The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-03
OLD ORCHARD.
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OAP OhOAAAhOs July AAs
The fog, this morning, caused the islands, in the
Bay, to present a lovely spectacle. The house on
Bluff Island seemed to reappear directly over it.
self with cloud of fog between. Wood Island looked
like monstrous fort with its barbados and
cannon holes. The horizon in the distance re-
sembled shore covered with beautiful forest.
base ball club called the Old Orchards has been
organized here, comprising the following members:
Mulvey, captain and catcher; Taey, pitcher; Simp-
son, first base; "Polly, second base Traynor third
base; Bryant, short stop; Shoonen left field; Jor-
dan, centre field; o'Bryne, right field They woult
like TO hear from clubs in this vicinity and all
munications may be addressed to Simpson,
secretary, Central House. The employees OF the
rink are also contemplating the organization OF
club.
Seven car loads of picnicers came out from Port
lang tS-aay Upon arriving here they Immediately
excursion to Ferry Beach.
The new hotel Everett is being rapidly put into
condition for guests and viii probably be ready 10
receive them the latter part of the week,
The grounds in front Of the Ocean House ara he
ing put into first class condition. A lawn-tenniz
SET and several awnings have already made their
appearance in front of this house for the comfort
and amusement of its guests.
During train times at the station, Officer Usher
Is Kept Dusiy occupied in keeping clear the passage
way 20 the cars. 1t is with little difficulty that he
the porter anxious to be faithful to his eplor the
baggage men and the hackmen, always on the alert
lowed them. -
The new system of sewerage which Old Orchard
IS 10 nave this summer bids fair to be complete
success: A tug recently came out from Portland
and assisted in the laying of that part of the sewer
which runs into the sea The sewer was carried
$40 feet beyond low water mark
The Old Orchard Sea Shell viii make It's debut
for the season next Saturday. Andrew j. Small,
Daily Times, is the proprietor but the paper viii be
edited and conducted by Mr.. Fred NJ Fling for
E. Cummings Of Saco, both of whom are college
graduates Mr.. Fling being assistant in the Bid
detord High School Knowing the character Of
these two candidates for journalistic honors a
booming shelr' and a prosperous season is pre-
dicted for them.
The Rambler will soon be presented under the
Biddeford. -
The well, known proprietor of the fremont house,
boston, Sllas W. Quincy, Esq, and his wife and
daughter, are now domciled for the season In their
pretty and home like cottage at Ferry Beach.
dnese warm afternoons, the aesthetic young lady
6oarder can be seen stroing about the neighborinq
fields for daisies aud buttsrcups.
Inc latest Maine arrivals at the Sea Shore honse
are u. N Mortland, Rockland Geo. P. French and
MISS Norton, Portland, and Sam1 NJ. Came Alfred,
since the opening night, June 23d, the skating
rink has not had so large assemblage as tonieht
nations, the twenty-eight national shields crowned
with the American eagle, the numerous and many
lanterns, all blending with the briancyof the six
electric lights, produced grand effect. The occa-
sion OF the unusual number present was the first
polo game (exhibition) of the season. between the
Old Orchard and the Saco teams. AS both clubs be-
long to the summer Polo League some little interest
was manifested to see of what kind OF
material the two clubs were composed. The
Old Orchards appeared for the first time
in their new uniforms which are very
tasty. The stockings and tights are of a pretty
garnet color the Jerseys also of garnet are striped
across the breast with white; the caps, likewise
After about an hours skating the whistle was
blown BY the referee, Mr.. Leighton of Portland
Inc judges for the Sacos were Fred S. Boothby and
Constable Bradbury of Saco; for Old Orchard MI
IN and Mr. George Elwell. The personnel Of
the teams were:
Old Orchards-A E. Davidson and Byron HnfY
rus9ers; H. Q. Churchill, cover point; John Crede-
ford cover goal; Charles B. Whitney, cover point;
Joseph V. Norway, goal; Frank Dunn centre
Sacos-Jordan and Hodskins rushers; Goodwin.
points. s'' WV
The teams "trotted" on to the Aoor ar a1o
O'Clock In the first goal Churchill got the ball and
by excellent playing the part of the Old Orchards
Two minutes from the sound of the referees
whistle. In this goal there was but one foul, In
the second goal Hut got the ball and after short
contest of one and one half minutes Old Orchard
again won. This goal was played without foul
Third goal: Old Orchard again secured the rush
and oy as nne playing as is seldom seen the ball
was put past Mr.. Goodwin Of Saco in two minutes
No fouls occurred during this goal. Old Orchard
had already won the game; but, with ambition
goals were played. In both of them the Old Or
chards were successful, thus giving them Eve
straight goals on the boys from saco. The sacos
were minus of some of their best men, which ac
counts for their disaster. For the Sacos Jordan.
Hodskins and Goodwin played a good game. The
cover goal playing of Fling was excellent For the
Old Orchards all played magnificent game, Dunn
especially doing finely. Joe Norway, for the Old
orchards played his little in his usual good
style. Whitney and Churchill made the goals for old
three.
The Summer league opens next Monday night
at the Peaks Island rink, with game between the
Old Orchards and the WOodfords. Tuesday night
Following there will be game in the Old Orchard
rink between the Saeos and Old Orchards.
H,B.M