The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-11
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BRUNSWICK, Feb. 10-The masquerade
ball, for the benefit of the public library, oc-
Cured tonight It was the fashionable event
of the season, 70 couples taking part in the
grand march, which was preceded by an ex-
cellent concert from to 9 by Grimmers or
chestra of Portland. Supper was served by
G. E. Woodbury. in his usual satisfactory
style. The costumes were furnished by the
Essex Costume Company of Boston. Fred
H. Wilson officiated as floor director. The
whole affair was a grand success, and reflects
much credit upon the following we'll known
Brunswick citizens, who took an active part
in carrying it through: DR.. j. w Curtis,
Prof. L. A. Lee, F. G. Whitehouse, o. /.
Newcomb T. II. Riley, G. e. Woodbury., F.
Fl. Wilson, g. L. Thompson, E. e. Roberts,
Franklin Adams, E. M. Stevens, F. c. Webb,
Barrett Potter, H. V. Stackpole, |. P. Book
er and j. p Winchell.
Fire in Saltwater.
BANGOR, Feb. 1O.-The store, cooper shop
and store house at Saltwater, belonging to
Mrs Maria f. Lord was burned this morn
ing. Loss $1,000; insured for $780, The
store was occupied by Geo E. Woodside,
dealer in meats and groceries. Loss on stock
$3.50: insured for $500.
Alleged Violation of the Fish Laws.
BATH, Feb -SewallP P. Morse, Frederick
P. Banks and Chas Banks, Jr., of Winnie
gance on complaint of Fish Warden Joseph
Nichols of Phipsburg were held to-day for
trial for an alleged violation of the fish laws.
A Prosperous Society.
DAMARIscorTA, Feb. 1o-The Lincoln
Agricultural Society voted to-day unanim-
ously to purchase the Damariscotta driving
park for permanent fair grounds.
Sad Drowning Accident.
EAsTPoRr, Feb. 10.--William Brown, mar
ried, aged 80, and his unmarried brother
George, age %, while returning from their
nets in a dory at Grand Manan this morning
upset a short distance from the shore and
both were drowned.
Bowdoin Alumni.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The annual dim
ner of the Washington Association of Bow
don Alumni took place at Walkers this
evening. Some thirty-fye persons sat down
10 IUo bdDlt, buClil DCluS IlOl. 1lus5Al
McCulloch, Hon. L. d. M. Sweat, Senator
W. P. Frye, Hon. W. w. Rice, Judge w. B.
Smell, Gen Ellis Spear, Col. j. II. Gilman,
U. S. A., Rev. J. S. Sewall, D. D., John
Marshall Brown, Israel Kimball and Rev.
S. NJ. Newman. Full reports were made of
the financial condition of the college, its
order, general progress and standing Let
ters were read from DR.. d. Goodwin OF
Philadelphia and Hon. Joseph Williamson
of Augusta, Me. The report Of Rev. R. B.
Howard about the new president prof.
Hyde was received with enthusiasm. The
following officers were elected:
President Commodore Horatio Briggs, class Of
1925.
VIM. Il. Smell.
treasurer. N. Whitney.
Corresponding secretary-Prof. j. W. Chick
ering
Recording secretary-James c. Shout.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-The Bowdoin
Alumni Association tonight held its annual
dinner and elected officers as below:
President-E. b. Merrill.
ecretary-Francis II. Upton.
Treasurer-D DR.. F. H. Dillingham;.