Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-07

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compelled to sail round. Seven boats started
The sloop "Startle, owned and sailed by tn,
Plummer Bros, of Boston, came in ahead
winning the race in one hour fifty eight min
utes and two seconds; she was closely fol
lowed by the cat rugged boat "Nellie," owned
and sailed by Capt. S. Glazier of Hallowell
time, two hours one minute twenty-one sec
onds. Everything connected with the variou:
contests was conducted in the best of shape
showing knowledge of rowing and yachting
somewhat surprising to see in this locality
Some time during Saturday night some devil
shot balls through the large show windows OF
/. e. Nannah's, Gooden & Co.'S, and E. S
Browns stores. This may be sport of the
hounds who did it, but the voice of the COM
munity is "shove him."
At Waterville,
a village which for several years has allow ed
the day to pass with but little notice or atten-
ton except by the smaller boys, some of the
enthusiasm of rye olden time" was manifest
ed. But little preparation seemed to have
been made, and so, many were somewhat as
tonished to behold the arrival of three excur-
sion trains during the forenoon, one of which
was from Skowhegan and the other two from
clown river" These, besides the regular
trains, brought in goodly number. The re-
minders of the return of the eventful day
were numerous and were brought forth at an
early hour as too many sleepless individuals
can testify, who were deprived of the much
needed rest by the firing of guns the ringing
of bells and in some sections the blowing of
horns ard other noises too hideous to bear
description or even mention. At seven o'clock
there was gentle calm broken only by the
snap of the torpedo or lucifer, the sale and
use of fire-crackers being prohibited. Small
groups gathered about the corners awaiting
the appearance of the fantastic parade. The
procession formed on Gilman street, coming
forth it visited all of the principal parts of the
village attended by a continually increasing
crowd. The American band of Watervile
furnished music. The representations evinced
no little care and skill. Several limitations
were made with wonderful precision. The
whole display was most ludicrous and laugh
able. The parade lasted about two hours.
The weather compelled the abandonment of
the projected picnic excursion to Eaton's
grove. The people, however, determined not
to be cheated out of the expected GRAFTON but
gathered on the common in front of the town
hall and there listened to an address by Rev.
Mr.. Merrill which was in every way appro-
pirate to the occasion.
At l l-2 z. NJ the two fire companies Of
the village formed and preceded by several
invited guests marched into the hall there to
partake of a bountiful repast prepared by the
excellent caterer, Mr.. Mathews. After the
wants of the inner man had been fully sup
piled, Hon. L. +. Webb, chairman of the
meeting, called upon the past chief engineer
to give if possible any reason why they should
not proceed with the other exercises. Mr..
Getchell knew of no reason whatever, and at-
ter few general remarks made known his
intention of presenting the present chief en-
gineer, Mr.. w. b. Arnold in behalf of the
members of the fire department of Waterville
some suitable token of their esteem and res
pect. He then invested him with an elegant
gold badge. Mr.. Arnold feelingly responded.
Toasts were then given in order. Among
the respondents were DR.. Robins, Prof. f.
W Hall Rev Mr.. Merrill, Hon. Reuben Fos-
ter, DR.. Thayer, Joshua Nye and others.
The speeches were of high order. The
boys then moved out in good condition and
spirit for the friendly contest between the fire
engines.
Each played about twenty five minutes.
Ticonic No |, threw a stream to distance
of 1913 l-2 #. Waterville No 3 got only lS5
victorious and were presented with the prize,
a nionstrous tin-horn, which they exultantly
bore away to the engine room.
at l . p. NJ. trotting began at the park.
There were three different races during the
afternoon. The first was a wagon race. S.
William, entered Gray Jacket; J. S. Grant,
Strawberry Blossom; Jonathan Norwell,
Vassalboro Girl. Gray Jacket won in three
straight heats in 8 o., sos, and 8 O8 and re-
ceived the first money of S25 90. Vassalboro
Girl received the second, which was $500.
In the three minute race, "Ben," entered by
Saml Jacobs, won the first purse of $50,
having beaten for three heats in 2.55, 3 10
and 500. Joe, entered by Clark Soue, won
the second purse of $1,000, having trotted in
3 OIL and 3.03. Albert, entered by j. w.
Withee, received the third purse of $1,000.
For the sweepstakes, J. w. Withee entered
"Ludlow"; S. Witham entered "Gentle An
ME-" Ludlow won three heats in 2.40 Ia,
. SO and 2.3G. The second was dead heat
in 2,3S. First purse was 500, second was
$50. 1t is intended some time between the
goth and 25th of this month to have another
race in which there will be offered from 5000
to 500 in purses.
Among the diversions was a game of base
ball played upon the grounds north of the
coils ges by the Resolutes of Waterville and
Halifax of Winslow. The Resolutes were
victors by score of 20 to 81.
The fireworks in the evening were wit
messed by a large assembly. They were on
quite large scale. About $500 was expend-
ed.