"the press. MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28.

PORTLAND AND VICINITY.

IfEW ADVBKTlME.fiENTV TO-DAY.

SPECIAL NOTICES. Better tlmn Assessment Insurance.

AMUSEMENTS. Portland Encampment—Second Entertaimeut. Portland Theatre—Denman Thompson.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. To Let—Rooms in Durant House. Wanted—Situation. To Let—'Three Kents. Wanted—Agents. Notice—Children's Christmas Club. Wanted—C. M. Conant. Worsted Leggings—Owen, Moore & Co.

AUCTION SALES. Stock of the St. Joachim Store—82 Union St.

C. W. Dyer, No. 45 Fulton Market, New York, a

gentleman of seventy-two years of age, lias t ecn

using Brandreth’s Pills for upward of thirty yean. He says they have cured liim of inflammatory rheumatism three times when physician’s pre scriptions were in vain. He took one or two pills every night for a fortnight,

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Free of charge, if it does not cure. Adamsun’sCsugli Balsam at all drug stores. Ow-

ing to its perfect harmony in combination it is the very best mixture for the speedy cure and relief of croup, colds, tliioat or lung diseases. Large bottles 35 cents. Trial size 10 cents,

dec 28 MW&S&w.

Carter's Little Liver Pills are free from all crude and irritating matter. Concentrated medicine only; very small; very easy to take; no pain; no

griping; no purging. dec22d&wlw

B. H. DOUGLASS & SONS’ CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS are tire result of over forty years’ experi- ence iu compounding cough mixtures. They are

the best. oet 1GMW&F

Hawke's Bazah.—This beautiful weekly pub- lication is a welcome visitor to the parlor circle. The number for the ensuing week lias been receiv- ed by N. G. Fessenden, 484 Congress street.

MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUIH.'K GOULD. Saturday—.James Benson. James Burns and

Charles Connell. Intoxication. Each la days in the cmmly jail.

Thomas Fagan. Intoxication. Fifteen days in the county jail.

K->tr- i. ng. Single sale. Thirty days in the county jail._

BRIEF JOTT1NCS.

mere were zs arrests ihsl wtt'h, ui vvjiun

18 were for drunkenness. ILGeorge C. Shaw & Co. sold 0000 pounds of candy last week.

The International Steamship Company have removed their offices to the wharf.

The revenue steamers Dallas and Wood- bury spent their Christmas in port.

The ladies’ fair held at Stevens’ Plains on

Tuesday and Wednesday of last week was a

success in every way, and netted over $200. The class of ’85, P. IT. S., will hold its first

annual reunion Tuesday, Dec. 2Pth, at Gil- bert’s Hall.

The value of foreign exports last week was $157,324. Included among the exports were 500,855 feet of lumber.

Mr. Skillings guessed nearest the exact number of beans and secured the prize doll at the Eureka dolla store Saturday.

A Te Deum of thanksgiving for the bless- ings received during the present year was

sung at the vesper service in the Cathedral of tlie Immaculate Conception last evening.

Snow fell during Saturday night, and the gale drifted the little that fell into great heaps, leaving the rest of the streets almost bare.

---—''Fm'lc globes are being used on some of the electric lights pending the arrival of ordina- ry globes from New York. The effect is not pleasing.

The schooner Apphia and Amelia, Capt. Willard, of this port, made the run from Rockland to New York in the remarkable time of 43 hours, as telegraphed here Satur- day.

The Polynesian, of the Allan line, sailed on the 19th from Moville. The Parisian of the same line, as well as the Dominion and Texas of the Dominion line, will sail for Eu- rope the last of this week.

Mr. Milliken has completed his farmhouse at the Glen, and it is a handsome building of two stories, containing forty rooms. The painters put the finishing touches on it last week.

Thomas Payne, formerly captain of Wash- ington Hook & Ladder Company, and at present a member of the board of engineers, has been presented with an easy chair by his old eomnanv.

Mr. Arthur Fowler saw two men running from the vicinity of the Congress street M. E. church Friday night. Examination showed a pile of brush on fire, leaning against the church. He extinguished the flames, but at the expense of his new overcoat.

It is not unlikely that the St. Julian Hotel may again be devoted to the purposes for which it was originally constructed. A gen- tleman well known in Hotel circles is said to be negotiating with the owners for a lease of the premises.

The annual meeting of the Maine Press Association will be held in Portland Jan. 20, at 7.30 o’clock p. m. The literary exercises will occur on the following afternoon, and will be followed by a social reunion that eve-

——ning. Bob Baxter, the veteran fireman on steam-

er Express, had a very narrow escape from drowning Christmas day. He was engaged in securing a hoisting scow that was getting adrift from Long wharf, when he slipped from the little house on the scow and fell overboard. Capt, Ben Willard rescued him.

The recognized organ os the Canadian Pa- cific Company—the Herald—asserts that a pooling arrangement has been entered into between the Grand Trunk and the Ca- nadian Pacific. The officers of these com- panies deny this, however, and say the only arrangement existing is an understanding to maintain uniform rates to the west.

Poultry Thieves. Two men stole a box of poultry from in

front of Martin Best’s store on Free street, Saturday night, and made off with it. On Cotton street one fellow started to get a

wagon, taking a bunch of chickens with him, and leaving the other man in charge. Mr. M. C. Marston came along, and suspecting the man had stolen the birds, seized him. He tried to get away, but he held the thief until Officer Frith arrived and took the thief named Timothy Comey to the station. Later Officers Hicks and McDonough arrested the other thief, named Timothy Prinn, at the Stafford block and recovered the poultry, beside a pair of ducks stolen from W. A. Taylor’s store.

Mr. J. P. Gearin, 12 Waterville street, had ten fine pullets stolen from the roost, Thurs- day night.

Two fellows, nossibh Prinn and Cooler stole a rabbit from Sawyer & Dyer’s, and a pair of chickens from Deering’s Saturday night. Messrs. Sawyer and Deering chased the scamps down Free street, and they threw away their plunder and escaped.

Christmas Music. The celebration of Christmas is confined in

this locality, generally to the Episcopal and Catholic churches, although this year the St. Lawrence street church held a special ser- vice, wliioli was reported in the PitEss

At the majority of the liberal and ortho- dox churches yesterday the music had special reference to the day, and was in several in- stances very fine. At the First Universalist, First and Second Parish churches the music was especially noticeable. The addition of the piano at the First Universalist added greatly to the effect, and at the Second Parish the twelve voices in the choir proved a de- lightful innovation. At the Plymouth church Children's Sunday was observed with appro- priate exercises, and also at the High street church, where Dr. Fenn preached to the children on the children lie saw in Europe. Several of the churches were prettily decor- ated with Christmas evergreens.

Accidents. Mr. Simeon Hamilton, the fruit dealer,

was turning the corner of Middle and Tem- ple street Saturday night when he fell and dislocated his hip, and was otherwise bruised.

A woman whose name we failed to get was run into and knocked down by a team Satur- day, at the corner of Middle and Exchange streets. Fortunately she was only slightly Injured.

Citizens' Mutual Relief.

Every member of this society is invited to hi present tonight at 7.30 o’clock, at the Municipal Court room, the occasion of the adjourned annual meeting.

THE COOPERACE INDUSTRY.

The Attention of Congressmen Called to its Condition.

Messrs. J. H. Hamlen & Son of this city, representing the New England States, and Lord & Higlit of Baltimore for the Southern interests of the trade, have issued a circular in relation to the substitution of bags for hogsheads in the shipment of sugar from Cuba. The circulars will be sent to each member of Congress, to all dealers in coop- erage, and to every shipowner in the coun-

try. The paper contains the same arguments as were used at the meeting held in this city at the office of J. II. Hamlen & Son some

time ago and which was reported at length in the Peers at that time. The circular calls attention to the great depression now exists ing in the foreign cooperage business of our

country, tiie larger portion of which is done with the island of Cuba. This business has in years past given employment to several thousand men in thirteen different states. The states most represented are Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Maine and Michigan. A few years ago there were annually exported from this country about 1,000,000 of hogshead shook, 1,000,000 pairs heads and 10,000,000 of hoops to the island of Cuba, but by gradual substitution of English bags, the quantity of shook used had declined two years ago to about 730,000. This was brought about by tiie extremely low prices at which bags were of- fered by English manufacturers and the low import duty in Cuba, being only fifteen cents on five bags, against 45 cents on one hogs- head, but planters were very generally op- posed to bags, and if no further action had been taken by the Spanish government, tiie bags would soon have gone out of use.

By careful estimate the quantity of shook used this year will not exceed 230,000, or half the number of last year, and unless some-

thing is speedily done to prevent it the whole cooperage industry of our country will be destroyed. The value of cooperage formerly exported would exceed $3,000,000 and re-

quire about 300 vessels, one trip'eaeh, to car-

ry it, at a freightage of about $334,000. If the cooperage business is destroyed our West India fleet of vessels will fie driven from the sea as they will have no cargoes to carry out and it will be impossible for them to go to Cuba in ballast and compete with English

land will furnish the packages and vessels for freighting the larger portion of all sugar and molasses produced by Cuba. When the fact is well understood that about nine-tenths of all this sugar and molasses is brought to this country, the seriousness of the situation will be better apprehended. The circular points out that, as we have no commercial treaty with Spain, our government may obtain re- dress by making a reduction in the present duty on sugar (when imported in hogsheads) of about one quarter of a cent per pound, duty on sugar in bags remaining as at pres- ent, or by increasing our present duty 011 su-

gar in bags. Another remedy lies in simply following the example of Spain. Several years ago the Spanish government instructed her consuls In all American ports to exact a

fee, or export duty of ten cents per ton on car-

goes shipped on board of American vessels, when cleared to the West India Islands, and this consular lec, [or more properly export tax] has since been collected against the in- dignant protest of all American ship own-

ers. If it is right for the Spanish govern, ment to collect an export tax in our country why should not our consuls in the Spanish islands he instructed to collect such fees on

hags so that shippers would be obliged to use American hogsheads as formerly, instead of English hags.

In conclusion the circular states that if no relief is granted the cooperage industry in this country will be killed and in place of shook formerly shipped as part payment for the products of the Spanish West Indies there will be an annual payment of $3,000,- 000 cash which will go to the British manu- facturers hags.

PERSONAL.

Mrs. Annie Louise Cary Raymond passed Christmas with her sister in this city.

Or. L. P. Woodbury of Lewiston was at tlio City Hotel Saturday night.

Edward Preble, Esq., of Boston, son of Judge Preble, was at the Preble House Sat- urday night.

Mr. Eugene O. Somes, well known as a

barber in this city, died at Augusta last Thursday. His age was 32 years.

Mr. John Porteous, general freight agent of the Grand Trunk Railway, passed his Christmas in Portland.

Miss Maggie A. Linehan, only daughter of Col. John C. Linehan of Concord, X. II., iuuiv me « nut \en oi me oiuer oi sisters ox Mercy at St. Joseph’s Convent, in Portland, yesterday.

Albert Burns, the ship caulker, died very suddenly of apoplexy Thursday night. He fell on his way home and had to be taken there in a wagon. lie was speechless for some time before his death, but was not in- sensible. ne leaves a widow and two daughters. lie was a member of the Citi- zens’ Belief.

Bishop Healy, during the course of his in- teresting sermon yesterday morning, an- nounced to his congregation that this being the tenth year of his episcopate, he intended leaving for Rome, probably this week, in or- der to visit the Holy Father Pope Leo XIII., and to regain his health, which is much im- paired. Bishop Healy will be absent about three months, and it is confidently hoped that he will return with renewed health and strength.

THE CALE.

Saturday, the northeast gale blew with great fierceness, and the day was the most uncomfortable of the season.

At noon, the schooner Empire, loaded with hay, for Boston, went ashore on Cape Eliza- beth, between Cape Cottage and Fort Preble. Tug boats went to her assistance Saturday, but were unable to get near her on account of the reef. It is lioped that she will be got off today. The Empire is of 95 tons and owned by Cant. Nichols of Searsport. She was commanded by Capt. George Knox of Winterport, and had a crew of two men. The schooner anchored off House Island Friday night, but her chains parted and she drifted across the harbor, striking near the spot where the Casco Lodge was sunk. The crew went ashore in the boat. The cargo was insured.

The tide ran very high during the gale, but no damage was done on the water front. Only five coasting vessels lay at anchor here yesterday, and as the storm had been gath- ering for several days, it is thought that few vessels were exposed to it.

Police Items. Last Wednesday the mate of the bark

Sokot was committed to jail for five days for drunkenness and disturbance. While he was serving his sentence a seaman stole a valuable suit of clothes belonging to the mate and sold them at Denny Friel’s place for two dollars. Officers Massure and Skil- lings yesterday recovered the clothing, but the thief was not caught.

Yesterday afternoon Patrick Donahue, aged nine, and Thomas James Owens, seven years old, stole a bundle of meal sacks from a yard on Union street, and were arrested by Officers Skillings and Massure. The little chaps were turned over to the care of their parents, upon condition that they are ready to go before Judge Gould on Tuesday morn-

ing. James Mitchell, a tramp, 21* years old, and

an Englishman, made tilings musical at the police station yesterday, where lie begged the privilege of keeping out of the cold. He rendered various popular, patriotic and religious airs on a fife, and rendered them well. _

Well Behaved Boys. To the Editor of the Press:

Through the kindness of Mr. Stockbridge, 1

who sent tickets to the Fraternity, nearly 200 •.

boys and girls were afforded an opportunity to witness the Souvenir concert at City Hall Saturday afternoon To say that they were highly pleased would hardly express their enthusiasm; indeed, the boys wanted to give Mr. Stockbridge a “hurrah” at tiie hall, but it was thought that he would appreciate their desire to thank him as well if expressed in a l more quiet way, so they want to tell him through the Pbess how much they appre- ; ciate their “good time.” It was very notice- able that while boys all over the hall shouted and whistled during the interim between the numbers on the programme, not a sound ex- *

cept the ordinary applause came from the i rear gallery, the entire seats of which were :

occupied with Fraternity boys. *

C« Ci Ci

rhe Final Arrangements for the Dinner.

There was a large attendance of children rt the meeting of the Christmas Club Satur- lay afternoon at the Common Council room, rids was the last meeting of the club before the dinner, which takes place next Tuesday afternoon, and the business consisted of dis- tribution of badges, completion of the com-

mittees, and making all needed final arrange- ments.

Miss Sargent arrived here last Wednesday, but has been confined to tlie house by a se-

vere cold, and was unable to attend the

meeting, mucli[to the disappointment of the children. The universal wish was expressed that she would be able to attend the Christ- mas dinner.

The following rules for admission were

decided upon: All members of the club will be admitted

to the gallery by the rear staircase, also all those holding tickets marked “Gallery”. Dinner guests will pass'up the main staircase. Waiters, reception committee, llusy Dees and all committees will enter the hall by the winding staircase.

The following is the full list of the refresh- ment committee,which is under the direction of Mrs. Charles Staples, Jr.; and it is desira- ble that they should report at Reception Hall Tuesday morning at 8.30:

State Street Church—Mrs. A. G. Dewey, and Mrs. Itaudall Johnson,

St. Stephen’s Church—Miss Jennie Crle and Miss I.aura Jones.

Free Street Church—Mrs. J. II. Barnes, Miss Clara C. Chase.

St. Luke’s Cathedral—Mrs. II. L. Davis. Second Parish Church—Mrs. C. P. Fettengill,

Miss Fannie Blake. Abyssinian Church—Mrs. James Eastman. St. Paul’s Church—Mrs. Moody, Miss Carrie

Carney. High Street Church—Mrs. L. M. Cutis. Miss

Emma Conant. First Parish Church-Miss Henriett a Lewis,

Mrs. Davis. Congress Square Church—Mrs. Kendall, Mrs.

Billings, Mrs. Farrington. Swcuenborgian Church—Mrs. J. S. Bcdlow, Miss

Alice Fernald. Friends’ Church—Mrs. F. C. Johnston, Mrs. T.

M. Johnston. Williston Church—Mrs. F. B. Knapp, Mrs. M.

A. Jewell. Congress Street M. E. Chureli—Mrs. Henry

Adams. Mrs. Reuben Dyer. First Baptist Church—Mrs. W. P. Hastings,

Mrs. Win. Chamberlain. Vauglmn Street Church—Mrs. George F.

Morse. West Congregational Church—Mrs. J. Roberts,

Miss Emma Moses. Plymouth Free Baptist Church—Mrs. T. C.

newis, miss rrora Berry. Pine Street Church—Mrs. Thomas Loveioy,

Miss C. S. Merrill. Park Street Church—Miss Helen Noyes. Chestnut Street Church—Mrs. G. H. Libby, Miss

Mary Blake. India Street Church—Miss Ella Bradley. St. Dominic’s Church—Mis. Henry. Catholic Cathedral—Mrs. Parclieeco, Mrs. Sey-

mour. St. Lawrence Street Chnreli—Miss Edith Curtis. The dining hall will be under the direction

of Mrs. J. A. Spaulding, and the members of the committee are requested to meet her at City Hall Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock sharp. The following are the names of the committee:

Vaughan Street Methodist—Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Morse.

Congress Square Universalist—Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Virgin. Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Megguire.

High Street—Mrs. Phillip Brown. Free Street Baptist—Mrs. Charles Webster. Society of Friends—Mrs. Frederic Jones. Second Parish—Mrs. Acres, Mrs. F. Cammett, Mrs. Henry Merrill. Catholic Cathedral—Mrs. Lappin. Williston Church—Miss Nellie Jordan. St. Luke's Cathedral—Mrs. S. Kolfe, Miss E.

Smith, Miss Hurd, Miss Prindle, Mrs. A. Moulton. First Parish—Miss Irene Noyes, Mrs. Carney, Mrs. J. Adams, Mrs. Pendleton. Park Street—Miss Evans, Miss Bullard. Swedenborgian—Mrs. Hay. State Street—Mrs. Pcrkiiis, Mrs. Dana, Sirs.

Woodbury, Mrs. Talbot. St. Dominic's—Mrs. J. J. Marian. Cutter “Dallns”Mrs. Little, Mrs. Barr. The following is a complete list of the

waiters who will he in attendance on the tables:

Girls—Daisy Colby. Nellie Smith, Annie Bur- gess, Annie Sliaw, Olive W. Shaw, Maud Varney, Mamie Flagg, Grace Tobie, Eva Taylor, Ella Lord, Cornelia Hunt, Cora Butler, Ge'rtie Card, Mabel Morris, Annie Fllll, Ruth Burgess, Lulu F'oster. Alice Hinckley, Louise Worcester, Eva Elliot, Margaret Hinckley. Eleanor Hinckley..May Frank, Lizzie Dcake, Henrietta Dana, Mollle Cobb, Grace Cobb, Abbie Horrie, Elsie Gilson, Gertie Uoblnson. May Walker, Marguerite Dum- pily, Enuna McGiinchy, Millie Curtis, Helen Card, Alice Shackford, Georgie Palmer, May Hobbs, Louise Small, Annie Moore, Grace Matthews, Mamie Thayer, Carrie McDowell, Caddie Lang, Grade Dodge, Alice Wormwood, Maud Archibald, Marion Deering, Gertie Parsons.

Boys—Charlie Webster, Joint Cousins, Jesse Dresser, Harrie Hinckley, Willie Ingraham, Charlie McLaughlin, Howard Littlefield, Eddie Platon, Stephen Kogers, Leonard Marshall, Harry Josselyn, w. W. Thomas, Willie Lothrop, Frank Dana, Harry Frost, Geo. Morse, Daniel O’Dou- oghue, James Ayer, Harry Batclielder.

The reception committee will be under the direction of Mr. Gilbert, and will report to him at City Hall, Tuesday morniug, at 11 o’clock. The members of the committee are:

Oscar Bucknam, Clara Percy, Margie Brvant, May Kogsrs, Nellie Yound, Louise Edwards. Lilly Jones, Helen Burrows, Mabel Swett, Marian Al) bott, Cearlie Clarke, llarry Clarke, Katie Wade, Mildred Green, Vira Caswell. Maud Miller, Eva Chase, Gertie Daniels. Editli Goolit, Clinton Fisher, Millie Johnson, Henry Davis, Fred C. Prince, George Legault, Joseph Legault, Willie Winslow, Percie Burrows, Wille Staples, Win Dennison. Georgie Staples, Eugenie Berrer, Hat- tie Johnson, Grace Duinpby, Dick Small.

Mayor Deering has consented to serve as chairman of the carving committee, and he will be assisted by Messrs. Capt. F. Barr, Ashbel Champlfn, T. J. Little, W. C. G. Car-

in vwicj, -r*. vr. vrv, t/ujiu jiuni- ell. The committee will meet at City Hall at 0 o’clock Tuesday morning.

The tree committee is as follows: Mrs. Geo. M. Moore, chairman, Mrs. M. 13. Gil- bert, Mrs. E. C. Swett and Mrs. P. E. Bootli- by, with the following masters and misses as assistants: Nellie Conant, Matilda CITfl'ord, Leontine Farrington, Willie Eaton, Phillip Hunt, Howard Corning, Frank McDowell. The committee and assistants will meet the chairman at City Hall Tuesday at <J o’clock.

The arrangement of the floor is in the hands of Mr. Frank Knapp and his aids,who will report at City Hall at 8.30 o’clock Tues- day morning. The following will be the aids: Messrs. Keith, Stevens, Gilson, Me- Dowall, Gould, Wells, Alden, Knight, Eaton, Pickett and Deering.

The following young ladles of the Judis Club have been invited to assist at the dit- ferent tables: Misses Katie Lappin, Lucie LeProhon, Maud Deehan, Emily Flaherty, Mary Scanlan, Nellie Keating, Nellie Lynch, Carrie LeProhon, Rose Lappin, and Lillie Dyer. This committee are requested to meet at City if all, Tuesday, at Si. 30 a. m.

The dinner will be served promptly at 1 o’clock. Mayor Deering will preside, and after grace by Rt. Rev. Bishop Neelv, the wants of the little ones w ill he fully sup- plied.

After the dinner there will be a pleasing entertainment, consisting of singing by the children, tableoux and other amusements, followed by the distribution of presents.

All persons who intend to contribute candy- are requested to send it in today to Mrs. Lit- tle, 88 Park street. But little" has been re- ceived, and there are a good many to provide for.

All presents which have been saved by the children of the C. C. C. during the past year and presents to be donated may be left at the Ward room, City Building, after 0o’clock today.

The Citizens’ Mutual Relief. To the Editor of the Press:

Will you allow me space in your next issue to correct any misapprehension as to the auditing of any matters connected with the Citizens’ Mutual Relief Society- now in trouble.

In September last, after the death of Mr. Carpenter, the late Treasurer, and before the books were handed over to the new Treas- ........ .... __

of two, as a special committee to examine the Treasurer’s accounts. We did so ex- amine, and cheeked by the vouchers and hank hooks, and found them to he correct, as follows: Permanent fond—on hand.$4,704.73 Death claims collected. 3,000.00

S8,370.73 Deposit In Maine Savings Bank.$2,611.70

Deposit in Portland Savings a Bank. 2.210.55

Deposit In Merchants’ Nation- al Bank. 3,431.30

2ash vouchers. 217.00 -$8,370.73

We had nothing to do with the Secretary’s looks whatever. Mr. Rich presented his re- ■eipts from Mr. Carpenter for moneys paid iver, which were correct.

S. B. Haskell, Auditor. Portland, Dec. 26,1885.

SUBURBAN NEWS.

GORHAM. Dr. William P. Watson of Gorham, Me., will re-

urn from his trip South today, and will resume iracttce.

YARMOUTH. The Knights of Labor initiated 13 members last

■’riday evening and 15 are ready for next week. WOODFORDS.

At the Christmas eve exhibition at the Congre- (ational church, Rev. C. A. Marsh, the pastor, re-

vived an elegant parlor lamp, and Mrs. Nellie lhaw, the music teacher, a Rogers group. The children's fair was well patronized ami the ales amounted to over $40 in value.

SMELT HILL. A large and pleasant party assembled at the hall

it Smelt Hill, Falmouth, on Christmas eve, to eel- ibrate the anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and rfrs. .John Adams. Ten years have elapsed since his worthy couple were united in marriage by the lev. John Adams. The writer bad the pleasure if being present and enjoyed one of the most ileasaut events of his life. The presents were numerous and very liand-

ome, one noticeable article was an embroidered iin cushion worked by the hostess' grandmother lady 84 years of age, which attracted uni versa!

itteution. The evening's entertainment consisted of an or-

er of twelve dances. At a seasonable hour sup- er was served to which ample Justice was done, net was followed by a few more dances which losed an evening of memorable enjoyment.

Smvlax.

MUSIC AND DRAMA.

THE MIKADO.

To-day the sale of seats will begin at Port- land Theatre for the Mikado performance to be given by Stetson's excellent company next Wednesday night. There will certainly he a crowded house on that occasion.

JOSH WHITCOMB.

Denman Thompson will appear in his famous role of “Joshua Whitcomb,” ever re-

freshing and entertaining, at Portland Theatre on next Friday and Saturday eve-

nings. So much lias been said in favor of this play, that extended mention seems un- called for. Mr. Thompson will be supported by an excellent company.

THE SOUVENIR CONCERTS.

There were two fair sized audiences in at- tendance at City Hall Saturday. The Till Family delighted tlieir hearers with their rock harmonica, and the swinging zither. The Arclamena Ladles Quartette, sang fine- ly and with much expression, their voices Harmonizing well, their shading allowing much taste. Powers, tlie impersonator, kept tlie boys in a roar.

SLAVE MUSIC AT THE SOUTH.

Dr. Powell’s lecture on “‘Slave Music at tlie South” at CityHaU,in the Y. M. C. A. course

Wednesday evening will prove an interesting subject most ably treated. To illustrate the music the First Parish choir—Mrs. Young, Miss Kice, Messrs. Thurston and Shaw—will sing several of the negro hymns and ballads. Tickets at Stockbridge’s.

ODD FELLOW' ENTERTAINMENT. The following talent has been secured for

tlie Portland Encampment eutertaimnent to be given at Y. M. C. A. Hall to-morrow night: Miss Lizzie M. Brown, soprano; Mrs. A. B. Morrison, contralto; Mr. Lew Smith, baritone soloist; Mr. George Thomas, comic soloist; Miss Maud Hawkins, elocutionist. Charles Farrell will give some tine selections on the harmonica. The Portland Schubert Male Quartette and Banjo Club will appear. The following is the programme: Quartette—Come Rise with tlie Lark.While

Schubert Quartette. Song— Gavotte .Thomas

Mrs. Morrison. Song—Jolly Good Langli.J. R. Thomas

Mr. G. A. Thomas. Reading.Miss Maud Haw kins Selection.Banjo Club Song—So Sevilla.Dessaver

Miss Brown. Quartette—She is Fooling Thee.Dow

Schubert Quartette. Song—Cecliino.Badia

Mrs. Morrisou. Harmonica Solo.Mr. Charles Farrell Reading.Miss Maud Hawkins oong—rusuuion.siauoy

Mr. Smith. Quartette—Pilgrim’s Song.Stuntz

Schubert Quartette. Song—Good Bye.Sosti

Miss Brown. Duet—The Fisherman.Gabussi

Miss Brown, Mrs. Morrison. Selection..Banjo Club

Christmas Echoes. The young women employed by Shaw.Cod-

ing & Co. gave Johnnie, the chore-boy, a new

suit of clothes Mr. J. G. Towne of this city, superinten-

dent Massachusetts Division American Ex-

press Company, was presented by tlie mes-

sengers with a fine engraving. Mrs. Thomas Shaw, Mrs. G. M. Moore and

others gave the Home for Aged Men a boun- tiful Christmas dinner.

Sheriff True gave the prisoners at the jail the liberty of the corridors and a turkey dinner.

The occupants of tlie First National Bank

building gave little Josephine Steinway—the janitor’s daughter—a silver cup, properly in- scribed, and Messrs. W. E. and Howard Gould gave her two silver spoons. She is the first child born in this building.

At the Falmouth Hotel elegant menu cards were presented to the guests, which came

from Chicago. At the United States and City Hotels

bountiful Christmas feasts were prepared. On Christmas evening, the Mission was

crowded with children eager for tlie advent of Santa Claus with his presents, and the little ones were rewarded by numerous gifts of useful and warm clothing, toys and candy, contributed by some of our benevolent citi- zens, and joy, comfort and happiness was

thus carried into many a home that would otherwise have been unprovided for. The presents were displayed on two large Christ- mas trees. Christmas day was the twenti- eth anniversary of tlie marriage of Rev. S. F. Pearson and Mrs. Pearson, and this wor-

ty couple celebrated it by giving about 150 scholars of the Sabbath School and other poor children a hearty dinner of turkey, mince pie, English plum pudding, etc., and in tlie afternoon the members of the Mission and a number of relatives of tlie family sat down to a similar repast, at which the poor were not forgotten. In the evening a grand “soiree musicale” was held in the hall under most auspicious circumstances, and in which some of the best talent in the city took part. Tlie services next Thursday and Friday (New Year’s) evenings will be of an unusual- ly interesting character.

The boys’ department of the Young Men’s Christian Association had their Christmas entertainment and distribution of gifts last Saturday afternoon. The boys were pre- sented with pretty Christmas cards, the gen- erous gift of Messrs. Coring, Short & Har-

uiiu «uou n uu an (iDtinuamr ui i-umct-

tionery, fruit and cake, furnished by the Woman’s Auxiliary. The exercises and dis- tribution of the gifts were in charge of Mrs. J. B. Coyle, Jr., and Mrs. Richard Acres, as- sisted by a corps of ydfflig ladies. Violin and guitar solos were skilfully rendered by Masters Legault and Marston. Remarks were made by Mr. W. H. Thomas of Man- chester, Eng., and by Messrs. A. B. Merrill and Frederic W. Fogg. Under the leader- ship of Mr. Merrill, the hoys sang several appropriate gospel hymns. Mr. Winter, the general secretary, was kindly remembered by the boys in the gift of a fine silk handker- chief and scarf. A considerable quantity of confectionery and, fruit was left over, and was donated by the boys to the Children’s Christmas Club.

Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers ot real estate in

the county have been recorded at the regis- try of deeds:

Sebago—Susan P. Berry to Maria L. Hern, land and buildings. $600.

Harrison—John Brackett to Amos Brackett, land. $700.

IV1ARRI ACES.

In Bootlibay. Dec. 20, Geo. W. Roberts and Miss Mary M. Campbell.

In Southport, Dec. 11, John F. Fuudy and Miss Ella F. Pierce.

Ill Hebron, Dec. 10, John M. Black ot Yarmouth and Miss Katie M. Foster ot Hebron.

In Augusta, Dec. 21, George A. Fox and Miss Lottie E. Jones.

In Augusta, Dec. 12, Gardner W. Bigelow and Nellie Wyman.

In Bootlibay, Dee. 2, Jamie Ludds and Miss Emma Day.

DEATHS.

late John Chandler, aged 82 years. [Funeral this Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock

from her late residence, 18 North street. Burial at the convenience of the family.

In this city, Dec. 27th, Mrs. Hattie F., wife of Fred A. Chase, aged 25 years, 9 months.

[Notice of funeral hereafter. In Scarboro, Dec. 24, Charles Meserve, aged 78

years 11 months. In Gorham, Dec. 21. suddenly, of neuralgia of

the heart, Charles Kobie. aged 73 years 4 months. In Bootlibay, Dec. IG, Andrew II. Lewis, aged

77 years G months. In Bootlibay, Dec. 10, Mary Jane, wife of J. IV.

Faslt. age 50 years 2 months. In Mechanic Falls, Dec 15, Mrs. Mary Hill, aged

61 vears. »i Mechanic Falls, Dec. 20. Hiram Waterhouse

aged Gl years. In Bootlibay, Dec. 18, Elizabeth Curtis, aged

58 years. In Lewiston, Dec. 26th, very suddenly, at his

son’s residence, Albert Ricker, of Poland, aged 74 years.

Rheumatism According to the best authorities, originates in a morbid condition of the blood. Lactic acid, caused by the decomposition of the gelatinous and al- buminous tissues,circulates with the blood and at- tacks the fibrous tissues, particularly in the Joints and thus causes the local manifestations of the disease. The back and shoulders are the parts usually affected by rheumatism, and the joints at the knees, ankles, hips and wrists are also some- times attacked. Thousands of people have found in Hood’s Sarsaparilla a positive and permanent cure for rheumatism. This medicine, by its puri- fying and vitalizing action on the blood, corrects the cause of the disease, and it also gives strength to every function of the body.

Immediate Relief. “Some twent’’ vears ago I had my right ankle

dislocated, and t has been weak ever since. About teu years ago I was exposed to severe cold and came near freezing. Since then I have often been troubled with rheumatism, affecting me most in the right ankle I suffered severely during the late cold winter, and tried Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a help. It gave me almost immediate relief, and I keep it constantly ready for use. It is worth many times its cost.” L. T. Hunt, firm of Estey & Hunt, Kenton, Ohio.

“About a year ago I was pretty well run down, being troubled with rheumatism and Indigestion and my blood being very poor. I began to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla and it gave me great relief.” Jofn Lewis, Torrington, Conn.

Hood’s Sarsaparilla 100 Doses One Dollar

Jaul d&wlymni

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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Notice.

ALL children who have collected presents dur- ing the past year for the Children's Christmas

Club, and all who have presents to donate will please leave them at the Ward Room City Build- ing TO-DAY, after 9 o'clock. dee28dlt

AOENT WANTED—A responsible man of good address and education; experience as

canvasser or travelling salesman of advantage, but not necessary; reference required; state age and previous occupation. Address P. O. BOX 1898, Portland, Me. 28-1

WANTED—Siuatiou by Danish and Norwe- gian girls to do first and second work In

families; young American gil l as assistant; also cooks for hotels; good references. Apply at 228Va Middle St., over M. (1. Palmer’s Store, jf US. PALMER'S OFFICE. 28-1

TO LET — A few nice rooms with board at DURANT HOUSE, No. 1 Durant Block, Nos.

530 and G38 Congress street, Fred A. Leavitt. Pro- prietor. Gas, electric bells, steam heat, bath rooms, jjc. Everything new and first-class. Table the best. Prices reasonable.28-1

WANTED—People to know that Dr. Conant’s Compound Vapor Baths are a sure cure for

rheumatism, all sorts of aches and pains, and skin diseases. For circulars, terms, &e„ please ad- tlress C. M. COXANT, 341 Congress St, 28-1

TO LET-1 rent 168 Danforth St.; 1 rent 43 Hampshire St.; 1 rent 41 Newbury St. Ap-

ply to A. 1). BOYD, 101 Newbury St,, or 303 Fore St. _

-8'1

-WE —

Forthe Holidays. DEANE BROS. & SAWYER,

Look! Read aud be convinced that we are selling all kinds of

Furniture, Drapery, Bedding, &c., (ower than any other house in Maine. PRICES OF FEW OF OUR MANY NOVELTIES THAT WE are offering for Christmas at almost one half the former prices.

Easy Chairs in fancy Coverings, $1.00, $5.00, $6.00 and upwards.

Willow Rockers, $2.50 and up- wurds.

Patent Rockers, $7.00 $8.00, $10.00 and upwards.

Patent Rockers, in fancy Carpet Patterns for $3.00 and upwards.

Easels in Cherry, Ebony, and B.

W., $2.50 and upwards. Foot rests in Plushes, $2.50 and

upwards. Plush top Bouquet Tables, $3.50

aud upwards. A nice Ebony Towel Rack for 50

cents, &c., &c. Cherry and Black Walnut Desk s,

Easy, Fancy and Reception Chairs. Brass, Ebony and Cherry Stands. Music Racks of all kinds. Cherry Patent Rockers in Embossed

Leather, and a great many other Novelties too numerous to men-

tion.

REMEMBER OUR GREAT SALE of B. W., Cherry and Mahogany Parlor and Chamber Furniture, Turcoman and Lace Curtains, Sideboards, &c., &c.

Our goods are first-class and re-

liable and will be sold cheaper than poor trash that is forced up- on our market to be sold.

Now is your time to buy Furni- ture for housekeeping or a nice

Easy Chair or Rocker for a Christ- mas gift.

Don’t buy until you have called on us.

REMEMBER THE PLACE AND BE NOT DECEIVED.

Deane Bros, 8i Sawyer,

NOS. 188 & 185 MIDDLE ST. decs dtf

AccountBooks. Order Blank Books for New Year

Early. Check Books, Printing and Ruling

of all kinds.

LORING, SHORT & HARMON, 474 Congress Street.

octlG eod3m

LA CREMONA. SC. Cigars. $4.50 per 100. Guaranteed long Havana llller, im-

ported expressly for this cigar, equal in qualitv and appearance to any 1(1 cent cigar in the market.

E. L. STANW00D & GO., SOLE PROPRIETORS OE THE La CREMONA CIGAR.

For sale by all first class dealers. dec7 eodlinlstor4tlip

SYRUP — OF —

RED SPRUCE GUM.

— FOIt —

Coughs, Colds, Bronchial and all Throat Affections.

Prepared from the flnest Red Spruce Gum, (De- licious Flavor.

Balsamic, Soothing, Expectorant and Tonic.

SOLD BY ALL llESPECTABLE CHEMISTS.

Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers,

KERRY, WATSON & CO. Wholesale Druggists, Montreal.

Price US C'suu. N. B.—The words “Syrup of Red Spruce Gum'’

constitute our registered Trade MarK, and our wrapper and labels are also registered.

Factory: Ronse’s Point. Wholesale'Warehouse: 220State Street, Boston. Mass,

decli cadCmlstor4tbp

NEW ADVEttTISEMENTH.

WORSTED LEGGINGS. We shall offer This Morning an extra bargain in Ladies’ Worsted Leggings at 62 cts. pair. Colors Black, Brown and Garnet, and quality which has usually sold at *1.00.

CHILDREN'S LONG WRIST WORSTED MITTENS 25 CTS.

JERSEY CORSET COVERS. We have had manufactured expressly for our retail trade 50 dozen Jersey-fitting Merino Corset Covers which we

shall offer to-day, or on arrival, at 50 cents each.

I

Christmas Presents Given Away . A LADY'S GOLD WATCH FREE! A SILVER TEA SERVICE FREE!

-AT-

Morrison & Go’s New Jewelry Store, 3Q3 CONCSrlFUESSSg ST.

MORRISON & CO., No. 505 Congress St., Under Grand Army Hall, Portland, Me.

decl4 __

FLORIDA. Profitable ami Safe Investments, t

An orange, lemon, lime, fig anti guava grove, j with sugar cane, pineapples, bananas, cotton, to- ( bacco. sweet potatoes and vegetables (a harvest every month in the year), m the fertile arid health- ful highlands of Florida. New town, New Eng- land colony at Belleview, Marion Co., Honda.

Five Acre* of good Fanil set ,rh®i<'<'*1 Fruit and fenced ioi 5*100.

Five Acres of land so rich as not to require ter tilizers, set to fruit and fenced for $600 to $800 I Similar groves, in five years from the setting, now

yield from $2,000 to $4,000 per annum. Care of such groves, with fertilizers, $17o per year! Busi- ness can never be “overdone, as Florida has no

competitor, and only a small portion even of tills ;

State is adapted to this culture. Houses Buillfor $400 to $1200,

can be rented at a good per cent, on cost! Designs and specifications furnished free. Good schools, ,

church, sanitarium and hotels, railroad, stores and best society, within 48 hours of Boston. Every- thing guaranteed by responsible parties. Best

place in the world for winter or permanent homes and for invalids!

Board from $4.50 to §7 per week and upwards. Now or never if you wisli to secure comfortable homes in the land of perpetual, comfortable sum-

mer. at reasonable prices. Lauds may be bought on the instalment plan. „„„

Lands from $15 to $100 per acre. House lots from $10 to $300 each.

,,

The good lands liko ours on which vegetables can be raised the first year are Exceedingly Ncnrce in Florida, and are rapidly advancing in

value. n. e. references who have visited and in ■

VESTED IN BELLEVIEW.

Gen. J. L. Chamberlain, Brunswick, Me. S. H. Mayo. 121 Fulton St., Boston, Mass. Prof.G. G. Bush, 1)0 Pleasant St., Dorchester,

RevH^lI. Hallock, 62 Neal St., Portland, Me. | Rev. I. D. Stewart. Dover, N. II., and others. ,

For pictorial pamphlets, maps .and full particu- lars, apply to

W. D, LITTLE & CO., Agents, j 31 Exchange St,

dec22 1111 ;

sieigns. sieigns.j OPENING OFS_SOM OF 1885-6

1 am now ready with my assortment of

Pine Sleigns! adapted for pleasure or business.

RUSSIAN, CANADIAN AND STAN- DARD POP STYLES.

High Backs, Deep Scats, Soft Cushions, Low Posted, Broad Step.

Reasonable Prices! Come and see them before purchasing.

Z.THOMPSON.ir. Union Street, ■ ■ Portland, Me.

no28 _dim

RELIABLE_INSURANCE. STATEMENT

—OF—

Phoenix Assurance COMPANY,

of London. Jan, 1,1885. ESTABLISHED INI 1782.

Total Assets, .... $5,723,874.13 Net Surplus, over 3,000,000.00 Loses Paid, over ■ ■ 70,000,000.00 Total Assets in United States.$1,503,476.00 Total liabilities in United States, in-

cluding reserve for reinsurance. and unpaid losses. 1,043,101.43

Net Surplus in United States. 460,374.57

A. 1). IRVING, E. B. CLARK. Manager.

Ass t Manager.

W. I). LITTLE & L(L, AGENTS,

31 EXCHANGE ST. clecll cod3w

JAMES SMITH & CO. Three removes are as bad as a fire.

—“l‘oor fiicluinl.’

We have had two, with your help we need not have a third. —Smith. J ust read these lines and you will know A bout a movement made fast Spring; M iirk well these words and they will show E nough to read our purpose in. S oree strange events we will relate, S ometlilng lor you to contemplate. M oved down the street, eight oxen used, I tell you ’twas a novel siglit, T o see it you’d have been amused, II ow well we went and all was right. And now we have come back again, Co. and all, help us remain,

At our old stand in the new Davis Block, 121 Ex- change St., 130 Market St., by giving us a share of your patronage where we oiler you as good a

bargains in boots and shoes (If not a little better) than you can get at any other shoe store in the city.

HERBERT C. I.OHD, Clerk. dec5 dtl

SLEIGHS. I invite people wanting a first-class Sleigh to call

and

EXAMINE MY STOCK. I have some

Light Fancy Trotting Sleighs at Reasonable Prices and a good

Business Sleigh for $65.00, That Can't Be Beat! I will warrant all my sleighs to be made of good

stock and the best of work.

C. £. WHITNEY, 1)1 Preble St., cor. Lincoln St.,

decldtf PORTLAND, ME.

DIPHTHERIA.

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. I have no hesitation in saying that by using

Baker’s Great American Specific in season, it will prevent and cure what might be a fatal ease of diphtheria. I have cured tuo children witli it. and am satisfied if I had known of this remedy in season, it would have saved llie lives of two who died of tills dreadful disease.

JOHN J. BENNETT, Master Steamer “Franconia,” Portland, Me.

decMW&FiAlutoMthtt ■esirt S’* a aPB Is on fllein Philadelphia

t It to the Newspaper Adver- I I SJia Using Agency ot Messrs.

N, W. AYE- A ROM. our authorized agents.

As Strange as Fiction

As True as Gospel. East Stoughton, Mass., Nov. 22,1885

To the FLOWER MEDICINE C'0.

Dear Sirs: With great pleasure I send you

a few lines telling you of the won-

derful cure your LIVER AND STOMACH SANATIVE has done for me. I have been trying about everything on the market, BE- SIDES TWENTY DIFFERENT DOCTORS, and found nothing to

help me permanently. I some-

times felt better for a short time, but would then go down again. I have had the DYSPEPSIA and NERVOUS PROSTRATION IN THE WORST FORMS, but today I call myself well, and all the re- sult of taking your medicine. I generally uuu a uiiiuus attach

about once in two weeks, anil now

I have not had one since I com-

menced taking your Sanative, and that was mouths ago. I CALL IT THE BEST MEDICINE ON THE CONTINENT, and I ought to be a

good judge by this time. I am now

58 years old, am doing my own

work, and feel like a new being. With best wishes for your suc-

cess, for yon are doing a great work for suffering humanity,

I remain your sincere and grateful friend,

MRS. THOMAS TRIPP. dee2_eodtf

NOTICE! Oil and after November 1st, 1885,

our prices will be for

CABINETS $5.50 PER DOZ. PANELS *&00PER 00Z.

All persons wishing work made at present rates, should call in now, as alter the above date the prices will positively be as here mentioned.

We would also call the attention of the public to our CI.CB BATES, by which families with their friends, by a little exertion in getting a num- ber to set. can then contract for, and secure the advantage of SPECIAI, I* Kin’s for their portraits. We assert that we make no difference whatever between the QUALITY of such Con- tract or Club Photographs and our regular work, for which we receive more, but in all cases endeav- or to have it thoroughly FIRST-CLASS in ev-

ery sense, and SATItiEACTIOIV Ul'ARA.V TEEI*. For further particulars about the club photography, call on or address, for circulars,

£O0\KV PHOTOGRAPHER

514 Congress Street. oct21 dtf

ASHTON’S Factory-Filled Salt.

UNEQUALLED FOR DAIRY USE.

SEND FOR CIRCULARS.

CONANT, PATRICK & CO. AGENTS.

229 COMMERCIAL ST., PORTLAND, Ml iiov2 eoaijni*

BUY THU

NEW MODEL RANGE, — WITH ITS —

PATENTS REFLEX CRATE. — SOLD ONLY BY —

TENNEY & DUNHAM, 12 EXCHANGE 8T„ PORTLAND, ME.

decl4 eoddm

School Boots at Cost For the purpose of assisting the hard

tvorkiug pureulu who find a difficulty in obtaining good school Bool* cheap, 1 trill veil the best quality of Children's Nchool Boots al prime cost for a short time.

M. in. PAUNIEU. oct26 dtl

INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH AND CLASS- ICAL STUDIES

Given to private pupils by the subscriber,

J. YV. COLCOltD, 7 BOYD STREET.

]an24 dtl

AUCTION SATES.

Stock of the St. Joachim Store 86 Union St.,

BY AUCTION.

WE shall sell on WEDNESDAY, Dec. DO, at 10 a. in. and 2Mi p. in., the entire slock, consist-

ing in part of Silver Plated Ware, Flat and Hollow Ware, Pocket Cutlery and Scissors, Clocks, Vases and Ornaments, Lamps and Chandeliers, Albums, Toys. Crockery and Glass Ware, Glass Shades, Table Cutlery. Stone Pots and Jugs, Tin Ware, Fancy Work Baskets. Mirrors and Photo Frames, Pictures, Toilet sets. Hats and Caps, &c., &e., to-

gether with Store Fixtures, Plate Show Cases, Brass Window Frames, Desks. Counter Trays, Scales, l Iron Safe, Black Walnut Top Counter, &c. The above will he sold ui lots to the trade.

F. O. R lllil'Y A CO., Auctioneer*. dec28 d3t

F. O. BAILEY & CO. Auctioneers ami Commission Merchants

Salesroom 18 Exchange Street.

F. O. BAILEY. C. YV. ALLEY marl4 <ltf

BUSINESS CARDS.

HAWKES BROTHERS, — IIKA1.EHS IN’ —

Granite lor Building:, Cemetery, and monumental Purposes,

Office and Works foot of Wilmot St. PORTLAND, ME. Geo. E. Hawkes, Melvin J. Hawkes.

Special Attention given to Cemetery Work. declB__dt.ni Herbert G. Briggs,

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR —OF—

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS, No. 93 Exchange Street, Portland, Me.

jg&"All business relating to Patents promptly and faithfully executed. jul2dtf

WOT. OT. MARKS,

Book, Card — AND —

Job Printer PRINTERS’ EXCHANGE,

97 1-2 Exchange St., Portland, Me.

FINE JOB PRINTING A SPECIALTY. All orders by mail or telephone promptly at-

tended to. novllcodtt

STEPHEN BERRY, ffloobc, Job and (gaid fflii/nbei;

No. 37 Plum Street.

Haskell & Jones, MANUFACTURING CLOTHIERS

—AUD—

Men’s Furnishers at Whole- sale and Retail.

FINE TAILORING A SPECIALTY

HASKELL & JONES, LANCASTER BUILDING, 420 CONGRESS ST

OPPOSITE PBEIiLE HO THE. nov<> d6m

McKUSICK & ELLIOTT,

HORSE SHOERS, — HAVE BEHOVED TO —

NO. 3S UNION STREET.

First door above Fore St. Thankful for past patronage we desire a continuance of the samea t our new quarters.decUidtf

INSURANCE! AGENCY OF

PRENTISS LORING. No Fire Company represented at

this Agency has Assets of less thanOnc Million Dollars.

SPRINGFIELD

FIRE AAD MARINE INSURANCE CO.,

of Springfleld, Mam. Organized 1849.

CAPITAL $1,000,000.00. Statement Jan’y 1, 1885.

Total Assets.$2,562,610.00 Liabilities. 1,320,130.00

Surplus as to Policy Holders.$1,236,374.00

PRENTISS LOSING, AGE NT,

No. 31 1-2 Exchange St., STANTON BLOCK, PORTLAND.

declfi _(13w

You are Cordially Invited ta Visit

JEW BRANCH

Photograph Studio, 478 1-2 Congress St.,

Opp. Preble House.

This new and beautiful Studio lias just been fitted with all the new and Latest Improvements for the greater perfection of our art. and posses- ses probably the largest and finest skylight north of Boston. These rooms are under the personal supervision of

MR. J. M. PECK, a thoroughly capable and practical Photographer of large experience In all branches of the Art.

MOTTO:—Good Work at Moderate Cost. dec2 AIM:—To IMcn.r. codtt

AS USUAL!

Wyer Greene & Co’s — WILL BE —

HEADQUARTERS — FOR —

[

Without question«c shall make (he largest display of Fine Slippers ever made in Portland. Our im- mense stock and variety of styles gives our customers an opportuni- ty to select just what they want. Our prices range from 7,>cts to .fi per pair,sotliat purchasers ran in- vest ns much or as little as they please. A Beautiful Souvenir,such as may be seen in our windows, v.ill be given with every pair of Slippers costing fjil.25 or more.

WYER GREENE & C0„ 539 Conuress St, ■ Brown Block. declo__ daw

REMOVAL. K. I1AK310R* Atloniev tor Claims, h; s

removed from Centennial Block, to the new Davis Block, corner of Exchange and Congress streets, opposite City Building, entrance on Congress St.

Spoliation C'Eniim*. unless filled and fully proved, prior to the expiration ni the law, will be forever barred.

Portland, Dec. 9,1885. dec9d&w3w