The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-07-06
THE FOURTH.
Lewiston's Grand Celebration.

But one Fourth of July in the annals of
Lewiston was ever observed so extensively as
that Of Tuesday last. There were fully 10000
people in town. Excursion trains ran from
all parts of the State. Beside the horribles
and antiques, potato and sack races, creased
pole contest, band concerts, base ball match,
horse trot, sham fight, dress parade and fire
works, there was grand military and civic
procession, which was the crowning event of the
day. The sham fight was participated in by
the military companies present, and was
very elaborate affair, and was witnessed by
large crowds OF people occupying the sur
rounding hills. A grand ball, complimentary
to the First Regiment, closed the days festivl-
ties.
In Augusta.
Augusta was very quiet. The national sa-
lutte at morning, noon and night, and the ring
ing of church bells at the same hour, COM
prised the exercises.
In Bangor.
Bangor had splendid weather and fine eel.
ebration. Fully 10000 strangers were in the
city. A civic and military procession was
formed and marched through the principal
streets.
Americans Abroad Observe the Day.
A reception in commemoration Of the De-
claration of Independence was given at the
Westminster Palace, London, Eng, under the
auspices of the American Exchange. The
rooms were decorated with American, French
and English flags, and a profusion of flowers
The proceedings opened at o'clock with
music by the band of the Grenadier Guards,
under the direction of Dan Godfrey. con-
cert was gwen. in which Marie Rose, Miss
part. Miss Agnes fT-}r.a'4sl a4sliiR4ss;ev ev1 sang the
'sStar Spangled Banner" and "God Save the
Queen" which were received with great ap-
plause. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr.. Mora
acted as conductors. The concert was follow
ed by dancing, which was continued to late
hour. Over 1000 persons were present. At
the supper appropriate toasts were proposed,
and a few short speeches made. 1.-The Red,
White and Blue" was sung, the entire COM
pany Joining in the chorus. The Lord Mayor
of London, at the last moment, sent message
expressing regret that an entertainment Oh MS
own prevented his presence at the reception.
Mr.. Packard, the United States Consul, gave
a banquet to American shipmasters at the
Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. Among the guests
were the Mayor, SIR James Picton and many
leading citizens. Mr.. Packard proposed
toast to President Arthur in eulogistic terms.
Vice Consul Paul proposed 'The Day We
Celebrate which was responded to by Col.
Shaw, United States Consul at Manchester.
The Fourth of July was celebrated by the
Americans at Piedad, a village two miles from
Mexico. American flags were hoisted on the
public buildings and the leading papers con-
tanned articles referring to the anniversary.
The authorities, foreign consuls and repre-
sentatives of the university and mercantile
community attended fete given by Ameri-
cans at the Mercantile Club. Leipsic, in COM
memoration Of Independence Day. The rooms
were gayly decorated. The American Consul
presided.
The Americans in Paris celebrated the day
by giving several banquets. There were festi-
vities at the American Club in the afternoon.