The Portland daily press., 1872-07-09

HOTEL ARRIvALs.-C. J. Lovejoy, George G..
ell, New York, Gardiner Walker Lowell, E. J.
Sheridan Taunton, James Leslie, Ohio, are at
the Preble House.
William E. Smith and family, Boston, j.
Garrett, Philadelphia, f. j. L. Blandy and fam
lily, ST. Louis, Mrs. H. p Fessenden and Miss
Osgood Orange, N. j., w. d. Stewart, SYRIA
cuse, N Y, j. M. Brommell and wife, Theo.
Brewer and wife, Philadelphia, are at the Fal-
mouth.
G. w. Collins and wife, Bridgewater, Mass,
E. d. Holmes, Bangor, James A. Jordan, Bos-
ton, Benz. F. Graham, West Amesbury, Mass,
William A. Adams, Amesbury, Mass, are at
the st. Julian.
Ferry Village 4th of July Celebration.
The people of this village got up one of the
best celebrations on the 4th that ever was en-
joyed by the Oldest inhabitants. Early in the
morning after the accustomed salute, large
body of the Ancient and Honorables of Co. @
made parade through the streets, of the most
amusing grotesque and humorous characters
that were ever got together. The Tammany
Ring was well represented and other frailties
and follies of the day, such as III. G., coat
wrong side out, and buttoned up behind. At
seven o'clock people began to pour into the vii
lage from every quarter well dressed; and rosy
faces greeted us at every corner. The streets
that were set apart for forming the procession
were literally jammed. At o'clock at the
sound of the bugle the different organizations
that were to form the pagt antry filed INTO line,
viz:
Platoon of Special Police
Union Brass Band. p
Washingtonians under command of Capt Robert
Page.
I. o. of G. T. under command of serg't Henry
Thrashcr
Martha Washingtonians and Cold Water Templars
under command of Rev. Mr.. Freeman.
Juvenile Glee Club commanded by S. Hubbard.
M. Z. Sunday School, j. L. Wiley.
Citizens.
At $40 o'clock the line, under command of
N. o. Douglas, Esq, Chief Marshal, took up
the line of march. The weather was delight
that for the 2 IL miles march no one seemed
fatigued and no murmur or complaint arose.
At 10 o'clock the head of the column was at
the Grove. halt was made, the Band filed
out and played Hail to the Chief while the
procession was marching into the grove.
The grove is too well known to need descrip-
tion but suffice it to say it is situated ON the
shore road leading to the Cape Lights, near
Cape Cottage, on high promontory, thickly
studded with a hard wood growth. About
midway on our right is the speakers stand; on
our left the mammoth tent of Capt. VIM. Dyer;
Around and about us the multitude.
AT half past ten O. clock the meeting was call
ed to order by the chief marshal. Prayer was
offered by Rev. B. f. Pritchard. Reading of
the Declaration of Independence by Rev. B.
Eraar uyhi uaS 1icta 10 ytyit1, ut
tention, singing by the Glee Club under the di-
rection of S. Hubbard, Esq, speeches by dis
tinguished gentlemen interspersed with music
by the Band. After the intellectual treat let
us take look at Capt Dyer in his mammoth
tent. Too much praise cannot be given to the
Captain for the bOuntiful repast that he spread
out before u.s. All the dclicacies of the season
graced his board. Ice Cream and lemonade
never were in better demand. and never was a
company better served by corps of more gen
tlemanly assistants - .
The amusements were of general character
according to ones inclination; swinging, GRO
quet, football fishing, bathing and social con-
versation were INDUCED in until o'clock P. M.
All seemed delighted until some of the wealth
erwise told the people to prepare for the storm
One detachment marched to the residence of
Mrs. Goddard, one to Cape Cottage and anOth-
er to the residence of Geo. Thompson Esq.
where they were well entertained. Mine host
of the cottage, Mrs. Goddard and Mr.. Thomp-
SUI nave Tile IuOSU STdttlulb idilkS VI lIc COlI-
mittee in behalf of the people; scarcely were
they seated when the heavy shower began to
fall the whole atmosphere seemed one vast del
uge. Luckily for us the storm was of short
duration. At 8 o'clock the procession was
again formed and took up the line of march for
Ferry Village, where they arrived in season to
be refreshed 50 as to enjoy the evenings enter
tainment and to see the fine display of fire.
works.
At 80 o'clock the Union Brass Band took
fhn:r tIA ctou
front of the residence of b. w. pickle tt, ESQ.,,
and while the people were being seated rem
dered some excellent music. In the mean
while the Ferry boat and every available craft
were bringing large parties from the city. At
8 o'clock not ten feet of spare space could be
found on the water front that commanded
view of the grand display. The number pres
ent has been variously estimated. l withhold
my opinion for fear your studious correspond
emit "G' may accuse me of exaggeration One
hundred and fifty pieces of fireworks and rock
cts Were used on the occasion, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. RObt. Page. The band meanwhile
enlivened the scene with strains of popular mu-
sic Capt Dyer whom we left at the grove in
the afternoon had moved upon our right flank
and taken possession of an empty store and
commenced charge with his strawberry and
cream brigade. At 10 o'clock, P. M. three
cheers for the band and three for Ferry Village
and the people dispersed. Much credit is due
the committee of arrangements and the finance
committee for the time and labor of getting up
this grand entertainment.-Mes Henly,
Tilton, Dodge, Calf, Libby, Wiley, Thompson,
Hubbard and Rev. B. Freeman. To our chief
marshal and aids we tender our thanks. We
are requested in behalf of the committee to
thank Mrs Goddard for the use of her beauti-
full grove for which she will be held in grateful
memory.
GOrhnm.
The ladies of the First Congregational Parish
20 Ill olo@k = o
Hall ON Wednesday evening next. Music and
tableaux, ice cream, and refreshments of vari-
GUS kinds form part of the entertainment. 1t
is understood that the exhibition of wax figures.
which afforded so much qualification and in