Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-06
Scenes, Inciacn's. &c
In AUGUSTA.

and exhileTating effect. We thank our city au.
thorities for the peace that was vouchssfed to so
many homes on account Of the passage and en-
forcement Of the ordinance abatiny the nuisance
of fireworks. The boys got through the day just
as well, and there fires serious scci-
dents. 10 the absence Of any public demons'ra-
ton here, the people went whithersoever their own
wills would lead them. Those who remained at
home gathered in groups in shady places and in
dulged in ice creams and lemonade, rode out
into the country enjoying quiet picnic party IN
some sequestered grove. national salute was
fred at the Kennebec arsenal, and the bells of the
city rung at sunrise, noon and sunset. by the
sections of the several churches, by order of the
city government. As usual, a Fourth Of July
celebration for the patients
AT THE INSANE HOSPITAL,
was held in the afternoon, in the beautiful park
connected with the institution. The exercises
were held in the following order:
Singing, Hospital Choir, assisted by DR.. Hawes
and Others.
Prayer by Rev H. v Emmons of Hallowell.
Singing.
Reading Of Declaration Of Indepedence,
Dir. J. o. Webster.
Singing.
Grafton, Maj John d Myrick
Singing,
Remarks by Rev. Mr.. Emmons.
The Grafton by Msior Myrick, was upon the
value of our free institutions, as measured by the
sacrifices men have been willing to make to secure
end to maintain them: illustrated by the offering
of the soldiers Of the Revolutionary army, and of
the Union army in the war of the Rebellion The
10000 graves of Union soldiers, the 100000 dis
abled from wounds or disease, mark the value to
US of freedom and sef-government Our Liberties
which have cost 80 dearly, must not he prostnted
to the ambition Of designing men, or our national
honor sacrificed to their schemes. The GRAFTON
was finely written and delivered, and was well re-
ceived and heartily appsuded.
At the close Of the exercises, bountifu Supply
Of lemonade was provi ed for the thirsty audi
ence. The celebration, under the management of
DIR. Harlow, and Assistant PHYSICIANS Sanborn
and Neal, was well planned and successfully car
ried out, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
AT THE TRoTTINa PARK.
Another centre of interest. in the afternoon,
was Mr. George NJ. Robinsons trottng park, two
mile. east of the city. Mr.. Pinkhsm's coaches
carried out several loads Of city people, and a
considerable number Of other citizens and people
from the surrounding country, were ia attend
ance. The track was 10 good condition, barring
the dust. which was little troublesome to the
trot,ers. Since last wear. Mr.. Robinson has made
additions to some OF the buildings; in one was
provided room for restaurant with seats
shielded from the sun, for spectators of the races.
Thursday there were two purses trotted fOr-one
D
were four entries for the 3 minute race
Summary Of Minute Trot.
Lills Mcclellan, alll
Joe Hopkin., $40
Young Gen Knox, 2 3
Gipsev. 342
After the second heat the Joe Hopkins was
There were three entries for the 2 40 trial.
Summaryot 24O TrOt.
John Murray, 323
Y Y'"s Fs Winthrop. ~ ~
MesTs X. C.clemenf, Hiram Reed and G. II.
White were the judges, and announced the result.
A dance in Robinson's lis closed the ceremonies
at the Park.
AT THE CAMP GROUNDS.
By far the larger crowd participated in the Sun
day School excursion to the campmceting grounds
ct Richmond. We have always noticed thar how
ever they the classes in the Sunday schools NAV
he attended, q good many belong to the excur
sions. There was an entire absence of the cod
fish, kid-Rlove sristocratic element; but the OK
cursoni.ts were gamers on that account The
train from this city YVES made up of fourteen we'll
filed cars, coDta ming some seven hundred chill
drep, their parents and friends. II was happv
company. and as The hours of the dav passed, all
too rapidly, the psricipators reckoned it day
well and nationally spent. We fnnni that on the
day previous the Sunday school children of Hal
lowell, to the number of one hundred and seven
ty-fse. had occupied the grounds, and notwh-
standing the intense heat, they had Jolly good
time.
On arriving, our comp, nv headed ny the Angus
10 Cotnet Band proceeded Immediately to the
grove. The Band made their first srpearance in
their new and beautiful uniform which we have
before described, aud which elected praise
on every side, for its neat and snowy appear
ance. During the forenoon and afternoon, the
Band gave open air concerts in the auditorium
10 front of the preachers stand. The music was
very much sdmired and enjoyed. The formal ex
ercises of the occasion were held at the stand at
two o'clock. DIR. W b. Laphsm was made
President of the dsv, and file the place in splen-
did style. Prayer was offered by Rev. s. G. Sargent
of Augusta. humorous speech was made bv
Rev. Mr.. Center of Richmond, who gave the ORR
gin of the word picnic. An old lady had a son
named Nicholas, whom, for short, they called Me
She wanted him, as many other mothers do, to
"mArry WE'LL and took him to party and gath
cred about him company Of fine looking yonug
ladies, and said to her son, "Now is your time,
pic, Nic!" 1--WE cant say whether any such pic.
nicins vas done on the grounds on Thursday or
not) Rev. Mr.. Wade of Cushnoc heights, said
he loved the children. and believed in doing all he
could to make them happy. He plead for the es-
tablishmeut within the heart Of the principles of
the golden rule; then shall give and get hap
pinees. Rev. Mr. Sterling said no words so
eloquent and inviting as the speech of nature,
though silently uttered by this beautiful grove.
He hoped that dull care would be put aside
and that everybody would he good natured.
J. X. Osgood. the father Of the temperance re
form movement, made some happy and appropri-
ate remarks. DR.. Quinhv said we could onlv he
happy in doing good snd beipg good. He don't
believe the old deacon had The right of it, who
was found ingloriously drunk one day, and being
demonstrated With, said. "Well, you see (hc) I've
been serving the Lord nigh on Oi") TO fifty
years. ard now I'm going TO hare day to my.
self"' He believed that when people were strv-
ing the Lord, they were also serving themselves.
The speeches, which were brief, patriotic and to
the point, were interspersed with music by the
band. os
After the exercises at the stand. the company
dispersed to the dining ROOM to Gus parts Of the
grove, or to the cottages that were open to well
come them, where their basket dinners were par
taken Of with relish not often realized at the
home table The boarding house was opened 10
the excursionists, and tables, dishes, etc. freely
and kindly placed at their disposal. Refreshing
lemonade was freely provided. Then the after.
noon was devoted to rest or roaming about at
pleasure in the beautiful grove, visiting the cot
tAges. many of which are already occupied, and
listening 70 the music of the band and the fine
singing. At FIVE o'clock the company returned,
the ride up the Kennebec being most delightful,
fine breeze ripping the waters. All along, the
vessels loading with ice had their full, outfit of
flags displayed In memory OF the day, as wen as