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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
THE HALF HOLIDAY MOVEMENT.
An Appeal to the Dealers In Dry
Goods by One of Their Number.

Felloag Pltilantlropists of the Dry and Fancy
Goods Guild:
Let's you and do a bright thing this summer,
that is close our stores at o'clock every Satur-
day afternoon from June LIST to September 1st,
that is if our clerks will agree to it. and see what
kind of a sensation Wen experience by the expe-
riment.
Let's out knight the knights of Labor and boy
cot this hot dusty irritable summer Saturday eve
ming, what do you say?
III guarantee We'll get as many dollars week in
and week out, besides great blocks OF blessings
from our help.
Let's take time, and give our employees time to
polish up their Sunday plumage, and get the cali
co and Hamburg taste out of their mouths before
they and we begin our Sunday worship.
Let's do this thing now, for its vastly more COM
Portable doing good thing promptly and good
nallredly than being kicked into sullen obedi-
enee later on while everybody is laughing at our
sulkS. Public opinion Is coming along down this
way before long, he's a burly fellow, with sharp
eyes and gruff voice, and has a way of making
things frisky with those who oppose him, ana he
has ntimated thatits his opinion that the blessed
Dry Goods clerk ought to have more fun and less
work.
Let's show the public that advertising triple
column, twoand-a-half-cent-calico thunder, don't
begin to exhaust our resources.
Lets close our stores every Saturday afternoon
this summer at O'Clock. It's good scheme,
yard wide, all wool, fast cOlorS. VIII you sample
1t? HORATIO STAPLES.
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PERSONAL.

Ex-Governor A P. Morrill, was in town yester-
day.
Adjutant General S. J. Gallagher of Augusta
was in town yesterday.
Gov. ROBBIE of Maine and Mr.. +. L. Dingley Of
the Lewiston Journal were in Boston, Monday.
William Il. Mcdonald late proprietor of the
United States Hotel, has liabilities of $4,191.27.
Hon. Elihu b. Washburne, who has been in Cali
fornia for three months quest of health, has re-
turned to Chicago unidentified.
Mr.. j. L. Hodgdon of Sumner, has purchased
the Thomaston Herald. Mr.. Hodgdon has been
teaching school on the Maine coast.
Rev. E. T. Adams of Congress street NJ E.
church has been promoted by the late conference
to the Presiding Eldership of the Lewiston Dis
trict. Rev. Ezra Tinker of North Conway, has
been stationed by the late conference Congress
street NJ E. church. Mr., Tinker comes to Con-
gress street with a fine reputation, having esery-
ed large churches in Providence, r. l., and
BROOKLYN. N. Y
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make porous plaster having anything like the
medicinal qualities of Benson,s the camp follow
ers of the pharmaceutical profession produce tons
resemble in print that of the genuine, and, when
caressly spoken, sound like it. For example,
Cheap John druggist will offer you trash yarlo,usly
aCapucin" plasters, prefaced sometimes with the
name "Benton's' or "Burtons." We earnestly
caution the public against the whole tribe o. tneh
ease To be sure they are cheap, but plain muslin
is cheaper and just as eficacious. Ask for Ben.
sons, watch the spelling, and look for the Three
Seals' trademark, and the word "Capcine," which
S cut in the centre of the genuine.
may VI SM&W3tnrm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
TUEsDAY.-The petit jury was empaneled as
follows:
Oscar F. Patten foreman, Bangor.
Nathan +. Folsom, Bangor.
John p Page Augusta.
Gilman G. Lane, Deering.
Oliver F. Blake, Deering.
Henry c. Smith, Dixfield.
John Ii. Ellis DiXfleld.
Joseph W. Higgins, Hampden.
Charles Pierce, Hampden.
Russell L. Gould, Leeds
Horace n. Osgood, Newcastle.
John r. Andrews. Saco.
neutrality-suspicious. Nj. Sylvester, Leeds.
Chas G. Nickerson ct ais VS.. Seth I. woodward.
Plaintiffs are bankers in Baltimore. Defendant,
who lives in Bath, Me-, was in partnership with
one Gogel, doing business at Baltimore as Gogel
& Woodward, until Aug. 4, 1882, when the firm
was dissolved.
At that time the plaintiffs held several notes,
which they had discounted for Gogel & Wood
ward. aggregating $9,150 After the dissolution,
these notes were successfully renewed by Gogel,
assuming to bind the firm by the renewals, and
redeeming the notes by payments made at the re-
$4,000 and $4,000 respectively.
plaintiffs claim to recover on the notes held at
dissolution, if the renewals were unauthorized.
Defendant claims that loans to others than Gogel
g. Woodward were mingled in the series of notes.
These are the main points tissue. Argument i'll
progress.
Trott and Thompson. Larrabee and Sym0ndS.
Albert M. Spear of Gardiner was admitted to
practice in the Circuit Court, on motion of Hon.
Geo z. Bird, u S. Attorney
Adjourned to Wednesday, at a. M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
The Check WAS Eoroed

Last evening about 9.2o O'Clock, man giving
the name of j. c. Blair, went into A. F. Salter's
pool room on Exchange street, and attempted to
pass a check for $28 on the National Traders
bank of this city, in favor of himself and signed
by A. F. Cox. Mr.. Cox says he has given no such
check, does not know the man and the check is
forgery. Blair is about feet in height, heavy
built but is not fieshy, wears small dark nous
tache and his eyes are somewhat peculiar. He
had on light colored coat and vest pants little
darker shade, and soft dark hat. He claims to
be an engineer from the City OF Mexico, and
speaks with an English accent.
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ciceronian Debating Club.

The members of this society went on picnic to
the Two Lights yesterday. A game of ball was
first in ORDER and proved to be close and exciting.
After dinner game of football was played. The
club then visited the lights in body. Mr. Hanna,
the keeper, did ali in his power to make the visit
to his station pleasant one, explaining and de-
scribins the apparatus to all interested The ride
home was enliyened by the singing of college
songs by the musical members Of the club. The
picnic was voted the success of the season. and
will doubtless be repeated as soon an opportll-
nit AraSnnts itself
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DEATHS.

In this city, May 3, Gertie, daughter of John Ii.
and Mary Hartley, aged years.
Funeral this Wednesday forenoon at 10 0'clk,
from No. 200 Congress street.
II this city, May 4, David R. Jordan. aged II
years / month.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock,
at his late residence, No. s Cumberland street.
[Boston and Western papers c0py.]
In this city, May A, John W.. only child OF john
H. and Sarah j. Hammond aged week.
Funeral this afternoon at o'clock, at No.
65 Adams street.
In Bath, May 2, John r., son of Jacob II. and
Annie M. Andrews, aged months.
lThe funeral service of the late Chas. H. Leigh
ton will take place this Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock from his late residence, 10 Laurel Lane.
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Wedding Anniversary.

Last evening the spacious residence of Mr.. and
Mrs Thos j. Briggs, No. 81 Cumberland street,
was thronged with the friends of the happy couple
who had gathered to celebrate with them the
eleventh anniversary of their wedding day. 1t
was indeed joyful occasion and all entered into
the spirit of the occasion, with games Of yariouo
kinds and social chat passing an evening long to
be remembered. About eleven O'Clock an elegant
supper was served, after which slices of the we'd
ding cake of eleven years ago were passed around
to the guests. About midnight the company
separated after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Briggs
many more years Of happness. Mrs. NJ. E.,,Lynch
the mother of the bride, gracefully assisted in
Pertaining the quests Last avanino
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Maine Lodge Entertainment,

Last Monday evening, Maine Lodge |. o. o. f.,
provided pleasing entertainment for its friends
at Odd Fellows Hall. The audience was large
and appreciative. The programme consisted Of
singing by male quartette, Miss McGrath, Mes
srs. Goss and Lambert, reading by Miss earle,
violin solo by Master Brett and hamonica duet
by Messrs Coffin and Field. Rev. Marion Cros-
ley delivered an interesting address and remarks
were made by Messrs. Butler and Sheldon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
TWO Captures.

Officers Eaton and sylvester last night captured
a beer team on Railroad wharf and caught the
driver. AS the officers drove down Commercial
street with their prize, they sighted another team
and gave chase, overhaung the second team al
the foot Of Maple street. Officer Eaton leaped
into the team, and the two men OH it jumped and
ran. The teams contained three and one half
barrels of beer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05

Advice 10 Netherlands. WlNSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once nproduces natural, quiet steep by
relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as Upright as a button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste Ii soothcs 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 teethng or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle
ianIG SM&W&w1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Eight Hours for a DAVIS Work.

1t is reported that committees from the stone
masons' union are circulating a petition among
the men in the city, and that general movement
will soon be made for an eight hour day. The
eight hour movement, it is said, is being worked
up quietly, and if the men agree to do so de
mand to that effect may be looked for any day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Fair.

The fair given by the Sunday School OF the
Church of the Messiah should be great success
The attractions presented are many. The ART
gallery will be one of the best ever seen at fair
The hot dinners and suppers will prove capital
feature, and one appreciated by the gentlemen
The evening entertainment will be highly enjoy
able. Ice cream and other refreshments can be
procured during afternoons and evenings The
fair will open this afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Cherry blossoms.

The red cherry blossoms appeared May 4th,
which is sixteen days early. Last year the date
was May 18th. The earliest we find on record is
176o, May 1st; 1873, May I'd; and the latest,
1926, May goth, equivalent to May 31st new
style) and 1885, May 3oth. The 2oth is a fair
average, and the extremes the first and last of
NAV.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Reecher,s Lecture.

The tickets are selling well at Stockbridges fol
the lecture on 1.-The Reign of the Common PEG
ple," to be given at City Hall next Tuesday eve
ming. 1t is unnecessary for us to dwell at length
upon the merits Of lecturer or lecture. Mr.
Reecher is too well known to need introduction al
this late date. Seats should be procured at once
Maj. Pond has ARRANGED to furnish the schools
with tickets to the lecture at half price.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Reform Club Convention.

The convention Of Reform Clubs will meet this
morning at 10 O'Clock in Gospel Mission Hall, and
will hold a business session this forenoon. This
afternoon and evening will be devoted to adj
dresses by reformed men. All the meetings are
public and all are cordially invited to attend
them. Music will be furnished by the Reform
Club Choir and F. A. Bent's Band.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Holiness Association Meetings

The Maine Union Holiness Association will
hold two days convention with the Free Bap-
fist church at White Rock, Gorham, commencing
ON Wednesday, May 18th, at 10 O'Clock a. m. Ala
friends of holiness are cordially invited to unite
in the work of the convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
EEvER AND AcUE.

c. Vreeland, Hackensack, N. j., Feb, 25, 1885,
writes that he has been troubled with Fever and
Ague for over two years. Quinine would not
cure him, though taken in very large doses. By
taking five Brandreth's Pills a night for two
weeks he was restored to perfect health.
mays eod&w
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
pEroRE RECORDER pYER.


TUEsDAY.-Michael McDcnough, Patrick Han
rahan Festy Mulkern and John N. Knapp. In
toxicatlon Each FIVE days in county jail.
Charles O. Hindle. Intoxication; second Of
fence. Ninety days in county Jail.
Bridget Doherty and Michael McMann. IntoXi-
cation; second offence. Each 60 days in county
jail.
days in county iail
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Diamond Island Transportation
Companv

At meeting of the Diamond Island Transpor-
tation Company last evening the following direc-
tors were elected John j. Gerrish, Prentiss G..
Manning Alfred L. Turner, George B. Loring,
Seth L. Larrabee, Geo. II. Libby, Arthur T. Meg
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
MW&S&w

F. O. Bailey & Co. will sell at 214 O'Clock today
a large stock of groceries, cigars, tobacco, soda
fountain, &C., at salesroom, IS Exchange street
Also at the same time 800 pounds of anilla beans
Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver Pills?
They are positive cure for sick headache, and
all the ills produced by disordered Liver. Only
one pill dose. maya d&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Purifies the Blood.

81 had been troubled with hives and pimples for
some time. Other remedies having failed, l was
advised to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. have taken
two bottles, aud am entirely cured. think Hoods
Sarsaparilla has no equal as blood purifier" Eff
FIE M. PETRIE, Portsmouth. Ohio.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Fire at Falmouth Foreside.

The house, ell and stable, at Falmouth Foresde,
owned and occupied by Wilbur Anderson, were
completely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
1t is understood that the property was insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
MARRIAGES.

In Lewiston, April 81, Edw f. Curtis of Rich
mond and Miss Lila Booker of Lewiston.
In Monsoon, April a. Samuel Pennington anC
Miss Marcia l. Mitchell.
In Woolwich, April %, WmB. Savage and Mrs
Sarah Il. Dana.
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Hoods sarsapariIIa

Wallace Buck, of North Bloomfield, N. Y, suffer
ed eleven years with a terrible varicose ulcer on
his leg so bad that he had to give up business. He
was entirely cured of the ulcer and also of catarrh
by Hoods Sarsaparila.
81 was troubled with boils, having several OF
them at time. After suffering about all could
bear, took Hoods Sarsaparilla, which entirely
cured me. cheerfuly recommend Hoods Sarsa-
parilla to all like afflicted being they will find
relief" Z. N. NIGHTINGALE, Quincy, Mass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
pENosscoT COUNTY 5, ). COURT

BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
(Reported for the Press.)
BANGOR, Monday, May 3.
Joseph d. Robinson vs. George A Tibbetts
Assumpsit ON account annexed to recover the
sum of 5000, alleged to be due on a contract
for hay. The jury had not agreed at the hour Of
adjournment.
Davis & Bailey for pltff.
Barker. YoSe & Barker. for diff.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR LIVER

Secretes the bile and is one of the most important
organs Of the human system. Jaundice, Indges-
ton, Dyspepsia Foul Stomach, Variable Appetite,
Sallow Complexion, Constipation and all the ills
that accompany it, are all indications of Liver
Complaint.
CHAD severe case of Liver Complaint with
habitual constipation; my appetite would be good
one day and poor the next, my eyes showed evil
dence of Jaundce, and had tired uncomforta-
BILE feeling; bought one bottle of Browns sarsa-
parilla. 1t regulated my liver and bowels so that
their action is as good as ever. My general health
is now good. lowe it all to the use OF Browns
Sarsaparilla
Hon. B. B. THOMAS,
Treas enobscot Co.,
Bangor, Me.
MIR. E. COBB, one of the most prominent mer-
for two years. Mr.. Cobb has consulted good ply
sicians, taken various remedies, but got little or
no assistance until he began the use of Browns
Sarsaparilla He says it is the best thing for Liv
er Complaint that ever came to his notice, and
freely recommends it to his friends.
II was all out of fix this Spring." said Mr. L. o.
OAKS, merchant at Garland, Me. 81 read some of
the testimonials, bought some of Browns Sarsap-
arilla, took one bottle, and am to-day better than
have been for years recommend Browns
sarsaparilla above all medicines have as know
it to be good'
READER!-If you have any trouble with your
kidneys you can find certain relief for it by us
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
At roNeREss ST sTATIes

All trains excepting night Pullman trains VIII stop
for passengers.
1.-THE Ills 3. m train is the night express with
sleeping car attached and runs every night Sun
days included, through to Bar Harbor but not to
and Dexter or beyond Bangor, excepting to Bar
Harbor, on Sunday moRings.
Trains are due in Portland as follows: The morn
ing trains from Augusta and Bath $40 a. M
Lewiston, $50 a. M. !; the day trains from Ban
gor and all intermediate stations and connect
ing roads at 12.45 and 12.40 p m.; the after
noon trains from Waterville, Augusta, Bath,
Rockland and Lewiston at 545 p. ln. ; the night
Pullman Express train at 1. 30 a. m.
Limited Tickets first and second class, for
all points i'm the Provinces sale az re-
fps.
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From ". L. s1ot,oeu, 2o4 orange ST., Ne,ca,s

n. 7.
MEssRs KINsAAN & Co.-Gents: am pleased
to recommend Adamsons Cough Balsam as a
sure cure for all it claims. would not be with
out it. 1t has done me more good than physi
GINS prescriptions in three years.
mays MW&S&W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
Primary cadets, Drill and Ball.

Tonight the little fellows will give their first
drill and ball. There aim has been to give the
public an evening of enjoyment, and show them
that the boys of our streets are composed of ma
terial that needs only helping hand or kind word
to bring it out. The boys have sold great many
tickets, and we hope that the people of our city
will buy a ticket and attend. Mr.. Chandler has
kindly given them the use of his band that even
ing. A fine order of dances has been arranged
for the occasion The band concert will be from
8 to 0 O'Clock; the prize drill from to 10, after
which will come dancing. The reserved seats are
having a rapid sale, but many good seats can be
obtained at Stockbridge's The following is the
programme for the band concert:
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Purify Your Blood

Your blood may be full of Impurities, but Hoods
Sarsaparilla will thoroughly cleanse, enrich, and
vtaizeit. The most severe cases of scrofula, salt
rheum, bois, pimples, lin fact all affections aris-
ing from impure blood, yield to Hoods Sarsapari-
la 1t also cures dyspepsia biliousness, sick head
ache, kidney and liver complaints, Sharpens the
appetite, and builds up the whole system.
Henry Biggs, Campbell Street, Kansas City, had
scrofulous sores all over his body for 15 years.
Hoods SarSanari1la comnletey crred him.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
City Hall-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
New Dress Buttons-Rines Brothers.
For Sale-House Lots.
G. Z. Corsets-Owen, Moore & Co.
Maine Central Railroad.
Bargains-J. G. Hayes & Co.
Wanted-PresSman.
Lost-A Lady'S Hand Bag.
Wanted Girl
Wanted-Ladies TO Know.
For Sale-~HouSe
Lawn Mowers-Kendall s. Whitney
Observation-Disclosures
Portland Trust COmpany-Annual Meeting.
Wanted-Agents.
For Sale-Express and Furniture Business.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
As Thex Uannot Possibly

Sold by druggists, 81 six for SIS. Prepared only
by C, /. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-05
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD

On and alter MUNDAK, MAY IOth,
1856, Passenger Trains Leave
Portland as follows:
For Bangor, Ellsworth. Bar Harder,
vanceb0rO, st. John, Halifax, and the
Provinces, ST. stephen and Arocstook
County, 1.20 p. m via Lewiston. 1.25 and
411.l5 p. m, via Augusta; and for
Bangor & PiscatRquis r.. H.,
411.15 p. M, for Skowhegan, Belfast and
Dexter, 1.2O, 1.25, til 10 p. NJ; WaterviIle,
urdays only at 5.15 p. M; for Augusta, Hal
lowell, Gardiner and Brunswick, ITO a.
H., rs, 5.15, TIL 10 p. m. Bath, ITO a, III /,
125, 5.15 p. M, and on Saturdays only at Ills
D. M; Rochiand and Knox and Lincoln
Il. r., z. 10 a. M, LIS p. M; Auburn and
Lewiston at 500 a. M, ]. 20, 500 p. m. Lew
isfon via Brunswick, 40 a. NJ, Hills p.
M; Farmingf0n, Monmouth, Winthrop,
Oakland and North Anson, 1.20 p m. /;
Pennington via Brunswick, 40 a. m.
and 20 D. m.
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MUSIC AND ORA MA.

ST LAWRENCE STREET CHURCH CONCERT.
The concert which will be given under the aus
pices of the society connected with the st. Law
renee street church at the vestry tonight should
draw a liberal patronage. The Ladies' Orchestra
have obtained high reputation throughout the
State, and the Schubert Quartet holds high POI
sition among our musical organizations. There
will also be considerable assistance from well
known vocal talent. Tickets can be procured OF
Granville Staples and at the door.
The following will he the programme:
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DR.. R. C. FLOWER S
Blood Purifier !!

Nophysician in America to-day has such a ma
tional reputation as Dr. r. G. FLOWER for radi-
all those deep seated and terrible blood disorders
that for centuries the medical world regarded az
well-nigh incurable. DR.. Flowers Blood Puri-
his unparalleled reputation by its splendid results
in speedily eliminating all poisonous germs from
the body and quickly Supplying an abundance Of
the pure rich blood SO essential to perfect health.
This preparation is NO cheap medicine made
10 sell; on the contraryit is scientific combina-
ket.
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Order of Meetings.

The order of meeting today is as follows: Grand
Chapter at a. m; Order of High Priesthood at
II a. ~; Grand Lodge att p. M; Grand Com
madderY at p. NJ. sharp.
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PORTLAND TRUST COMP ANY.

NlHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
l. Portland Trust Company, will be held at the
1886, at 10 a. M, for the election of Board OF
Trustees and the transaction of any other bust
ness that may legally come before the meeting.
II. BUTLER, Secretary.
Portland, Me-. May 1 1886.