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The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
school Committee, ,

The regular meeting Of the School Board
was held yesterday afternoon at 4.3O o'clock
In the absence of the Mayor, DR.. Ring was
chosen chairman pro tenn. Present, Messrs.
Baker, MCGOWAN, Holden, Merrill, Ring.
Bradley and Briggs. The record of the last
meeting were read and approved.
Rev. II. A. Blanchard, who was present to
represent committee of the Portland Frater-
nifty, called the attention OF the board to the
subject of furnishing evening amusement and
instruction for the young of the city who are
not members of the public schools, and to the
desirability of opening the public school rooms
ior the purposes OF such instruction from No
Vember to May, the same to be under the gen.
eral direction of the school committee.
The proposition was discussed by the various
members OF the board, and some of the diff
cuities in the way were pointed out, and the
various objections raised were answered BY Mr..
Blanchard.
Voted: That the plan proposed merits the
consideration and in general the approval oil
the board
Voted: That ommittee consisting of Col,
Merrill, Mr.. Holden and Mr.. Bradley be ap-
pointed to cooperate on the part of this board
with Mr.. Blanchard in the further considera-
tion OF this subject, and in the presentation OF
the same TO the favorable consideration of the
City Council.
Pay rolls and bills for the month amounting
to ~, 1884 were presented aud approved
Voted: That Mr.. A. 3. Holden be appoint
ed and requested to write the annual school re-
port on the part of this board.
On the recommendation of Mr. Bradley,
Miss Albertine P. Brackett was appointed to
the Practice School at the usual salary.
On recommendation of Mr.. MCGOWAN,
Voted: That the Superintendent of school
houses be requested to supply suitable clock
m &Rtn
Mr.. Briggs of the committee on rules and
regulation calls the attention of the board to
needed notifications of the city ordinances re-
specting "truancy and truants", and read the
draft OF modified ordinance proper to meet
tho case, and SO on motion,
Voted: That the City Council be req uested
to consider this ordinance, and modify the same
in accordance with this recommendation OF
the committee on rules and regulations of the
School Board.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

The sudden change Of weather Sunday from
excessive cold to snow. followed by rain, put
the streets i'll slushy, sloppy condition yes
terdsy, and very disagreeable for Christmas
shoppers. The street commissioners crew
made many crosswalks psssible. The dense
fog was even denser tran any seen during tn Q
year, and proved very ice-eater. In the
early morning the sun shone out and turned
every branch and twig into glittering stalac-
tites, and the city into fairy laud. But its
warmth soon rendered umbrellas necessary to
keep off the falling Drops
Snowslides were common and dangerous.
One from the top of Harrington Block, started
by the men clearing off the roof, smashed the
gilt mortar in front of Deehan's spothecary
shop, and sent the pestle through the great
plate glass window, doing $50 worth of dam
age. Another frightened horse attached to
sleigh on the corner of Spring and High
streets, upsettlng the sleigh aud throwing out
the driver. The horse was afterwards caught.
Another came from the Park street block and
q portion struck Mr.. Tewksbury, who was
passing, but did him no injury.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
Fishing Exchange.

There was full attendance at the meeting
OF the Fishing Exchange yesterday afternoon.
Ths principal topic OF discussion was the meet
ing to bs held in Gloucester next Saturday :
noon and evening.
Mr.. W. H. Shurtleff, of the committee on
transportation, made his report. He stated
that he had been in communication with the
management of the Eastern Railroad and also
with the Portland Packet Company, and had
received very favorable terms from both. 1t
seemed to be the prevailing opinion that it
would be better to go by boat, as in that way
the delegates could get good nights rest and
get to Gloucester Saturd sy morning in plenty
OF time for the convention.
Portland bids fair to be well represented at
this meeting, and if the fish dealers of other
places are as fully alive to their interests as
are those of this city, it will be q convention
well worth attending. Some twenty or more
OF our most prominent fish dealers have signi-
ned their intention to be- present
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

The meeting held last night BY the execu.
tive committee for the reception of the
National Encampment was we'll attended. The
hotel committee gave their report, which We
are happy to say was all that could be wished
for. All Of our landlords come to terms, and
show disposition to assist the boys in making
the min teeDth annual eacampmsnt of the
G. A. Il. a perfect success.
The committee on transportation, G. A,
Coombs of Bath, in his report said that al
though all OF the railroads had not been heard
from, he was sure that at the next meeting bis
report wonla be favorable both to the com
mittee and National Encampment.
1t was voted to send The reports to the Ma.
tionsl Commander, as it lays entirely with him
and the Council of Administration as to where
the meeting shall be held. The feeling is now
that Portland will be the place.
Adjourned to meet in Augusta, Jan. 5th.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

Bright In early morning yesterday, then fog
gy and rainy; wind southwest; mercury indi-
Gated 340 at sunrise, 40o at Q p. m, 3S0 at sun
set.
The westbrook Britannia Company are to
shut down for ten weeks.
sold Prob reports that cold wave may be
expected on the Atlantic coast this afternoon
or evening.
The usual gospel temperance meeting will
be held at the Mission at 30 O'Clock this even
ing. ALI are invited.
A sleigh owned by John Phinney of Deeripg
was ran away with by the horse and demol-
ished yesterday.
A small fishing schooner is wrecked on a
ledge between Falmouth and Little Che
beasue.
The gallery tickets to the Charity Ball will
be placed at a much less price than the floor
tickets and can be obtained Of either Of the
board of managers.
It is reported that a sailor fell overheard
from a vessel in the haFbor during the recent
storm aud was drowned. No particulars could
bs ascertained.
Members Of Eagine Co. No. were sum.
moned to assist in extlnguishing slight fire
Sunday at the residence OF j. s. Palmer on
Winter street and at the Phillips house on
State street.
The telephone Office reports that about twen-
ty-tve wires we're broken aud upwards of sew
onIS 1.-Two crossed yesterday. a large crew OF
men were at work ali the forenoon and the
disorder will be repaired as soon as possible.
The Christian League of the First Universe
list Church, Congress Square will meet this
evening in the vestry at 80 O'Clock. The pas
Tor requests a large attendance of parents and
children and all others interested
Mrs. Mary Hewey, one OF the oldes. inhabi-
tants of Long Island died at three O'Clock yes-
terday morning. She and her husband were
among the first settlers who made a home
there when the island was but forest. Can't
John Hewey, the wel-known fisherman is her
son.
The 1885 calendar of the New England Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co. will be ready for dis
tribution at the company's office, corner of
Middle and Exchange streets Christmas morn
ing at 10 o'clock. There are of a very artistic
design and were eleg antly engraved by j. A.
Lowell & Co., Boston.
Hon. George e. B. jackson, late president
OF the Maine Central railroad, has taken the
office No. 2S, First National Bank buildin q,
and will devote his time to the practice Of law
He will pay special attention to railroad aud
corporation business for which his long practi-
cal experience fits him.
At the Falmouth last night were Gen. Geo.
L. Beal, Norway; Col. [. s. Bangs, Waterville;
Col. Geo. d. Bisoee, Buckfed; Col. J. d. An
derson, Gray; Dr. Aug c. Hamlin, Bangor:
John Blake Baker and wife New York; Geo.
w. Collier, Franklin Cheney, Charles P.
Wall, Boston; Arthur Sewall Bath; Samuel
w. Lane, Augusta.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
SUBURBAN NEWS.



Rev. C. j. Clark, P. E. of this district preached
at the Methodist church last Sabbath. He took for
his subject the Dignity of Labor, and showed that
the men who are honored to-day throughout the
world are the men who labor either with brain OF
hand. In every great work which God has had to
do he has invariably chosen as his instrument a
man from amoug the workers. Labor was in
no sense designed as curse as some have thought.
nor was it intended to degrade man. On the con-
trary it is Gods design to elevate and ennobe men,
ana he who labors faithfully and renders himself
useful TO his fellow man is thereby elevated and
ennobled. The whole discourse was eloquent and
practical. Unfortunately, owing to the heavy
storm, there was a slim audience to hear it.
On Christmas evening there will be a concert by
the little at the Methodist church. There will
be Christmas ship we'll laden with presents in
stead of the usual Christmas tree There is also TO
be an entertainment at the Congregational church.
Mr.. Chas. W. Cressey Is to present the cantata
"Ruth. the Moabitess,'' sometime during the win
ter. Rehearsals have already begun.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
The Carrie A. Rich.r,.o,,

The following additional particulars of the
loss OF the Carrie A. Richardson of this port
will prove interesting:
The Richardson left Portland Friday morn
ing, and during the thick snow storm and in
tense cold weather of that night lay to in Mas
BacnusettS bay, and Sunday afternoon was
shen by the station men laying off ard on.
About O'Clock she was discovered from the
station and signal of distress was displayed
from the vessel by the crew building fire on
the torecastle. 1t was answered by those on
shore by the firing of rockets.
Keeper Isaac Fisher, who is a brave and dar-
man, and the right man in the right place,
took ir the situation at oncs. He and his
crew, being nearly exhausted from their exer-
lions In rescui0g the crew of the Panchita,
which came ashore the night previous, deemed
1t expedient TO call for assistance, and word
was sent to the High Head station Keeper
Charles Kelley and crew came to the req
cue with their life-0oaJ and both station crews
boarded the schooner in their life-boats aud
successfully rescued her crew. II was peril
GUS undertaking. The sea was breaking en-
tirely over the vessel, but both OF these keep
ers ars experienced men and fully understand
the management of life-boat. After the
crew were landed and taken to the station.
the vessel came over the outer and inner bars
and yesterday morning was lying in the surf
She will probably be a total loss. Sue is in
charge of underwriters agent, Harvey s.
SooH, Whoj with d loFce OF men, are stripping
her.
Perley, Russell & Co. of Portland are the
agents and part owners OF the Richardson, but
Captain Hoibrook is the principal owner. The
cargo Is insured and the vessel partially in
sured. She is 287 tons register and was built
IN 1874 at fremont, Me. The Richardson left
Portland one-half hour after the Panchita
and strack on the beach within mile OF her.
A correspondent visited the scene of the dis
aster and the beach on the back side of Cape
Cod represented wild appearance The sea
was rolling in heavily and the breakers DASH
ing with great force upon the shore Two
three-masted schooners were tossed to and fro
In the surf within mile of each other and
at the station everything was confusion. Four
teen men, besides the crew of eight, were
sheltered there.
Schooner Panchita, which went ashore Fri
day night, lays broadside on the beach with
part OF her keel gone, the tide ebbing and flow-
ing in her. Endeavors will be made to get
her off and force of men are now discharging
the cargo.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE NEW YORK IDEALS.


There was good advance sale of seats at Port
land Theatre for the performance of the New York
Ideal Opera Company to be given next Thursday
and Friday. The exchanges say that it is not often
we have in opera SO artistic quartette as that
formed by Misses Francesca Guthrie, Augusta
Roche, and Messrs. Seymour and Harold, with a
chorus fully equal to any in the New York theatres
and it is not often we have performances equaling
that of "Girofe Girofa." The performance of
"Girofe Giroha" is characterized by Miss Guthrie
by much originality and artistic merit. while the
dual role is that affords her excellent oppor-
tunites for the display of her unusually rich ring
ing, flexible soprano voice. AS Don Boaro Mr..
William Seymour is said to be ''funny very funny'
while The somewhat small part of the Pirate Chief
is in Mr.. Gilbert's efficient hands. The remainder
OF somewhat large cast is said be satisfactorily
hlled and the choruses and concerted pieces are
rendered in a manner eminently satisfactory.
THE SOUVENIR ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Souvenir entertainments to bs given by
Srockbridge at City Hall. Thursday, embrace a
great variety of talent. The Venetian Trouha-
dours, with their guitars and mandolius, make ex-
quisite music; the miniature Patti is a phenomenal
singer and has conquered the most obdurate critics;
the Alabama Colored Students possess lovely voices
harmonizing well together; and the Boston Operetta
Company embraces those two admirable vocalists
Miss Vars. soprano, and Miss Alta Pease, contrato
An elegant Christmas card will bs given to each
purchaser of ticket.
PEOPLES THEATRE.
Besides the Partisan Blondes, who are still adver-
tsed and who drew such splendid houses last week.
We find the names of the Karline Sisters and Mack
and Kelly. Portland by Gas Light" will be
played.
Mr.. Charles H. Hoyt's play is to be called
"a Tin Soldier" and deals with the adventures of
couple just starring housekeeping
In "Whittngtou," the new pantomime at Drury
Lane, London, there is procession of city COM
panies, big cat scene, and a scene in which
Moorish castle is literally eaten up by the rats,
which crawl along the walls in thousands. The
transformation represents the four elements and a
gigantic figure of Britannia "rules the waves
surrounded by mermaids
Mile. Rhea's engagement at the Park Theatre
Boston, occurs the week after next and following
her will come Mr. N. c. Goodwin, who will remain
fortnight, and be succeeded by Miss Fanny Dayen-
port in "Feodora.''
Mr.. Fritz Giese made distinguished success as
the cello soloist at the last New York Philharmonic
Society's concert He will appear at the next SYM
phony concert in Portland
Nine. Victoria Hulskamp Morosni and assisting
artists are to appear at the Boston Theatre next
Sunday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

Mr.. Henry P. Dewey, of the firm of J. s
Winslow & Co., of this city. received cable
dispatch yesterday, stating that the brig A. j.
PetLengill, from Rosario, South America, to
Boston, put into Bahia yesterday, in charge Of
the mate, Capt. George w. Dewey having
died on the passage.
Capt. Dewey was Mr.. q. P Dewey's only
SOD, aged about thirty years. He was a splen-
did fellow, according to the testimony oi
friends, and every inch sailor. He had com.
manded several vessels, and always with sue
cess. His death will be terrible blow TO his
family, who have the deepest sympathy Of
their many friends
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Portland--A. Roberts to Hattie e. Wheelock,
land. 1915.
A. Roberts to Hattie E. Wheelock. $1,45o.
Cumberland-Sarah G. Lang to j. Lucas land.
81 and other considerations.
Betsy G. Healey to j. Lucas, land. 81 and other
considerations.
A. Drlnkwater to j. Lucas, land. 81 and other
considerations.
R. Drinkwater to j. Lucas, land 81 and other
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
BASE BALL.
The Portland Nine for 1855, and Olhel
Facts of Interest.

We are enabled this morning to give an
item OF news which is Of interest TO all of our
sporting men. 1t is the makeup of the Port
land team for the season of 1885. and a few
facts in relation to the men. Their names
are
Oxley Q. and r. f. wheelock r. f. and p
watson. p. Fish, %.
Maloy, ID. Pope 2b.
Phillips, 3b. Clark ss
Anns, IT, Barnes cf
Oxley is native of Lewiston; is heavy
hitter and first class base runner. He finish.
ed last season with the Metropolitans (leagae
team) OF New York.
Wheelock, played as catcher and in the fiald
last season with the Tremonts of Boston and
later with the Coacords of Concord. N. H.
His record is excellent.
Watson was pitcher on the Lawrences and
later Oh the Concords and was exceptionally
nne IN the box; in fact, even the league teams
were unable to bat him to any great extent
Fish needs no praise. His work on the
Fortlands last season speaks for itself; as
does also that OF Barnes, Aunis and Maloy
Pope comes from the Haverly nine OF San
francisco, which were the champions Of the
Faclhc slope last season. Pope has a record of
running 100 yards inside of eleven seconds
and he is "big hitter" and an extra good
second basemau.
Phillips and Clark (the partnership team,
oecaose al letters received were signed "Phil-
lips and Clark, 'O have for the past three wears
played their positions on a first class club
and have led every season in batting and field
ing.
Ihe team will be managed the coming sea.
son by Mr.. John L. Winship, and Mr.. w. W.
o9rnnam Will De treasurer and attend to out
SIDE mat ers. MIR. Winship says he has taken
special pains t select team, and has secured
one that he ia proud of, and one that will re-
1ect credit upon our city. All the men are
highly recommended, as first class ball PLAYERS
and gentlemen in every sense of the word; the
oldest is about 30 and the Youngest 25 wears of
age. They will ali be in town April 10Th
ready for lively season.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
Flooded by Water,

The thaw of Sunday night, and the bursting
OF Sebago water-pipe located in closet in
the third story of the Hanson block, near the
corner of Middle and Free streets, on Middle
street. flooded the rooms of the Leighton
Manufacturing Company in the second Story,
damaging harnesses to the value of several
hundred dollars. The Boston hat store, in the
first story, was badly damaged, nice silk hats
caps aud fur goods getting soaked with water
The proprietor places his loss at 81 200. The
Great Eastern Tea Company, next door, suf.
fered slightly from water. The building must
have been injured several hundred dollars
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
The Eahnson GaIlee.,a.

Mr.. s. johnson. the we'll known art coltc.
or, has placed on sale at II. o. Bailey & Co.'s
the finest collection OF oil painting he has ever
exhibited here. They will be sold by auction
at 1890 q. m. and 80 p. m. today. They en-
brace fine examples of Muller, Frohlich, Lane
kow, Shearer, Hulk, Hoff, Ortleib, Blum
Glynden, Gisser, Courturie, Rosseau, Lewis,
and many others. Among those especially no.
ticeable are 157 Conrad Winners Hunt
er's Return at the Close OF Day; No. 8. Stur
dermsn's "Moonlight'on the Datch Coast. p
No. 3S, Halk's "Ia Sunny Guillord" on exhi-
bition in the Royal Academy in 1879, the artist
having died since; No ", Pierre Daubiguey's
"Spring", which took medal in 1863 No 99
Lewis "Vale of Wyoming. These are but q
few OF this beautiful display of 125 pictures.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
Robbery at a Free stree, House

Information was sent to the police station
yesterday, that dolmsn, dress, an under
coat, a pair of pants and an ovsreoat had been
stolen from the residence of Mrs. Smith of a
Free street. Police Officer Firth started on
the track of the stolen property and found the
dolman at Coolidge's on Fore street. Later
Patrolmen W. r. Frank and Caleb Newcom b
secured Daniel Stokes, better known as "Den'
who was found to be guilty of the larceny The
man was wearing the oyercoat at the time Of
his arrest.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
TnstnlIario,, of s,me.rs.

Inc following officers were installed by Port.
land Commandery of Knights Templar at their
meeting held last evening:
Eminent Commander-Sir Thomas p Shaw
Gener alissimo-Sir John e. Sawyer.
Captain Goneral-Sir Clayton j. Harrington
Treasurer-Sir Charles Fobes.
Recorder-Sir John S. Russell.
Senior Wsrden-Sir George f. Raymond.
Junior Warden-Sir Frank A. Clarke.
Standard Bearer-Sir Geo. W. Leighton.
Sword Bearer Sir George M. Moore
Warder Sir Wm S. Corey
Guards Sir Joseph S. Gilliatt, Sir George E.
Whitney.
At the conclusion of the ceremony of install
lation Past Commander Sir Frank e. Allen
was presented on behalf OF the Commandery
with Past Commanders jswel-a passion
cross surrounded with rays of light, and hav-
ing upon its facs cross and crown of superior
workmanship
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Owen, Moore & Go.
Fine Cards.

All i'm want OF Choice Cards
should examine the stock which
is displayed in the case near sta
tiOnery department. Designs
which cannot be Obtained elSe-
where in the city may be seen
here. T'fe prices are FeaSOna.
BILE, and they are just the thing
10 send TO distant friends.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
U. y. District Court.

bitOhE JUDGE WEBB
MoNDAY-United States by Indictment VS.. Anson
B. Bowler. Sentence, imprisonment at hard labor
for Il ge months in the Augusta all and pay fne of
500.
Adjourned to Tuesday,
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
Mirrors.

The large lot of French Plate
Mirrors are selling very rapid
tys and are the greatest bargain
ever offered in this department.
Alarge size beVeIied Plate Mir
rOr. with Plush and Antique
Bronze frame, at SIS az, and The
extra size i'm same style at SS4 90,
are from one to TWO dollars less
than same goods are sold fer i'm
any other city. Hhese may be
seen i'm basement.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
u. y. Circui. Cour,.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

DhPOnH 0ODOE Whbbs
MoNDAY-The State tax case against the Grand
frank Railway Company 10 recover SIG, 900, was
argued In the Circuit Court yesterday by Attorney
General Cleaves for the State and A. A Strout
Esq. for the railroad company. Judge Webb re,
served his decision.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
The Peters Ciuh

The Peters Club have elected the following
officers:
PresideDt-T. V. Norway.
Seeretary-J. w. Peters.
Secretary-Wm H. LOwety.
Corresponding Secretary-M. W. Higgins
Treasurer. III. Bradley
Finance Committee-A. j. Reagan, VIM. H.
Lyons, j. j. Lappin, j. F. Reagan.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
Geo. C. Frye, 8.

RElcHARDT's Opoponax and Breonia Bou-
quet: new handkerchief odors; very nice
$1.50 for half-pint. bottle, or zoe per ounce
GEO. G. Frye.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

REIcHARDr's sachet Powders in all odors,
unsurpassed by any in the market; only 25c
per ounce. GEO. G. FRYE.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
CatarrE1 Cured

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