Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-21
HALLOwELL.

pleasant occasion WAS a gathering of
friend, at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hamilton on Warren street, Thursday
evening, the object of which was to present
70 Rev and Mrs. Springer some mementoes
Of their esteem and good will on their re-
elegant plush upholstered easy chair, pre-
scented to Rev. MIR Springer in a pleasant
way by Rev. Mr.. iIolbrook, and an open
work cane rocker. with foot rug and Has
sock, presented to Mrs. Springer in happy
manner by Miss Imogene Blackman Mr.. and
Mrs. Springer responded to the remarks of
presentation with much feeling, and showed
by their manner that the affair was a com
plete surprise, aud that the gifts were APP
prcciatcd highly. The value of the gifts
aggregated thirty dollars, which amount was
contributed in only little over a days solicit
tatIon. After the presentation the evening
was passed eujoyably and refreshments,
Consisting of ice cream, oranges and cake,
w,re served, After prayer by Rev. Mr..
Springer, and singing, the company broke
up, xteuding their warmest wishes of sue
cess and that speedily in their new field
Fast day services were quite largely at
tended Thursday morur" at the Baptist
church. The pastor. Rev. G. W. Holbrook
preached a sermon adapted TO the sentiment
of the day from Galatians. Rev. Mr.. Peck
ham read the lessons and offered prayer
Ma. Bert Flagg arrived home from Flor
lila Unexpectedly Thursday evening.
Samuel X, Payson, Esq, of Boston was
in the city Thursday, on business connected
with the kennebec River Mills.
The "i's' spent an enjoyable evening with
Miss Nellie Hall on Middle St last evening
1t is said there is not All Objectionable fea-
! ture in Fun in Boarding School" which is
to be presented here Monday evening by the
luce Comedy Co, aud that the fun is pure
and Who'll some.
In the death of Mr.. John ID Lord of this
| city "Wednesday evening, IIallowell loses
one of its most venerable and respected citi-
zcns He was a familiar figure on our
streets, and until very recently was about
every day, attestiug his remarkable strength
and vitality. MIR Lord was born July 10Th,
los, and consequently had attained the great
age of 30 wears, . months and 3 days He
spent his boyhood and apprenticeship as
house carpenter in iIallowell, and later as
architect and builder. was prominently en-
gagged in the erection of the State House the
insane Hospital and many of the older and
best buildings in this city In 1910 Mr.
Lord went TO Springfield, Mass, and was
connected with the United States armory in
that city until the fall of 1868, when he re-
turned to this CITY, where he has resided ever
since. having retired from active business at
that time Mr.. ami Mrs Lord resided with
in the Armorv preserves, and there are in
the residence of Mr. Lord at the present
time. many highly wrought plans
aud illustrations of the buildings there
erected Mr. Lord being at the
armory during the civil war had to exercise
great care III the proper defense and protec
ton of these buildings. Mr. Lord leaves a
wi low of nearly his own age. and two sons
Nr John Lord of this city and Mr.. Chas.
W. Lord of Jersey City. \. j.. and one
daughter, Mrs DR., J. Q. A, IIawes of this
Ct'y. Mr. Lord also has brother residing
in Chicago. James f. Lord, Esq, and sis
ter. Mrs Judge II. X. Baker of this place
The funeral services occur tomorrow. Sun
day afternoon, at one o'clock, from the late
residence with masonic honors, Kennebec
lodge and Jerusalem Il. 4. Chapter partci
pahug.