miss Clara v Sprague, now in Casco street
primary No. 4, was chosen as principal of
Chestnut street primary No. q
Voted, That Miss Margaret Taylor be trans
Ierred to Casco street primary No. A. and Miss |
Margaret 5. Sturdivant be appointed temper
airy teacher in North School primary
The case of the daughter of Mrs. Adams was
reported on, and was recommitted to DR.. Files
and Mr.. Brewer to examine into further and
report.
Adjourned to Monday evening next
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA

THE GALLEY SLAVE.
Tonight the Galley Slave" will be present
ed at Portland Theatre with a cast differing
somewhat from that of last season. Signora
Majeroni, who is an actress OF note, is said to
be especially good as Francesca. The Balti-
more Sun says:
The Galley Slave was received with marked
favor py a large and intensely delighted audi
ence at Ford's last evening. Messrs. Booth,
Evans, and Miss De Forrest were each well
eolneu most cordially and earnestly applaud ed
LOT excellent acting, but the honors of the
evening were fairly won by Nine. Majeron,
S Tho amazed the audience by electric power
ons revived memories of the great Ristor,
and compared favorably in intense power with
mary Anderson. Her fourth act won applause
SUCH as IS seldom heard from a Baltimore audi
ence.
THE PALESTINE ARABS.
Next Monday evening the Palestine
Arabs will appear in Portland. They were Or
gained abroad by Prof. Rosedale of Jerusa-
lem. to illustrate oriental life and manners.
There are eight of the Arabs and the New
York Times says they keep their audiences
alternating between breathless interest and
roaring laughter. There are seven men and
one woman. The woman is Rebecca Rosedale.
Then there is Selim Hashway, Stanley guide,
Shekh Aboudaveh Bedouin dancer and
reed player; the young chief, Youseph Awdey
Is years DID, who was married when s We ars
old and happy father at the early age of 12;
khawadji Iakoob BaZooZie, a sword-dan
and tambourinist Khawadji Yakooh Hawert.
Syrian harp player; Sheik Mohamed Sulie-
man, whirling dervish. Each Arab wears a
very rlch costume and has countenance very
dlstinctively his own. The bowling deryish
and the sword dancer are said to be Simply inn
mense.
HAZEL KIRKE.
Next "wednesday evening the play of Hazel
kirke, that has enjoyed so prosperous and SO
long run at the Madison Square Theatre,
New York, will be produced at Portland Thea
ire, by picked company. The tickets will be
ready Monday.
PROF. sAUCIER's RECITAL.
The piano recital at Furbush & Sons piano
forte warerooms last evening proved a delight
ful affair. The programme published ii yes
terday's PRESS was fully carried out with the
exception that Miss BERTHE Webb supplied the
place OF Prof. Sauciers pupil, who was too
SICK TO appear, and gave great pleasure to all
present.
The announcement made last week that
theodore Thomas would conduct festival at
Boston next spring is incorrect. There will be
only three great festivals-n New York, Gin
cnnati and Chicago
NJ Nicholas Saoques Lemmens, the famous
belgian organist and the husband of Nine
Lemmens-Sherrington. the eminent English
soprano, died near Malines on Jan. 30.
Madame Marie Rose has concluded an en-
gagement with Mr.. Mapleson, in accordance
with which she is to sing in the Academy of
Music, New York, during the rest of the cur
rent season. She will make her debut on
Wednesday, the 23d inst, in "Mignon.'' So
we shall not hear her in Portland, probably,
with the Strakosch COMPANY this spring
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Mrs. Fosters Lectura.

OF Mrs. Foster who lectures i'm Congress
Square Church next Sunday evening under
the auspices of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of Portland, the Kennebec
Journal of March 15th says:
Although there was session of the Legis-
lature last evening, yet Granite Hall was we'll
filled with one of Augustus most refined and
select audiences, assembled for the purpose of
listening to that talented lady of the West,
Mrs j. Ellen Foster of Clinton, Iowa. Her
most profound satisfaction to ali who heard it.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH is.
THE PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. q.
fessenden, Marquis Brunei g. Co., Andrews Arm
strong, Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon, A. r. Cleveland.
80 Middle ST., w. P. Norris corner Exchange and
Fore ST. Weanter, Boston & Maine Depot, and
Chisholm Bros, on all trains that run out of the
city.
Auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, f. Pierce.
Bangor, j. IL. Babb & Co.
Bath of j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, F. NJ. Burnham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Bridston, Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick B. G. Dennson.
CUMBERLAND Mills F. A. Verrill
DamaTiscotta f. W. Dunbar
Freeport, ". A. Mitchell
fryeburg, r. c. Harmon.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Hallowell, c. l.. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes
Lisbon, @. K. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls A. W. Bridge, +. A. Millett,
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
ROckland, o. q. Andrews.
Sabattus, E. H. Johnson
Saccarappa, at the Post Office,
Saco, of L.. Hodsdon and H. b. Kendrick,
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Ninalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall
Wiscasset, Gibbs Il Rundlet.
Woodford's Corner. H, Moody,
Yarmouth, 9. f. Coombs.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

Warmer yesterday. Mercury $40 at sunrise,
400 at noon, $50 at sunset; wind SOUTH
The spring term ofithe1Eaton School at Nor
ridgewock begins the 18th inst.
Mr.. George Ramsay cut off his thumb with a
Ratchet while chopping wood the other day.
A new clerk for Machigonne No. l will be
elected Monday evening April 4th.
Mrs. Parnell and Miss Ford will be invited
to address the Ladies Land League of this
city.
At Especial meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen yesterday guardian was ap-
pointed for man who is non compOS.
The Aldermen are in session to make any
necessary corrections or alterations in the
Ward voting list.
Warren & Knight, Saccarappa, will COM
mence making cans in two or three days.
They expect to put up two hundred thousand
cans of corn this year.
Mr.. lranseau, laborer at the leather board
mill, Westbrook, fell through scuttle, and
was considerably shaken up the other day.
Yesterday the County Commissioners order
ed a telephone to be put into the Jail. A sep
arate wire will be run from the Jail to the
commissioner room.
The large fleet of coasters which sailed yes
terday morning was forced to put back dur
ing the forenoon.
At the last meeting of Ivanhoe Lodge,
knights of Pythias, Vice Chancellor Elmer
w. Waterhouse presented the lodge with
finely made ivory gave.
The schooner j. r. Talbot from Portland
arrived at Caibarien with the loss of most of
her deck load.
The Young Ladies Temperance Society will
hold meeting in the Y M. G. A. rooms, cor
ner of Elm and Congress streets, Friday after
noon, at 4.45 o'clock. Business of great i'm
portance will be transacted, and it is to be
hoped every member will be present at this
meeting. All young ladies interested in tenn
perance work are cordially invited.
Lieuts. Larrabee and Mcclellan of the
Brown Light Artillery, gave'the boys an oyster
supper at Atwood's, Wednesday night
At Davis's art gallery may be seen a beauti-
full screen painted by Mrs Hugh Chisolm. rep
resenting an apple bough in full bloom, a
flight of swallows, and bed of .feur de lis.
The screen is prettily framed in ebonized
cherry.
Bellows large picture "The Old Home
stead" lately on exhibition at Davis's, has
been sold to Chicago gentleman for $1,000.
Mr.. Halls lecture on London, in the Casco
sstreet course, was an admirable effort last
night and delighted his hearers.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BONNEY

THURsDAY.-Andrew P. Morgan ct ais. VS.. Jacob
w. Coombs. Action on promissory note for S2O8,
payable to the plaintiff and signed by the plaintiff
The defendant. on his own petition. was adjudged
bankrupt March 9th, 1878. When Coombs petit
toned for a discharge Morgan, Butler s. Co., filed
objections, which were subsequently, June 3D..
1879, the date of the note in suit, withdrawn, and
Coombs obtained his discharge. The plaintiffs
proved their claims at the first meeting of the credi
tors, November, 1878, and received percentage
from the assignee. The defendant claims that the
consideration of the note in suit that the plain
tifs would withdraw their objections to defendant
discharge and that therefore the note is void The
plaintiffs testified that the note given for. plain
tfs' claim against the estate of Coombs and;not as
consideration that they would withdraw their OBJ
jections to his discharge. Decision reserved.
n. g. II. b. Cleaves for plffs.
Hadlock with Hale for deft
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

Now that Government Bonds are being re.
funded at such very low rates, parties having
but small amounts to invest, are warranted in
seeking higher rate of interest, where ample
security is offered The six per cent. bonds of
the International Pavement Company seem to
answer this need, and are placed on the market
for a short time by the Corbin Banking Com
pany of Boston, one of the most reliable firms
in the business
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

Mr.. Hugh Curtis, venerable and respected
citizen of this town, has just died at the age of
81 years. For more than half century he has
been closely identified with the interests of
Bowdoinham and especially prominent in edu-
cational matters. For most of that time he
was a member of the school board and did very
much to improve the towns schools He had
been member of the Masonic order for sixty
years and was rightly termed the father
of the village lodge. He was a devOut
Christian and a most useful member of the
church
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Portladd Theatre-Hazel Kirke
Maine Central X. R.-Grand Centennial BAIL
Redpath Lyceum Bureau-Chestnut st. Curch
Early Stuart London-Rev. DIR. Bolles.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Sl3-Eastman Bros. & Bancroft
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Owen, Moore g. Co.'S.
Corbin Banking Company.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
The Wind Up-C. ID. b. Fisk & Co.
Canal National Bank.
Casco National Bank
For Sale. John C Proctor.
Notice-H. L. Nelson g. Co
Wanted-F. A. Easten.
International-CorbinB Banking Co.
Farm For Sale or EXchange.-J. III. n.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

The Pepperell Mills of Biddeford are
weaving at present an average of 100000 yards
OF cloth week, an increase of 100000 yards
over the average of year ago.
Mr.. Jessie w. Pierce of Limerick met with
severe accident on Saturday of last week
while rolling logs on the landing of the CEN
terprise." He was assisting in holding one
end OF large log when his lever slipped, run
ming him down the banking and passing over
his body breaking his thigh and iniuring him
otherwise
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
A Surprise PARTY.

On Tuesday evening, March 10Th, the resi-
dence of Otis C. Nelson, Esq, of New CLIQUE
ester, was raided on by one hundred or more of
his friends, completely surprising him, and
rendering the evening one long to be remem-
bered. The ladies were equipped with all the
essentials for splendid supper, which was
soon disposed of, after which the evening was
spent in music and iollity. Mr.. d. c. McIn-
tire favored the company with some splendid
vocal selections accompanied by Miss Flora
Rodgers at the organ, and Mr.. Copp rendered
some violin solos acceptably. The company
separated at late hour all satisfied that the
occasion was success,
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
Rockland, Sullivan g. Mt. Desert

The Rockland, Mt. Desert and Sullivan
Steamboat Company have placed the steamer
Sasanoa on the route from Rockland TO Mt.
Desert and Sullivan and she makes her first
tIlpion Saturday, leaving Rockland at 7 a. m.
steamer Mt. Desert is to have new boiler
and other improvements and will be ready
early N May. AT meeting of the drec tors
OF the company held at Rocklard a few DAYS
since ii. w. Jordan, Esq, of Boston was
elected general manager.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
The Bath Centennial

The Maine Central Railroad COMPANY are
making arrangements for the convenience and
comfort OF those who wish to attend the GEN.
tennial celebration and ball at Bath, tonight
and Saturday. Excursion tickets will he sold
Tor S1.25 the round trip, and special train
leaves Bath at II p. m. Saturday night con-
Meeting with the Pullman for Portland at
Brunswick The tickets will be good until
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
Business TrOI1hlas

The liabilities of William B. Fisher & Co.,
boot and shoe manufacturers. North Turner,
are about $4,000. The assets will probably nav
about % cents on the dollar.
1t is thought that the creditors of Mrs. E. l..
Libby, dealer in millinery goods, Saco, will
get about 10 cents on 81. The liabilities are
$1,000, and the assets $500.
The liabilities of j. A. & A. T. Smith.
butchers, Deering, are about $4,000, and the
assets $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
Serious Accidant

Mr. Benjamin Dyer of Cape Elizabeth took
his horse to water yesterday while the animal
was harnessed to milk cart. Mr.. Dyer stepped
on to the thill of the cart to adjust the check
rein when the horse started suddenly throw
ing off Mr.. Dyer and both horse and wagon
passed over him injuring him seriously.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

Lieut.. Ayres, U. S. A, son of Gen. R. B.
Ayres' U. S. A, is visiting his family in this
city.
Mr. H. G. Hawkins, contracting agent. Bos-
ton, OF the Star Union Line, was in town VOC.
terday.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

WE cannot understand why days of hesitan-
cy and delay will be INDUCED in when few
doses of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will ease and
cure the worst Cough or Cold. Price only %
cents bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

Atthe inspection of the Portland Light IT.
lantry at their armory last evening the officers
were highly pleased with the appearance of
the men and the drill which followed the in
spectlon was excellent, after which dancing
was enjoyed by those present, continuing un-
til morning
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

REDUCTION in price of canned goods. The
best goods less than wholesale prices.
mh15dtf W. L. WILSON & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

the man who makes so many wonderful cures,
will visit Portland, Falmouth Hotel, Tuesday,
the I'D, for one day only, and will examine all
who may call on him, free Of charge.
mhI6 did
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

BLUE, Pink and Lavender Hose, Ladies'
extra long. full regular made, for 40 cents at
Fitzgerald's 534 Congress street. mh15dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

The circular counter in rear end of our
store contains stock of Dress Trimmings and
Ribbon unsurpassed in New England
OWEN MOORE & Co
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

NoTICE. Ladies now using cream tartar and
soda in baking will have better results by using
Congress Yeast Powder. Try it in biscuits cake,
doughnuts, pie crust, etc.
SHADES ENGLISH MUSTARD is sold by all gro
GERS. e
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

REMNANTs.-Yard wide Irish web Linen
from % 10 50 cents per yard at Fitzgerald's,
534 Congress street. mh15dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

At the Arson town meeting Monday it was
voted not to pay any interest on the railroad
bonds, but to buy up what could be purchased
at so cents on a dollar. A committee was
raised to see what bonds could be secured d,
and at what prices
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18
TOWN ELECTIONS.

Hartland.
Clerk-James Otis Bradbury.
Selectmen Daniel w. Howe, James Otis Baad-
bury Josiah l.. Fuller.
TreaSurer-Calvin Blake.
School Committee-Albert w. Miller.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

Now open and offering at Fitzgerald's, 534
Congress street, Corsets, warranted whalebone,
for 81, 40 and 80 cents upwards. mh15dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

ALL THE RAGE.-Now open and offering at
Fitzgerald's 534 Congress street, fine as
sortment of Metallic Buttons. mh15dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

New and choice patterns in Ladies', Gents
and Children's Linen Handkerchiefs at whole
sale prices by the box.
OWEN MOORE & Co
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

In Freeport, March II, Mrs. Lydia Randall aged
70 years IL months.
In Stowe Jan. 10, Elbrdge G. Wiley, aged 70
years months.
In Stowe, March 10, Mrs. Joseph Wiley, aged SO
years.
The Portland daily press., 1881-03-18

THE Folding Lapboard is the best. Price 9S
cents. Call and see them at
OWEN MOORE q Co.'s