Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07


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Independence Day passed very ouie.Iv in
Augusta, no demonstration Of an unusual
character being made. The day was . pleas.
ant one in every sense of the word. Although
quite warm, II was not uncomfortablv hot.
and in the afternoon stiff breeze was blov.
ing from the south. A large number Of PEG
pie went out Of town, and in the afternoon the
streets appeared almost deserted. Store,
were generally closed in the afternoon and
and business suspended throughout the city.
A large number went to Portland and saw
The white Elephant,
and the SIX o'clock train was compssed n,
seven cars heavily loaded. Excursion rate.
to the Forest city were very low. the fare 70,
the round trip being but 81 90, including
admission to the circus. The o'clock train
brought back the larger part Of the white eIe.
plant followers.
The excursion to the Island, va, well nat.
ronized. and the Islander was filed with
passengers. The trip down the river va.
delightful and the scenery magnificent. Few,
II any, enjoyed themselves more thoroughly
than those who paironized the islander. The
Methodist sabbath Schools
Of Augusta and Gardiner united in a picnic a,
the Richmond Camp ground. The member.
of the schools very generally participated and
spent the day pleasantly. The grove never
looked better, and It's cool and shady retreat.
possessed many attractions. Away from the
dust and bare walls of the cities the children
were in buoyant spirits, finding perfect enjoy.
ment in romping and playing beneath ths
trees. The angling portion Of the communit,
celebrated
At Cobbosssecontee,
and it is reported that there were more boat
on the lake, even, than on July LIST, the open
ing day. But bass fishermen had rather il
luck and no large Catches were made. 9,
far as heard from. Hammond's Grove wa.
well patronized. Capital Grange of THU
city picniced there. being entertained BY Mr.
Henry Hall and family.
At the Insane Hospital
celebration was given in the park during tn,
afternoon for the benefit of the patients
Some 300 of the inmates of the institution
participated and enjoyed the occasion in a.
great degree as their unsettled intellect
would allow. The Hospital Band occupied
the band stand and furnished superior music
This band, which was organized about yea
ago under the Leadership of Prot. Harlow
has become one of the finest in this section
and is an important factor in the treatment O.
lunacy at this institution. Music. especially tina
of band, has a marked soothing effect on tn,
shattered mind. While the band was playin,
the poor unfortunates kept remarkably quie
"America" was one of the features of tn,
celebration, many of the patients joining.
treat of lemondade was provided.
A Horse Trot
Was the attraction at the Augusta trottin,
park in the afternoon. There was a very
satisfactory attendance. A stand had beer
erected at the east side of the course and wa
occupied bp Messrs. Geo. Mason, A. C. Otis
Daniel Hanscomb and Prof II. NJ Pullen
judges. The first start was made at 2.3(
o'clock in the race for green horses
mile heats. for which purse of $50 was Of
fered. Following was the result of the race
al Want Him." j. Grant, as
"Ina Morrill," $. d. Blaisdell, IL
"Nelle winter" Elias Mason, 32t
Mr.. Yeaton's horse, 90;
Time, sos, 3.l5. $40.
$50 class, purse of $50, three mile heats.
"Jim." GaslIn Tolman. II
"Honest john" Mr.. Campbell, SO:
"kitty Lightfoot. Asa Libby, "a;
Time, 500, 3.0f, $40.
The horses, Phil Sheridan and Gentle
Annie, entered the race for slowest trotting
the former winning, time unrecorded. Thi'
race created much merriment. The bicycle
race did not occur on account of some mis-
understanding. There was a stallion ex
hibition between the races. Another. rae,
will take place in August under Mr.. Sylves
ter's management.
Young America did the usual amount o.
celebrating about,town during the day and
the snap of the torpedo and fire cracker wal
continuous. In the evening there were sew
eral private displays of fireworks, Roman
candles. rockets, and red fire, being brought
into use. Fortunately there we're no seriou,
accidents aud no fires. The us'
of the toy pistol being prohibited by law
there will be no lockjaw cases.