The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-13
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Comforting Diplomas.
Singing Glass Ode.


Singing Glass Ode.
AT the close a reception was held in the
hall by the graduates.
York County Grange.
DDEFoRD, June 12.-Fifty representatives
OF Biddeford, Saco. Buxton, Hollis and North
Berwick oranges, Patrons of Husbandry, have
been lin session at Grange Hall on Alfred
street to-day The meeting, which was held
for the purpose of forming Pomona, or coun-
ty grange, was called to order at eleven O'Clock
and good amount of routine business tran
sacted. At noon basket dinner was served
in one of the ante rooms. At the session this
afternoon, which began at two O'Clock, the
grange was formed and the following officers
elected: Master, B. f. Carter, of Buxton
grange overseer, Seth sinnott saco; Lectur-
er, Collins Emmons, Biddeford; Steward,
John q, Hammond, North Berwick; Assistant
Steward, William Emery, North Berwick;
Treasurer. George a. Moore, Hollis, Secreta-
ry, e. s. Morris, Biddeford; Gate Keeper, Al
fred w. Goosins, Biddeford Pomona, Mrs. G..
81. Hill, Buxton; Flora, Mrs. D. o. S. Hooper,
Blddeford Lady assistant steward, Miss Eva
AUBURN.
The shipments from Auburn the past week
amounted to 2083 cases. Receipts of leather
IA 1862 lbs. Last week the shipments and re-
ceipts were 1883 cases and 81 1874 lbs. The
same week last year the shipments were 1885
cases leather, $3.50 lbs.
BATH
Wednesday morning Mr.. j. s. Barnes, super
fnf ~
Island, and also connected with the Zoologi-
cal gardens at Glen Island, N. Y, arrived at
Bath from Boothbay with eight young Harbor
Seals which he is taking to Central Park, New
York. The seals were captured al Bayville,
Linnekin Lodges, near Boothbay. Bayville is
owned principally by Mr.. Thomas Boyd and it
Is his intention to make it a summer resort.
Mr.. Barnes is collector of seals.
cAsTINE.
Prof. Woodbury., principal of the Eastern
Normal School, started for the west on Mon
day where he will spent few weeks for rest
and recuperation. His health having failed 80
much, the trustees will release him from teach
ing part of the coming year.
FRANKFORT.
The Mount Waldo Granite Works of Frank
Tort, Me-, have been awarded the contracts for
the granite for the bridge to be erected across
Seekonk river, Providence, r. I. /; also for sup
plying the granite for the new reservoir to
be built for the additional supply of water for
New York city.
GoRHAM.
A good work is going on in the Free Baptist
Society at South Gorham, according to the
Morning Star. Rev. A. f. Hutchinson, the
pastor, is assisted by the bailey Band.1
Messrs Allan and Jones. Twenty-one con-
verts have been reported, with more to follow.
HALLowELL.
The people Of Hallowell contemplate giving
q reception to Hon. j. r. Bodwell of that CITY,
TINS evening, to be followed by trip to Au-
gusta, and a serenads to Mr.. Blaine. Mr..
Bodwell is one of the most prominent Repub-
means IN the State but the DISPOSITION is to
make the reception a non-parsy affair." the
same as has been the case in Augusta thus far.
The board of managers OF the Industrial
School for Girls met at the office Of the super
intendent at Hallowell Wednesday afternoon.
Ihere were present ex-Gov. Sidney Perham,
Hons. Il. Z. Baker, Benjamin Kingsbury, j.
y. Smith K. Rowell, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens,
Mrs. s. K. Hamilton, Mrs. J. G. Dickerson,
and Miss Clara Farwel. 1t was the meeting
for the quarter ending May 81, and the bust
ness was simply routine. The board adjourn
ed to meet Thursday, the 10Th inst, to take in
to consideration the proposition for the erec-
ton OF new building.
PALERMO.
Atwood Mari, 10 years of age, while swing
ia
slipped and fell out, falling about twenty feet.
Both legs were broken above the knee. and it
was feared at fisst that he was injured inter-
nally, but his physicians nov say he will come
out all right
RoCKLAND.
The new Episcopal chapel in Rockland
owing to some delay in completing the work
OF construction will not be dedicated on st.
Barnabas' day as anticipated, but the cere-
monies will probably take place on or near the
Sd of July.
The Universalist State convention meets in
Rockland on the 10th inst.
SPRINGFIELD.
Friday evening last the buildings of Henry
Clark of Springfield, about a mile north of the
Lse and Springfield road, consisting of house,
barn and outbuildings, were entirely consumed
by fire, together with horse, colt, four cows
and hog.
ToPsHAM.
The Riverside Gun Club of Topsham, which
now holds the clay pigeon badge, has been
challenged by both the Willard Club of Port
land, and Androscoggin Gun Climb, owing to
misunderstanding. The matter will be ar
ranged and the match will be shot on the 18th
inst. The Riversides will be hard to beat
They made rs in their last shoot, are in active
practice and have hearty backing.
wINDHAM.
Lightning struck near the woolen factory of
T. L. Robinson. Ed. PARROT, for a moment
was paralyzed in his legs. The shock was
severely felt throughout the entire factory, but
no one was injured nor anything Get On FIRE.
WEST GARDINER.
Potato bugs are appearing in large numbers
in potato fields in and around West Gardiner.