The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
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Tonight Rev. Mr.. Hack will deliver
his illustrated lecture on Venice.
The law students will remem Der their
club meeting at the Office Of Geo. u. Nc
Quillan, this,evening, at 1880 O'Clock.
Major Rollins of the Governors staff
has presented a. handsome engraving Of
Gen. Sheridan ard staff at Savannah to
the Cadets. Sergeant BRUINS, Driyates
Cummings and Stevens are the COM
mittee to make arrangements for the
eompany's anniversary, January 4th.
The laying of the flooring of the drill
room at the Armory is progressing.
A new sewer is being laid on High
street, between Spring and Congress
streets.
The walls OF the Church of the Sacred
Heart are up as far as the main floor
which is being laid.
The Martha Washington society will
meet Thursday with Mrs. G. l.. Mabery,
50 Portland street. If stormy the meet
ing will be held Friday.
i Yesterday morning was charming for
che season; just cold enough for exer-
else. The afternoon the appearances
betokened a coming snow storm.
The oaisson for the first pier in the
new Turkey bridge was pus in position
yesterday.
Three years ago Monday teams were
hauling snow out of the streets and there
were Is inches of snow on q level.
Work will at once begin ON repairs to
the house of G. A. johnson, South Port
land, the loss by fire Monday having besn
adjusted.
1t is rumored that the Cape Elizabeth
railway company has secured the right
to illuminate Clark's ice pond in Pleas
antdale this winter. when it will be a
grand place for young and old TO enjoy
the favorite winter sport
There is talk of dedicating the new
armory January 10th.
MIR. C.H. Chaplin of Boston. has bought
the Park hotel ON Green street, and has
taken possession of the place. MIR. Il. W.
Taylor, the former proprietor is out Of
health and will visit the South
Clement W. Eastman, who is now In
jail, has reconsidered his determination
to contest the case of larceny that is
banging over him. He will withdraw
bis appeal and will make known his in
tentions to Judge Robinson.
Munjoy lodge, K. of P, will hold
ladies' night on some Monday evening
next month. The Pythian Sisterhood
will be invited.
The Maine Eclectic society will hold
its semi-annual meeting in this city to-
day.
The Macy Say ward wedding will &C.
curr at the WillistoR church today at 10
O'Clock.
The officers Of the Maine COAST Nayi-
CATION Company announce that during
the time that repairs are being made on
the steamer Salacia, which was damaged
by fire yesterday morning, that the steam
er III erry coneag has been chartered to
handlestheir freight business and that the
first trip will be made today.
The regular meeting of Gorges Com
mandery, U. o. G. O., No. 33, will be
held this evening. Every member is re-
auested to be present as business Of i'm
poreance Is to he considered.
A meeting of the committee of the Re-
lief Association of the fire department
will be held this evening to perfect ar
rangements fer their annual ball.
MIR. James Macy gave supper to a
few of his gentlemen friends on Tuesday
ewing at Size Wentworth. The tables
were beautifully set with hand painted
china and adorned with cryganthemums.
After the supper, which was elegant and
well served, music and singing was en-
joyed. Among the gusets present were
Mr.. Kotzschmar and Professor Kimball.
Mrs. Clark's Bible GLASS will meet We'd
nesday evening at the Young Women's
Christian Association, instead of Thurs
day.
The rain began to fall quite briskly
last evening soon after ten O'Clock.
The officers of Thatcher Post. No. III,
G. A. R., went to Westbrook last evening
city, the occasion being the inspection
of CIoudman Post by A ssiatant AdJutant
General Miller of the Department. of
Maine G. A. r.
The applicants for camp CT the Sons
of Veterans at Biddeford will be must
cred in Thursday evening by an officer
from Portland, assisted by the officers
OF Shepleg camp.