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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
Gfavs
WEST GRAY

The drama of THE Flowing Bowl" was
given on Fripay evening aS advertised.
There was quite a goud audience notwith-
etandinS the disagrerabl- weather. The
play was well performed Considering the
little time tine cnmpaDy had given t0 lt>
preparation 1t is the intention Of the cuu-
pany 10 repeat it shortly,
s.. l.. Adams, If Mountain View farm ard
E [. Huston have been on trip to Ma>sa-
chusetts the past week on business. Mr.
Adams brought with him on his return a
hne four year old stallion, which ha intends
keeping on his farm for stock purposes.
There will bp sociable at Mystic Hall,
christmas night
Bertha Twombly has recovered from her
RECENT illness and recommended her school on
A rnoin was seen recently Ia this place
ne ynung uan who saw him says that he
was very cold day 0 '''o
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International Steamship Co.

Easpot Calais, 81. John n. g., Halifax. Ms,
and all parts Of New Brunswich, Nova SEQ
tiy, Prince Edwards ISLAND, ana Cape
q et m The favOrite route to Camp0beiIo
AZ : Z. Andrews, N. H.
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Portland wno,essIe Market.

PORTLAN NJ, Dec. "a 1880.
The following are to-day's closing quotations OF
prOyicons
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

WEDNESDAY, Dec "a
Arrived
Steamer Winthrop Homer, st John, NIB, for
New York, (and proceeded.l
Gas Co.
Sch wide-Awake, MarstOn, New York-coal to
Me Cent RI
Sch Adoie Snow. whitman. New York-coal
Randall & McAlster
Cleared.
steamship Eleanora. Bragg, New York; B
Sen 9 Willard, York, Ponce via Humacoa-
I>aac Emery
Sch Edward Waite York. Matanzas-George
Hunt & Co.
Sch lizzie Chadwick, Chadwick Brunswick
Chase, Leavift & Co.
Sen Marcia Bailey. Cole Addlson-J q Blake
Sch Starlight. Bunker, FREMONT Blake
SAILED Schs Annie L Henderson. Apphia &
Amelia, Matthew Vasser and the fleet which put
In for harbor
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
PORT CLYDE, Dec 80 allied, schr Fred
halano, ewl for Clark's Island. to load granite
for New York.
Messrs washburn Bros stretched The keel to-
day for "A large schr to be launched some time ia
June, 1891.
The launching of the new schr Eeazer W Clark
Ia VIM Rogers yard. at Bath. has been postponed
Two weeks. She will be rugged On the stocks and
taken TO Portland Immediately after launching.
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
:, Ar at nong Kong Dec 81, ship Imperial, Crosby
New York.
Freeman: Hong Hong for New York.
:, Ar al iiollo Nov 9. Darque Martha Davis, Pen
dlet0n. Honolulu.
, Ar at Barbados Dec 20, barque Chas Ward.
Ar al Port spain Dec 1, sch NJ b Millen, Rum
rill, Fernandina.
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CoLLEGIANs IN CONVENTION.

The Highly Successful Bi-enniuI Gather
ing of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Wizards Hall and Hotel were made unwont-
edly lively during three days of last week by the
presence of some hundred or more handsome and
well-dressed gentlemen, mostly of collegiate
age, who had assembled to represent their re-
spective chapters in the Eighteenth Biennial
Convention of the Sigma Chi fraternity. The
Sigma Chi is one of the most popu-
lar and powerful of the college "Greek
Letter. societies, and its prosperity was
very fully attested by the fine per-
sonnel and the fraternal enthusiasm of the pres
ent convention. The delegates were the guests
OF Epsilon Alumni Chapter, of this city, com
posed mostly of graduates of Columbian Uni
Yersty and bearing on its roster the names of
many OF our most respected citizens. Wednes-
day afternoon the blue and gold flag of the or
der, displayed at the masthead of the hotel flag
staff, was the signal that the convention had as
sembled and was ready for business. Meetings
were held both afternoon and evening" and at
the latter session the following officers of the
convention were formally chosen: Worthy
Grand Consul, Reginald Fendall, Washington,
ID. C.. Grand Pro-Consul, Alfred Taylor, New
York; Grand Tribune, W. J.. Fisher, Chicago;
Grand Annotator, Il. III. Lindley, Bloomington
Ind; Grand Quaestor, Smith Burnham, Albion
Mich; Grand Custos, Fred p. Davis, Green
castle, Ind
Thanksgiving Day was spent by the delegates
In sightseeing and social enjoyment, and in
the evening the literary exercises of the conven-
tion We're held in Willard Hall, which was
handsomely decorated with flags, bunting, and
the insignia of the order The poem was de-
llyered by Mr.. Ruter W. Springer, of Epsilon
Chapter and the Grafton by Rev. Thomas S.
Samson, son of DR.. George w. Samson, for
many years the president of Columbian Unver-
sity. Both orator and poet were evidently in
1ull accord with th9 fraternal spirit of their
audience, to Judge from its very Gattering demon
strations of approval Friday the Sigmas
yoyaged per good ship Manchester to Mount
Vernon, planted ivy shoot at the tomb Of
Washington, got photographed on the lawn
of an old-fashioned oyster roast. At O'Clock
Friday evening a grand banquet at Wizards,
with choicest of yiands and brightest of
speeches, good cheer, good wit, and good fellow
brilliant convention in the brilliant history of
the order,
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Golden Gross Notes.

The annual entertainment of the Grand Com
mandery of the United Order of the Golden
Cross was held last Monday evening at Lincoln
Hall. All the seats and available space was
occupied. By invitation of the Grand Com
mandery and committees of subordinate com
manderes the following prominent members of
the order from New York, Massachusetts,, and
Rhode Island were present in return for courte-
sizes extended to visiting members of the District
at Boston in August last: Past Supreme Com
mander W. H. Solomon and lady, Grand Com
mander E. A. Wyman, D. D., and lady, Mrs
Anna Ii. Harvey, Vice Grand Commander:
Charles w. slsbee, X. R. of Putnam Com,
mandery; Mrs. Mary L. Shilling, of Highland
Commandery, Massachusetts; Grand Com
mander A. L. Greene and daughter Past Noble
Commander H. Garfield, NJ. D., and daughter
lady, E. B. Grinnell and lady, A. c. Peavey and
Lady Peavey, Vice Grand Commander: Nancy
E. Cornell and Cynthia j. Taylor, of Northern
Star Commandery; George H. Hale, P. n. c., of
Woonsocket Commandery, of Rhode Island
Grand Commander Edward L. Miller, Lady
Miller, and daughters, Grand Keeper of Records
George s. Stewart and lady, Grand Treasurer
W. T. kremer, H. w. Paige, NJ. D.. and Pro-
fessor Charles Knapp and lady, of New York
Addresses were delivered by Past Supreme
Commander Solomon, Grand Commander Wv
man, Past Noble Commanders James j. Brooks
Z. NJ. Bradley, and Rev. F. A. Stier, of the
District of Columbia. The following popular
Local talent allen kindly assisted: Mrs Lillian NJ
and Kathinka Frech, Miss Flora B. Holden,
Miss Anna F. Craig, Misses Maude and Grace
Grueile, Mr.. Charles NJ Loetfler, Mr.. George
D.. Terry, Professor Arnold Meyer, Mr.. Sol.
Minister, and the Pastime Musical Club, A. V.
Holmes, director. On Tuesday the visitors
were presented to President Harrison by the
committee on reception, Sir Knight Charles L.
Patten, and others. In the evening the visitors
witnessed the cantata of esther" at Lincoln
Hall. On Wednesday the visitors were taken
to Mount Vernon. In the evening the visitors
attended reunion of members of the order at
Masonic Temple: Sir Knight Woodward acted
as chairman. Short addresses were then de-
livered by number of members and visitors.
The New England delegation adopted resolu-
tions expressive of their appreciation of the
courteses of the grand and subordinate com
manderies of the District of Columbia.
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Independent Order Mechanics

There was slim attendance at Friendship
Lodge No. on Wednesday evening.
"a delegation from Baltimore CITY Lodge No
2will soon visit Friendship Lodge No. Z.
Several members who were good attendants
now.
4 meeting of Lafayette Lodge No. 13 was
called for Thursday evening on account of the
serious sickness of Bro. Tippetts.
Bro, A. Swallow, who has been in Vermont
during the recess of Congress, has returned,
New England air seems to have agreed with
him.
Tuesday evening closed the annual yistations.
The report of Grand Secretary Ed Baurel
show the order to be in a much better CON
dition than ever before.
At a meeting of Good VIII Lodge No. IA, of
Georgetown, Tuesday evening, the 1st degree
was conferred on two candidates The 2d de.
gree was conferred on John Thoma.
On Tuesday evening the officers of the Grand
Lodge paid their annual visitation to Good VIII
Lodge, of Georgetown. The lodge had pre-
pared literary and musical programme, which
was well received. i substantial lunch was
served.
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independent Order of Rechabites

IF. L. De Yoe, High Chief Ruler)
Columbia Tent No. l had an attendance of
forty-four members Monday evening. Three
candidates were initiated and the degrees con-
ferred on seven. The Grand Tent officers pay
this tent a fraternal visit one week from next
Monday evening. Mr.. John j. Jett has been
chosen the tents correspondent and his faith
fulness in sending reports is to be commended.
The greatest event of the week was the Grand
Tent visitation to Anacostia Tent No. 13S on
Tuesday evening. Every tent in the District
was represented, 16S members being present.
The Uniformed Rank brigade was in attendance
and was very much admired. On Thursday
evening the Grand Tent officers visited Capitol
Tent, Jr, No. 10, and found the tent in pros
porous condition
One hundred and fifty boys have applied for a
charter under Union Tent No. 81.
High Secretary John r. Mahoney received a
glorious reception on his arrival at GAINESVILLE.
Naomi Tent No. 3 (Ladies) had addresses
on Wednesday evening from Past Chief Ruler
Miss Agnes Catterton, Recording Secretary
Irene Roche, Deputy Ruler Miss Mollie Lang
horn and Grand Tent Representative j. T.
Harrison. Miss L. David and Miss Elizabeth
Newport were initiated.
On Monday night Heber Tent No. 10 initiated
Messrs. James Swaggerty and j. S. Little.
Salem Tent No. 154 has from two to five ini-
tiatons every meeting.
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Independent Order orRechabites,

(A. NJ. Dewey, High Chief Ruler.)
High Chief Ruler A. NJ. Dewey has returned
from his Western trip, and reports an encourag-
ing outlook for the order.
Grand Chief Ruler E. S. Woodford has au.
thorized the circulation of a petition for a new
tent in Georgetown.
Grand Representative Julian L. Wright will
give an address before Friendship Tent No. 20
IN Red Mems Hall, tomorrow night.
Eagle Tent No.2 at its last meeting conferred
the lnitatory and two degrees in characteristic
style on several candidates.
The Eagle Juniors will be favored with an
address tomorrow evening by Past High
Deputy Ruler Thomas s. Dunn,
Past High Representative A. j. Eaton and
Bro. NJ. L. Byrne will be the principal speak
ers on the occasion of the semi-annual vista
tion to Redemption Tent No. IA
Purity Tent No. (Woman's Branch) was
entertained last Monday evening by vocal and
instrumental music by Miss Clara Price, re-
marks by Mr.. and Mrs. George Allen, recita-
tions by Mrs. Ella Shoemaker, remarks by
Sisters Ciscle and Mills. songs by Bro. John
Hancock, readings by Mrs. Ida Murray, re-
marks by Past High Representative A. A. ALI
son, and songs by Sister Mary Cecil and Bro.
Andrew Brown.
Eagle Tent No. 2 offers a handsome gold
watch to the member of the order receiving the
highest number of votes
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30

picture galleries in this place are of great inter
est, and many of the paintings are hv the oldest
masters. | was much impressed hv one gallery
IN TINS palace, which was devoted to paintings
of various conflicts in which the Knights Tenn
plar OF old were engaged, such as Godfrey de
Boutllou, Richard Cuur de Lion. and Others
representing battles and events that occurred in
the years about 100. The grounds of Hampton
Court are extensive, aud are laid out in the most
artistic manner. Notwithstanding the fact that
Hampton Court has long since ceased to be a
place of residence for the sovereigns of England,
it is of interest to the tourist by reason Of the
historical past. and while the title to the prop
erty rests in the Queen of England she permits
1t to be open to the public and some wings of
the palace to be occupied by former members of
her court or distinguished officers Of the army
VINO nave been so unfortunate as to become re-
duced in life"
The grand visitatious in the chapters this
week have been especially interesting. Mon
day evening Mount Vernon Chapter was Wis
tied, and very large attendance gathered to
greet the grand officers aud listen to the re-
marks of Commissioner John w. Ross.
Flowers were presented the NJ Z. G.. II. Priest
E. s. Holmes, and Commissioner Ross by Will
liam Oscar Roome and Past High Priest John
II. Olcott, respectively. At the conclusion of
the ceremonies the Acting High Priest, Thomas
W. Crldler, invited all present to the banquet
nall OF the commandery room, where bounti-
full collation. was found, Past High Priest John
H. Olcott presiding. The music was feature
of the evening, the solos of Companions George
H. Lillebridge and Charles w. Hancock being
particularly well received. Tuesday evening
Potomac Chapter was visited. and as usual the
grand officers were received with warm hospi-
tality. On Wednesday evening the grand of1i-
GERS visited Washington Chapter No. 2, which
is spresided over by one of the most popular
officers of the jurisdiction, George w. Baird,
OF the Engineer Corps the United States Navy.
Music and oratory by talented and distin-
gushed companions occupied thelgreater part
of the evening.
Very few degrees will be conferred in any of
the Masonic bodies for the next two weeks, the
first meetings of December being devoted to
the all-important annual elections of officers
The installation of the grand officers of the
Grand Lodge will be held December 81, and
the same ceremony in the subordinate lodges
must be concluded before that date
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30

c. Shute. The object of this order is to pay an
endowment of 500 in one year by levyng as
sessments of 50 each, which are called about
every twenty days, also paying weekly sick
benefit of $40 of five weeks duration in the
year, but the amount drawn out for sickness is
deducted from the principal This order was
incorporated just six months ago and has issued
upward of fourteen thousand certificates to the
present time. 1t is one of those orders in
which one must live to win and its membership
is made up of males and females Another good
feature is that members at the expiration of the
first month may apply for additional certificates
every month thereafter and thus would be virtu-
ally receiving every month after the first year
500 at a probable cost of $40.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
Knights Of Pythins.

Union Lodge No. 22 was in her glory Thurs
day night, the occasion of the grand visitation
After Grand Chancellor Il. q. Gill and his Off
cial staff had been announced and taken con
troll of the lodge Grand Lecturer Col. G.. j. L..
FoXwell took charge OF the officers of Union
Lodge, carrying them through the written and
unwritten work of the order. They exhibited
great proficiency. By invitation, Nelson Di-
vision No. 2, Uniformed Rank, was present
with about thirty-fve sir knights, who were
invited at the close of the examination to par
take of a banquet prepared by the lodge Of
which Grand Chancellor f. c. Gill is a member
The spread was made at q. A. X. Hail. Seventh
Otto Fisher.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
PROGRESSIVE Beneft Order.

The first lodge of the "Progressive Benefit
Order" Of Boston, was instituted at Scottish
Rite Hall on Wednesday night last by State
Deputy Hance w. B. Reid, of Baltimore and
bia. The foilowing-named gentlemen were
elected as its officers for the ensuing wear:
President, Isaac Cans; Past President, jerome
Lang Vice President, l.. r. Yiuton; Secretary,
II. d, Letcher; Treasurer, s. L. Kohn; Chaplain,
L. 5. kann; Quad William Baum; Marshal, IL.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
United States Renovolent Era1ernitr

Last Tuesday evening delegations from
Council No. so, United States Benevolent Fra
ternity, of this city, visited Baltimore Council
No. 2, at Baltimore. On the arrival of the
delegation in Baltimore they were banqueted.
Speeches were made on the part of Baltimoreans
by the Supreme President, Supreme Secretary,
Supreme Treasurer and the President of Balti
more Council, and on the part of the Washing
tonians by Past Deputy Supreme Presidents L.
A. Patterson, E. S. Wiler, and l.. Heilbrun, and
President Behring.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
A Brilliant Week at Baum's.

A star sale. That means crowds upon crowds
OF delighted ladies. The stars of Baum's never
fail to attract, and as the sale this week includes
holiday goods you will be able TO save many a
dollar on your holiday purchases by shopping
this week at Baum's The last star sale Is still
yydly remembered by many ladies, and the
bargains this week promise to surpass anything
before offered. It is chance not to be passed
by-a star sale at this time of the year.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30

AS an evidence of the sound financial condition
OF this company, aud of Its authority to transact
the classes of business above described we call
attention to the fact that after a valuation of
our assets during the height of the recent money
disturbance, the Comptroller of the United States
Treasury granted us the following certificate
pursuant to the act of Congress October l, $780,
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER

OF THE CURRENCY
Whereas, The American Security and Trust
Company has filed with me the certificate of its
intentionto avail itself of the provisions of the
act of Congress entitled, IAN act to provide for
the incorporation of trust, loan. mortgage, and
certain other corporations within the District of
Columbia" approved October l, $780, and to be
chartered by and under said act, duly verified by
the oath of its president.
ana whereas the said company has satisfied
me that it is safe deposit, secu rity, and trust
company heretofore organized under the laws of
the State of Virginia, and that at the passage of
said act, and continuously since the 9th day of
December, A. D. 1889, it has done and carried on
in the District of Columbia Il safe deposit, trust
loan, and mortgage business, and that it is en-
titled to avail itself of the provisions of said act
This is to certify that said company has COM
piled with the requirements of said act, and is
entitled to have and exercise in the District of
Columbia all the general and special powers
conferred, and perform the duties imposed by
said act of Congress, on corporations organized
under the first subdivision of section l of said
mortgage business, and a storage business.
And | further certify that have examined
the property and assets conveyed to the said
company, in accordance with the requirements
OF the tWenty-flrst section of said act, and have
appraised and fixed the value thereof at the
sum of one million, one hundred and ninety
seven thousand, eight hundred and sevent y-four
and 4lOO dollars, which said sum is to be received
and considered as money and as constituting the
paid-up capital of said corporation to the extent
of the sum of seven hundred and eighty-one
thousand, two hundred and fifty dollars, the
same being sixty-two and one-half per centum
or the entire capital of said company, which
said capital is one million, two hundred and fifty
thou usand dollars, (Sl250,G0.W
further certify that the said company has de-
posted with me deeds OF trust and other securi-
ties equal in actual value to the sum of two
hundred thousand dollars being in excess of one
fourth of the capital stock of the said company
paid in as aforesaid, to be kept by me for the
purposes and upon the trust provided for in and
by said act of Congress, and is entitled to trans
act the business of u trust company and to be-
come and act as an administrator, executor,
guardian of the estate of a minor, and undertake
any other kindred hduciary duty which can law
fully be undertaken by corporations organized
under subdivision Of the first section of said
act of Congress.
In witness whereof l have hereto subscribed
my name and caused my seal of office to be
affixed to these presents, at the city of Washing
ton, in the District of Columbia, this 18th day of
November, A. ID. 1890.
[sEALl SgnedJ e. S. LACEY,
Comptroller of the Currency.
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Unsurpassed facilities for the storage of Plate,
Valuable Papers, Furniture, Carriages. or other
valuable goods.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-30

Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent, with the most
modern safeguards.
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Call and see us. Information cheerfully fur
nshed.
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WILL MANAGE ESTATES, FURNISH GUAR
ANTEED INVESTMENTS, MAKE AND
SELL LOANS SECURED BY FIRST
TRUSTS, AND WILL ISSUE
DEBENTURE BONDS.
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-07-24

ST. ELMO HoTRL, Nos. 3l7 a. $40
ARCH STRICT. PH1L'A.-Rates re-
duced TO 81 90 per day. The travel
ing public will still find at this Hotel
the same liberal provision for their
comfort. IL is located in the immedt.
ate centres of business and places OF
amusement and the different Rail-
Road depots, ms well. All parts of the
city, are daily accessible by street
Cars constantly passing the door. II
offers special Inducements to those
visiting the city for business or pleas
ure. Your patronage respectfully
solicited. Jos. VI. Feger, Proprietor
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Cash Hardware Store I!

Building material, cutlery,
ammunition, fishing tackle,
grain cradles, scythes, lawn
mowers, forks, in fact every
thing generally found in a
first class hardware store will
be found at the new cash
hardware store, l.. o. Bower
sox, proprietor, Middleburgh
Pa. Call early and take ad-
vantage of the extraordinary
bargains offered.
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Monday, August 4, 1890,
AZ 10 o'clock, a. VI.

AZ 10 o'clock, 4. VI,
smith Gilbert Fl. IA.
Being all that certain moSsuagc aud tract Of
land situate In Spring township snyder county,
Pa, about miles north ut Adamsburg, on Pub
lie road leading trOm AdimSburg % TruNCNlllc.
Bounded aud described as follows Bounded
north by lands ut Joseph liJSSugcr ana others,
East 10y lands of Geo. Ewlg aud others, South by
lands Of Levi Smith and others, and west by
lands Of Alexander llommcl whcrcOn are erect
ed n Good TwO-story DWELLING not ", large
Bank BARN. and other necessary Outhuildngs,
containing ~ ACRES, more or less
Also that certain Limestone LOT, situate IN
said township Bounded aS follows: Beginning
at a stone, thence hy lot Ot Isaac Aurand, south
IL degrees, east 10 perchcS tOH stone, now u
cherry trec) thence hy land % Reuben Drccsc
north ~ degrees, east pcrchcS 10 stone, NOV
II cherry tree) thence ny land Of Mrs. Jane GOsS
north III degrees, west 10 p'rchcs 10 "A stone,
thence by land Of Reuben Drce,c south - degrees
west 90 the place Of beginning, containing 30
Square PerchcS, more or less, together with a
right OF way or wagon road over the land OF the
said Reuben DrecSc
Seized, taken into execution, ana % bc sold rs
the property OF George Odi.
REUBEN DREESE. sheriff.
Sherif'S ONCE MiddleDur.sh, June -, 1880