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Personal.

Caulker Burns has left eff caulking for a
r shclt period, ard gone to fishing for sky
'ghts.
Noses J. Haines Of Biddeford, was, on Sat
day, appointed deputy sheriff. in place OF
George H. Boothby, resigned.
At the annual meeting OF the New England
neSsdealers and stationers in Boston yesterday
Chas. Sibley of this city was elected assistant
secretary.
Lucius futile, formerly connected W it'll the
Boston and Msine and Eastern roads has &C.
cspted the position of general passenger agent
on the Boston and Lowell.
Mr.. Oliver Gerrisb. the other day, on the &C.
casion of the sixtieth anniversary OF his we'd
ding received magnificent ebony cane, with
massive gold head, suitably inscribed
Mrs. D. B. Kicker arrived from Philadelphia
yesterday with the body OF he brother Mr..
Frank W. Cummings. The funeral will take
place at his late residence So Eastern Prone
made at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
That ex-Gov. Coburn has remembered Pay
son Tucker. Esq, of Portland, In his will ia
authoritatiyely asserted. Mr. Coburn regard
Cd the manager Of the Maine Central az a won
derful man and so stated short time previous
to his death.
Mr.. Blaine will not have his second volume
OF Twenty Years in Congress- completed uu-
til about the first of next May. He is at pre-
sent engaged upon the reconstruction period
which followed the rebellion. His next book.
it has been said, will be history of American
politics from 1888 to 1915.
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Portland Masonic Eselief

The eleventh annual meeting of the Port
land Masonic Relief Association was held at
its Office last evening. From the report Of the
treasurer we learn that the receipts of his Of
fee have been $13,S90 81, and the expenditures
S12,637, while the gain to the invested fund
has been So, 420 The cash on hand, with the
invested fund, is now $26,41S71.
The clerk reports gain 10 membership since
the last annual report, of 80, making the mem
bership ct the present time 1000. There have
been during the year II deaths. the association
has paid as benefits $l1.S22, and the average
age of ths deceased members has been 81
years, months and Is days.
The total number of death assessments for
eleven years has been 95; the total amount
paid, S82,S72. at a cost to each member of
SOB, or at e yearly rate of about 81 per
900.
There have been admitted to membership
during the year 50 now members, at an aver
age age Of 30 years, months and 10 days. The
number who have did and dropped out
during the year was twenty, at an average age
of 46 years, 3 months and % days.
Tho clerk has coll eeted the sum Of S12,436.-
sc, and paid it to the treasurer. The amount
due the association is S343, and the unpaid
bills $50. The expenses of the association the
pas- year were $765.
The following officers were elected
Clerk-Albro e. Chase.
Treasurer-M. A. Blancb9rd.
Directors for Three Years. B. Dunbar A f..
81. Atwood, Charles D. Smith.
At meeting OF the directors, James F.
Hawkes. was reelected president and Albion
Keith vice president.
The following GO mmittses were appointed
On Applieations-S. f. Bearcs, George E..
Raymond, c. d. Smith,
On Finance Geo. z. Gould, Albion Keith,
j. 3. Dunbar.
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supper and Entertainment.

Monday evening the "Chinamen Iboys" en-
tertained their teachers and about thirty invit-
ed guests ia royal style at the Second Congre-
gatioHal church. The invitations which were
issued two weeks in advance, bore the nscrip-
tion, Cinnamon boys will all have q good
time,'' and indeed they did. "Melican man
ale samee." At o'clock supper wss served
by Robinson, and the tables we're hountifully
spread With the Gelicaciss OF the season. At
ter discussing the good things provided, the
party adjourned to the larger vestry. The
sight presented was at once novel and interest.
ing. About twenty Cinnamon, in their pecu-
liar garments, of richest material, many elabo-
rately quilted, with their oddly shaped, gaily
embroidered shoes, gave the room strangely
un-American look, The teachers, of which
there are an eqRal number, each wore the
Christmas gift of her "boy" usually consisting
of richly dyed, deliberately embroidered Chi
ness handkerchief, or fsn of exquisite work
manghip.
Daring the evening Chin Hung rendered
several operate selections in that peculiar fall
setto which the Chinese regard as the periec-
ton of musical art.
Coon Lung and Chin Tung accomp anied
him On the fiddle aud banjo, to the evident de-
light of the others who kept time with head
and hands. The instruments were of Chinese
make, quantity carved
1t was quite disappointment to the boys
that the Chinese band from Roston could not
be present at this, their first entertainment,
the Boston Cinnamon LAYING fsts also, and
the band had been previously engaged for
that. Sabbath School hymns in English fol-
lowed.
This branch of m Visionary work is bearing
fruit that must delight the hearts of the faith
ful teachers. Tie Second Congregational
church has every Chinaman in the city, but
one, in its Sabbath School. From six the class
has increased to sixteen in four years. The
session is only one hour and half, yet from
net knowing one word of English the boys
have row attained sufficient proficiency to read
the Bible readily. The class. besides paying
its own expenses, contributes $50 towards the
education OF Chun Jung, student in the
Theological Seminary at Tseng Cho, North
China.
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WeddiHg.

very pleasant wedding took place yester-
day at the residence of Mr.. C. A. Kennard, 60
Pearl street, at 10 a. M, whom the Rev. Mr..
Fem united in marriage Miss Ada B. Ken
nsrd of this city and Mr.. Jas. II. Henderson of
Saco. The bride has for several years been q
we'll known and popular singer. The groom is
prosperous young business man. general
fayorite among large circle of friends, and
himself very favorsbly known ss a singer to
the public Of Ssoo and Biddeford. The pres
ents were handsome, useful and valuable.
After tho ceremony, which was private, q
wedding breakfast was served, and at p. m.
the happy couple took the train for Boston.
After brief trip they will return to Saco,
which will be their future home. They have
the best wishes of many friends.
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THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION.


A special meeting of the Maine Branch of
held in the vestry of Chestnut street church
Monday afternoon. A very able and interest
ing article on the report of Commissioner Price
was read. Remarks were offered by Rev.
Henry Blanchard and Rev., Frank 7. Bayley.
The following resolutions recommended by
the National Association were adopted, and it
was voted to present a copy Of the same to
some member of our Legislature for action.
The same resolutions have already passed the
Legislature of New York:
The Maine Brareh of the Women's National In
dian Association desire to the passage of the
following resolut ms by the Legislature of the State
Of Maine.
ans and their voluntary citizenship in the United
States will most justly, quickly and economically
solve the Indian problem, therefore,
RESOLVED, (if the Senate concur) That our Sena.
tors and Representatives In Congress be, and they
hereby are, requested to aid in the passage of
utions so'emny pledgng the faith of the nation to
the Indian Policy embodied in the following prn-
ciples:
First.-That the unpaid sum pledged for educa-
tional purposes by the Government, as part pay
ment for the cession of lands by Indians be appro
priated for the purchase of stock, farming nipple
ments TOOLS &C., for Indian manual labor schools
Second-That SO much of the net proceeds of the
sale of public lands as may be necessary shall be
set apart for the purpose of creating a permanent
fund for the education of Indians.
Third That lands in severaty making their titles
nalenable for twenty five years. and United States
citizenship may be granted at once TO all Indians
who so desire.
Fourth-That the legal personally of all Indian.
may be granted, and that protection of law may be
given them it is to all other within these
United States.
Fifth-That the civilization of Indians may be
hastened by providing for and rewarding their civil
liked industries.
creased sufficiently to secure good men of large ca
pacity and business experience, and to retain them
in service.
ResolUed, df the Senate concur) That the Gov
ernor be requested to transmit copy of the fore
going resolutions to each of the Senators and Rep
resentatives In Congress from this State.
On BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION,
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LOST AND FOUND


this head one eek fer 2J cents, paid iu
advance.
n 0ST- On WEDNESDAY. somewhere between the
IL Bracket street school house. Pine and State
streets, near Gray street, black cony collar The
finder will please leave il at this Office. jan8-1
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THE aRRMlN uo11rNrrrn


The opening performance Of the German
Volunteer" as given by the cast, Published
yesterday, and taken from the members of
Thatcher Post aud Shepley Camp and their
friends, will no doubt draw packed audience
tonight to City Hall. Mr.. Will D. Sapbsr,
who will take the leading part, should make
great deal of fun for the spectators for he is
comedian of much talent. The scenery will
be good and appropriate, the tableaux fine and
all the features worthy OF note. Chandler will
furnish the orchestra.
AMATEUR THEATRIUALs.
The amateur theatricsls at Rossini Hall for
the benefit of the fraternity. tonight, will be
attended By our most fashionable people.
The management fad themselves obliged to
announce repetition of the peri ormance at
the same place on Thursday evening, owing to
the large demand for tickets which they are
unable to supply for this evening. Tickets
can be obtained for Thursday at Loring, Short
q Harmon's and at O. J. 81 f. r. Farrington's
NOTES.
Mr. Irving while in Chicago, intends to
present himself in the characters OF Richelieu
and Eugene Aram. His recital of Hoods poem
On the story of Eugene Aram was heard in
New York last season, aud it gave abundant
indication that his performance of the part is
one OF his finest and most characteristic works.
1t is again made known that Miss Rose
Coghlan intends to take the field next season
as star. There seems to be no reason why
this talented experienced and handsome
actress should not meet with brilliant success
in such venture. Miss Coghlan has secured
new play, written expressly for her by Mr..
Herman Merivale. one of the authors OF 'tFor-
get-Me-Not." This piece is said to be highly
romantic in character. 1t is entitled ''Our
JOAN" The scene is laid partly in London
and partly on the coast of Cornwall, and the
name OF the principal character is Joan
Treveyner.
Several artists in whom Americans are il
terested have appeared in London concerts re-
Gently. Miss Amy Sherwin seems to have
won firm place in public favor. She sang
the solo soprano part in Beethoven's ninth
symphony In the last Richter concert. Miss
Lena Little is taking part in the song recitals
OF Madame Sophie Lowe. OF her singing in a
Brahms concert The Times, OF London, said
THAT voice, OF rich mezzc-soprano tinlbre, is
we'll produced by the artist, who, moreover
sings with remarkable feeling and intelli-
gence." Mr.. Franz Rummel played Schu.
manns piapoforts concerto in A at q recent
crystal Palace concert conducted by Mr.
Cowen. The Times comment was as follows
Herr Rummel is perfect master of his in
strument and, in addition to this, plays with
that intelligence and thoughtful entering into
the composers intention which distinguish the
artist from the mere virtuoso."
In the Battle of Bosworth Field, as depicted
at the Boston Theatre last night, there was but
one besides Richard who fell and that one
went down through catching his feet in the
edge of the carpet-or let "a call it the green
sward.-Boston Journal.
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CUMBERLAND NATIONAL
Maine Reard of AgrIsur,ure.

The annual meeting OF the Maine Board of
Agriculture will be held at the State HOUSE,
room No. IS, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan.
81 and %. The following is the order OF bust
ness:
Wednesday, 1890 a. Organization of the
board and the presentation of such new bust
ness as may call for action.
200 p. m.- Routine business. followed bv q
paper by the retiring president Of the board. s..
L.. Holbrook. Subject: The work of the board
its scope and character. Discussion of the
same.
Thursday, 1000 a. m.-Transac,ion Of further
business Reading of paper by the secretary
OF the board. Subject: Does the dairy business
of our State, thus far developed, warrant the
announcement by the board Of further ex.
pansion? Discussion TO follow.
2 GO p. m.-Closing of business.
EVENING.
7.30-Lecture in Representatives Hall BY III.
E. Alvord, director of Houghton Experiment.
al Farm, New York. Subject: Experiment
stations and their work
Fres return tickets over the Maine Central
Railroad will be furnished at the meeting by
the secretary.
The public are invited to attend and partici-
pate in the discussions following the papers
and lectures presented.
Hotel accommodations have been secured at
the Cony House.
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Yesterday was bright and colder. The mer-
curry indicated 800 at sunrise, 27o at noon, 25c
at sunset; wind northwest
The Sandman and Hanoyerian OF the Allan
Line were at Halifax yesterday and will prob
ably be here today.
DIX persons were received into the Second
Parish Congregational chulch Sunday-tTo
oy letter and four upon profession of faith
basket pony Dhaeton, with sunshade
top, ON the street on the thirteenth of January
was quite feature of this remarkable winter.
The alarm from box q yesterday morning
was for little blszs in the old SPrinters' Ex-
change On Fore street. The damage was
trhing.
The fury Of the storm Monday was felt at
the Portland & Rochester crossing, Green
street. The four new gates were broksa in
pieces.
The meetings in Pine street church last
week, and so far this week, have been OF IN
usual interest. Some have been seeking the
LORD. Tho Rev. f. T. Bayley of State street
church will be present and speak this eve
ming.
The American Turning Company held its
~1n~"i AAeUUtbS yesterday, ana reelected the
old board OF officers. Nothing elRe of a public
nature was transacted.
Prayer meetings will be held in the yestrv
o. the Congress street Free Baptist church on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings of
this week. All are invited.
Hon. A. F. Crockett, Rockland; f. 8. Haw-
ley, Bridgeport, Conn; Geo. B. Kerfoot PHI
adelphia; A. l.. Crowell, New York City, are
at the Falmouth Hotel.
sloop Tsrget Capt Orr, while going down
the haroor yesterday, bound to Bangs Island.
In sudden flaw came near capsizing. She
lost overheard her deck load of lumber.
There was large attendance at the Chest
nut street vestry last night. After sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Bashford, seven persons came
to the altar for prayers and several former
seekers. Services this evening at 7.3O.
Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads, WANTS, HELP WANT.
ED, SITUATIONS WANTED, For SALE, To LET.
BOARD and Rooms aud LOST AND FOUND, not
exceeding forty words, will be inserted in the
Daily PRESS one week. for twenty-five cents. If
paid in advance. When payment is not ma
In advance regular rates will be charged. The
large circulation OF the PRESS makes it the
best medium for these advertisements.
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AGENTS WANTED.

"a Danforth St., a girl to gen.
w eral kouseWork ian9.I
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LonEfeIIaw Lodge.

Longfellow Lodge, knights of Pythias, will
celebrate their first anniversary this evening,
by an entertainment and supper at Castle Hall.
There will be vocal music by the full Weber
Club and Mrs. Ada Cary Sturgis. Miss Ber-
tina Webb will play the violin, and is one Of
our most promising young violinists. Miss
Lizzie Ella Barrett will give readings, and
Grover and Paine, two Of Boston's fayorites,
will show their skill on the banjo. Supper
will be served By Ruby in his best style, In the
banquet hall, after the entertainment.
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The route to Boston via the ever popular
steamers fremont, John Brooks or Forest
City, is favorite one with our citizens and
the public as it enables its patrons to get
good nights rest and arrive in Boston in
ample season for all the early trains on the
various railroads. Ths steamers of this line
are warmed throughout by steam, while state
rooms and cabin tickets can always be obtain
ed at the office, FRANKLIN Wharf.
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LIN Insolvency.

Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland,
State of Maine, January 13, A. ID. 1885.
In case of HENRY F. PLAISTED, Insolvent Deb
tor.
fEyHIS is to give notice. that the twelfth day of
n January, A. D. 1885. a warrantin insolvency
issued by Henry C. Peabody, Judge OF the Court
Of Insolvency for said County of Cumberland,
against the estate of said
HENRY f. PLAISTED, of Gorham,
adjudged to be an insolvent debtor, on petition of
said debtor which petition filed on tbs twelfth
day Of January, A. d. 1885, to which date interest
claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said debt
and the transfer and delivery of any property by
him are forbidden by law.
That ameeting of the creditors OF said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose one more assignees
of his estate, will be held at Court of Insolvency
to be holden at Probate Court room in Port
land, ON the second day of February, A. d. 1885,
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under nay hand the date first above written.
L. N. JORDAN,
Deputy Sheriff, Messenger Of the Court of Insol
vency for said County of Cumberland.
ian14&2I
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The Grattans.

The coffee party and promenade concert Civ
en- by the Grattans at City Hall last evening
drew very handsome party. The band con-
cert by Chambers full orchestra for the hour
preceding the dancing, included many new
selections played with much skill and to the
delight of the audience, while the order Of
dances which followed kept the merry feet q
going veil into the small hours. The ladies
had provided bountiful and delicious refresh
ments in Reception Hall, and the committee in
charge are to be congratulated on mott de-
lightfGi entertainment.
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supreme LudicinI Court

bLFOHE JUDGE HASKELL.
TUESDAY Ihs court opened with prayer by Rev.
Henry Blanchard. The following petit Jury was
impannelled:
Edmund Dana, Jr., foreman, Portland.
William NJ Dyer, Gorham
John q. Frost, Harrison.
George w. Freeman, Bridgton,
John Fogg, Scarborough.
Henry N. Green Deering.
Edwrad Huston, Gray.
Samuel B. Kelsey, Portland
Preutiss Loring Portland.
Charles A. Litchfield Freeport
benjamin W. Merrill Freeport
,Supernumerartes-Benj Mitchell. Cane Elk.
spetn, Alonzo L. Richardson, Sebago, Isaac q.
hayes, North Yarmouth, George L. Springer West
brook, Edward 8. True, Windham, y W.
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Those who desire good seats for the extra
stoddard lectures should apply at stockhridge's
at once.
The next lecture in the Mechanics free
course takes place at the Library room,
Mechanics Building, tomorrow night when
DR.. E. E. Holt will lecture on 1.-THE Eye"
Mrs Ingersoll viii accompany the Colonel
on his lecture-visit to Portland next Saturday.
They will stop at the Falmouth. The price of
tickets has been reduced as will be seen by
reference to our advertisement of the lecture.
The sale of seats will begin at Portland Theatre
box Office this morning.
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The Absis a. Er,erv,

In the libel suit brought IA the o. s. District
Court in Boston against the schooner Abhis s.
Emery by James ID. Richardson to recover
damages for injuries to The schooner Eliza
Jane by collision in this harbor, previously
reported in the PRESS, the hearing was con-
cluded Monday. Judge Nelson reserved bis
decision.
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Advice TO Mothers,

Mrs. Winslow' IS Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
IL relieves the little sufferer at once, it pro-
duces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes
as bright as button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels and is the. best known remedy for diar-
rhoea' whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
declO WS&M&w1yr
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The Merchants Marine Railway Company
held their annual meeting at 152 Commercial
street yesterday forenoon and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President and General Manager-Charles II.
Chase.
Supt Nathan r. Dyer.
Directors Chss- 81. Chase, Nathan Cleayes.
Charles A. Dyer. o. B. Whilton, aud Edward
Fletcher.
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Portland Cadets.

At meeting of the Portland Cadets, held
last evening, the following non-commissioned
officers were appointed:
Sergeants-J. G.. Ross, s. G. Cushing, G. A.
Dow, E. r. Dow, @. H. Tolmap.
Corporals-E. ID. Themes, j. e. Crockett
r. W. York and G. W. Plaisted.
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Dirige Earn, n, Anot,on,

In our advertising columns will be found
the extended advertisement of this valuable
property, which Mr.. Ferris has decided to
close out at peremptory sale on Tuesday next,
promptly OF 10 o'clock a. m.
Finding his time limited. Mr.. Ferris adopts
the quick method of public sale, and f. O..
Bailey & Co. will sell the entire establishment
at auction upon that date. Fine stock of all
kinds, household furniture and everything
usually found at an establishment of this Kind.
Is included in the sale.
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Portland Banks.
The annual meetings of the city banks were
held yesterday, with the following result:

The annual meetings of the city banks were
held yesterday, with the following result:
CANAL BANK
Presidcnt-W. W. Thomas; Vice President
Elias Thomas; Cashier, B. G. Somerby; Direc.
tora: W. w. Thomas, Chas. e. Barrett A. t.
Gilkey, #. w. Bailey, John N. Lord, Elias
Thomas, Francis Fessenden.
CAsCo NATIONAL.
President, l. p Farripgton; Vice President
Geo. P. Wescott; Cashier, VIM. Winship
Directors: Ira P. Harrington, Joseph Walker
George T. Wescott, Jacob S. Winslow, Edward
Ell. Daveis, Ammi Whitney, John E. Dewitt
CUMBERLAND NATIONAL.
President, Ii. n. Jose; Cashier, William Fl
Soule; Directors: Horatio N. jose, John G.
Tukesbury, Charles p. Iugraham, James 8
Marrett, Daniel w. True, Nathan Cleaves
William H. Moulton.
FIRST NATIONAL.
President, II. j. Libby; Cashier, VIM z
Gould; Directors: III. j. Libby, Ezra Carter
VIM. w. Brown, Mark P. Emery, Frederics
ROBBIE, Albion Little, William E. Gould.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL.
President, Jacob Mcclellan; Vice President
Geo. s. Hunt; Cashier, Chas Payson; Di
rectors: Jacob Mcclellan, Geo. S. Hunt, Chas
Fobes, j. T. Baxter, W. r. Wood, W. s.
Dana, D. W. Kenssll.
TRADERS NATIONAL.
President, f. G.. Messer; Vice President
r. 0. Conant; Cashier, Edward Gould: Direc
tors: Frederick G. Messer, Richard o. Conant
Charles H. Haskell, William sG. Davis, Ros
we'll NJ. Richardson.