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TUESDAY MORNING. APRIL 0.
CITY AND COUNTt
Miniature Almanac.
Sun rises.. 5.29.1 Sun nets 6.35
Leugtb of Dav 13h. 6m.
Weather Indications.
For New England, partly cloudy weather, fol
lowed by lucreo-ing clou<>iness, and probably by
rain areas winds veeiiug to warmer southeast
erly, and rising followed ny falling barometer.
Business Bulletin.
When vou buy trunks and traveling bags of
Barnard & Co., 610 Ma n street, you are trading
d’rec wi h tbe manufacturer.
Clemence will sell in Sutton Center at Ham.
tod.yaflue lot ot personal property, including
hous-h. Id furniture, cows, hay, wagons and
farming tools.
First visit in five years. Dr. Welch, the great
Eastern C dropodist. Look out for the announce
ment < f the op-nlng of his rooms at the Bay State
House^Aprli 17.
April dividends on California and Consolidated
Virginia Mining Companies have been declared,
and may be collected through Messrs. Charles B.
Whiting A Co., the bankers, at 415 Main treet.
J. E. Browning & Co., the popu ar milliners in
Mechanics Hall buiidh g, will open latest prevail
ing st les in m lliuery Wednesday, April 10.
Goods in every department will be sold at the
lowest cash prices throughout the season.
J. T Roche,lthe milliner opposite the Bay State
House, wilt offer great luducemehts to the ladies
during the next fen days in the way of fashion
able rinisfed U'is for both ladiisand misses, in
all the choice shapes, at prices tnat must prove
satisfactory. His stock also induces twenty
cases Milan straw hats in every fashtonabie
shape in the market.
Among other specialties Barnard, Sumner &
Co. announce a new line in black riiks that are
gu.ranteed 'o wear to the entire satistaciion of
their customers. The prices are such as to make
these really except onabie bagaiue which every
lady should take advant ge of- Toeir stock also
includes full lines of fashionable dress goods iu
all the cesirable shades. The r announermrut in
our advertising columns will prove interesting to
ladies in want ot Spring goods.
City Brevities.
—Fairfield, the clothier, has moved to No.
413 Main street.
“Mag” Dewire, an old offender, was ar
rested last night for drunkenness.
—The monthly meeting of the Natural
History Society occurs this evening.
—There were seventeen lodgers and eight
prisoners at the station house this morning.
—John Reid of Montreal has opened a
Catholic book store at No. 532 Main street.
—The Main street Baptist Church received
twenty-three new members Sunday, eleven
by baptism.
—Nickel entertainment by the Temper
ance Club tomorrow evening at their hall iu
Kinnicult’s block.
—Miss Elizabeth Hoar, a sister of Senator
George F. Hoar of this city, died at her resi
dence in Concord Sunday.
—The annual meeting of the Worcester
County Mechanics Association will be held
in Washburn Hall this evening.
—The “Thirty Associates” will have a
supper at the Bay State House this evening.
The plates will be turned over at 8 o’clock.
—Tho April term of the Supreme Judicial
Court, Hou. William C. Endicott of Salem,
judge, comes in at 10 o’clock this morning.
—Damascus Lodge K. of P. will celebrate
its seventh anniversary this evening. There
will be literary and musical exercises and a
banquet.
—The Mystic Base Ball Club and Associ
ation will hold a second social assembly in
the Sarsfield’s Armory on the evening of the
23d inst.
—Reckoned by the verdict of the critics
Miss Mary Cary and her company in “Poor
Jo” at the theater Thursday evening will
give us a most excellent performance.
—Officer Churchill is expected to arrive iu
this city early this morning with Berry, alias
Raymond, au alleged accomplice in the
Union station trunk robbery last May.
—An excellent programme has been ar
ranged for the dime entertainment to be
given at the Reform Club Hall this evening,
and a large audience will undoubtedly be
present.
—Frank Wesson has offered one of his
highly finished long range rifles as a prize
for the best score at 1000 yaids at the Spring
meeting of the Massachusetts Rifle Associa
tion at Waluut Range.
—Rev. A. St. John Chambre, President of
Dean Academy at Franklin, will preach at
the Uuiversahst Church, Wednesday even
ing ou “The reasons of the present liberality
iu the Orthodox church.”
—Aidermen Dickinson, Kendrick and
Murphy, the special committee to estimate
damages by the construction of the proposed
street across the Island,looked over the loca
tion yesterday and began their inquiries of
land owners.
—Captain Murphy of the Sarsfield Guards
has been chosen drill master of the French
military organization,“Garde de Lafayette.”
The organization will have a concert and
social iu Sk Jean Baptiste Hall on the even
ing of April 30.
—The Grattan Literary Association de
cided after debate last evening that the
mental capacity of woman is not equal to
that of man, and today lady friends will be
trying to reconcile the decision with the well
established Grattan gallantry.
—The stockholders of the Worcester Ex
cursion Car Company Will have a meeting at
the rooms of the First National Fire Insur
ance Company, Wednesday evening, April
17, at 7 ;30 o’clock. Business of importance
to the stockholders will be presented.
—Last evening officers March and Wood
ward arrested Br idget George, an old offen
der, for disturbing the peace at her abode on
Tremont street. She fought the officers all
the way to the station house, and was a
sorry looking picture when locked up.
—“Our Bachelors” tomorrow evening.
The Boston Journal says: "They have be
come immensely popular, these same two
bachelors, Robson and Crane, and their ir
resistibly humorous acting is witnessed
nightly by audiences that test the capacity
of the theater.”
—The cantata "Ruth” is given at Mechan
ics Hall thia evening, and the very pleasing
music will be rendered by the best musical
talent iu the city. Mr. Broad produces the
cantala with even more care and better set
ting than on the first occasion of its presenta
tion, when it was most successful. Tickets
are for sale today at Leland * Co.’s.
—Last evening Jennie Putnam, a young
servant girl in the family of Dr. Bal com at
New Worcester, attempted to commit sui
cide by throwing herself into Curtis’s pond.
She happened to get into water which was
not very deep and not liking the chilling
effects of the water waded out and gave up
suicide as a bad job. Mental derangement
is supposed to be the cause of attempting
self murder.
—Fun and frolic with lots ot pleasing
music and rather neat spectacles are inti
mately associated with the Oates Comic
Opera Troupe, which will be at the theater
this evening. “La Perichole” has never
been given in this city, but is said to possess
much merit and include many flue airs.
Whatever the opera the troupe is sure to
please, and a good audience is like to enjoy
life at the theater tonight.
—Base ball players were out in force yes
terday. Members of the new nine practiced
iu uuiform all day, all members of the uiue
having arrived except Holmes, aud it is not
certain whether he will come or not. In
the games yesterday the men showed up
well In their individual play. Littleton
pitched aud was finely caught by both Curtis
aud Downey. Gaffney is showing some very
fine play this season, as is also Moran, who
fields the ball even better than he did last
season, Visitors al the park yesterday were
very enthusiastic over the playing of Mul
doon at short stop, and the general verdict
was that be is as good a player as was ever
seen iu this city. The other players not
mentioned are doing well, aud the whole
nlue will be iu good form by Fast Day. The
nine bus secured qualters In the rear of
Manager Flaherty’s store on Pearl street.
—A serious accident happened at the north
end of Main street yesterday. F. A. Mar-
shall of Clinton, with his mother-in-law,
Mrs. Laird, were drlviag along the street with
a wheel of their carriage in the street rail
road track. The wheel struck a loose rail
and the sudden concussion given the vehicle
broke the wblffletree, damaged the wheel
and threw both es the occupants out. In
falling, Mrs. Laird, who is a lady 70 years
old, threw her bands before her to break the
fall and struck the pavement on her arms.
The bones of both arms were broken just
above the wrists and the lady received two
bad bruises on the head. She was taken up
insensible and carried into the store of
Priestly Young. Dr. L. S. Nichols was
summoned, aud when she returned to con
sciousness she was removed to the residence
of some relatives in this city. Mr. Marshall
escaped injury.
—The number of deaths in this city last
week'was twenty; ten females and ten
males. The causes of death were as follows:
Pneumonia, consumption, heart disease,
lung fever and infatnile weakness,two each;
rheumatism, inflammation of the bowels,
diphtheria, cirrhosis, kidney complaint, wa
ter on the brain, colic, old age aud inflam
mation of the brain,one each; there was oue
case of still birth. The ages of the dead
were as follows: Under 5 years, 7; between
5 aud 10,1; between 10 and 20, 3; between
20 and.3Q, 1; between 40 and 50, 2; between
fib and 60, 2; between 70 and 80, 1; between
80 and 90, 3. The oldest were Catherine
Garriu, 86 years, a native of Ireland and
Dolly A. Thayer, 82 years,a native of North
bridge. The nativity was divided as follows:
Born in Worcester, 10; in Worcester county
outside this city, 5; in Massachusetts, out
side this county, 1; Ireland, 4. Of the
American born 9 were of foreign parentage.
Central District Court—Williams, J.
Yesterday morning the police court im
posed three fines for drunkenness, fined Ed
mund Burke SIOO and costs for keeping
liquor with intent to sell and sent Peter
Moran, a juvenile, to the Truant School for
one year for truancy.
Joseph Smart and Henry Good, the
colored gentlemen who fought in a free
fight on Spring street Saturday afteruoon,
were fined respectively $5 and costs and $1
aud costs. _
Herbert W. Jennlson and Michael Foley
received fines of $1 and costs for assault and
battery.
Going to England—A Presentation.
W. J. Parker, for some years a resident iu
this city, bolds a captain’s commission in the
British reserve recently called out by Queen
Victoria, and will shortly take his departure
for England in response to that call. During
his stay in this city Captain Parker has made
many friends, who regret the severance of
their pleasant relations, and he carries with
him their hearty wishes for bis safe and
speedy return. At the meeting of the Re
form Club last evening, of which organiza
tirn Mr. Parker is a member, notice was
taken by the members of the early departure
of their co-worker, and he was made
the recipient of a neat gold badge
as a testimonial of esteem. In bis
presentation speech President Quinn
dwelt particularly upon the invaluable ser
vices of Mr. Parker in the interests of the
club, and paid him a deserved compliment
for the ability which he had shown as chair
man of the entertainment committee, as
well as in other responsible positions which
he had been called upon to fill. Mr. Parker
feelingly responded. He would carrv with
him the token of esteem presented him by
his brothers, aud would always remain
faithful to the obligations which the club
bad imposed on him. Wherever he might
be. he should remember that some of bis
pleasantest associations were formed in
Worcester, and some of the pleasantest
memories which he would carry with him
were bis relations with the Reform Club.
THE REVIVAL.
Major Whittle's Talk to the Business Men.
Admission to the revival meeting at Me
chanics Hall last evening was by ticket, and
the hall was a little more than t wo-tbirds
full. The service was especially'directed to
the business men, and after the introductory
exercises in which Mr. McGranahan sang
“Memories of Childhood,” Major Whittle
read from Luke xix the story of the conver
sion of the business man Zaccheus. In the
account Zaccheus is represented as seeking a
personal Christ, and in that is illustrated the
fact that salvation never comes to one by
accident but is received only by the search
ing after a personal Christ. Urging all to
arrive at that point where they are leady
to seek redemption, the evangelist proceeded
to| apply to the unconverted business men
before him the story of Zaccheus. First he
asserted that if a man would only make a
business of the search for salvation, would
strive for it even as he strives to clear SIOO
in a trade, be would surely find it. But ob
stacles will be placed in his way as they were
in the path of Zaccheus, though for each ob
stacle the Lord will lend some assistance,
as be did in the case of Zaccheus in furnish
ing a sycamore tiee from which the man of
small stature might overlook the multitude
and gaze upon bis personal Christ.
The business man in searching bis salva
tion will be met by the obstacles in giving
up all his questionable transactions,
the placing of money and gain before
Cbrist and bis soul’s salvation and
tbe alluring associations of clubs
and Unrighteous social relations. These
obstacles doubtless attended Zaccheus, aud
tbe preacher imagined he could almost see
tbe branches tremble under tbe tax gather r
as bls business associates urged him not to
spend tbe lime iu running after Cbrist which
could be used with them in schemes for
making thousands of dollars, or as his so
cial companions sneered at him in tbe hu
miliating position, perched on a tree and
seeking to see Jesus. But there was still
another obstacle. As the multitude passed
along tbe streets of Jetico and came towards
Zaccheus his eyes doubtless rested upon
Judas before they did upon Cbrist. He saw
in ibe throng of Christ’s followers that
hypocrite and perhaps his belief iu salvation
received a shock. But be must have seeu
also the other eleven disciples aud in them
recoguized the true followers of tbe new
religion, perhaps especially noted the change
which bad come over a business associate,
tbe tax-gatherer, Matthew, and finally bis
eyes must have rested ou the Saviour whom
he sought, and iu tbe Christ and his eleven
faithful followers he saw enough to satisfy
bis longing. In this connection Major Whit
tle took occasion to deal with tbe oft heard
excuse that such and such profess what they
do not practice. His plan was for all men
to look to Cbrist and not to their fellow-men.
He bad also a warning to those who profess
Christianity but acted it not. Their own
salvation was not assured aud beyond they
were stumbling blocks iu tbe path of those
who would seek Cbrist.
Zaccheus saw Christ and was seen of
Cbrist. He was commanded to make baste
and come down from tbe tree for that day
tbe Lord would atop at bis bouse. Tbe in
junction Is instructive. Make haste to re
ceive salvation is tbe plea to all. Zaccheus
did hasten aud with joy be received bls vis
itor, alleging none of those so plausible ex
cuses, that be was not ready for so unex
pected a visit, that bls bouse was not in
order for ths visitor.
In preaebiug to business men Major
Whittle said that he talked only from The
Word, aud he felt aa if be would gladly be
backed by some witnesses iu their midst.
Ue called upon H. C. Hutchins and C. IL
Morgan, both of whom spoke briefly. The
inquiry meeting last night was held iu
Washburn Hall. Tonight tbe revival meet
ing will be held iu Plymouth Church.
Athul.
The property known as Babbitt’s shop, on
Exchange street, was sold at auction on
Saturday to R. T. Shumway for $1125.
There is to be a largo lot of property sold
at auction on account of non-payment of
taxes.
Holden.
A bunch ot handsome Mayflowers was
gathered In Holden Monday aud found lie
way to tbe Pbess office —tbe first of the
season.
WORCESTER DAILY PRESS: TUESDAY, APRIL 9.
SECURITY NATIONAL BANK.
Special Meeting of the Stockholders—State
ment of the Affairs or the Bank.
A meeting of stockholders in the Security
National Bank was held yesterday morning
and some forty gentlemen were present. P.
L. Moen was made cbalrmau aud A. H,
Waite secretary. The meeting was one for
consultation only, as the by-laws required
thirty days’ notice for a legal meeting of the
stockholders. John W. Wetherell, from tbe
directors, made a reoort. He related that
the premium on bonds had been reduced
from $11,395 to $5500, and today the bonds
are worth SIBOO premium. Previous to tbe
19th of last month, or for more than two aud
one-half years, tbe bank lost on bad debts
only $1645. The bank had not been carrying
doubtful paper nor held paper which, at the
lime it was taken, was not considered good.
Ou the 19th of March there was in the cash
items of the bank a check of William H.
Morse of $7500. No adequate provision had
been made for its payment, though the
cashier claims from certain resources that it
may be reduced to S4OOO. Colonel Wetherell
staled that this trausaciion was of a nature
such that it was claimed the cashier or his
bondsmen must save tbe bank harmless.
After the Morse failure it was reported
that there was a check, purporting to be
drawn by him, with the word “President”
after his name, and held by the City Nation
al Bank, for $15,000. No funds for any
such check have been received by the
Security National Bank, and nothing iu re
lation thereto appears on its books. The
Security bank has claimed from the first
that it was not liable for this check or any
part thereof. It is reported that the drawer
of the check or his friends have paid the
sum of SIO,OOO thereon, leaving a balance of
SSOOO. Ou the 19th of March tbe loans of
tbe bank was $224,560, and the deposits
$174,002. Ou the next day aud thereafter
these deposits were rapidly withdrawn, and
on Saturday last the deposits were $49,-
285.48. The loan on tbe same day was, nol
including rediscounts, $105,109 47. In this
loan there is paper to tbe amount of $16,020
more or less doubtful, but there is reasona
ble cause to believe that S6OOO, and perhaps
more, will be realized on it.
A. H. Waite, the cashier of the bank, made
the following statement:
bksovsces.
Notes and discounts $176,153 89
U. 8. bones to secure circulation 60,90 SOO
U. 8 bonds ou hand 3,000 0*
Due from re.erve agents 14.292 87
Due from other national Lanka 1,693 20
Furniture and fixtures 1, 00 00
Current expenses 3 150 47
Taxes 2 333 80
Premiums paid 5,500 00
Checks and other cash iten s 7,597 25
Bills of other national banks 619 00
Fractional currency 4168
Spec e 129 85
Legal tender not s 1,484 00
Five per cent, redemption fund with
Treasurer of the United States 2,700 00
Total $280,199 01
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in SIOO 000 00
Surplus fund 2.000 00
Other undivided profits 5,169 11
Circulating notes 52,700 00
Deposit- subject to check 49,285 43
Notes and bills rediscounted 71,044 42
Total $280,199 01
Following the reports there were remarks
from Colonel Daniel Needham of Groton,
United States Bank Examiner. He consid
ered an assessment of 25 per cent, as neces
sary to be made, and was favorable to an in
crease of the capital stock to $150,000, as
suggested by some of the stockholders. A
committee was appointed to report on the
affairs of tbe bank with recommendations
for the futuie as follows: Charles Heywood
of Gardner, Benjamin Walker, John W.
Wetherell, Albert Tolman and M. E. Shat
tuck of Worcester. The meeting adjourned
subject to the call of the directors when tbe
committee shall be ready to report.
Grafton.
Fast day union services will be held at the
Baptist Church, Rev. A. C. Hussey preach
ing tbe sermon.
There bas been a change in the music at
the Unitarian Church, where for a time tbe
singing has been congregational. Tbe choir
now includes many of our best singers as
follows: Soprano, Mrs. George Gibbs,
Misses Lucy M. Whitney, Clara G. Norcross
and Marian W. Aldrich; contralto, Mrs.
W. S. Burton, Mrs. S. A. Forbush, Mrs.
Charles Leland and Miss Ella L. Bullard ;
tenor, R. A. Smith and Charles A. Brown:
basso, Clifford Hall.
Tbe Murphy movement is to be inaugu
rated here about the 22d of this month.
There has been a scarcity of tramps in
town for the last week. It may be they
know >he welcome that awaits them and do
not relish paying for a dinner iu that way.
The project, long under discussion, of
bringuig up freight by rail is now about to
be pul on trial. A car fitted to the narrow
gauge is now being built at Worcester and a
track laid connecting tbe freight house with
the Grafton Center railroad.
Tbe High School began its Spring term
Monday with Albert Warren as principal
and Miss Julia E. Putnam, assistant. Miss
Jane E. Warren continues In charge of the
Grammar School, which opened on the
same day.
Friday evening, as the janitor was lighting
Reform Club Hall, previous to its being oc
cupied by the dancing school, tbe central
chandelier fell. It was partly lighted, aud
there was great danger of a conflagration,
and it would have been but tbe work of a
few minutes to render the building impos
sible to be saved. Tbe accident occurred in
the upper story. Beneath are offices aud a
storage room occupied by Harrington A
Nichols, who occupy tbe ground floor and
own the building. Tbe progress of the fire
was prevented by tbe presence of mind of ibe
janitor. No water was at baud, but be
jumped instantly upon tbe dames, succeeded
In extinguishing them and saved the build
ing. The floor was too well saturated with
kerosene to be pleasant to tbe dan
cers. A chandelier from oue of tbe
anterooms tilled temporarily the place of the
broken oue. Tbe accident is supposed to
have been caused by a screw not properly
beaded yel concealed by the ornamental
brass work around It. The loss will be large,
as it is not probable any of the old chan
delier can be used again, aud the Reform
Club are the losers.
Winchendon.
Strangers visiting this town are delighted
with tbe greenhouses upon the premises of
E. Murdock, Jr., not only for their exterior
beauty, but also for tbe magnificent growth
of fruit and flowers contained therein.
There has recently been gathered from the
various grape vines over 200 pounds of
choice grapes, which a ready market in Bos
ton receives at $4 per pound. There is now
a banana tree as large as the capacity of the
bouse will admit, heavily ladened with ripe
fruit.
Rev. Mr. Haskell of Boston preached at
tbe Methodist Church last Sunday. In ad
dition to the pastoral duties, he did most
of tbe singing at bolh the morning and aft
eruoon service. In the evening he delivered
a temperance address, which was well re
ceived by a large audience.
flouthbrldge.
George S. Stone bas the foundation laid
aud is pulling up a barn near bis house on
Elm street.
A cistern with the capacity of 10,700 gal
lons for tbe use of the fire department is
being constructed ou Hamilton street, op
posite tbe residence of I. B. Martin.
Tbe pews of the Baptist, Congregational
and Uulversalist churches are to be sold on
Thursday next, Fast Day, at 3 o’clock.
At a meeting of Ibe Debating Club Friday
evening, the question of free trade versus
protection was very ably discussed by mem
bers of the club, aud decided In favor of free
trade E. D. Clemence argued for free trade
and H. Winter for protection.
A grand temperance meeting was held in
Dresser Hall list Thursday evening, at
which Messrs. Clark aud Mitchell spoke very
earnestly and said farewell. The house
was packed and the audience showed their
appreciation of the good work that had been
done by unusual applause wheu tho gentle
men were formally introduced for tbe last
time. Mr. Clark finished his work in Stur
bridge Friday evening, when a collation was
spread in the ball.
A button manufactory is to be a new In
dustry in this town. An engine and boiler
is being set iu the basement aud machinery
is set up iu the third story of the block lately
built by George K. Dresser with which to
start tbe business.
Oxford.
At the adjourned town meeting held Mon
day, William H. Thurstou was chosen se
letman, in place of William E. Pease, de
clined, and Willis M. Wellington assessor,
In place of George H. Dodge, illegally chosen
at last meeting.
Prof. R. G. Hibbard of Middletown, CL,
will give a reading at Memorial Hall, Tues
day evening, for the benefit of the Reform
Club.,
Sutton.
George Matthewson, who died last Friday,
had lived alone and almost unknown for
several years. Il is not known that he had
any relatives, excepting a sister whom be
once or twice casually mentioned, He bad
served as a soldier three years in the war of
the Rebellion. His funeral was attended by
his comrades and the body placed iu the
soldier’s lot.
BORN.
GATES—Iu this city, April 6, a daughter to
Frederick L. aud Emily Gates.
WARREN—In Upton, April 6, a daughter to
Willi.in K. ana Auua G. Warren.
LUBIN—In Not th Brookfield, Marell 22, twin
daughters to Daniel Lubin.
LAYTHE—In Clinton, April 5, a sou to Gilman
W. L.yihe.
MARRIED.
LAMBERT-DAVIS—In Northboro, March 27,
by Rsv. H. F Bond, Walter Lambert of 8 aeu
Island, N, Y., to Elizibetu B. Davis of Northboro.
PHEN fICE—CORNEY—In Spencer, April 2, bv
Rev. D. Atkins, William 11. Prentice to Alice E.
Corneyot Speucer.
FA WKS—WILCOX—In Uxbridge, April 2, by
Rev. George Bremner, H»nry Fawks of Baltt
moie, Md., to Mrs. Lydia M. Wilcox of Ux
bridge.
p|ED
BERRY—In this city, April 6, Louisa Farley >
wifeol Hon. N. S. Berry, aged 81 years.
KILEY—In this city, April 6, William A., son
ot Deunis Kiley, aged 2 years 2 months.
ROOM—In Speucer, March 31, Carrie Room,
aged 8 months.
MOOSETr—In Spencer, April 1, Anthony
Mousett, aged 82 years.
BBOWN—In Westminster, April 4, Timothy
Brown, aged 77 years.
RUGGLES-In North Brookfield, March 24,
Mary Ruggles, aged 70 years.
BARNES—In Gardner, March SO. Alice Rosa,
daughter of James F. and Maria A. Barnts, aged
2ye-rs.
FERRIN—In Westboro, April 2, George G.
Ferrin, aged 25 years.
LARKIN—In Boltou, March 25,1. J. Larkin.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
^•Advertisements of Wants, For Sale, For
Kent, etc., cost 25 cents for three lines published
three days.
T OST—A NOTE OF HAND GIVEN
-LJ by O. D. Ford of West Boylston to George
A. Blunt, Worcester. All persons are warned
against negotiating for the same.
ap9,3t* GEORGE A. BLUNT.
AUK CUSTOMERS IN THE COUN
" TRY coming in with team to make pur
chases of us, can find stable room rear of cur
store tree of cost.
ap9,lt H. W. DENNY & CO., 555 Main st.
FEATHER BEDS RENOVATED
A by Steam, destroying all moths and anv dis
agreeable odors at Excelsior Dye House, 16 Waldo
street. apß^t*
GARD.
DR. WELCH, the Great Eastern CHIROPO
DIST is coining. See his immense advertise
ment. Wait for him and have your bad feet at
tended toe apslw»
The Greatest Musical Novelty
ever put on the stage,is the artistically combined
musical act, presented by PROF. G. MERCK,
pl ying on Seven Instruments at the same time
with the Bohemian Bell Ringers in Mechanics
Hall, Fast Night. ap9,lt
Worcester Lyceum and Natural
History Association.
The Regular Monthly Meeting of this Society
will be held this (Tuesday) evening, April
9, at 7:4so’clock.
>p9,lt HERBERT D. BRAMAN, Rec. Sec’v.
April Dividends
IN
California ani CoQsolidated Vir
ginia Bine: Companies
HAVE BEEN DECLARED,
AND MAY BE COLLECTED THROUGH
CHAS, B. WHITING & CO.,
415 Main Street.
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MILLINERY
OPENING!
J. E. Browning & Co
MECHANICS HALL BUILDING,
WILL OPEN
Latest Prevailing Styles
MILLINERY!
Wednesday, April 10.
By We shall offer goods iu every Department
through the season at tbe Lowest possible price
for cash.
J. E. BROWNING & CO.
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Mnnian Stewnrapbic Office,
28 School St., Boston,
Branch Oltice, 2.Postotlice Block
WORCESTER, MASS.
EatabHsbcd for the purpose of supplying orders
for ALL KINDS OF SHORTHAND WORK In
or out of the oity. Orders by mail or telegraph
promptly attended to. Address G. H. Pratt,
stenographer, 28 School Boston, or
1. ». GOULDING,
No. 2 Postoflhe Block, Worcester
MEW ADVERTiSBMBNTS.
Millinery Season
OPENED.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED I
Fashionable Trimmed Hats
EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT.
J. T. ROCHE.
294 Main Street,
Directly Opposite the Bay State House.
We shall offer for the next TE>
DAYS, a very Extensive Assort
ment of Fashionable Trimmed
Hats for Ladies aud Misses iu the
choice shapes, Superior Quality,
First Class Style of Work Guar
anteed, at prices that will prove
satisfactory.
Twenty Cases Milan Straw Hats
for Eadies aud Misses. Prices that
will suit, and every fashiouable
shape in the Market.
BARNARD, SUMNER & CO
Specialties
OF
GREAT IMPORTANCE!
We take pleasure iu calling attention to some
of the most important attractions ever shown by
us. Entire new line of
BLACK SILKS
8
The Finest Goods ever shown in this city, and
absolutely safe to buy. These Silks are sold on
the
GUARANTEE Oftllß MANUFACTURER
and in every instance we will see that our cus
tomers have full protection from any harm or
loss in wearing the dress out to the end. We sell
these superior Silks in all the different grades,
running from
$1.25 per yard up to $3.50!
and either number we sell is worth from 25 TO
50 CTB. PER YD. more than our price, com
pared with any other goods, and the attention Is
urgently asked of every lady who is thinking of
bnying a BLACK SILK.
MATTALASSE!
48 inches wide, and all wool,
Only 73 Cents!
Goods that have sold at $1.50 up to the present
time, and one of tbe most marked and attractive
bargains in Fashionable Dress Fabrics ever
shown.
These beautiful goods’are in the new shades so
much wanted, and include the “Havane Biown,”
as well as the Grey effects, that make up very
stylish.
Paris Nouveates
AND
Bourettes,
Just imported, and the most striking effects tor
Fashionable Costumes that have yet been
brought out.
SPECIALTIES IN WHITE GOODS!
introduciug novelties not before shown for Chil
dren’s Costumes and Trimmings.
tT Ladies will find us very attractive in tbe
various departments of our Store, and we assure
our customers prices have never been so low as
at tbe present time,
Barnard, Sumner & Co.
BUY YOUR PICTURE FRAMES
and Mouldings ot the Manufacturers, at
Worcester Moulding Works, 21 Cypress St.
J. J. RUBS, Supt. E. 8. KENNEY, Treas.
MCE 1 BONDHOLDERS.
Holders of defaulted Western Municipal Be
curitl-s who are unwilllog to have their claims
"scaled” unreasonably, or at all, are requested to
communication with ns, with a view to cooper
a ion for mutual benefit. Information gratuit
ously tarnished. A. W. BEASLEY £ CO., Bank
era, No. 12 Wail st., N. V. nOB.d wltu
_ WATCHES and jewelry.
JUST RECEIVED.
SOLID SILVER TABLE WARE
of the celebrated Gorham Manufacturing Com
pany’s make. Some Beautiful Patterns, suitable
fur present!#. Also, some handsome
Flower Vases and Fruit Stands
at Low Prices.
J. P. WEIXLER, Jr.,
359 Main St., Corner of Foster St.
■finHatWepairind,
By First’ Class Workmen. The mostudifficult
work solicited.
French Clocks and Music Boxes
Thoroughly Repaired.
No Botch Work Done at this Store
J. P. WEIXLER, Jr.
359 Main, cor. Foster St.
Thomas D.Gard,
JEWELER ail SILVERSMITH
351 Main Streets
Manufacturer of all kinds ot
REGALIA, JEWELS, CHARMS, RINGS,
BADGES. ETC.
GOLD AND SILVER PLATING
Everything in Jewelry Repairing, will be done
promptly and satisfaction given. 029.tf
DRUCS AND NIEDICINES.
GEO. R. SPURR,
DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicine*, Chemicals, Per
fumery, Soaps, Brushes,
PATENT MEDICINES,
Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes.
337 MAIN ST., WORCESTER, MASS.
jyPbysicians’ Prescriptions carefully com
pounded at all hours.
olStf
PURE DRUGS
AND
MEDICINES
BUY THEM AT
BREWSTERS
AND SAVE MONEY.
No. 23G FRONT STREET.
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A. NEW STOCK
of desirable
CARRIAGES
and HARNESSES,
Just Received at
Richmoni’s Caniaie Eicliai®,
34 Waldo Street,
WORCESTER.
Call and make your selections early while
assortment is good. m!2tf
“THE WINTHROP”
is the Best and
Cheapest Range
in the Market. Call and see it. Also,
KITCHEN OUTFITS
Very Cheap, for the
NEXT 30 DAYS,
AT
F. P. Oliver’s
Stove Store, 512 Main St.
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OPENING OF NAVIGATION
TO THE WEST 1
VIA THE
NORTHERN TRANSIT COMPANY.
Mark Packages: N. T. Co., and ship at the
Boston, Barre and Gardner R. B.
DEPOT-GARDEN ST.
Inf rmation relative to rates of Freight, Bills
Lading, Etc., cheerfully given by E, A. BLACK
MER, Agent, Garden st., or H. 11. MARSHALL,
General Freight Agent, Union Station. ap2.lw
GREAT BARGAINS
IN
Fruit and Oraamental Trees!
P. GORMLEY,
is offering his Nursery Stock at an immense sac
rifice. Every Tree Warranted. Also, a superior
stock of
Flowering Plants, Shrubs,
Etc., at Low Prices.
Nurseries and Greenhouses, corner Fremont
and Cambridge streets, Worcester.
Orders may be left at the Agricultural Ware
house of J. &J. A. Rice, 588 Main st. a| 8,2 m
Harrington & Bro,
METROPOLITAN
STABLES AND SHOPS,
31, 33 and 35 Central Street,
WORCESTER, MASS.
C. A. HAItniNOTOX. V. A. nABRIStITCN.
Liverv, Hack and Boarding Stabler
Good Teams at fair prices. Tbe best of care
given to Boarding Horses. Any one wanting
Hacks lor parties or funerals should get our
prices before engaging carriages.
CARRIAGE SHOPS,
Repairing of all kinds at reasonable rates and
in a thorough manner. Wo keep all first class
workmen,therefore are sure to give satisfaction.
Any one wanting new work built or repairing
of any kind ou Wagons or Carriages, can pay for
it in nay, grain, flour, coal, groceries, or other
necessary articles.
Fainting and Varnishing a Specialty. Also
Horseshoeing.
VVERY HORSE THAT HAS A
GOUGH
should have a box of
Howard’s Condition Powders.
They never fall to help a cough and Improve the
general health. Try them. For sale wholesale
or retail at No. lt» Trout street and at No. 4 Prov
idence street. Also, also at Hastings Harues,
Store on Exchange street, Wot cester. odeodtf
AMUSEMENTS.
^yOBUESTEK THEATER.
SMITH, ANTHONY & PARSONS Lessees
Tuesday Evening, April 9,
Engagement for ONE NIGHT ONLY of the
PeerlCKS Queen of English Opera and Opera
Bouffe, America’s Distinguished
Actress and Frima Donna,
Alice Oates,
AND HER
Mammoth English Comic Opera Company
U. 8. Ammel Business Manager
A.Reilt, Jr Musical Conductor
A .The largest and most complete organization iu
the world, and the only one in the United States
making a specialty of performing in English the
Operas of Offenbach, LecocQ and other French
composers. Presenting tho name cast as at the
Globe Theater, Boston, first time in English, Of
fenbach’s Grandest Opera, translated expressly
for Alice Oates,
LA PERICHOLE
(The Street Singer.) Grand Chorus, with Or
chestra. New and Elegant Costumes.
Scale o” prices—Reserved Seats 75c and sl. Ad
mission 35c and 50.•, Sale of tickets open on Fri
day Morning. Ai ril 5, four days in advance. Doors
open at 7. Curtain i ises at 8. Carriages ordered
at 10:45. ap4,st
j^ECHANICS HALL.
Tuesday Evening, April 9.
One Grand Performance of J. ASTOR BROAD’S
Cantata,
Rutli the Moabitess,
This work, given with such marked ruccess tbe
last seas >n will by general request, be presented
on the above named evening with a
BELEGTGHORUS OF FIFTY VOICES
ami the following Favorite Solo Talent :
NAOMI Mrs. JENNIE PATRICK WALKER
RUTH MRS. GEORGE E. KIRBY
BO 'Z MR WILLIAM THOMPSON
FIRST HEAVER MR JOHN N. MORSE, JR.
ISKAELITISH WOMAN. MISS ANNA BRIEFLY
ORPAH MISS CARRIE L. NUTTING
JEWISH MAIDEN MISS AGNES BARRY
ASST. REAPER MR. B < . FAUNCE
MESSHNGEIt MR. OLIVER C. HUTCHINS
Full Scenic Effects!
Oriental Costumes!
RICHARDSON S ORCHESTRA,
ORGAN AND PIANO,
MB. E. B. STORY ... PIANIST
MR. C. P. MORRISON ORGANIST
MR. J. ASTOR BROAD CONDUCTOR
Tickets with Reserved Seats 50 Cts.
Sale of tickets will open at Box Office of the
Hall, on Wednesday, April 3, at 9 o’clocK, a. m.,
after which time they may be obtained at the
Music Store of 8. R. Leland & Co.
Overture to Ruth at 7:45 o’cloi k.
apl ,3,6,8,9
yyORCESTEK THEATER.
Wednesday Evening, April 10.
“COMEDY WORLD ABLAZE!”
The Comedians,
STUART ROBSON
AND
WM, H. CRANE,
In their new comedy, (Hit of the Day) by Joseph
Bradford, entitled
OUR BACHELORS!
As produced by them this season at the Park
Theater, New York, 50 Consecutive Times. 50.
They will be ably supported by tho New York
Park Theater Comedy Company. All under the
management of Messrs. Abbey & Schoetfel.
Box sheet open three days in advance. Popu
lar Prices, 35,50, 75 and sl. Overture at 8. Car
riages may be ordered at!0:30. ap6,4t
yyORC ESTER THEATER.
FAST~NIGrtIT,
Thursday, April 11, 1878.
First appearance in this city, of the celebrated
character actress,
Miss MAR Y CARY
Supported by her
POWERFUL DRAMATIC COMPANY,
who will present for the first time here the pow
eiful and inteninsely interest! emotional Drama
five acts, by B. E. Woolf, Esq , author of the
“Mighty Dollar,’’ entitled
POOR JO!
as played wfth great success at the Boston Mu
seum and Union Square Theater, New York, in
troducing Miss MARY CARY in her marvelous
portraiture of Poor Jo, the London Street Wait.
The Powerfal Tragedienne, Miss ELIZABETH
ANDERSON, in the famous dual role of Lady
Dedlock and the French Maid Hortense.
Popular prices, 35c, 50c and 75c. Tickets now
ready. apß,4t
^£ECHANICS HALL.
Fast Night, April 11.
BOHEMIAN BELL RINGERS
AND SPECIALTY TROUPE,
Comorising among theist of Performers the fin
est Vocalists, Musicians and Comedians in exist
ence, with
PROF. GEORGE G. MERCK,
the Great Musical Novelty.
Admission only 25c.; reserved seats 35 •. The
opening sale ot reserved seats Monday morning,
Avril 8, at 9 o’clock, and be continued at San
ford’s Bookstoie. apß,4t
~~ WANTS.
WANTED — FRENCH CLERK,
• with two or three years’ experience in the
DryGoodf* Business. Apply at once to J. W.
DOBBIE, Boston Store, Webster, Mass. apß,3t”
VVANTED-A GOOD TENEMENT
"" of five or six rooms in western portion of
the city. Address “Tenant’’ Lock Box 1274, City.
WANTED - A SITUATION AS*
COPYIST. Address L. M. S., Press Of
fice. 024,tf
WANTED — A YOUNG WIDOW
LADY would like a situation as House
keeper. City or country. Address MRS. LIND,
Worcester P. O. n!3,tf
TOLEK —
POR RENT, WITH BOARD — A
A Suit of two rooms, with hot aud cold water,
bath room, etc., or will rent them singly if de- 1
sired. Inquire at 76 Pleasant st. apStf (
FOR SALE.
fUt, B- FOR SALE — EGGS FOR
q/A HATCHING. Sitting ot 13, Standard
Plymouth Rocks, $2; White Leghorn,
. $1.50. P. HEAD, 26 Colton st.,
apl,tw* South Worcester.
I?OR SALE AT A BARGAIN—
A a Second Hand Poney Phwton, Canopy Top,
in good arder. C. A. HOMER, 460 Main st.,
mh27tf Room 10.
FARMS AND LANDS FOR;
Kill SALE—In all parts of the country. Rall-
JHL road Landa in Nebraska, Kansas, lowa
and Texas. Pino Timber Lauds, City Property,
Country Stores and Hotels.
Small Farms for sale near Worcester.
Several Farms to exchange for Houses In the;
City or Village Property. |
Send $1 for Farm Register.
U. S. Farm Asrency, 460 Main St.
m!3,tf JOHN GILMAN.
KOR SALE-BOTTLES.RECEIPTSC
-T and all other utensils for manufacturing
Spruce Boer. Also, Two Express Wagons, Two
Harness and one Sleigh, and all In good order. •
Apply to No. 4 Lafayette street. f25,2m
FOR_SALE.
A ulce little farm of 60 acres, good, fair build
ings, will keep 4 cows and a horse. I’rlcc SI3OO,
terms easy.
A farm of 40 acres, 5 miles from City Hall on
good road, old house and barn. Price S7OO.
For sale or exchange a farm of 130 acres. Ex
tra Buildings, will keep 15 cows aud 2 horses.
Very desirable place. Price S4OOO.
A fan. ot 62 acres, good, fair buildings, near
church,school, postofliceand store;will keeps
cows aud horse. Price, S3OOO, terms easy.
A splendid place of 24 acres; splendid build
ings: ono of the most desirable places to be
found; near church, school, etc. Price $4500. I
I. S. MERIAM.
flltf 460 Main Street, Room 3.
/K A eqi,D PLATED WATCBB».Ch»in>wt