The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
Fast Dav.

Fast Day.
Fast Day was not only bright and clear, but
proved the warmest day of the season. The
streets appeared almost deserted, and quieter
even than Sunday. A good many people went
to drive, and to ride horseback.
THE SHOOTING.
The wind blew SO strong that the best shoot
ing could not be made
At Peaks Island, in the glass ball match,
Mason of Lewiston won the match over Ster-
ling, of this city by three points.
In the Portland Light Infantry match Of 200
yards at behring's Oaks, Corporal A. 0. Fer
maid carried away the badge with score of IS
out of possible 25. J. w. Scott and b A.
Norton made the same score, but FernaldS
shots were the best.
j. W. Hankard of the Montgomery Guards,
at the Fort Preble range, made the highest
score, of II, and at the 200 yards range made
IA.
In the Mechanic Blues match at Deering,
Clark and Russell tied on Is. j. T. lesson
then took 70 and bulls-eye, which made him
II, thus taking the badge from Russell.
In the afternoon dozen or so members of
the old Maine Rifle Club went up above the
basin and practiced all the afternoon at a tar
get 200 yards distance. The two best scores
made were 80 and 81 out of possible 100.
THE BICYCLE CLUB.
The Portland Bicycle Club mustered ten
men from their club of sixteen members, and
started from State street about nine O'Clock in
the morning, as previously arranged. They
made a picturesque appearance as they spun
away in single file, their FURNISHED nickel
plated machines flashing in the sun. They
took ride of about eight miles through Deer
ing, passing Woodford's Corner, Ocean street,
Abbott's Corner. MorrlPs and on their return
took quiet ride through the silent paths of
Evergreen Cemetery, and home again via
Woodfords and Grove street in good season for
dinner. The club made two or three halts in
which to refresh the younger members, and
discuss few apples and cigarettes. Not
mishap occurred to any Of the party or their
bicycles during the trip, and the club dispersed
well pleased with their very pleasant Fast Day
excursion on the "silent Wheel"
THE CHURCHES.
There was prayer meeting at Williston
church, the day was fully observed at the Cos
pei Mission, aud there was conservation SER
vice at the Friends Westinghouse.
At High street all the Orthodox societies uni
ted and an excellent sermon was preached by
Rev. Mr.. Fem from the text: "But every man
| is tempted when he is drawn away of his own
lust.-James i. H." The sermon teaches that
in this age and country people have been in
structed to consider their rights more than
their obligations, land that it is time to strength
en- the weak side of human nature by sound
old-fashioned talk about duty. enforced if need
be by salutary discipline.
At the First Parish, Rev. DR.. Hill preached
from 1 Corinthians i. 21: "For after that in the
wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not
God, it pleased God by the foolishness of
preaching to save them that believe" The
pastor said in attempting to reconcile the con-
Trajectory statements of the New Testament
writers concerning the value of wisdom, of
knowledge, and of TRUTH we entered upon
very large field, and difficult of a thorough sur
vey, because there were so many kinds OF truth
and so many kinds of knowledge. But in CON-
sidering the value of intellectual culture as
remedy for the sins of the world, there was
still deeper difficulty, in the nature of sin.
Nothing but mans free choice of good, his
opening his heart to Christ will enable him to
find the only efficient helper.
EXCURSION OF THE CADETS
The Cadets went on their excursion to Gar
diner at noon. They presented a remarkably
good appearance as they paraded the principal
streets before taking the train, the little
markers creating deserved attention, and the
band playing finely. Arrived at Gardiner the
company SO strong, under Capt. Mosely, were
met by the Richards Light infantry, Capt.
Drake, and the Capital Guards. The streets
were filled not only with citizens of Gardiner,
but also those of Augusta and Portland, and
the splendid appearance of all the companies
elected great praise. AT $50 p. m. o first rate
| dinner was enjoyed at the johnson House,
the Cadet headquarters.
| After dinner the grand military and civic
| ball complimentary to the Cadets, given at
johnson Hall by the Richards Light Infantry
came off. a very brilliant and fashionable
audience attended. The concert programme
by Chandle1's orchestra drew deserved en-
comiums. 1t consisted of Kela Bela's overture
| LuStspieI, selections from Pirates of Penzance,
| Spring Flower waltzes, and Chases's medley
ga Day in Boston. Then came the drill and
the boys never showed greater precision. In
company mannuvres, manual, bayonet ex-
| erciSe, guard mounting and musical manual
| they drew the plaudits of the great number of
military men present, while the Baby Drill
by the little markers, and the fancy drill by
| Rodgers Hagan and Gushing captured the
crowd. Then came the dance which was con-
| tinued until 4.30 a. NJ, and at $50 the Cadets
returned home delighted with their excur-
sion.
We must not forget to mention the superb
silk regulation flag, bordered with gold fringe,
| bearing on either side the words Portland
| Cadets, and mounted on an elegant rosewood
staff, surmounted with gold eagle, with gold
cord and tassels pendant, which was pre-
sented to the company by the Richards Light
Infantry.
THE WILLARD ASSOCIATION.
The Willard Shooting Association, with
their ladies, some fifty in ALL visited the
societys headquarters at Falmouth foreside.
| Their handsome new club cottage was in
| spected, commanding superb view OF the
sea- located as it is on the Whiting farm. The
morning and afternoon were spent in informal
shooting, and splendid dinner was served at
which there was no speech-making
MISCELLANEOUS.
There were two excellent audiences at Port
land Theatre, afternoon and evening, TO wit
ness Davis assumption of calvin Joslin." In
fact standing room only" was placarded at
the rising of the curtain in the evening.
The Portland company base ball match did
not come off.
1t is reported that boy in game of base
ball on the promenade had two teeth knocked
out by hot ball.