Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-31

and Sands will be in Bangor for the purpose
Of examining the accounts of Major w. z
Clayton, the State liquor agent. The follow
ing day in company with Councillor Hatch of
Bangor, they will visit the Maine State Col
ege and inspect the diseased cattle. Gov.
ROBBIE, Councilmen Locke and Smith. did not
visit the School for the Deaf at Portland,
Monday, as the school is not in session at
this time
The entertainment at G. A. r. Hall, Mon
day evening was very largely attended. The
little Moore sisters of Gardiner far exceeded
the most sanguine expectations, and their
appearance was one of the pleasing features
ofthe evenings entertainment. The playing
on the violin by the younger sister was excel
lent Both have sweet voices and display
surprising musical talent. All performed
their parts in very creditabe manner, and
the large audience was we'll pleased.
The nimrods will have sport in shooting
ducks the coming April. These water-fowls
are found in the small areas of open water
around islands and headlands, the ice hav-
ing been thawed out in these spots BY the
warmth of the sun. Oftentimes extensive
hooks OF these birds are met with and occa-
'lonally flock of geese. On their way to
the far north, they settle into these places
tor rest and to obtain food. Hunters are
oitentmes quite successful in bsgging them.
The case of NJ. F. Field vs.. the Maine
Central Railroad Company, will come to trial
IN the superior court in Boston in about ten
days The plaintiff brings suit to recover
$4,000 damages for injuries alleged to have
been received in the collision at Lincoln in
1882, when, it will be remembered, special
Haln ran into the rear of the regular passen-
ger train. At that time Mr.. Field, who was
resident of Newport, was on board the
regular train, and had his left side badly in
Jufed He now lives in Chelsea, Mass, and
goes business in Boston. B. L. Smith, Esq.
OF Bangor, and Hon. w. F. Lunt of Port
''nd will appear fer the plaintiff and Bos-
~ " itH Iluu. Il. tx w Spo ~ w owl
vile for the defend ant company. 1t is likely
mat large amount of expert testimony will
be introduced.
Inc entertainment given at the Insane
hospital last evening by the minstrel troupe
composed of people connected with the insti-
luton, gave much satisfaction to all con-
'oncerned. Besides large number OF
pa'ients, the trustees were present. and quite
spfinkling of citizens from the city. There
were fourteen performers including the
orchestra, all appearing as gentlemen of
COLOR. q. l.. johnson was interlocutor; 4.
a. Prlest, bones; L. Merrill, tambo. The
overture for the occasion was original, hav-
ing been composed by Mr.. A. L. Davis, one
VI 'he hospital musicians, who has developed
marked talent as a musician. There were
songs by various members of the company,
oil OF highly entertaining character. Prof.
hastty gave some of his popular readings.
MISS Hall of Hallowell rendered whstling
'oio In superior manner, and the sailors
song by the Misses Hall and Hamilton added
largely to the evenings entertainment. At
'ne close laughable farce entitled
oerenade" was presented. Boquets in pro-
fusion were showered upon the successful
participants. The orchestra, under the lead
efship of Prof. Luce, furnished excellent
music. The affair was treat to the patients
~na they were not slow in showing their
appreciation.