The Portland daily press., 1897-05-10
BRIEF soTTINos.

It was bright and warm Sunday.
Today is Arhor Day, and doubtless
many trees will be planted throughout
the state.
Mr. r. Watkin- Mills, the celebrated
baritone, sang several solos at ST. Luke's
Cathedral yesterday morning and at State
street in the evening, delighting the large
congregations.
The electric cars to Riverton and
Willard did large business yesterday
Several open cars were on the lines. The
wind was quite chilly.
A large number took the boats on the
trips down the harbor yesterday.
The city men were at work paving
around the Auditorium yesterday.
Hadattah lodge, No. III, 1. o. o. F.
will work the Initiatory this evening.
One of FL. j. Bailey 81 Co.'s delivery
horses took fright on Middle street Satur-
day forenoon and ran away. The driver
was thrown out narrowly escaping bad
accident and window of house on low
er Middle street was smashed.
The regular meeting of the Elizabeth
Wadsworth chapter will be held today at
three O'Clock in the Congress Square hotel
parlors The board of managers will meet
at 2.15.
1t is reported that Mr.. Charles W. Cush-
ing contemplates removing his shoe
factory from Freeport to the Shaw, God
ing Co. factory when that firm moves to
Springvale.
It is understood that the Coburn Cadets
Of Orono, have extended an invitation to
the Portland High School Cadets to visit
them at their annual encampment, which
will be held at Bath. A sham battle is
one of the features of the occasion, and
will take place May ~.
Dennis Carey place ON Middle street
was entered by burglars some time Friday
night. A gold watch, diamond ring,
several dollars worth of cigars, and some
money was taken. Entrance was gained
through a basement window There is no
clue to the thieves.
James Towle of Bar Mills, was on York
street, Saturday morning, selling farm
produce. Leaving his wagon standing
by the sidewalk, Mr.. Towle went into
store and when he came out he saw
man stealing eggs. The next time he
left his wagon the whole box of eggs
were stolen. Mr.. Towle reported the loss
at the police station and inside of ar hour
Officers Hanson and Skillings recovered
what was left of the eggs and arrested
two men for the theft. They were con-
siderably the worse for liquor
Saturday morning a boy 10 years old,
living with Mrs Mason, 80 Cumberland
street, ran into butchers wagon which
had stopped in front of the house. when
d large black dog sprang at him and bit
him severely. The boys cheek nose and
ear were badly lacerated and physician
had to be called to dress the wounds. The
owner of the dog is not known and the
dog is still at large
Reception hall, City building, will be
open all day Saturday, May 10, when the
pictures to be presented to the public
schools will be on exhibition Brief pre-
sentation exercises will be held at
O'Clock consisting of Introductory remarks
by Judge Sylnonds, presentation of the
pictures by the chairman of the commit
tee and response by Mayor Randall
The regular meeting of Elizabeth Wads-
worth chapter, d. A. r., will be held in
the parlor of the Congress Square hotel
at 8 p. IL. The board of management
will meet at 215.
The Elizabeth City went on to the fer
ry route Saturday, the usual spring re-
pairs having been completed.
Longfellow lodge, N. E. O. P, will
have public supper and entertainment
in Encampment hall, Harrington block,
439 Congress street, Tuesday evening,
May Il. The entertainment will consis
Of readings vocal and piano solos and
selections by the Beethoven Mandolin
and Guitar club. Supper will be served
from to 7.30.
The Congress Square Church Mission
Circle will be held tomorrow afternoon at
B.30 o'clock in the vestry. A large at
tendance is requested as it is the last
meeting of the season.
There was rain last evening
The Curciotto Quartette, with their
pupils will give recital at the Willard
Casino this evening. The entertainment
will be free to holders of tickets.