The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-16
OLD ORCHARD BEACH.
What n Press Reporter Discovers in His
RambIes.
OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 10.

OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 10.
The weather couldn't be better.
The finest full dress hop of the season came off at
the Sea Shore House this evening. The invitations
were the richest we have seen yet. The music was
excellent. The toilets among the richest seen
this season; diamonds and natural flowers being
the chief characteristics. In short, nothing to
make this event grand success was left undone.
Much credit is due to the popular manager, r. r.
Sheldon of Boston. The occasion was heartily en-
joyed by a large number from other hotels.
grand vocal and instrumental concert was given
by the guests of the Ocean House this evening. 1t
was the most successful entertainment OF its ma
ture presented by local talent at Old Orchard.
1t was managed throughout by Mrs. George j..
Spltz, the jolliest lady here this season. The pro-
gramme contained sixteen numbers, all of which
parts were excellently presented and Handsomely
applauded by a large audience.
Rev. Father Falos will say mass at Littlefeld
Hall, the post office, Sunday morning, at $50.
There will be services at the campmeeting ground
all day Sunday; also morning services at the Epis-
copal chapel of st. Johns by the-Sea.
An excellent concert was given at the music hall
of Hotel Fiske this evening by Mrs. Kate Bourgoin.
a calculated soprano of New York. She was as
sisted by cast of musical talent
People are already beginning to arrive at the
camp ground to attend the holiness meeting in
large numbers, and as ills is held in conjunction
with the Portland district meeting it will doubtless
be very largely attended.
There will be sacred concert of rare excellence
at the Sea Shore House Sunday night, an eminent
lady vocalist of New York, who is soournng at the
Beach will, with other acknowledged talent assist
in the concert. The well known talent of the la
dies and gentlemen who assist in this parlor en-
tertainment have received from the guests of the
Sea Shore House in former years hearty eneomiums.
Maine arrivals at the Sea Shore House include
the following: Mrs Geo. Q. Frye, O. M. Hamilton,
j. G. Miller, j. X. Martin, all Of Portland; Mrs.
Geo. G. Blanchard and Miss Margaret Blackwell
Vassalboro.
The following people from Maine registered at
Hotel Fiske to-day: Jas. H, Cusick, Gardiner;
Smith S. Randall, Augusta; G. G. Yeston, South
Berwick.
The following persons from Portland arrived to-
day at the Aldine Hotel: G. w. Weber and John
Weber.
Mr.. Alex. Macarthur, prominent wall paper
manufacturer of Montreal is at Hotel Fiske
Conant, the Portland photographer, has opened a
branch studio at Old Orchard, in the Rowe build
ing opposite the Post Office.
DR.. 5. f. Commits Compound Vapor Baths are to
be administered at the Beach.
DR.. L. W. Harmon, one of the first physicians in
Cincinnati. is spending short vacation at the Sea
Shore House; also the well known DR.. c. S. Sar-
gent of Stockton, Cal.
Mr.. James O'Halloran, an ex-Member of Parlia-
ment and distinguished member of the Canadian
bar, is registered at the Fiske.
The usual number of newspaper reporters have
been here this week preparing their letters for the
Sunday issues.