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The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Attractive Art Entertainment.

Probably no audience ever left place more
highly pleased than that which was in attend
anco at the Methodist vestry last evening. Ru-
NOR had told that tIeat was in store for those
who should be present, but in this case the
realization was far in excess of the imagina-
tion. To notice all the curiosites and works OF
art is forbidden by lack of space, and your cor
respondent must content himself with only
a brief summary. Among the relics of the
olden time were the following: A china tea
set brought from England in 1926 by the widow
of "Blessed" John Robinson, clergyman,
loaned by Mrs Eunice Perry; two chairs, once
owned by King Louis XVI, Of France, and
brought to this country at the time OF the
downfall Of this unhappy sovereign, 1898,
loaned by Mrs. Catherine Storer; a coin of the
above monarch, owned by Dir. Arthur Benson,
Jr.; letter written by Gen. George Washing
ton, bearing date Oct 7th, 1779; Continental
money paid to the father OF Mr.. Peter Libby Of
Buxton.
OF paintings there we're host; some OF the
more noteworthy being two very fine life-size
portraits by Copley; an original Titan, loaned
by Capt. Joseph Leavitt; original Rubens
loaned by Mrs Stevens; several fine pictures
painted and loaned, by Mrs. Catherine Storer;
also several paintings by Mrs. Jennie Bodge
johnson, and Miss Mary Robie, daughter OF
Gov. Robie. There was also hung upon the
wall fine portrait of Gov. Robie, together
with one OF his father, Hon. Toppan Robie.
Last, but by no means least, were the produc-
tionsof Messrs. Stanwood and Benson, OF our
village No little pride is ours to cali these ar
lists our own, and the success of the entertain
ment is due In no small sense to their faithful
work. Accompanying the art entertainment
was q character concert given by the lEstheto
Club company of young ladies and gentle-
men. The pictures and curiosities win be on
exhibition to-day and tomorrow, and Friday
evening grand entertainment win be given
bv the following talent; Mrs Ada Cary Stur-
eis, sister of Annie Louise Gary, Mr.. VIM
Colby. Miss Helen l.. Coe, elocutionist and
others. No words OF commendation are neces-
sary Mrs. Sturgs's name, and tho reputation
OF those who are to assist her, will ensure an
overflowing house.
Owing to the sickness OF Mr.. George Roberts,
the entertainment to have been given Tuesday
evening by the High school is postponed to the
same evening OF next week.
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Gov Robie made an address at the Methodist
church entertainment In Gorham last evening.
Mr.. Simmons Names celebrated sculptor,
will leave his studio In Rome and visit this
country this summer. Among the prominent
orders, executed during his absence, which
will be brought with him will be statue Of
the late Senator Morton OF Indiana.
Tuesday morning Mr. John r. Babb a
well known and respected citizen OF Sacca-
Kappa, died at his residence on Church street.
Mr.. Babb was member of Eagle Chapter
Saccarappa, Portland Commandery of Free
Masons, and Saccarappa Lodge of Odd Fellows.
He was also member Of the Odd Fellow
Mutual Relief Association and the Citizens
Relief.
Messrs. Charles H. Hicks and Davis of the
Madison Square Theatre Company, are old
acquaintances Of Portland people. Mr. Hicks
was the business manager OF the young Mrs.
Winthrop Co." and has been detailed TO the
"Esmeralda Co." Mr.. Hicks was yesterday
presented by Mr.. Newell, treasurer Of Port
land Theatre, with valuable pug-dog i'm
ported stock of high breed.
Hon, Joseph Smith. Secretary of State wal
in town yesterday.
Gov. Robie visited the new school for the
deaf at Beverly, Mass, yesterday, to inspect 4
before sending thither deaf mute beneficiary
from this State.
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Annual Meeting of the Association.
f. Fl. G.

The annual meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association was held at their rooms
last evening The attendance was much
larger than in previous years. The annual re-
port showed marked progress. As a summary
of the reports will be given by the General
Secretary at the anniversary this evening. we
omit them until publicly delivered,
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-Dr. Carlton Kimball.
Vice Presidents-A. G. Dewey, b. #. Kinds,
III. w Shaylor, A. b. Merrill
Treasurer-Geo. +. French.
Recording Secretary-W. S. Corey.
Librarian-E. S. Everett.
Corresponding Secretary-H. p. Winter.
Direc,ors-B. II. Strickland, 7. @. Lewis, e.
c. Chamberlin, j. II. Carney, e. G. Berry j.
f. Jefferd, A. ii. Soule, A. S. Fuller, Geo. A.
Gay, Geo. ). Hanson, r. ID. Winslow.
At the conclusion of the business meeting
there was a fine entertainment consisting OF
cornet solos and duets by Mr.. and Mrs. f. A.
Bent; flute solos by e. E. McKenney and DIR.
G. w. Way; also bassoon solos by Mr.. Geo. A.
Gay The musical exercises were in charge
of Mr.. f. G. Berry, while Miss Annie NJ
Thompson and Miss Amanda Boothby accom-
panied on the piano very acceptably.
The exercises were interspersed with ex-
cellent readings by Mr.. A. B. Merrill and
Master Sammy Merrill.
The following will be the order of exercises
at City Hall tonight:
Organ Voluntary.
Anthem . ...................Sta State Street Choir
Reading OF the Scripture .... Rev. Geo ID. Lindsay
Prayer,.......... ....Rev. A. X. p. Small, ID. d.
Address by the President... DIR. Carlton Kimbal
Annual Report. 2. Winter, Ged'l Sec'y.
Address Rev. Thomas Hill, ID. b.
Collection.
Singing. ... .................. State Street Choir
Address. Rev. Frank L. Bayley
Singing Blest be the tie that binds
Congregation
Address. Rev. j. f. Stevenson, j. ID
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Rev. j. F. w. Ware. D. D. Boston.

Rev. J. f. w. Ware. D. D. Boston.
The Health-Iift is the gradual, easy, com
plete waking up of every torpid molecule in
brain, liver and blood, the sending through
and possessing the entire man with new
sense, re-creatipg him then and there. SO that
he turns from his few minutes at his Lift
new creation.
1t rouses the universal lethargy Of the body;
it sends the stagnant blood to the places nature
intended 1t for; routs 1t from its hiding, its
loaing places, and sends it to its duties; it re
moves surplus fat or distributes it; it decreases
the girth of men growing portly. and increases
the girth of the lungs Of men growing hollow;
it helps digestion, increases the power and en-
durance of the voice, and sets one mp general
ly. IT is THE BEST OF REST. Rooms 201
Middle Streer, Portland, Me. moh29df
If you do not feel well try the Health Lift.
Rooms 1891 Middle Street, Portland. Me.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

PORTLAND, Fob. 3, 1883.
Dear Sir:-You ask me, in your circular let
opinion upon the relative Importance of train
ing or knowledge as an end of public educa-
tion. My idea is to ''rrain up child" with {, Q
view ofsthe every day business of life. He Will
then have knowledge that comes from training
and it will do him good as long as he lives.
Special training in other directions comes
aiterward, but the ground work should be as
above indicated. Such, in my opinion, shoul q
be the "Aims as Education as long as men
have, as a rule, to furnish bread and butter.
The receptive mind acquires knowledge, the
so trained as to know how to supply 1t. Your
circular was laid upon the mantle and had
forgotten all about till / happened to meet
You Yesterday. Excuse me please
Very respectfully, j. Il.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
supreme Judicial Court

VIRGIN, ., PRESIDING.
Herbert L. Thompson V. Phoenix Insurance Co.
In this case decision has been ann1uneed in favor
of the insurance company. 1t is action to re-
cover for loss of dwelling and household furniture
in Wilton by fire December 6, 1881. The writ al
legged that the adjuster of the company, after the
fire, fraudulently represented to the insured that
hi policy was void, and the company not liable
for the loss, bee of the non-oceupaney of the
premises at the time of the FIRE, and thereby OBJ
tanned settlement of the claim of $3.50. A de
murrer filed to the writ and the O. urt sustains
it upon the ground that il opinion of the law
in the case the representations made by party
hostile TO the plaintiff upon which he had right
TO rely and that the representations not in law
fraudulent
Greenleaf. n. & H. b. CleaYeS.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Relief Association, Portland Fire Depart

Relief Association, Portland Fire Depart
tnent.
At the meeting of the Relief Association OF
the Portland Fire Department held at their
rooms in City Building last evening, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President Nahum Lttlefield.
Vice President-Chsrles B. Skillings.
Secretary-Richard III. Ball.
Treasurer-GranvIle II. Cloves
Trustees-Nahum Littefeld, G. B. Skill
Iings, A. S. Mitchell. r. II. Murphy, r. W.
jackson, Jere Ilsley, John Rlage, r.. Fl. Ball,
A. F. Griffin, VIM, Hennessy, Thomas Payne,
John Long, Samuel HodgdoD, G.. I'll. Cloyes
G. Fl. Cushing, A. j. Cummings.
The treasurer's report for the past year
showed the total resources and cash on hand
to be s11, ,0s5 2S; total expenses for the year,
seo3.s1, Of which $4,000 was paid for relief
One member of the association has died during
the year-Mr. r. D. Page. The association
adjourned for one week.
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portland'e Tenoperature.

The Portland Transcript says; "We think
many OF our readers must have noticed that
the signal service In this city never gives us so
low q temperature as is reported in localities
in the immediate vicinity Of the city. II we
are to believe him the mercury rarely touches
zero in this city. A writer in Science ex-
plains this discrepancy, as observed elsewhere,
by pointing out that the observer makes no
note Of the heat which the city emits. He
thinks 1t very little to the credit OF the
weather bureau that this particular source of
error was not long since recognized and avoid
ed. But not only is there discrepancy be-
tween the observations OF the signal service
and those taken outside the city. They never
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

give so low temperature as is elsewhere OBJ
served in the city itself. This may be owing
to the fact that the signal observers instru-
ments are sheltered from the wind and all dis
turbing currents OF cold air. 1t Is a we'll known
fact that cities are considerably warmer than
the more thinly inhabited country. Where
thousands OF coal fires are kept burning day
and night the temperature Is sensibly affected
These conditions vitiate all observations made
in large cities. The whole mass of brick Is
heated during the entire winter, and more or
less in The summer many degrees above the
natural temperaturen
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l.. H. F.
PoRTrANn. Ian 96 1876

PORTLAND, Jan. %, 1888.
arthur B Morrill,, Esq:
Dear Sir-Inlyour circular you ask two ques-
tions: 1st "What should be the aim of school
work?' and I'd, "What is the relative import
ance of Training or knowledge as an end Of
public education?" In answer to tae first in
quiry / should say that the aim. should be to
prepare the child for The duttes'of life.
The answer to the second or principal
question is two-fold. In the first place, train
ing and knowledge, although different, are so
closely allied that in sense they are insepara-
BILE. In the second place, there can be no
Knowledge without training to precede 1t.
Training is the plant; knowledge is the fruit Of
that plant. We cannot have "isolated facts,
rules general information, principles" except
through the channel Of observation and reflec-
tion, guided by method md pursued with in
dustry, perseverance, and vigilance; therefore,
training must have primary importance
Yours truly, q. @.
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REPLIES REcEIyEn.

WooDFoRD's, Jan. 90 1885
Nh. Arthar B. Morrill,.
Dear Sir-In reply TO your question, will
say that in my opinion, the primary aim of
school work should be the training and devel-
opment of the mental faculties of the sehol-
ar. This may, and should, be done by the ac-
QUESTION of knowledge, in sub-ordination to
the main purpose of the work. The mere
examining of the mind with facts neither de-
velops the faculties nor promotes the acquisi-
tion and use of knowledge available; the fac
ulties must be trained to understand and COM
mana them in all their bearing.
Yours, etc. E. III. Il.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Municipal Court.

BEFORE RECoRDR DYER.
WEDSEsDAY.-Anchaelw welch. Larceny. Fined
So and costs.
Edward Sheridan. Intoxication- I'd offence Sixty
days in county Jail.
Charles E. Murphy. Truaney. Reform School du-
ring minority. Sentence suspended.
Frank Rogars, Daniel Connor, Lawrence Castle,
James Reynolds, Caroline Smith.Intoxieaton. Fined
S5 and costs
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4, y. M0FflW, Esq.
Dear Sir-Please excuse unavoidable delay
in reply to your circular January 9th Refer
ring to the question there proposed, 1t seems to
me training and knowledge" are not neees-
sarily disconnected. / see no reason why the
scholar, In acquiring knowledge, is not at the
same time disoiplining and training the mind,
III there is a point OF separation, In the course
OF study spursued in our public schools,
where training ceases, and the acquisition OF
knowledge still continues under ordinary cir
cumstanoes, then would say give the scholar
facts, rules, principles, Sc.
Very truly yours, s. M.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

A thoroughness that will mai the pupil alb
solutely independent, and self-reliant in ev-
erything he is taught in the school.
After first principles more oneness, or stud
les fitting each pupil for q definite purpose in
life-more rifle, less shotgun.
A full understanding of the true object Of
l(fe, and the principles, and ules that must be
obeyed to deyelope the highest and best moral
character. ID. w.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Dear Sir-In my opinion, for the great ma
jority of scholars who attend our public schools
knos0ledge. as defined by you, should be the
end of public instruction, for the reason that
many pupils have but short time TO remain
in school. This general information, rules,
etc., can be but obtained during school life,
while trdiuing, as defined by you, can be best
secured in the experience which many Of them
will have in actual life, and which will be
more valuable to them than il simply taught
as q school study. Very truly,
H b.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
PoRTIANp. Ian. Ia. 1SS.


My Dear Sir-lt seems to me that training
and kRosrledge, used in the special sense which
you indicate, are equally necessary in forming
we'll rounded and comprehensive mind; yet
the larger part of humanity cannot, at present
certainly, be led beyond certain plane where
"hread winning" is the engrossing pursuit.
hence, think, that what you denominate
Training should have the chief place in public
education. Yours truly, j. P. b.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Real Estate Transfsra.

The following transfers of real estate have
been recorded:
Westbrook-Helen J. Purington to Isaac G.
Cross, lot Of land.
Brunswick. Theodore S. Mcclellan and Bob
ert Skolfeld to Hannah r. Hersey, lot of
land
Harrison-Asa p Whitney to Marietta NJ.
Kneeland, farm.
nell, lot OF land.
Gray-BeDia1n Adams to Hsrsey H. Frank
ct ais, lot OF land.
Portiand-Enoch F. Rowe to Melville II
Tracy, land and buildings on Beckett street.
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Wyer Greene g. Go.

II sou wish to see something fine, just take
look at Wyer Greene & Co.'s show window
on Congress street, and see tae handsome stand
Tor ladies boots they have just received and
the nobby goods displayed upon it, Il is really
worth looking at
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Dear Sir-Your circular is at hand. The
aim OF education is to fit children for every
sphere of life, professional or commercial, also
for every duty, socially or in the home, and
the public school gives the best training yet
offered. I think our scholars are too much
over-worked and have too many lessons, parti-
ticnlarly when quite young.
Yours truly, j. III. F.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Portland PhonoRrnnhio sooietv

At meeting of the Portland Photographic
Society held last evening the following officers
were elected for the second quarter:
President-S. s. Cox.
Vice President--Annie T.. Lane.
Secretary-O. j.. Jost.
Treasurer-D, M, Goodrldge
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The Fraternity.

There was very large and very brilliant
party at City Hall last night The order OF
dances was very attractive, the ladies' cos
tunes very elegant, the music by Chandler $
orchestra charming, and Mrs. Ulmer provided
an excellent supper.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
sn.nll EarI,, for Sale.

TNCAPE ELIZABETH, 2Ia miles from Portland,
a acres good land, two stored house and oil
wood and carriage house, large stable and hennery
all In good order; 200 apple pear plum and cherry
trees, so In bearing order; location very pleasant
full view Of city hsrbor. islands and bay WIN be
sold for about what the buildings cost.
Apply to e. ID, CROCKER,
ap5d2w Cape Elizabeth Depot,
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Superior Court.

WEDNEsDAY.-Bridget Welch V. City of Portland.
The testimony and arguments finished. Judge
Bonney will charge the jury az the coming in OF
Court in the morning.
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"The aims and ends Of education. .

The object Of parents in sending their chill
dren TO school, is that they may be prepared
for the requisite training in some business for
ton. Ninety-ive per cent. of them leave
school at the age of fourteen or fifteen for the
purpose of engaging in that business. Hence
the aim and end should be to acquire such
needtul, practical knowledge as their time and
years will allow for the prosecution of bust
ness, and for the enjoyment of life Allow me
to suggest that you limit your debaters to a
postal, or even to five minutes.
Respectfully,
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Linington.


II. S. Webster & Bros. OF North Limington
have had delivered at their mill the past win
ter 100000 feet Of long lumber, mostly pine for
heading, and 800 cords Of staye material.
Mr.. Charles II. Cutler of this town has a
contract to furnish the woods for quantity OF
sleighs for the Chicago market. The sleighs
are for trotting-a new design, very neat and
tidy. The posts and beams are of the best
quality Of hickory, the runners OF best white
oak, with carved eagle heads, dasher widest at
top. foot front paneled top Of bass, the whole
wood very light. Total weight of sample
shown was 32 pounds. Tney are to be ironed
very nicely with rtistic curve, &C., irons
polished and patent shoe. The soft wood is to
be painted with lead, the hard wood shellack-
ed. Mr. Cutler has been engaged for several
years past in carriage manufacturing at Law
renee, Mass, where he has resided until last
season.
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os4 SrArE sr., Jan II. 1883,

oS4 STATE ST., Jan II, 1888.
My Dear Sir-In reply to your question, |
answer that, in my opinion. Training-of
which accept your definitions by far tho
more important aim in education.
Fraternally yours, H
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Steamer Montreal, Of the Dominion line,
from Liverpool March oath, and Halifax Apri
3D., arrived at this port after pleasant voyage,
last evening, bringing 40 passengers and a
( aougand tons of freight
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January is, lSS3:
W s..

Not so much the knowledge OF facts. but
training so as TO be able TO mass, group, and
use all the pupils powers and acquisitions, to
earn good living, make a good citizen, and
act well his part in life.
The practical question is not what you
know? but what can you do? He who can do
will make a success of life. He who cannot
do, no matter how much he knows. will be
failure. W. w. T., JR.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Fish Commissioner Stilwel has received
three cans, each containing two hundred
leather carp, from Prof. Baird Of Washington.
The fish were only recently Matched and have
been sent here for distribution. and persons
wanting them for their aquariums or to place
Ia brooks can secure few by application to
Mr.. Stiliwel. II would not be best to put
them Ia brooks Till the leo has gone out. The
carp is fish which grows rapidly and in few
seasons attains weight of several pounds
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
CARD.

NEr. Nathan HI. Studley, fOFmcrEy
with w. y. StHdiey, may hereaf-
ter be found at GEO. A. GAY az
cos, 400 Congress street, where
he Will be pleased 10 see all his
Friends and Customers.
mar3t Sr&Thtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

We understand that seal-skin coats are going
ont Of style, and in consequence, colds are
increasing among the fair sex. How fortunate
there is such remedy as DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrupl
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Accepting your definitions of training and
knowledge, should say that knowledge should
be the aim of school work. This work
has to be done with certain material as aee fiIld
Ii, and with such instruments as means
can command. Valuable as are the qualities
embraced under the term training, there is
little opportunity TO inculcase them IN the
limited time at the disposal of the teacher
70 some extent, training aud knowledge may
go hand in hand, but for every day use after
the school days have passed, facts, rules, gem
erdL Information and principles absolutely
necessary. Nowhere can they be so well OBJ
tanned as in the school room; but, as our edu-
cation never ceases until the close of life it
self, we may hope that, in the shop, store, or
office, opportunity may well be found, and
under favorable auspices, to observe and reflect
with method, industry, perseverance and gigi-
lance.
In practical life bread and butter will be
found more essential than culture. | would
not be understood as decrying culture, nor the
virtues included in the term of training, but it
seems 10 me that their inculcadon must bs
more the indirect than the direct object OF
school work-though, to a very great extent,
the scholar will imbibe them in the presence Of
true teacher, who is, in himself or herself,
the embodiment of those qualities SO essential
In the best training. But to all, the dullest
and the brightest, the poor and the rich,
k1lotgledge is essential, training We may hope
for. Hastily yours,
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

Land and Stable ON Adams Street. al-
SO In Cape Elizabeth a one story House,
and Land, and three acres of Land on
Cape Cottage road, fine situation for
Summer Residence. For particulars In
quire Of B. j. WILLARD, No. 43 Com
mercial Street, Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Ladies' Land Learnn

There will be meeting of the Ladies' Land
League at their hall this evening, MONITORS
are requested to attend
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

A TEMPERATE man and wife 70 90 on farm;
~ the man TO be good farm hand the woman
for General housework and the dairy With refer
ence apply at ACT CONGRESS ST. ap5dlWt
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
The Government Chemist Analyses two
Of the Leading Baking Powders, and
what he finds them made OF

have examined samples of "Cleveland's
Superior Baking Powder and "Royal
Baking Powder" purchased by myself in this
city, and find they contain:
"CIeveInnd's Superior Baking Pewder.~
Cream of Tartar
Bcarbonate OF Soda
Flour
Available caFbonic acid gas 1851 per cent
equivalent to 1882 cubic inches OF gas per OF.
of Powder.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Who are the Little Women ?

This question has been frequently asked
within the last few days. They are an organi-
cation Of young people which originated in the
New Church society. They are not, however,
continuing themselves to church work, but in
clude charitab Bile objects and other matters Of
public interest AS Miss Alcott's Little We
men," from whom they take their name, de-
voted much time to work for the soldiers, these
Little Women" have voted to give half the
proceeds of their coming fair and ehildren's
marty to the Soldiers Monument Association.
The following parties, besides many private
individuals, have already responded to their
solicitations for their fair with generous con-