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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
City to Celebrate
Friday Evening,
New Light System.

The Board of Trade has appointed a
committee composed of D. w. Adams,
Nathan Weston, George w. Wadleigh
and Mayor Newbert to arrange for a
short program in recognition of the
opening of the new street lighting sys-
TEN. The occasion is scheduled for Fri
day evening, Dec. 10, and tentative
plans have been outlined for a con-
cert on Water street by the Augusta
Cadet Band, a short automobile pa
rade, fireworks and other features. All
Of the stores will be opened that night
for holiday trade and will continue
open evenings until Christmas.
The committee proposes to advertise
the event, and undoubtedly large
number of people from this city and
surrounding towns will be present. All
the light will be installed by Thursday
night and the electric current will be
turned on at 7.30 Friday evening, con-
Meeting the handsome cluster lights
from the top of Rines hill to Bond
street. A short program will end at S
o'clock and the people given time for
an evenings shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
dec17d1t

Standing forth, in the glare OF many
lights, out of the blackness of the
chilly night, like a huge castle and,
unlike the castles, warm throughout
and full of welcome, the Augusta
House Tuesday evening was scene
of brightness and cheer, its halls filled
with handsome, richly gowned women
and able men.
Although Governor Haines and his
wife and most of the supreme court
justices with their chief were there, it
was in no sense a State wide func-
ton, simply a gathering of local
friends and guests of the hotel at the
invitation of the host, Hon. Edward
Fayson Viles. for music. dancing and
cards.
Beautiful Floral Decorations.
AS quite surprise TO MIR. Viles the
ladies of the hotel had brought IN
boxes OF conservatory blooms. Friends
in town also expressed their friend
ship with box after box of cut flow
ers during the day. There were Amer
lean Beauty roses, blush, tea and
Killarney roses, there were great
Enchantress, Beacon and Daybreak
tints and big ones. too. There were
poinsettas and pine tips and asparagus
plumosa and smilax-barrels of dec
orations. These, after the regular no.
tel supper, were arranged by pro-
fessional decorator in vases and piac-
ed on pianos in ball room and parlor,
on dining tables and mantels, while
he mirrors in the parlor were framed
With smilax and reflected great
lunches of pinks.
A most beautiful arrangement of
pine tips and poinsetta on the north
lobby mantel was the artistic work of
Mrs. Charles w. Bradbury of Belfast,
a guest of the hotel. The center ia
Bile of the dining hall had a huge vase
filled with American Beauties. Near
ly every table bore masses in vases of
blooms.
In every fire place in parlor and lob
by a big. fire fof logs was blazing and
at s O'Clock $50 ladies and gentlemen
were in line.
Presentation to the Governor.
The receiving line included the host.
Hon. Edward Payson Yiles, the we'll
known lumber operator, Governor and
Mrs. VIM. T. Haines, who came down
for the evening with their friend, the
host, Chief Justice Savage on the ex
IRENE right and Mrs. Blaine Viles at
the left of the host
Mrs. Haines wore stylish gown of
she'll pink MORE, with panier of lace
and diamonds, an aigrette in her hair.
Mrs. Viles wore q becoming gown Of
raw white silk embroidered in China
with a lace mantilla. Her ornaments
were pearls.
The ushers were Messrs. Blaine Viles
VIM. H. Fisher and Willis E. Swift,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

lished what she called, and which was
known to many interested naturallsts
as, her insect menagerie. Ants ana
spiders, and many curious samples OF
bug" life were observed here, with
a devotion such as only the love OF
woman could give. To this menagerie
living specimens were sent by inter-
ested persons from all parts of the
country. The specimens were given
natural environment, and their life de-
velopment was caught In its various
acts. and noted and catalogued with
absolute accuracy.
The inhabitants of the .menagerie,' y
to their friends, were more than the
passing insects of an hour. They came
to have an individuality and charac
teristics of their own. They knew their
friend. and she knew them, and there
was no fear in that natural holy place.
1t is to be regretted that distagraph
was not in existence, and on the spot.
to take down what Mrs. Treat said to
her insect friends, even though what
they said to her had been missing.
That they possessed intelligence Mrs.
Trea. never doubted.
She believes with Darwin that VIVA
is commonly called instinct in the low
err forms of life and turned down with
contempt is analogous to what we pro
nouncc mind and memory in man.
During one of her visits to Florlda,
Mrs. Treat found a new amarylls. A
remarkably interesting species or ant
was discovered by Mrs. Treat.
Mrs. Treat was one of the first natu !
10 and write about
insectivorous plants. The common OBJ
server had long been familiar with
plants which caught insects, and in the
ordinary conception they passed sim
DIV as fycatchers. 1t was reserved for
the modern naturalist TO classify these
plants as eaters of insects.
Prof. Asa Gray, Americas most IA
nous botanist at that time, was In
strumenta in bringing about a cor
respondence between Mr.. Darwin ana
Mrs. Treat. Later she carried on ex-
periments for Mr. Darwin. During this
period the correspondence was consid
erably extended. Mrs Treat has gen
erously enriched the files of many au
tograph collectors with letters OF Oar ,
win, one of them, having gone TO the
University of Toxic. the japanese pe-
ing great admirers of the celebrated
English evolutionist.
The American woman naturalist had
reached conclusion touching one or
these plants at variance with that
formed by Mr. Darwin. A letter illus
trates his unqualified pleasure in CIV
ing up his own position when con-
WINGED of his error.
Mrs Treat did original and stelling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

pen, and his ancestors for thousands OF
years before his time. The reed came
into use for writing in the marshy
countries Of the Orient. 1t was hollow
and, cut in short lengths, with sharp
ened ends, it was some improvement
on the hair pen.
The value of the quill was discov-
cred at an early date in the history OF
civilization, and it's use spread from
the East over Europe and then to the
new world. Before the day of the
metal pen England annually was i'm
porting more than 100000 quilts for
pens. They were frcm the swans or
Iceland, the Irish geese, the geese OF
the Hudson Bay country, etc.
Early in the nineteenth century the
metal pen began to be used in Eng
land, the first one being one piece of
metal for holder and point The i'm
provement of making the point de-
tachable followed quickly. and to keep
the point from being so stiff the sides
were slit, as they are today. Steel
pens in the early days cost 25 cents
EACH sometimes double that.-Chicago
Tribune.
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ceiving close attention from her. In
these uninviting places she found
things Of marvellous beauty which the
unaided eye never saw, little forms of
life which sparkled like diamonds, lit
eral Jewels which nature seems 10 hold
in her secret places for her own pleas
ure.
Mrs Treat was also one of the pl-
oneer investigators in that large in
sect world whose inhabitants are In
furious to plants. At one time she
conducted studies, reporting her re-
suits to the Agricultural Department
at washington. The fruits of her Ia
hor in this line appeared In a book.
About a quarter Of a century ago
Mrs. Treat bought a small farm In
Vineland, where she has lived quietly
and with a gentle dignity that becomes
her fame as naturalist. She gave
much attention to remodeling her
house and grading and ornamenting
her grounds. In fact, she says that
she really neglected her friends. the
"hugs" to attend to her own personal
affairs. This statement was made al
snost as an apology to the bugs DO
conscientious is she as a scientist that
she feels rather condemned for even
having a pardonable second love.
Although Mrs. Treat has lived IN
Vineland As years, so modest ana re-
..iripg has she been that only Few
residents of the town know the extent
of her fame as naturalist or the great
value of her work as an investigator
Never robust and, like Darwin, often
feeble. she is bright, CHEEKY ana Well
preserved at SO, proving that devoted
labor carries with it length of days, as
we'll as what Pres. Eliot calls the en-
durable satisfactions of life" The gen.
tie and gracious personality OF Mrs.
Treat is ample evidence that as a lover
of nature she has won the blessing OF
peace.-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
Hon. E. P. Viles' Party and Re-
Ception to Gov. and Mrs. Haines
Proves Brilliant Social Success.

who most acceptably performed their
duties.
Those in the receiving line had a
pleasant word with all. All, in fact or
for the most part were friends.
Dancing and Auction Bridge.
1t was $40 when the guests began
passing the receiving line in the Ia
dies room and thence. through the
open doors, moved into the dining hall
for cards or the banquet hall for
dancing as they preferred. The ma
jority filled the ball room where music
was furnished by Dennis and the floor
was in splendid condition. Messrs
Blaine Owen, Charles Kinsman, Byron
Boyd and Frank harrington assisted
Blaine Viles in keeping matters NOV
ing.
Many of the younger matrons and
young ladies Of Augusta society were
present and their beauty and the ele-
eance of their gowns added in making
charming spectacle. Augusta socie-
ty matrons in exquisite costumes were
also out in numbers. 1t was a beautiful
sight.
The dance music was tempting and
the ptaNouIItSH Hdi1Z dS pAAycu ~
Dennis musicians would have made
a wooden image dance.
The gowns were stunning, of silks
and laces and satins. The Grecian
clinging robes and high waists, pan
niers and TUNES prevailed.
A pleasing lunch was served around
10 o'clock of salads and rolls. ices,
fancy cakes and coffee, by the young
ladies of the Augusta House in their
dainty uniforms of white.
A Pleasing Lunch.
The great dining hall was filled with
diners, while at the same time the
younger crowd in the adjacent ball
room continued to dance as the elders
ate Keep the music going, Blaine"
were the orders of the host and it was
so.
Dancing and lunching combined add
ed to the picturesque vista of the two
halls and also kept everybody employ
ed and happyi 1t was one very great
success.
After lunch came more general dan
cling and more Bridge. At cards the
Governor and learned justices played.
1t was nearing midnight when the
last dance came to an end and the
happy assethblage broke up, the guests
thanking their genial host for the
pleasure he had provided them
From a social view it was perhaps
the most successful party given at the
Augusta House in years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
MAINE CONG. CONFERENCE.
Directors Hold Business Meeting on
Tuesday at South Parish Chapel.

The Board of Directors of the Maine
congregational Conference and Mis-
sionary Society held a business meet
ing Tuesday morning and afternoon
in the South Parish Congregational
chapel. The time was devoted to the
transaction of routine business.
Tho following members Of the board
were present; Prof. Calvin NJ. Clark,
d. D., moderator of the conference,
Bangor; Rev. Charles Harbutt, confer
ence superintendent, Portland; Rev.
f. M. Cousens, registrar. Brewer; Rev.
Fl. NJ. Moves, scribe, Island Falls.
Others present were: Rev. Charles
Collier, Bangor; Rev. r. B. Matthews.
Ellsworth; Prof c. II. White, Water
VILE; Rev. Langdon Quimby, d. D.,
Gardiner; Hon. Galen c. Moses, Bath;
Hon. Horace C, Day, Portland; Rev H.
f. Means, Madison; Willard s. Bass,
Wilton: Rev. S. T. Livingston, Bridg-
ton; Rev. D.. Pratt, Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
SMOKING IN BED
Cause of Slight Blaze Tuesday Eve
ming at Riverside Hotel.

The Riverside Hotel. at the corner
of Cony and Bowman streets, was the
scene of a slight blaze at about 8
o'clock Tuesday evening when one OF
the boarders, smoking in bed in room
on the second floor, set fire to the bed
ding. The possibility of a more seri-
Gus fire was averted by Proprietor
John Damren of the hotel throwing
the burning mattress out of a window
and down over the river bank. The
only damage done was to the bedding
in which the fire started.
Chief Engineer Buckley, who was at
the City building, and was notified in
season to prevent an alarm being rung
in from box 43, which is located on the
south side of the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
FIRST FORM OF THE PEN.
II Was the Chinese Hair Brush and
Is Still in Use.

In any large city of this country in
the same block, possibly in the same
building, can be found in use today the
first type Of pen and the latest. A fine
hair brush was the first instrument
used by man for writing purposes. The
Chinese laundryman of today marks
his tickets and keep his accounts with
a camels-hair pen dipped in ink. Next
door probably is a white merchant
who uses the latest make of steel pen
Between the two in the long history
of the pen came the reed, then the
quill Steel pens are almost in uni
.versal use now and are made by the
ton and in increasing volume every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

The three masted schooner Emma S.
Briggs, which completed the discharg-
ing Monday night of a cargo of coal
for the Augusta State hospital, left
early Tuesday afternoon for Bath, in
tow of the tug Ariel and although
there was some ice in the river it is
probable that the trip was made with
out trouble. The departure of the
Briggs was, SO far as has been re-
corded, the latest in the season that a
schooner ever left the port of Augusta
by at least a week. The last craft to
leave Augusta in 1912 was the Phila-
delphia & Reading barge Pocopson.
She was towed to Augusta Saturday,
Dec. Z, with a cargo of coal for the
Purinton Bros. Co., and the work of
discharging was begun on the follow
ing Monday morning, but because of
the cold weather and the ice in the
river the tug Ariel came up at noon,
after but 100 tons of coal had been out
of the barge and towed her to Bath.
On her trip down river ice two inches
thick was encountered in some places,
with the result that after the barge
reached Philadelphia it was necessary
to put in some new pianks because of
the damage done by the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
WINDSOR.

WEST-Casey brothers, who were
unable to attend school last week on
account of illness, were able to return
Monday morning.
Erwin Stewart came home Friday to
pass the Christmas recess. Edward
Casey and Erwin Stewart are search
ing for the brown-tail nests near
Barton's Corner.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Barton left Sat
urday for Wiscasset, where they will
visit this week, Mr.. Bartons sister,
Mrs. Angie Taonant and Mrs. Barton's
brother, William Gorham, who is a
dentist in that place and other nearby
relatives.
Verne Jones, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. Jones, who is 10 years old, has
not been absent day from school for
10 terms or tardy but three times and
has walked the distance of one mile to
the school building. This is an item
worthy of mention and shows what a
smart boy can do.
Mrs Eben Hallowell is fast recover
ing from her illness and would like
it said that she was generously re-
membered recently by a shower of
cards, which was very pleasing at this
time and wishes to thank her many
friends for their thoughtfulness.
Miss Matte Morrill, of Chelsea came
Saturday to visit her sister Mrs. Eben
Hallowell for an indefinite time
Mrs. George T. Pierce is comfortable
and able to be up much of the time.
Mrs Pierce had delightful surprise
on receiving a card shower recently
from the Union members, which she
very much enjoyed on that day and
also helped to make the following days
brighter while being a shut-in. She
wishes to show her appreciation by
| thanking her many friends for this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

f. Z. Davis & Co. make one of the
most suggestive and attractive win
dow displays on the river. The gifts
for tho boys are among the most ac-
ceptable, as a policeman, Indian, or
cowboy suit is sure to delight Young
America" For men, gloves, bath
robes, house coats, neckwear, are all
bright and beautiful, this stock haV-
ing been selected by men Of large eX-
perience.-Adv.
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us refuse to countenance him who
seeks to injure another in his good
name and thus poison our faith in our
fellows. Let us be prompt in our
recognition of efficiency, honesty. un-
selflshness and service. If we preach
and live this gospel, we can face the
future with confidence and the clear
assurance that we have the respect Of
thinking peOple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Miss Eva Harriet Stone gave the
first of series of pupils recitals,
Monday evening, at her rooms, Water
street. Songs by Dudley Buck were
sung by Miss Hilda McGlauflin, So
prano soloist at the First Baptist
church, Waterville, and Miss Eleanor
Kittredge, contralto soloist at the
South Parish Congregational church.
Miss A. P. Brigham, who was the ac-
companist, also played compositions
by Cyril Scott. Mrs. Harry Thomp-
son read several articles concerning
the life and works of Dudley Buck.
The next recital will be given in jan
uary, and will be devoted to works
Of Ethelbert Nevin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

King David Diplock says that the
Christmas tree. Examinations and ban
quot will not be the only attractions
at the Christmas meeting, next Sat
urday night of The Tripes. Several
candidates will be initiated into the
mysteries of the order and, the ritual
having been recently revised, 1t is i'm
portant that every member be present,
as an extra large degree team is now
necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

The Augusta Board of Trade will
hold an important business meeting
at 7.30 this evening at the Augusta
House, to consider the question OF
holding a Food Fair and Exposition
in February The presence of every
member is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

The Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
Street Railway will give hourly SER
vice to Winthrop, beginning at A.
NJ, Wednesday and continuing to
Christmas, Sunday excepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
Never Sweat's Win.

The Never Sweat" beat the Interna-
tionals Tuesday night at the Colonial
alleys by a substantial score. Foley for
Never Sweat bowled high total. Georg-
axis for International rolled high single
of Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

The Federal Labor Union will meet
Thursday evening at Carpenters hall, at
which time officers will be elected. A
large attendance is desired as important
business is TO be transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

The Retail Grocery Clerks Associa-
ton held a meeting Tuesday evening
at Carpenters hall withia large num-
Der present. Regular routine business
was transacted and the Injecting was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

The engagement is announced OF
Miss vernessia Alberta Brann, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Brann of
14o Northern avenue, Augusta and
Edward G. C. Weiegerber Of Chicago,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Miss Ethel F. Ryder of Onset, Mass,
formerly of Augusta, arrived In the
city Monday evening TO attend the
Chamberlain Hutchins wedding, which
will be solemnized this noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

What more suggestive name for
shipper than Comfy" Turner & Price
have slippers that live up to that name
They are made for kids" men anc
y.omen.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Mrs. ]. w. sproul and son, Harold,
and Mrs. Lillian Wingwood were III
, the city, Tuesday, visiting friends
and incidentally to do little Christ
mas shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17
NEVER SWEAT.

Fred Pierce, who had been employed
as clerk in the grocery store of J. f.
Turner, has accepted a position with
c. W. Wadleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

T. S. Melcher of Brunswick, foreman
Of the Maine Central Railroad carpen-
ter crews, was in Augusta Tuesday on
matters of business connected with his
position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Perhaps you have not thought your
wife, daughter or mother might like
new hat Christmas. The present low
prices make good opportunity to Sc
cure really good one, at small cost.
Last year many people gave a nice
Gossard corset. The recipients have
had a garment they could enjoy every
day the whole year. Goods can be
exchanged if necessary and fitted free
of charge. Why don't you make some
body happy with a fitted corset this
year? dec17d7t
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! The D. L. Hysom agency sold the
Louis Maize farm at Weeks Mills, to
Eliza Beane, who will soon occupy the
same as a permanent residence.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Judge George H. Smith of Houlton'
I former reporter of decisions to the SUI
| prene judicial court. arrived in Angus
ia Tuesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Hiram Gilman of Mt. Vernon was
among the business visitors Tuesday
in Augusta, for a portion of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

"spugs," the local society for the
prevention of useless giving. is boom
ing sales for those Thermos bottles
Swift * Turner are offering.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Amos H. Church was reported Tues
day by the attending physician, to have
passed very comfortable day.
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Roekemeka Grange, Peru.

Regular meeting of Rockemekh
Grange, Saturday. Dec. Is, good at :
tendance The following officers WE'RE
elected: Master, E. M. Cannon; oveI-
seer, b. c. Kidder; lecturer, May Fl.
Robinson steward, G. II. ConantE
chaplain, Lucia Walker; treasurer, n
r. Robinson; secretary, Sadie Kidder};
assistant steward, w. S. Haines; gate +
keeper, o. c. Hopkins; Ceres. Grace
Russell; Pomona, Grace Conant; Flora
Mildred Walker: lady assistant stew
ard, Mildred Haines chorister, Nina
Kidder.
Installation in January.
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Augusta Locals.

Lawrence Barry is visiting friends
in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

Reelected Tuesday evening by Canton
Augusta, Ne. 8, p. NJ, l. o. o. F.
The p. NJ. degree was conferred up
on two candidates, and was followed
by the election of officers for the en-
suing year, the choice being as fol-
lows:
Captain, G. S. Peaslee; lieutenant,
o. E. Farnham; ensign, Leon c.
Hughes; clerk, Ray NJ. Burns; accoun-
tant, F. o. sGetchell. The program for
the evening closed with the service of
buffet lunch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-17

| Temple Pharmacy have a fine line
of cameras and supplies. What better
J present can one buy?-Adv.