Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-31

Hsndsese Goings on in
l:arainer.

Tuesday evening a number of the friends
Of DIR. Frank A. Kimball, one of our popular
and successful physicians, called at his resi-
dence and presented him with an elegant silver
pitcher of beautiful design and finish. and
costing S25. Mr.. W. j. Landers. junior
editor Of the Kennebec Reporter. in a few
choice and pertinent remarks. presented the
beautiful gift In the speech an allusion was
made to the late friendly contest between
DIR. kimball and the Rev. Mr. Vail for the
silver pitcher offered at the G. A. X. fair.
Since Mr.. Vail, by his own good fortune and
the efforts Of his friends, was the successful
competitor, the friends of DIR. Kimball were
somewhat disappointed, and in order to
feel perfectly satisfied wished to manifest
their feelings toward him by this token of
their friendship and esteem. The occasion
OF the presentation made happier and
still more impressive by the occurrence on the
same evening. of the fifteenth anniversary
the marriage of DIR. kimball to his estimable
wife The genuine surprise of the
Doctor was equalled only by the agitation
and display Of feeling he manifested on rising
to respond 10 Mr.. Landers' happy speech
His voice was too choked for adequate utter
ance, and he could only express his thanks
for their munifcent expression Of their feel
ings. An inexpressible feeling of JOY pervad
ed the hearts of the Doctor and his esteemed
lady as they Witnessed one Of the happiest
epochs Of their welded life. Dr. kimbal is
comparatively a new man in this city, but is
already becoming an important factor in the
medical power of our city, where his knowl-
edge and skill are rapidly becoming recsg-
nized ami utilized. The Doctor has our best
wishes for his future prosperity.
Miss Emma NJ Dingley, one of our
successful rural district teachers, has been
elected by the Supt. School Committee to
take charge Of the school in the Miller
district, where she will doubtless give the
best Of satisfaction. The school house is
nearly completed.
The elegant silver-pitcher presented to DIR.
kimball was selected from the splendid array
of silverware of Messrs. G. S. & g. L. Rogers,
whose argentine display cannot be beaten--in
this city at least.
The week Of prayer will be- observed in
the Free Baptist church by daily services.
Rev. Burton Minard will be present through
out. and profitable season is expected.
Rev J. +. Hutchins. we learn, is quite
sick. and probably will not be able to supply
his pulpit for some time.
AT the last meeting Of Dirigo Lodge, An
cient Order of nited Workinen, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term of one year: q. $. Steward, NJ. W.;
=. X. MorreIl, p NJ. W.; S. +. johnson.
Foreman; q. McCausland, o.; W. G.
Preble, Recorder: NJ. J. Spear, Finaneier;
G.. NJ. Douglass, Receiver; J. S. TOwle,
Guide; Chas. Barker, T. W; W. +. Gowell.
o. W. The above officers will be installed
Monday evening, January I'd. collation.
will be served A large number of the men,
bers with their ladies are expected TO be pres
ent.
Thursday evening the Gardiner Lodge of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows elect
ed the followi ing officers for the ensuing term
of six months Frank burlington. n. g.;
$. w. Siphers, V. G.; II. Harrington, X. s.;
S. W. Tarbox, Pint. Sec. J. Saith, Treas.
Thursday evening the two temperance or
ders. Warren Division, ;. of r.. and Oak
land Lodge, l. o. G.. r.. dedicated their new
hall by some very appropriate exercises. The
hall was quite full OF members of both orders
AS the limited capacity forbade any public
ceremonies. Toasts to CLERGY in the Tenn
perauce Work" '.The Reform Club"
''Warren Division $. of T." coax
.land Lodge The Young Men and
the Ladies" were responded to respec
lively by Rev. L. Bradley, J. X. Osgood,
j. NJ. Larrahee, :. Lane. IL :. Webster and
J. X. Osgooi. Hon. James Nash presided.
Seine fine quartette singing was furnished.
During the meeting, while the speeches were
drifting toward the substitution of coffee and
tea houses for rum shop, Rev. Mr.. Bradley
pledged himself for 500 to start house OF
that description, and imposed upon the meet
ing the duty of raising additional funds and
ensuring co-wOrkers 10 the project.
After the close of the exercises bountifnl
COLLATION. was served in the supper room
above. good time is reported.