Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-03
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An earnest effort ID to be put forth the
present winter to start . free public
library In Rockiand. The city u said 70
be far behind many Of the sister cities
OF the State 10 the benefits that are 70 Be
derived from such an Institution. Meet
ings are being held 1t present 70 formu-
late plans for active aggressive work In
the matter. A circular letter viii PROB
ably be addressed TO all the churches.
social and fraternal organizations and
auxiliariss 10 the same. some ifty eight
in number, setting forth the advantages
and benefits Of a public library and NE
need Of such "A institution for the CITY,
and asking each 10 contribute the PRO-
eeeds Of an entertainment for thas pur-
pose.
The s'og:ing season. seems TO Be just
beginning In Maine and the city sports
men are filing up the high north woods
for big game In great fashion. Tney
probably carry of as much as tha law
will allow, bat they also leave good ios
OF cash along the way.
They have Y. +. s l.. q. Society at
Bowdoinham Ridge. We give Ii up
?. VI. Reed has his History VI Bafh
about ready for the press.
Another volume Of the Gorges Society
publications Is soon to be Issued IL Will
embrace new history Of the Popham
Colony by Rev. Mr.Thsyer.
The Portland Board of Health has a
little additional work on its hands In
connection with the making OF Portland
a winter port for the ocean steamships
4 meeting Of the board on Saturday was
attended by representatives OF the two
stssmship lines. The companies agreed
TO allow no passengers to leave the sh ps
until the local health officers had made
their inspection Il Is stated that later
on 4 surgeon from the u. s. Marine
Hospital will be detailed.
1t il to be hoped there are few women
la Maine who are as DESTROYS Of giving
somebody a pounding as the LivermoIe
"lady" now confined in Auburn jail.
Bath Times 1t Is with great sorrow
that Bath learns Of the death OF that
sterling eentenarian, Major Harvard, so
long familiar figure on the streets OF
this city. There are few Of our city and
society enterprises for which Major Har-
wards purse have not been opened
Citizens of all classes and sects have
learned to love and respect his genial
presence. The long period of his life
spanned the era OF Baths triumphs and
progress In which he was a conspic-
uous part pioneer in Baths famous
Industry he held an active interest in
her business clear up TO the time OF his
death transacting business like man
of 80 Such long life argues irdisputa-
bly, good and pure one. MAJ Thos Har-
wards one hundred years were OF them
selves an ever eloquent tribute.
President Hyde of Bowdoin College in
his address before the Massachusetts,
Teachers Association touched one point
that is often overlooked, but which is Of
great importance. That point is the
statement that those In charge Of public
libraries should be not merely custodi
ans but interpreters and introducers Of
books to the reading public With the
extension Of free libraries and the part
these may be made to play in the CON-
munity, this becomes matter OF gen
eral consideration The special training
that il is possible for one to secure In
the management Of libraries removes
any difficulty in the way of getting
competent librarians.
Negotiations are still in progress, but
are not consummated to consolidate a
large map concern with Lakeside Press,
thereby keeping the plant in Portland
1t had been decided to move it away and
Portland has been strongly Directing to
that proposition ever since 1t was made,
An interesting paper on New Mead
ows, its people and industries was read
ct the last meeting Of the Sagadahoc
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