The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-04
Fourth of July.

In another column we give very full pro-
| gramme of the celebration to-day, with fuller
particulars Than has appeared in the advertise
ments. Patrons of the Press will find this a
| great convenience. We supplement the arti-
Gle with some ddjtonal details, many of which
were not DECIDED on until yesterday afternoon.
| The Auburn, Skowhegan and Augusta mill
tary companies, which will arrive by the Maine
| Central road, at about 1-2 clock, will be re-
ceived by the Light Infantry and escorted to
their several headquarters. The Hampden,
Oldtown and Belfast companies are expected
by the City of Richmond, and will be escorted
from the wharf by the Mechanic Blues about
O'clock should the boat arrive on time. The
Norway Light Infantry will be received by the
Cadets and escorted to No. 3 Ward room, which
they will use as an armory during their stay.
Very good arrangements appear to have been
made for the review and drill ON the Western
Promenade. About 1000 feet of the Prone
made has been enclosed for the military evolu-
tons, the Governor and staff being posted on
the open square on the corner of West street.
This square is also enclosed and reserved for
the Governor and staff, City Government, dis
tinguished guests and those holding tickets
The entrance will be in the rear on Chadwick
street. When the procession reaches Bramhall
street the Governor and staff will leave the es-
cort and pass down Pine street, approaching
the Promenade from that direction. In the
meantime the battalion will have reached the
parade ground, where two companies will be
detailed to escort His Excellency to the color
line. After the drill and award the prizes will
be distributed by Mayor Kingsbury.
The champion flag is of heavy gros gran.
white silk, about four by six feet, with fringe
of white silk and mounted in a rosewood staff,
surmounted by gilded eagle and gold bullion
cord and tassels On one side is the inscription
Presented by the City of Portland to the
Champions of .NIaine," with the State Coat of
Arms in the midst of landscape surmounted
by an aureole. On the reverse 'sWon by -
July 4, 1872" with the City Seal on a ground
of blue, surmounted by an eagle with the laurel
and olive branches and aureole. 1t was painted
with great care by Harry Brown and is a prize
worth striving for. They who win it may wear
it with honor.
The first prize for individual competition is a
gold Maltese cross with central rays, with the
inscription; "Me. Vol. Militia. First prize for
drill. Presented by the City of Portland, July
4, 1872, to -" This is suspended by blue
ribbon with gold buckle and final The sec
ond and third prizes are shield-shaped, with the
y same inscription, except the designated rank of
the prize. Both are elegantly chased, the ribbon
of the second bearing crossed muskets over the
shield. They are valued at S25, $15 and $40,
respectively, and are very tasty decorations.
They were got up by McDuffee.
Ha- OTHER MATTERS
At IL o'clock this afternoon a match game
of base ball will be played on the Dirigos
grounds in Deering, between the Dirigo Club
of that town and the Resolutes of Portland, the
champions of the State, for set of silk 'foul
flags presented by the Directors of the Horse
Railroad Company. These are the most evenly
matched mines in the State, and the game will
be exciting and interesting. Horse cars will
leave the head of Preble street for the grounds
every twenty minutes. .. .-.s
Visitors who love the picturesque should by
all means visit the Observatory on Munioy
where most magnificent panorama will be
presented if the day is clear. A powerful tele-
scope which commands a circle of thirty miles,
is at the command of the visitors. .-- -
For good meal or light refreshments, Saun-
ders at Congress Hall, offers his services. The
ladies of the Second Parish will hold straw
berry festival in the vestry of the church, cor
ner of Congress and Pearl streets, with hot
dinners from II to o'clock. ff Cd