Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-06

The weather wss uofavorable for preserving the
| were procured, and put into the pond at Readfeld
DR. Martin, 10 order to sustain bis reputation %
| President Of the Association, caught eight bass
The quarterly meeting was held on the island. in
the sfreInoon, after nice chowder of black bass
and white perch and consuming the salmon sent by
| Mr.. Stilwe. to whom vote of thanks wsse extend
ed. An addition Of IL was made 10 the Association,
50 that the active membership now numbers "a
honorary members, AZ: number of wardens com
missioned Is. Much good has been done bv the
| assoc alton in enforcing the fishery Laws. The
old gentleman, who has felt the fangs of OF .nded
law, Saml Groves was present. BY invitation.
evincng sorrow for his past sins, and seemingly
determir ed TO lead less scaiey life in the future
lie dons,ea with all there was left on the ia
bic. The association reckoned they had enjoy ed
! Themselves hugely as they picked up their traps
and left for home.
AT EAST vAssAIBoRo'.
onite a crowd celebrated on Brailavs Island.
Fish chowder, ice creams, and amnsements Of va
rious kinds, made up the entertainment. Some
patriotic Young men. said 10 he from Augusta,
while turning a corner. found themselves minus a
wheel The occupant, were acme what aston ished
when thew saw the rim and spokes leave the hub
so unceremoniously. When people turn corners
NJ fast pace thew should have their heads level
too mnch ballast nv the head il bad. Three
Others called into the store of our friend Gates
Y
quart" No. pulled out Is cents and said,
"Let Us have two quarts and FIVE (hic) cents
worth" We suggested to a friend that be could
tap them and set up in the ram business He con-
cluded he didn't care to draw his liquor out OF
that kind Of cssk.
AT FAIRFIELD,
a salute fred at sunrise. noon and sunset
fantasies paraded at A. NJ, being a first rate
display of the antiques and horrbes. followed nv
parade Of cavalry. The tub race At IL A. NJ
was won by Willie Simpson. AT IL 80 there was
an imitation Of the He'll Gate explosion mot the
kind frequently displayed in fsmilies). There
we've races in the afternoon At the park.
Three Minute Race.
NJ. l.. Hunter. Clinton, b 8 Nestor, III
Eaton Bros, Somerset Mills, z N Dotty
Gideon Wells, Clinton, m Lady Lightfoot, 2
2.34 Race.
Watson Bros, West Waterville, z 8 Honest
s. whham. West wa'erville. oh g Frank B, 2 2 2
Chas Brmmer, Clinton, b Whalebone
Knox, 333
chestnut ge'ding. Running ace won by chestnut
mare Kentucky Belle, entered bv j. G. Ham
West Watervile. Foot race-lst, Ivory Avery
"a. Frank Bselev. Creased pig caught bv Fred
Ram. +. J. & II. Lawrence exhibited their
stallion DR.. Franklin between heats. He tro,ted
the evening. Everything passed of smoothly.
Young man by the name of Williams. from
Vassalboro', was tipped over smashed carriage
and broke his leg. No other accidents of any
amount
AT SOUTH DRESDEN,
there large gathering at the church, the
Richmond Band furnishing music aud the
military comrany in town performing escort duty
for the procession Speeches were made bv DIR. B.
F. Lancaster OF wiscasset, and DIR. A. X. p.
Buffnm Of Gardiner. The Doctor preached q
little Of his greenback heresv, and a. the close Of
the meeting was challenged hy Col. Orrin Nc.
Fadden to a rnhic discussion Of the question
The doctor condnt verv well help accentng for
thongh he was good soldier 10 the war Of the
rebellion. doesn't carry guns enough for Col. Nc
Fadden.
ON CUsHNoC HEI6HTs.
the Gun Club had their regular weekly practice,
with the following result, there being ten tria Is
for each man
Overs Team Single trap, Is wards rise, %
balls broken; double tap, Is vsrds rise. l6.
Fi-h's Team-Single trap, 26 balls broken don
BILE trap, "a.
THE HENRY MORRISON
made its advertised excursion to the mouth Of the
Kenneber, taking down a crowd Of people The
dsv was delightful for sailing, and all hands hal O
cellent Captain.
The FOURTH IN HALLowELL.
The day passed off With nnnsual peace and
auietnrss, ard people seemed disposed 10 take oil
the comfort torrid atmosphere would allow.
Some made excursions either on the Morrison TO
Fort Popham or by cars to the camp ground re-
turning in the afternoon. Torrent engine com
PAW ceebr ted in Lewiston. and az usual brou ght
home splendid silver trumpct-frst prize on a
trial for the championship. This company have
now six prize trumpets In the evening q limit
ed display Of fire works served as q fitting close of
the day, which one of the hottest of the heat.
ed term. relieved 10 the afternoon nv Q slight
breeze and few friendly clouds. We learn Of no
serious accident in this vicinity on that day.