Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-06
The second purse Of $4,000 was for horses
that never beat 2. 40 70 wagon: $40 90 To fret.

came to the wire-Amos Jerald of Kendalls
Mills entered b. s. Fairfield Knox, and W.
Peavey, bpckskin gelding, Buckskin Fair.
field Knox won in two straight heats. Time.
500; 2.1l4. During this race the rain COM
menced pouring in good earnest, causing the
company present to seek shelter which was
amply sufficient on the grounds, and suspend
ing the sports until the rain held up, which
was followed in short time by clear skv.
The third purse of SEQ 90 was for double
teams, horses that never beat three minutes.
$1,000 to first, $1,000 to second, $40 90 to
third. George NJ. Robinson entered Brown
George and mate; Charles Dunning, Bath,
Hiram and mate; A. S. Pease, Gardiner,
Dewdrop and mate. Brown George and mate
won IN two straight heats. Time, 3. 10; 8 90.
| The fourth purse of $4,000 was for best
| double team and rig throughout, matched or
fancy matched, hitched to one or two seated
| carriages, speed not to govern the awards
$40 90 to first, $1,000 to second, $1,000 to
| third. Only two teams put in appearance.
Allen Lambard entered one pair Of bays;
| Jug AtiNS' oHe par vi nays 1 ne .l1sI mon
ey was awarded to Mr.. Lambard.
| The fifth purse Of $4,000 vas open 70 all
horses, to harness. 500 90 to first, $40. 90 to
second, $1,000 to third. Only two horses
came 10 the stand. George NJ. Robinson en-
tered spotted gelding, Col Lakeman; W.
Peavey, s. e. Daylight. Lakeman won in
three straight heats, taking the first money.
Time, PA; 2 40; 2.423. This race terrni-
mated the sports Of the day.
At the Salt Wafer.
1t Is estimated that thousand persons
made the excursion to the mouth OF the Ken.
nebec on the barge Yosemite" These were
made up from Augusta, HalIowell, Gardiner,
Richmond and Bath. The barge found her
self equal to the emergency. ard tie excur-
s!onAts enjoyed themselves rs we'll as pos
sible in such crowd
At the National Military AsyIum.
the celebration was 4 success. Many C..-
liens were present who manifested no less
interest in the races and sports than the par
Elephants enthusiasm. \ salute was fred at
noon. In the evening the soldiers assembled
in the court to hear the announcement of
prizes, which the yictors came forward and
received, as their names were called. at the
hands of Capt. Woodfn. One inmate. Hugh
Hambleton, bore off three honorS There
was not single instance OF intoxcation, con-
sequently the most perfect order prevailed
throughout the day.
At Halloween.
the fourth passed off after the usua. style.
liberal quantity of bunting was displayed, ard
a salute was fred at sunrise and sunset.
young America" burned an unusual amount
Of grnp0wder and fire crackers to work of
the surplus patriotism. The bell ringing was
confne. to fsw hours after middcht, en-
boar al noon and sunset, for which the police
department have thanks. Not a single intox-
icated person was seen during the day. The
band made call on the new landlord of the
Ilallowell House. and were handsomely en-
tertnined. In the evening tha band played in
va:.oae parts Of the city.
At Portland.
Inc Ospnal Guards Of thi. CITY, Capt.
Woodward. Joined in the grand celebration at
Portland, All the volunteer Militia compa-
mics Of Maine were present with the excep-
ton Of the Jameson Guards of Bangor. The
military display was very fine, as was also
the mounted truckmen. the fire department
in full force, with engines and hose carriages
handsomely decorated, and firemen in uni
f,r., 81,
bands of music. and especially the boats filled
with young ladies representing the States and
singing national airs. The marching was long
and tresome, as the day was sultry and OPP
pTesSiVe. The procession rested several
times OF the route, and the citizens were very
promp; in furnishing refreshments. Owing
to the shower, which began at o'clock and
lasted until J IL. the parade and review were
abandoned. The drill for the several prizes
was held in City Hall, which was packed,
portion of the floor being reserved for the
drill. GOV. Perham and suite, members of
his staff, officers and cX-olIicers Of The army,
and other distinguished persons. occupied the
Platform. The three judges were in front of
iHC StNkN' beiuS regular army OfncerS tney
were an entirely competent and impartial
tribunal. Mayor Kingsbury presided with
his usual dignity and courtesy. The prize
! for the best dtiiled company. an elegant white
silk flag worth $500. was awarded to the
| Portland Cadets Capt. Anderson. a company
Of young men. The Portland Light Infantry.
| Capt. Mattocks, also competed. The first prize
for excellence in dill by non-commissoned
ottcerS and pryates OF tie Maine State Mi
iitia, was won by private Burnham Holmes
of the Capital Guards. 1t is valuable gold
medal in the form of Maltese cross, and
hears the inscription, MAINE Noluneer Mi
litia, First Prize for Drill to -, July 4th,
1872. Presented ty the City Of Portland"
1t may be seen Tor a few days in the window
Of NJ. II. Swan, jewelar, on Water street.
Mr.. Holmes competitors were several mem
beers from the Cadets. +. l.. l. and one MEM
her from the Jameson Guards. The second