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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

Mrs. May Chapman addressed quite large
and intelligent audience last evening in Grand
Army Hall on the Law Of Human Progress.
In eloquent language she traced the develop
ment of the law OF progress from the COM
mencement Of the world through the lower
animal forms up to man and nstionalitiss.
Very careful historical and classical research
was evinced In the lecture which was particu-
larry instructive to the younger portion Of the
audience. In the commencement Mrs. Chap
man alluded to the early history Of creation,
and the centuries that it required to form the
earth. a
This globe was in hot gaseous state and
then became cooled and was fnally!made suit
able for animals and man to inhabit. Fossil
remains Of the past ages have been found
showing each age had its peculiar inhabitants
of plants, animals and birds. The theory OF
the old Greek and other ancient philosophers
regarding the reign of man was spoken of and
illustrated by showing how low he was in the
early history Of his appearing ON this planet, a
mere animal. The mighty progress that the
world has made in the arts Of science, philoso-
phy and religion, and is still making, was fine
ly illustrated. Woman will ere long becoms
the equal Of man said the speaker, and occupy
the position which God intended she should.
The law of progress is developing and more
astonishing events in all things will constantly
be produced. Every human being should feel
it is privilege to live in this great age of the
world, and to contribute his share in the pro-
grsss and elevation of humanity. The indi-
viduality of no one will be lost in the great
and mysterious beyond, and as each one accom-
plishes their mission in this world they will be
prepared for the work and enjoyment OF the
future life.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
A Young virtuoso.

The following communication was received
Tuesday but accidentally misplaced:
Master Charlie Lamson the youthful son of
Mr.. J. n. Lamson the well known photo
grapher, of your city who played violin solo
at q concert given in the M. e. church, Bidae-
ford, on Wednesday night of last week accom-
plished a feat that would reflect credit on
many an older plsyer-let alone one so youpg
as he. Master Lamson played Chas. Dancla's
9th air and variations with such skill and ex-
preston as to win for him rousing recall. In
response he played Minuet by Bocherini in
smooth and effective manner During the rem
dering of the minuet the strings Of his violrn
flatted to such an extent as to be very Disagree
able, both to performer and listener, but the
Young "virtuoso" was equal to the emergency
and without the least embarrassment skillfully
changed the lingering so as to make himself in
perfect tune with the piano. This was done so
smoothly and with such little apparent effort
that the solo was played throughout with
scarcely person in the audience knowing the
ordeal the young man was passing through.
Master Lamson is pupil of Miss Annie l..
Davis of your city and his handling of the
"greatess of all instruments" the violin reflects
great credit to her teaching as well as on his
musical abilities j. Il. 3.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
The Louxfellow Celesra.l ON.

The ceremonies to be observed at the meet
ing of the Maine Historical Society for the re-
ception of the English bust Of Longfellow, were
left to a committee consisting of Messrs. James
P. Baxter, Henry S. Burrage and 81. W.
Bryant. An advertisement appears in an
other column, announcing that the bust will
be unveiled in CITY Hall on the evening of the
poets birthday, Feb. 9th.
Mr.. Baxter will give brief account of
Rrock, the English sculptor, whose original
bust of Longfellow has been placed in West
minister Abbey At the conclusion of Mr..
Baxter's remarks, the bust will be unveiled, a
poem written for the occasion by Mrs. Frances
L. Mace OF Bangor, will be read, and the
Haydn Society will sing Excelsior, )" to BaIfe's
music arranged by Kotzschmar. Letters will
be read from Oliver Wendell Holmes and
others. Judge Symonds will give descrip-
ton Of Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey,
where the original bust now stands; Prof
Henry L. Chapman of Bowdoin College will
speak Of the appreciation of American liters-
ture in England; and Hon. Geo. f. Talbot will
speak of Portland's debt to Longfellow
small fee is charged for reserved seats for
the benefit of the Longfellow Monument
Association.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
Marine Disasters .

At Clark's ice house, in Cape Elizabeth, the
roof Of a shed was blown off in Mondays gale,
and carried seventy feet away. Strange to say
the roof was deposited under heavy ice cart.
Capt. Cushing, who was out during the
storm with Frank Martins little sloop, was
iced In st Richmond's Island and could not
get out He was towed in today.
The CHARLES B. ellison, ashore near Savsn-
nah, was loaded at Rockland by the Cumber-
land Bone Company of this city. Mr.. It. D.
Ellis, of the company, says they were fully in
sured.
The brig E. a. Williams, of Portland, left
Matanzas on the 9Th list, for Philadelphia,
and is ashore near Indian River, on the Della
ware coast. The crew were saved. The brig
was built at Yarmouth in 1873, is 3S7 tons, and
is owned by ]. S. Winslow and others OF this
city.
Two fishermen belonging to Crotch Island,
were several miles out to sea when the hurri-
cane came on Monday night. The cold was
intense, and the snow was binding. and it was
barely possible to withstand the rough sea.
After long and weary night at the oars the
tired fishermen sighted land, and reached
home in the forenoon.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
Personal.

Ardon W. Coombs. Esq, ID confined to the
house by sickness.
Mr.. Henry F. Gillig, of the American Ex-
change, London, is at the Falmouth Hotel.
Hon. Nathan Dane, ex-Treasurer OF Maine,
is dangerously i'll at his residence in Alfred.
Col. Albert S. Austin of Paris Hill, Clerk
OF Courts for Oxford county, was in the city
yesterday.
Hon. d. P. B. Pride. formerly Of windham
and Portland, and for several years Land
Agent of Idaho, has been made Attorney Gen
eral of the Territory.
Passed Assistant Paymaster Geo. A. Deering
OF Maine has been ordered to duty in the
bureau Of provisions and clothing ia the Navy
Department. in Washington.
MIR. o. s. Ross of Kennebunk, Me-, has been
appointed inspector of buildings for the Bos-
ton & Maine railroad, and bridge inspector of
the Western Division of the same road
At the Falmouth last night were Maurice
J. Hablo, New York; f. M. whitcomb, st.
Louis; Henry E. Gillig, London, Eng; L. M.
Edwards, Chicago: Geo McNeir, Minneapolis,
Mimi; and f. o. Burch. Detroit, Mich
In our account of the presentation to Wade
Camp, s. of ", at Saccarappa, the name of
Miss Helen Foster was by mistake used as one
of the readers. It should have been Miss
Nellie Fl Hall.
Rev. John M. Harrington, who has been
attached to the Cathedral during the past two
years, has been transferred to st. David's
church, Rockland, Father Harrington carries
with him the best wishes of his Portland
friends to his new field of labor.
The remains of the late James W. Davis of
Somerville, Mass, who died so suddenly in
New York ON the 10Th inst, were inferred at
Gorham on Tuesday last. Many of his old
friends and acquaintancss accompanied the
remains from the railroad station to the ceHne-
terry.
The cabin and steerage passengers by the
Dominion line steamship Toronto, Capt. Nc
Cauley, which arrived at this port on Wednes-
day, united in card of thanks to him for the
skilful manner in which he brought the vessel
to port through the severe weather, and also to
his chief engineer, Mr.. Murphy, end the
officers and crew.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

INJURIOUS TO The PUBLIC HEALTH.

have this day made chemical examination Of samples of
baking powder purchased by in the open market
marked CLEvELANDs SUPERIOR BAKING POWDER and ROYAL
BAKING POWDER.
These powders contain:
C1eveland's.
Cream of Tartar
Bicarbonae of Soda
Flour
Royal.
Cream of Tartar
Bicarbonae of Soda
Carbonate of Ammonia
Tartaric Acid
Starch
The relative pure Acid Gas produced by
10 grams of each of these powders is as follows:
CleveIand's, 65S cubic centimetres.
Royal, SIT cubic ceRimetres.
In view of these facts regard Cleveands superior the
Royal because:
CLEEND contains only and unobectonabe materials
while the ROYAL contains Ammonia drug derived from
disgusting the
adlteration of baking powder with Ammonia is opinion
injury the public health deserves the condem
nation and should be brought the attention physicians and
boards of health throughout the country.
H. The quantity of pure Cabonc Acid Gas yielded by
CLEvEIANDs is greater than produced like
diions by the ROYAL.
CLEvEIANDs BAKING POWDER being pure and free from
having great eavenng do hesitate
worthy public confidence for producing light dgb and
wholesome bread
BOSTON, MASS, Aug IA, 1884
JAMES F. BABCOCK,
Asayer md Analytic andCon Chemists;
late Professor of Chemistry in Boston University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
THE DICKENS PARTY.
a Description of the Characters aud
Some Account of the Doings Last


Night.
The people who read and reread the works
of Dickens gladly svailed themselves of the
opportunity to meet face to face the familiar
characters as portrayed by the participstors in
the party given by the Washburn Union at
City Hall last evening.
Promptly at 8 o'clock Mr.. Pickwick's re-
ception was begun. The founder of the Pick
wick Club cordially shook hands with his
guests as each was presented by Sam Weller,
Jr., and at the conclusion of the reception a
tableau was formed upon the stage. Mr.. 0. B.
Whitten as PickWick, was capital, and he was
well supported by Mr.. E. n. Sargent as Sam
Weller, Jr.
The reception was followed by nesting OF
the Pickwick Club. The records of the last
meeting we're read by Mr.. Crosley az secretary,
after which Mr.. Pickwick gave his immortal
speech. The orator was greeted with round
of hearty applause from the audience and his
fellow members, and acquitted himself in his
usual satisfactory manner.
The tablesu representing Mrs. Bardell faint
ing in the arms of Pickwick was especially
good. The little boy was present and Messrs
Snodgrsss, Winkle aud Tupmsn looked on
aghast at the situation of their elderly friends
The feature of the evenings entertainment
was the famous trial of Bardell vs. Pickwick
as represented by members of the Students
Law Club. The court scene was realistic,
even to the length OF the proceedings. Mr. j.
N. Whitaker, as Justice starleigh, presided in
an able and impartial manner, while the clerk,
Mr.. Geo. e. Lefavor, was as voluble and in
distinct as such persons usually are. The cry
ing of the children among the spectators re-
quired constant repression by the sheriffs.
Sergeants Buzfuz, Snubbins and Skimpins
wrangled among themselves and badgsred the
witnesses. The weeping Mrs. Bardell gave
her testimony, and after the judge had deliv-
cred his charge the jury retired and brought In
the verdict of damages for the plaintiff in the
sum Of ESQ, which Mr.. Pickwick said they
might try to collect.
The Squeers school then gave one Of It's geg-
sions and received the mornings allowance of
that deleetsble compound, for the making of
which Mra. SqueerS is noted.
In the grand march, led by Mr.. Pickwick
and Mrs. Bardell, we noticed Nicholas and
Kate Nickleby, Mr.. and Mrs. Squeers, followed
BY their ragged pupils, and the little Kenwigs.
Bsrnsby Rudge with his raven appeared with
his mother. Captain Outtle was seen with Lis
hook and the glazed hat, while Dolly Warden
with her fnery walked demurely along, and
Miss Murdstone evidently found it difficult to
assume properly diSagresable expression.
The evening was success. and great credit
is due Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Crosley and Mrs. e.
81. Sargent, whose labors In preparing the
entertainment were arduous.
After the march dancing was in order until
late hour
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

A meeting of the Portland League Associa-
tion was held Wednesday evening. President
A. D. Drury tendered his resignation which
was accepted and DIR. e. f. Vose was unani-
mously chosen to fill the vacancy. The doc-
tor is very much interested in base ball, played
as 1t should be, and not as gambling scheme,
and ably seconded as he will be by Manager
Winship. We shall see league team in the
field here the coming summer that will give
the professionals hard job to secure vic
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
The Charity Parry

The charity party to be given next week on
Wednesday afternoon by the little people in
costume promises to be very attractive enter
tainment. 1t is under the management of the
same ladies as the one given last year which
fact is sufficient of itself to insure its success
The air Of mystery with which the little peo-
pie evade any attempt to learn the particular
costume chosen, makes one feel that to them
II would be like disclosing State secret to
give even hint of the characters to be repre-
septed. All who saw the grand march Of the
savsnty-nve or more couples last year Will GER
s.inly be anxieas ts secure good seats this
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

The post office will be open for business TO-
morrow, Feb. Dist, from to 8 a. M, and from
2 to 3p. m. The carriers make one delivery
only, and that in the morning. The window
in connection with the carriers division will
be open from to q. M, and from to p
m.
The Custom House will be closed tomorrow.
The banks will close Monday, Feb. oath, tax
ing that day for holiday, and it is suggested
our business men close and give their clerks
the legal holiday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
wnipb,. of PvthSas.

Members of the order in this city united with
Bramhall Lodge last evening in observing the
twenty-frst anniversary of the order. About
125 were present, including the grand officers
and officers and representatives Of the five
lodges here. The evening was occupied in
narrating "reminiscences and reviewing the
work OF the order. Addresses were made by
the grand officers and officers of all the lodges.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

At meeting held at Brunswick by the
graduating class of the Maine Medical School
the following officers we're chosen:
President-H. M. Post.
Vice President-F. b. Look.
Secretary--J. B. Thornton, Jr.
Treasurer "A. G. Giboon.
Executive Committee-J. F. Hill, II. W. Harlow,
f. z, Stone.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
Weddin q.

Tuesday evening quiet wedding took place
at the residence of j. +. Eaton, Andover. The
parties were Mr. A. j. Pettengill, Jr. and
Miss Emma L. Haskell, both of Portland. Mr..
Pettengill has for several years been the popu-
lar agent OF Kingsford's Oswego starch factory.
He is the son Of Capt. Pettengill, one of our
we'll known citizens. The happy couple will
reside In Boston where the best wishes of their
many friends will follow them.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
RaIse Alarm.

There was an alarm of fire shortly after II
o'clock last night. The department was quick
ly on hand bat no fire could be discovered. A
broken key was found in the box by Chief
Cloyes, and he thinks the box was pulled for
Ynischiaf
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

The lecture on this interesting subject before
the Maine Charitable Mechanics Association
this evening by James P. Baxter, will be il
Illustrated by stereopticon, Mr.. Fuller of the
Natural History Society, having kindly con-
ssnted to exhibit few pictures prepared for
the occasion by Lamson the photographer.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
DEATHS.

In this city, Feb. 49, Edward W. A. Rand, aged
81 years months.
Funeral service Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clk,
at his late residence. No. l42 Lincoln street.
In Biddeford, Feb. 8, Mrs. Jane Wheeler, former
ly of Newport, aged 65 years.
In Alfred, Feb. 8, Jeremiah Goodrich, aged rs
In Topsham, Feb. IL, Jesse D. Wilson. aged "a
years months.
In Waterford, Jan. 20, Geo. H. johnson, aged 80
years months.
In Brunswick, Feb. II, Harold son of George G,
and Jessie Lightbody, aged months.
In South Hollis Feb. IL, Charlie E., son Of John
e. and Helen Wakefield, aged 16 years.
In Bath, Feb. 16, Mrs. Isabella McQuarrie, aged
83 years.
b The funeral service of the late Mrs. william
B. irish will be held this forenoon at IL 80 O'Clock
at her late residence No. 40 West street, corner Of
Carlton street
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

one Of the cattle mon employed on the Do
minion line of steamers was arrested by ofncers
Stsrling and stover yesterday for stealing
"csdy" OF tobacco from J. ]. Lappin & Co.,
and selling IL to dealer on Commercial street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

To choose seven delegates from each ward, to at
tend convention to be held at Reception Hall,
City Building, on Tuesday, Feb. oath, 1885, at 4
o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose of nominating can
didate for Mayor.
Also to nominate an Alderman, three Common
COnnciImen, Warden, Ward Clerk, two City Con-
stables and five members of the Republican City
Committee from each Ward.
Also each of the following Wards will nominate a
candidate for Superintending School Committee;
Wards 2, 4, and z.
Per order Republican City Committee,
FRANK S. WATERHOUSE, Chairman.
JABEZ TRUE. Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20

The steamer City of Richmond was delayed
on her western trip by bad weathsr. and arriv-
cd at Portland last night. She will leave here
for EsEtport tnoight at the usual sailing
hour.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
ON THE ROLLERS.

BIJoUs vs.. GRANITE CITYs TONIGHT.
Tonight the Granite Citys viii be at the Biiou
again and play the Portland boys return game.
FALSE INsINUATIoN.
Previous to the game of polo at the City Rink,
Tuesday evening" Manager W. Fl. Thomas stated
that the game would be on lockwood rollers and not
on rubber or half rubber. The game would be as
advertised-a condition not wholly met in other
places in this State when the Bay States had PLAYED
this year.-Lewiston Journal.
The above insinuates that the Bijous did not play
on lockwood rollers Monday night as that game was
the only one the Bay States had played in this
State this year. MIR. Thomas made q fool of him
self in making such an announcement MIR. Baker
manager of the Bay States, owns Thomas rink and
probably thought he could do anything in his own
rink to excuse the defeat of Monday Nothing
but boxYood rollers were used In the game Thomas
and Baker to the contrary notwithstanding.
wH.T.s 3; ALAMEDAs, 0.
The W. II. T.'s were happy last night for they
downed the Alamedas in three straight goals in
about twenty minutes. Williams secured every
rush and the first goal, Stevens scoring the last
two goals; actual playing time ten minutes The
game was good one.
THE RECORD.
The following score shows how the clubs stand up
to date
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE srocKBRrDeE COURSE.

The following dates have been arranged for
the remainder of the Stockbridge entertain
ments, and the extras. The Symphony Or
chestra concert March 18th, Stoddard lecture
March 18th, Hungarian Band concert March
25th, extra, Hungarian Band March 26th, Stod-
dard lecture April 8th, extra, Stoddard lectures
April 18th, 22d, and 29th. The tickets are
ready at Stockbridge's. Symphony Orchestra
tickets can be exchanged for Stoddard lecture
tickata If dasirad
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Feb 15. by Rev. E. T. Adams. VIM.
Portland.
In this city, Feb 10, by Rev. j, W, Bashford,
Joseph Tyler and Miss Jennie C. Hastings, both of
Portland.
In this city, Feb. Is, by Rev. f. Southworth, AL
bert A. Chesley of Deering and Miss Della e. Rich
OF Woodstock, vt.
In Gorhan, Feb. 10, by Rev. W. F. Marshall,
Elmer e. Flood of Pownal and Miss Addie e. NAL
lock Of Buxton.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
AN EVENING OF coon MUs1c.


AN EVENING OF GOOD MUSIC.
Miss Annie Davis, who is faverably known
to our musical people, cond ucted Wednesday
evening, at the residence of Mr.. John 81. Da.
Wis, Bowdoin street. very pleasing exhibition
OF the proficiency of her class in instrumental
music, some sixty ladies and gentlemen being
present. The performance was pleasantly
opened by Miss Nellie Small, with piano Sc
lection. Frequent applause attested to the ap-
probation by the discriminating company
present Of the skill Of the class in violin play
ing, who are the sons of well known citizens,
Charley Lamson was among those who played
in this class, and he, We see, is attaining to
more than local celebrity. The manner in
which the whole affair passed off evidenced
thorough and conscientious work on the part
of the instructor.
Madame Sainton-Dolby, the we'll known En-
glish contralto singer, is dead.
John Parselle, a veteran actor, long identi-
fed with the Union Square Theatre, New
York, is dead.
Nine. Pauline Lucca's health is entirely re-
stored, and she is to begin an engagement at
the Imperial Opera House, Vienna next week.
The Hanlons drew another good audience to
Portland Theatre last night.
Mile. Rhea's tour of the Southern States has
been highly successful in its results, and Mr..
Howard CarrolIs drama, "The American
Countess" in which she performs the leading
character, has met with general approval. In
New Orleans both actress and play were much
appreciated, and Mile. Rhea will act again in
that city next week, proceeding thence to WOO
the soft fayors of Chicago theatre-goers and
critics.
Mr.. Lester Wallack and his company are
playing in "Impulse," play which has met
with success in London. The new play will be
acted at Wsllack's throughout the week.
Speaking of Mr.. Dslys version of Farqu-
bar's Recruiting Officer" now being played
in New York, the Times says: "The revival,
apart from it's historical interest, is chiefly in
teresting because of the feliciteus portrayal of
Sylvia by Miss Rehan. This is a captivating
piece of comedy acting, droll, joyous and re-
fined. Mistress Woffington, perhaps, put more
spice into the character than its present expo
nent, for audiences in her day liked their the
atrical entertainment highly spiced. The
quaint old gentleman who used to edit the
Cumberland edition of plays tells an amusing
story of one of the early performances of this
comedy. Wellington was Sylvia, and Gain
Justice Balance. The veteran was much the
worse for liquor, and Farquhar's text suffered
Ia consequence. Balance asks, "How old were
you, girl, when your mother died?" Quin
made the question, "How old we're you, girl,
when your mother was married2" and then
corrected the last clause TO "when your mother
was born?" amid the applause of pit and gal
lery. Peg was not a bit disconnected. She
laughingly replied that she could not answer
either question, but could tell him how old She
was when her mother died. So the play went
op ~
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-20
CITY AID VICINITY.
Mason & son.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUsES.

The Republicans of Portland are requested to
meet at their various Ward Rooms
Monday Evening, Feb. ESD, 1855,
nj 7.3O O'CLOCK,