Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-08

and Godfrey, the High School battery, but az
usual the superior work of the kennebecs
won the contest.
The celebrated traveller ard writer, Mr..
George KEENAN,, will soon commence u lee
ture tour through Maine Augusta would
Ike to welcome this wen known author and
it would seem to us m excellent idea il some
society would secure date for his appear.
ance in this city.
The school directors OF the Williams Dis
trici are now considering the matter of al
lowing Aliens whistle, when blown by
authority of DR.. Webster, govern the matter
of school or ''no school" On stormy days.
| 1t would seem to be a good idea and will
probably be adopted.
A fine litter Of five handsome English mas
tifs were shipped from this city last night by
Frank Farnhsm. Four went To Melrose,
Mass, and the other was sent 10 dog tancier
in Hot Springs, Ark. The price WAS $40
each and an attendant accompanied the latter
puppy to his Arkansas home.
The liking of Dentists" DIR. Ashley ron
! tnues to draw crowded houses and trouble
some molars at Meoniau Hall every evening.
The performance given by the company last
evening was very good, especially the
balancing and lifting of one of the members
Of the company. The Pr. will remain dur
;pv tha iuJa nF th., vrnaL
The storm Yesterday was unusually severe
and a large volume of rain fell. Operations
on nearly all outdoor work were suspended
during the greater part Of the day and busi-
ness was rather quiet. The water in the
river rose about two feet during the day, but
has not reached a point yet when it will
trouble the workmen on the bridge piers.
1t is hoped that every one who listened to
the recent address of Rev. J. c Bragg upon
France and others who desire to become ac-
quainted with the work of the American Nc
All Association will be present at a meeting
of the Augusta Auxiliary Tuesday after
noon ut o'clock in the Congre gational
Chapel. Interesting communications will be
read from Mrs Bragg.
The Catholic Society of IIallowell is max
ing arrangements for three nights fair and
levee to be held some time the last of this
month or the first of next. The fair will
close with grand ball and coffee supper.
1t is intended that the coming fair shall sur
pass all preceding efforts and the commit
tees having the details of the affair in charge
are already hard at work.
The Bay State fair is now in progress in
Boston and the reduced rates on railroads
and steamers will induce many to attend
from Maine. The exhibition this year is
said to be far in advance of all other years
and is claimed to be the finest exhibit of the
kind ever arranged in the United States. 1t
il surely well worth a visit and lot. of Au-
gusta people are preparing to go.
The only Nelson colt of which our city
can b0lst, is the handsome thfee-year-old
Pocahontas, owned by VIM. II. Turner.
She is q fine gated. smoothe looking horse,
and although she has never been sent for
business, can show a 2 30 clip in avilage
cart. Mr. Turner has refused 500 for her
but does not care to sell her at so low figure
since the sire Of the colt has made s1ch re-
marksbIy quick time.
An amusing occurrence happened in one
of the juvenile classes in Sunday school
last Sunday. The teacher was drilling tse
Ettle ones to repeat the passage Hog good
and how pleasant il is for brethren to dwell
together in unity" They repeated it sev-
eral times in succession and she lall in
the exercise appeared little midget pjped
up; 1--WE been in Unity lots of times" 1t
was quite a pat remark and created considera-
Bile suppressed merriment.
The east bound trains yesterday were
notieeably full Of fine appearing ladies' who
wore little white ribbon. They were the
del gates to the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union convention at Bar IIarhor which
commences this morning. Mrs t. NJ. n
Stevers of Portland, Pre- siient Of the Union
was on board and when interviewed by
Journal reporter she expressed herself /"
much pleased with the prospects for a fine
convention. "You can see white ribbons all
around here" she said, and it was quite trne.
There were large number OF delegates on
the train.
In accordance with the call meeting Of
the Howard Benevolent Association was
held in the sldermen's room, Granite Hall
yesterday afternoon at 2 30 O'Clock. A
there were but -four members of the sssocis'
ton present no business Was transacted and
the meeting adjourned until next Monday
afternoon at the same time and place. The
matters to come up for consideration are OF