The Portland daily press., 1877-08-20
The Bridg,on Excursion.

Hereafter ask Knight of Pythias where be
had the best time in his life, and if he accom-
panied the excursion of last Friday, he will
certainly answer "Bridgton." The party was
a very jolly one, and nothing but fine time
could be expected. There were about seventy
knights and perhaps twenty ladies in the
party. The ride to the Lake and the sail
across it through the winding Songo was en-
llyened by Chambers excellent music and vocal
selections from various members of the party.
The selections were taken from the Moody
and Sankey, and other gong books. The whole
trip was enjoyed, and on arriving at Bridgton
landing, carriages were found to convey the
party to the village. just after leaving the
wharf drenching rain commenced. Upon
arriving at the residence of P. G. Chute, High.
land Lodge headed by the Bridgton band were
met, ready to welcome the visitors. The
Knights in uniform and Chambers Band left
the carriages here, and after the shower had
cleared up they were escorted to the hotel. The
whole village turned out to welcome them and
the streets were lined with people.
After removing the dust and mud of the
travel, the supper table was attacked, and a
long and continued siege it was. Some of the
knights evidently thought that there wasn't
much to eat in the house and they would clean
it out. Theil best efforts failed, however, and
seeing it was no use, they desisted, much to the
relief of the excellent landlord.
After supper Chandler's Band rendered a
band concert until o'clock, when. headed by
the Bridgton band, the company repaired to
pavilion which had been erected by Highland
Lodge for the ball. The appearance of the
pavilion was very fine, gaily decorated with
many colored lanterns, and enlvened with
music and the sounds Of the dancers within.
The beautiful women of the village were in
attendance in large numbers, and the Bridgton
knights looked to it that their visiting brethren
were not without partners. The lively press
representative who accompanied the party was
present, and judging from his appearance,
enjoyed himself hugely. At intermission re-
freshments were provided in abundance, after
which the dancing was resumed till o'clock in
the morning.
Saturday forenoon was spent in enjoying the
many pleasant drives about Brdgton, the
Bridgton knights furnishing an abundance of
fine teams. A shower at the time appointed
for the parade prevented what was to have
been one of the features of the trip, so car
riages were taken to the boat for the return,
which was as much enjoyed as any
part Of the journey The press representative
was unfortunate enough to lose valuable
package, which was stolen by some of the
party. He offers reward for the return of
the property. The city was reached at $50
and all were more than satisfied with the trip
The members Of Highland Lodge did their
utmost to make the trip the success that il
was, and the Portland Knights only wish for
an opportunity to repay them. They also wish
to return their thanks to Henry o. Moses.
formerly of this city, who did his utmost to
make the visit long to be remembered, and
Landlord Chase of the Bridgton House, who
was untiring in his efforts to supply their
wants. g.