The Portland daily press., 1873-08-08

THE EXCURSION OF THE !. A. r. A.-One OF
the most successful excursions that ever went
from this city took place yesterday to Sesago
Lake, under the auspices of the l. A. X. A.
This association has always been noted for the
success of its excursions; but at no time since
its organization has it given to the public an
entertainment equal to that of yesterday, which
in promotion to the number of persons present
and the variety and character of amusements
has rarely if ever been surpassed by any excur>
sion from here. There were about $500 persons
present, who seemed to enjoy very much the
amusements offered to them. 1t reouir 56
cars crowded full to convey the excursionists.
The amusements consisted of dancing on the
pavilion, foot ball, base ball and two great
rowing matches. In the base ball match, the
Resolutes of this city defeated picked nine
composed of members of the old Eon and An
droscOggin hines, by score of 40 too.
But by far the greatest interest was taken III
the two single scull races. The first race, open
to amateurs of Portland, distance two miles,
prizes silver cups worth $50 and $40 each, was
called at 3.45. For this race there were six en-
tries. viz: T. j. WEIGH, A. Ell. Larkin, John
Frazier, A. 7. Stewart, L. +. Donohue and Ed
ward Henry. OF this number only Welch'
Stewart and Frazier put in their appearance.
Welch drew the first position, Stewart the Sec
ond and Frazier third. The men had fair
start and at first it was difficult to ascertain
which one had the advantage. 1t was, howev-
er, soon apparent that Stewart was ahead close
ly pursued by Frazier and Welch, who were
about even. When about quarter of mile
from the point of starting WEIGH and Frazier
fouled, which delayed them about minute.
Welch then gave up the contest on account of
then easily won by Stewart.
The second race, of three miles, which was
open to New England, then took place. The
contestants in this race were VIM. Mcdonald
and William McNulty of Boston, Mr.. Landers
of Salem, w. f. Stevens of Bath and Nj. F.
Davis IF Portland. Mcdonald drew the first
position, McNulty the second, Landers the third,
Stevens fourth and Davis fifth. The start
this time was very fine and each man pulled
finely. The contest for the first half mile
was very close, but Landers soon shot ahead
with Mcdonald little in the rear. The posi-
tions of the men when they turned the stake
boat were Landers fist, then Mcdonald, Da-
Wis, Stevens and McNulty. These positions the
men, with the exception of Davis who was
passed by Stevens, held until the close of the
race The time of the men was, Landers 2244
Mcdonald 22f, Stevens 23f, Davis 23a. McNul-
ty was distanced. The judges were Messrs. A.
H. Parker, Barry and Dunphy, and the referee
was Mr.. Hickey, the President OF the Associa-
ton. r.-<r
Throughout the day the best of order prevail
ed and in the large crowd there was not case
of intoxication, The Association took care
that no liquor should be sold, and the large
crowd came back from day of healthful and
pleasant recreation. The committee of arrange
ments deserve great praise for their care and
skill. In the evening the boatmen and their
friends to the number of about forty, were serv-
ed with an elegant supper at the City Hotel.