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Agent Boothby, General Baggage Agent
Towle, the new Treasurer, Mr.. York, and
the new auditor, Mr.. Colby, Civil Engineer
Allen, and Mr.. Pinkerton, of the locomo-
tive department, were all there early.
While one of the worst storms of the
season ragged out of doors, the gaieties in
the hall gave no signs that such a thing
as snow storm was ever heard of. All
the evening regular trains and the specials
from the East and on the Mountain Di-
vision were on time, bringing their quota
to swell the already large crowd of Port
land people. Among those from the East
were L. w. Pollister and wife, M. F. Tarr
and wife, and John Eupa of Bangor, D.
D. Drew of Bar Harbor and George Cram
and wife of Bucksport.
The local officials and employees were
present almost to a man. The numbers
and the great success of the affair
could be judged best during the grand
march when they came into the hall in
thirtyfour platoons, sixteen in a platoon.
This was done in an impromptu manner
without rehearsal, of course, but was
nevertheless done in splendid shape.
The platoons did not include all the
dancers by great many. and there must
have been about 800 dancers in the hall.
This estimate does not include the au-
dience that filed the galleries and the
settees upon the floor.
The scene upon which this great au-
dience gazed was such as is rarely seen
in City Hall. The decorations, which
were done by Capt. Geo. E. Brown, were
especially fine, and are worthy of asepar-
ate description by themselves.
The Decorations.
Entering the corridor of City Hall the
grand staircase was brilliant with electric
light. Facing the party as they assembled
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Miss Magee, blue cashmere.
Miss D. Cummings was daintily attired
in light blue cashmere with swans down
Miss Amy B. Hanson, white surah,
combined with lace.
Miss Kate Graham, pink surah.
Miss NJ S. Davis, Deering, fetching
costume of pink surah with an overdress
of white tulle with garnitures OF MORE
ribbon.
Miss Grace Dow, blue birds eye bed
ford.
Miss Annie Towle of Augusta, a state
ly brunette. wore an exquisite costume
of white mohair festooned with gar
lands of smilax and roses.
Miss Annie Rich's brunette beauty
prettily contrasted with gown of canary
India.
Miss Hattie Morrell appeared to adj
vantage in a crushed blackberry silk and
black lace, diamond ornaments.
Mrs. F. E. Hoxey was fashionably
gowned in a deep green cloth with green
velvet and jet garnitures.
Miss Kate Sawey, black silk and lace.
Mrs. S. E. Peterson, black cashmere.
Miss Lillian Bruins, a pronounced blonde,
wore a grey cashmere with ostrich trim
mings.
Miss Elizabeth Wescott was attrac-
lively and becomingly gowned in a mode
cashmere artistically finished with black
ostrich feather trimming and pink
chiffon.
Mrs. W. F. Timmons, black satin bro
caded, with pinl1s.
Mrs. G. E. Allen, black surah and
lace.
Miss Sadie Kenney was charming in a
black silk henrietta, trimmed with surah
and edged with jet, corsage bouquet OF
pink roses.
Miss Kate Kenney wore a stylish cos
tune of black lace, arranged over black
silk.
Mrs. D. j. Milton, brown bedford cord,
black feather trimming.
Miss S. M. Nader of Deering, blue
bedford cord, jet trimming.
Miss L. P. Crabtree wore an artistic
gown of blue bedford cord with velvet
trimming.
Mrs. j. II. Harrington looked very
beautiful in a rich gown OF black silk,
embellished with jet.
Miss Grace Gallison, mahogany surah.
Miss Lizzie Wilson, light blue cash
mere and lace.
Mrs. Lizzie Riley, white nuns yelling,
old rose trimmings.
MIoo Cettlo DbICkuCJt ASAAo oAo"AA SeeoiA-
mere and surah.
Mrs. George P. Thomas, whose hus-
band is so popular an official on the road,
graced an exquisite gown OF black crepe
bewilderingly strewn with pansies.
| Miss Minnie Silva was pleasing pic
ture in white foriated bedford with
old rose trimmings.
! Miss Kate Foley, q petite brunette,
wore a dainty gown of light blue India.
Miss Nellie. ~Loughran OF Knightville,
| yellow tulle, en- train.
Mrs. Charles Hartshorn wore rich
gown of black satin and jet trimmings.
Miss Fannie Merrill, pink striped nov
city goods, V shaped corsage and jet
passementrie.
| Miss NJ. Hughes, lavender and black. !.
Mrs. George Whitney wore "a DECIDED
~ smart gown Of iron gray and white
camers hair edged with ostrich feather
| trimming ys
| Miss Nellie Wilson, black silk COM
| bined with lace.
| Mrs. E. G. Foster was stylishly ar
rayed in street costume OF brown bed
ford cord.
Miss Mamie Maher, lavender.
Miss Sybell Howe, black lace.
Miss Nellie Cummings, blue silk pue
ostrich tips.
Miss G Massey, pink silk.
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A Curious Custom.

There is a curious custom in Massa-
ehusetts which dates back to the time
when Nathaniel P. Banks was governor
OF that state. whereby each succeeding
governor has been called upon on the
recommendation of the executive coun-
Gil to pardon on Thanksgiving day two
prisoners undergoing Imprisonment for
life. Mr.. Banks-his commission as
general originating with our civil war
was governor of Massachusetts in 1857,
and since that time, thirty-four years
ago. at each recurring Thanksgiving
day, two prisoners for life. making
sixty-eight in all, have been pardoned.-
Baltimore Sun.
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the stairway was the coat of arms OF
Maine, while festoons of streamers,
fioated overhead. The main hall never
before was SO perfectly illuminated.
The electroliers had been removed and
in their place were seven large arcs MAX
ing the great hall as light as day. Nor
was this all the illumination. Around
the room, under the galleries, were color
ed incandescent lights, giving charm
ing effect. Two electric suns shed their
powerful rays, from above, at the rear of
the stage.
The stage was draped with bunting,
festooned with evergreen, and bor-
dered with potted tropical plants. On
the wall above was suspended superb
banner bearing this device:
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PERSONAL.
Mr.. Nathan Clifford will assist at the

Mr.. Nathan Clifford will assist at the
production of Living Whist in Bangor.
Mr.. j. Barton, general freight agent,
and Mr.. A. Bowers, assistant, Of the
Grand Trunk road, are in the city.
DR.. Irving E. Kimball, who has been
quite sick in Boston, is getting better and
hopes to be home soon.
Mr.. Edward A. Noyes, treasurer of the
Portland Savings Bank, sailed for Europe
in the Labrador yesterday for two
months visit.
Hon. W. FL. Clifford of this city is to
speak at the coming banquet of the
Young Mems Democratic Club of Bidde-
ford.
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The Grand March.


After the concert, the strains from the
orchestra announced the grand march
lead by Mr.. Wellington Sprague and wife
of Auburn, followed by the other Off
cials of the road and their ladies. AS
they passed around the hall the public
was permitted to closely review those
men to whose active intelligence, skill
and courage they fearlessly entrust their
lives, and whose courteous attentions
and solicitous care add much to the
comfort and greatly abbreviate the tedi-
BUSINESS and ennui attendant upon
railroad travel. These, together with
the general manager, their admired leader
and example, the embodiment of courte-
GUS cordially and kindly thought, to
whose careful judgment is due the credit
of the selection of these gentlemanly
officers-have been instrumental in plac-
ing the Maine Central railroad at its
present zenith of popularity and caused
it to rank among the foremost rail
roads in the country.
After the march, the festivities devot
ed to Terpsichore, began and continued
with undated enthusiasm and pleasure
until long after midnight. The gather
ing in the galleries, whence the move
ments of the dancers could be seen, was
also large, and it was evident that the in
terest in the Maine Central Relief Asso-'
citation extended to the people as well as
the immediate railroad officers. The
ladies all presented an animated picture
of loneliness, and as the dancers fitted
to and fro between the numbers under
the escort of their gallant male compan-
ions, the scene was one which could not
but fill with envy the hearts of those
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one of the most popular and taking
numbers that has been heard for long
time. 1t was full of pleasing melodies
that appealed at once to the audience
Mr. Blanchard cornet solo, "The Glen
was given with much taste and express
sion. The Singers Club gave three
numbers, Faning's ''The Vikings" full
of the dash and rythm of the sea, Cow
EMS beautiful ''Bridal Chorus, " and Fan
ing's 'sMiller's Wooing," in which oc-
ours that wonderful arrangement of the
BASES that has the effect of French
horns. AS usual, the club sang with all
the finish for which they have become
noted. All the artists received hearty
applause for their efforts.
The last number of the concert pro-
gramme, the railroad galop, was decid-
ly the taking feature of the evening.
The bell rang, the engine pulled, the
train got under way, the brakeman in
Maine Central uniform shouted the name
of the next stations, the air brakes whis-
tied, and all went well until beyond Wat
erville. Then there was the quick toot-
ing of the engine which means 'cow on
the track the world over. AT the same
time an deliberately constructed cow gal
Hoped across the stage, her tail high in
the air and her horns shaking defiance to
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-12
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
in this county have been recorded at the
registry of deeds:
Standish-Louisa bennett to Oliver Dow.
Windham-Ul Inner +. Hussey to Joseph A.
Hussey. $50.
A. Wells,
Observation-Disclosures A. Clough to Elmer E.
Dearborn.
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Two Massachusetts, superstitions.

In parts of Massachusetts it is thought
that if a girl puts piece of southern
wood down her back. the first boy she
meets will be her husband. In Boston
if manageable woman puts a bit of
southern wood under her pillow on re-;
firing, the first man she sees in the morn
ing will, SO says the superstition, be the
one whom she is to marry. Washington
Star.
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Death of Henry Walsh.

A letter to The PRESS from Yarmouth,
N. S., says Henry Walsh of Portland,
died in that place of the grippe last Mon
day, and that he has wife and three
children in this city. Particulars in re-
gard to his death can be obtained of r.
McClutchy of Yarmouth.
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Contra Boston Fancy-Turkey Bone Horn
pipe
Saratoga Lancers-Boccaccio. $3.50. Kerssen
Schottische and Galop-Danclng on the
Housetop. King of the Road.
Contra, Lady of the Lake-Chicken Leg Reel.
WaltZ-Return of Spring Waldteufel
INTERMIsSION.
Waltz, Schottische, Carleton-La Serenata,
Skirt Dance, Diabolus.
Quadrille, STANDARDIZATION. ..... Robinson
Waltz-DedieatiOn STRAUSS
CONFERENCE.-The Reel.
Quadrille, Schottische-Dem Golden Wings
Grand Right and Left Polka-Our Babies.
Contra. Portland Fancy-Eight Hands Round
Waltz-Farewell to Munich .Gungl
Officers and Directors.
The gentlemen under whose manage
ment the movements of the great
were carried out so successfully were:
Floor Director-W Wellington Sprague.
Aids-F. l.. Gardner, I'll. &. Pafhma1, y. f.
ParlSman, Marshall Tarr: W. Fl. Keatlng; u. p W.
lister, H. H. Hanson, A. I'll. Phillips, Chas. +.
kinball M. f. Healey. NJ. F. Dunn, T. A.
Feeney, Frank w. York, w. p Stoneham.
Committee of ArrangementS-E A. Hall, +. L.
Gardner, II. H. TOwle, H. G. Parkman, Geo. T..
Whitney, Z. G. Foster
Reception Committee-E. A. Hall, VIM. A.
Allen, Geo. P. Haskell, III. Fl. Towle, F. d. Rog-
ers, III. d. Waldron, Thas P. Shaw, S. s. Cahill,
L. " Philbrook.
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The Refreshment Room.

Reception hall was turned into re-
freshment hall and here a capital menu
was served by Mr.. Henry, assisted by
large corps of walters. The viands were
of the best and a better night could not
have been desired to enable the patrons
to fully appreciate them.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

wheI Baby was sick, VIC gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
dec11 eod&w1y
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Mrs. wins1ow's Soothing Syrup has been
used over Fifty Years by millions of mothers
for their children while Teething, with perfect
success 1t soothes the child, softens the
Gums. allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diar-
rhoea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. For sale by Druggists in every part of
the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows
Soothing Syrup. Zoe bottle.
febSDIW&F&w1y
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all the engines in creation. This feature
was greeted with loud applause and up
roarious laughter.
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Discussed IN 1891
SCHEDULE OF ASSETS.

Balance Netassets Dec. 81, 1se1s5s, 2o7, 7e4ss
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JACOB L. GREEN, President.
JOHN M. TAYLOR, Vice Prest.
EDWARD Nj. BUNCE, Secretary.
d. 81. WELLS, Actuary.
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Ratio of expenses Of management
to receipts in 1891 .9.9S per cent.
Policies in force Dec. 81, 1891,
64,794, insuring .....-.. Sl55, o43, oo5.oV
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The Unitarian Woman's Alliance meets
for business this afternoon at o'clock.
A girl named Bibber had leg sprained
by the npsetting of bob-sled on York
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1892-04-22
NJ. E WOODSTOWN.
FOR
GAPES IN YOUNG CHICKENS.

During the past few years we have en-
deavored to find some powdered drug to
cure Gapes in young chickens, which we
wished to add to our Poultry Powders. In
this line we have succeeded to a certain de-
gree, and believe either of our powders will
do more to prepent Gapes than any other
powder made if fed regularly. We can
truthfully say that by their use we have
not had one case of Gapes during the past
year, but while they act as a preventive
they will not cure after the worms have
seated themselves in the windpipe, inc we
are compelled to admit that no drug now
made in powder form will cure Gapes quick
enough to give satisfaction more than one
time in ten. Learning this We turned our
attention to liquid medicine, and now offer
the poultry growers II LIQUoRINE, a
mixture of liquids which wiW positively cure
tile Gapes in a fen hours, and we believe it
to be the only reliable remedy ever offered
to the public in any form for this rouble.
Our experiments with this medicine were
conducted in the yards of several extensive
poultry growers throughout the county,
and we have not yet failed to cure in every
case. 1t is not to be administered as a pre-
v~entive, nor given in several times its bulk
of feed or water. but to be applied directly
on the tongue. The mixture CONTAINS NO
POISON, and requires but an instant to be
administered. Only one dose is required
when chickens are treated Immediately
upon showing the first symptoms of the
trouble, but after the worms have fastened
themselves to the trachea or partly en-
tered the lungs, the dose must be repeated.
Full directions on every bottle. Price, 25c.
W. H. COMPTON, Woodstown, N. ].
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w. C. r. u.
The Importance of the Temperance
Work Among Children and
Little Children.

"A paper written by Miss Harriet F.. Van
meter, of Salem, and read at the semi-annual
convention of the Salem county W. G.. Il. u.
at IIancock's Bridge, April lith, 1892
sweet face of childhood
Thou lookest ont on lite with trusting eyes,
For thine is perfect innoceh
The value of childhood has led the Y.
w. G. 7. U. into a field of " ork where we
need to pray from wisdom for above to
direct us. We have in the child the plastic
clay to be shaped. If the Holy Spirit guide
our hands, what a result may be obtained.
What a sin, too, we may commit against a
child!
The gathering in faculties are keen, and
the little one is busy forming ideas and
judgments. Even the visions are not to be
ignored because in them is the germ of
many a career. A determination to
be sat the top when | grow up, some
truly great person IN be, III be-" by
letting bad ways entirely alone, is a worthy
ambition.
The slight touch, then, given each tenn
perance hour through weeks, months,
years, is making its impression upon them
with divine aid, and will kindle in the
heart of more than one a flame that shall
light up souls forever, with the love ofGod
urging them on. Blessed be the teacher
with such a reward.
But before this comes to pass, there is
a stage of existence when the children are
bubbling over with sport, noise, b%luster,
coaceit and high temper mixed in gener-
GUS measures. In short, inexhaustible
reservoirs Of mischief. Something must
be don't to interest the mind or rivet the
attention beside scolding or tapping a bell
to bring about the order so essential. We
are told that this may be attained by tact
and a winning manner and thus rest on a
mole satisfactory basis titan that which is
the result of an imperious command. The
latter is so apt to put them out Of joint.
| confess my ingenuity is sorely taxed
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1892-04-22
WRshlmgIOn Leuer.
tFrom our regular correspondent
Washington. April 18. 1892

Washington, April 18, 1892.
The Presidential question is becoming a
very interesting one in the Senate. which
contains a number of would be dark horses,
of both parties. 1t has long been known
that a majority OF Republican Senators are
opposed to the nomination of President
Harrison by their party, and that a major
ity of the Democratic Senators were in the
same state of mind concerning the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Cleveland by the Democrats.
Resent events have had a tendency to
to make it appear probable that Cleveland
and Harrison would head their tickets,
and the result has been a very marked act
ivity among the Senators to devise ways
md means of preventing this, and there
are numerous hints being privately drop
ped of surprises in store for the public AS
to candidates on both sides. but the Sen.
ators are wary; they all wish to be solid
with the man selected as candidate by
their party, even if it be Cleveland and
Harrison, consequently the greatest secrecy
is being observed about their movements
to defeat those gentlemen.
An amendment to the Naval appropria-
tioa bill was to-day introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. Daniel, Of Virginia. providing for an
appropriation Of $500. o for the expense
of the International Naval review in New
York Harbor and Hampton Roads, next
April, and for entertaining such disting-
uished foreign guests as may accept the in
~vitation of this Government to take part in
the review.
The House is fast getting itself into
trouble by not reforming or abolishing the
rule which allows a member to print in
the Record anything he pleases as a part
of his speech, a speech that is never de-
liyered at all, but is printed under the
elastic ''leave to pint" rule. Already
Henry Georges book on the tariff has been
entire, as well as a number of other
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1892-04-22

The Republicans at Harrisburg did so
well in their platform-making that there is
little room for criticism of their expressions
of patty faith. The hearty Endorsement of
President Harrison. the tribute to his ability
and merits as President, and the energetic
expression of u%nbouuded confidence in him
as a leader without fear and without re.
proach, Fare the logical sequences of resolu-
lions adopted by the State Convention of
August 10Th, 1891, which, as the Ledger
then pointed out, inevitably demanded the
denomination of Mr.. Harrison. In 1891,
as yesterday, the tribute to Harrison, was
followed by one to James G. Blaine, but
now, as then, there is no attempt made in
the platform to commit the party to either
as a candidate for the Presidency, except
so far as the logic of a party endorsement
of the present administration requires it's
continuance. The platformdeclars in favor
of the policy of protection, and d%enounces
the Democrats for their Observation-Disclosures
on existing law by separate bills amending
the tariff laws. The clause relating to in
ternal improveme nts, advocating a ship
canal from Lake Erie to The Ohio river,
car ries one back to the days of Monroe
and Jackson, when one of the great issues
between the parties was this very matter of
internal improvements. On the silver
question the Convention is not only sound
but clear and specific.-PAila. Ledger.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1892-04-22

Every Sunday evening in the villages Of
Bridgeport, Mulliea Hill, Harrisonville,
Clarksboro, Paulsboro, Pedricktown,
Woodstown, Mantua, Asbury, jefferson,
Gibbstown and Auburn, may be found one
or more young men from Swedesboro on
counting expeditions.-Saoedesboro Nens.
Why this straying from home, Bro.
Pithei? Have the ladies of Sw~edesboro lost
their attractive features, or are these Young
men minus of fascinating powers? 1t is to
be hoped that some of the ''just lovly'
young men from other places may visit
Swedesboro, as it would be too bad If all
the young ladies of your town were com
PEELED to fight life's entire battles single
handed.
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New Store Under Opera House.

We have just received about 500
suits of children's boys youth and
mems clothing of all the most desir.
able spring styles and weights.
Our priceswil |, as heretofore, be as
low as the lowest elsewhere, either
in city or country.
Mems, boys and children's hats,
new spring shades and colors. All
can be suited by coming to head
quarters. Our own make of work.
ing pantaloons and shirts, generous
ly cut andmade to do service. Boys
and mems shoes of all kinds for hard
service or for dress. Come and see
our stock.
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E. B. Humphreys Column.
OLD STAND AT THE CORNER
26TH YEAR.

We are in receipt Of our new stock
Of dress goods, and are daily max
ing additions to our stock.
Ladies coats, also misses and
childrens, direct from the makers at
bottom prices. New goods coming
almost every day. You a get a
stylish spring coat of us lower than
you can buy the same for in the lar
ger cities.
We are giving exceptional good
bargains in ladies' fine shoes. A
most excellent, dressy and SER
viceable shoe, either in Dongola
or Pebble Goat, at SI.35. Our
French Kid, easy as hand made,
requires no breaking in, good
enough for a lady to wear at her
own wedding, Sl.75. Take a good
look at our stock; you cannot do so
we'll elsewhere.
Carpets-entire new stock just
received from the weaver-Cotton,
Rag. Union and all-wool Ingrains,
at 25c, SIC, CSC and 45c.
Table and Floor Oilcloths, all
widths, qualities and prices.
Good Window Shades, 6 feet, with
good spring rollers, for 25c up to
4oc.
All kinds of Crockery and Glass.
ware for fitting out new beginners
in housekeeping.
Cedar washtubs, pals, tinware
and looking glasses.
Knives and forks bought direct
| of the manufacturer in New Hamp-
shire. A good knife and fork for
45c a dozen.
Hamburg embroideries, founc-
ings, edgings, insertings and white
goods-the best selected stock we
ever offered. None better outside
the larger cities. Bought directly OF
the importer at prices lower than last
year.
We represent a reliable feather
dealer in St. Louis, who has a dis
tributing warehouse in Philadelphia,
and are prepared to furnish all
grades and qualities of feathers thor
oughly processed and steamed, either
in pillows, holsters, or in bulk.
Quilting cotton, Iocts. a pound.
Wall Paper, 6, s and Iocts. Bor-
ders to match.
California evaporated peaches,
Iocts. b.; pure pepper, I2cts. h.;
Good N. O. molasses, 25cts. gallon.
Other groceries on same basis.
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Straw Hats.

When the warm weather reminds
you that you are in need of light
er hat we respectfully invite you to
call and inspect our line of straw
hats.
After learning the prices that we
are selling them at we think you
will conclude to lay away the old
felt hat and don a new straw.