Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-06

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ham; Dirigo, No. 8. Ellsworth; Monitor,
No ?. Orono; Niagara, No. 5. Brunswick
Torrent, No. 9. Hallowell: Tiger, No. s,
Halloweli. Fifteen minutes was allowed
each hand engine to set machine and play.
The engines. both hand and steam, were set
at the reservoir, vest end of the bridge. The
distances played we're rs follows:
Andsoscoggiu, lS5 #. A in; Dirigo, lS5
#. in; Niagara, lS2 #. II in. Monitor,
~ f. 81 in; Torrent, III fl. 9 in; Tiger,
loo II 10 in The prizes were awarded to
the first two companies respectively. The
Tiger was the oldest engine iu town. having
been purchased by the Hallowell Fire De-
partment in 1886.
Hose Company Contest. prize, silver
cup, valued SIS, for hose companies making
the quickest time. Entries, Eagle Hose
Company. Gardiner; Union Hose Com
pany, Bangor; Continental Hose Com
pany. Gardiner. Each hose company started
from hydrant in front of Fairbanks store,
ran five hundred feet TO their hose carrisge at
the west end of the bridge. took same, and
returned. laying one hundred feet of hose,
connecting same with hydrant, Time was
reckoned from start to appearance of water
from the nozzle. The first prize was award
ed TO the Union Co., time / min, l03 sec
L
time of the Continental was min, % sec.
There being no contestants for the hook and
ladder prize il was awarded TO the Eagle
Hose Co.
Aquatic Sports.
These were inaugurated a, p NJ, and
were well attended large number of
those attending the balloon disappointment
would have been present had they know IN
how matters were going TO turn. The sur
face of the river was very favorable for the
races and small fleet of boats drifted about.
pretty steam yacht. from down river, and
filled with occupants darted hither and thither.
William Mccormick was referee. The
course was down stream half Il mile and re-
tnrn.
Cenoe Race.-Two entries. First prize,
$40, Herbert Cyphers and Geo. Richmond (;
second, So. Bert Locke and S. III. Russell.
Best time. min, so sec.
Skitf Race.-rhree eutries. First prize,
$40, Al. Pedder, Gus. Wood, Will Wood +;
second, So, Richard X. Dickson, Charles
Thomas. Al. Hamilton third 50, Anderson
Bros. Best time. 9.0S.
Free for All-Four entries. First prize,
$40, Al. Pedder, Gus. Wood, Bert Locke {;
second. So, unknown; third, 50, Eastman
Bros; fourth, Herbert Cyphers, Will LARA
bee. c. c. Buckley. This was a very excit-
ing race, the winner coming in only three
quarters of length ahead.
Tub Race.-Three were started. First
prize, SO, JEFF. Dickson; second. 81, Fred
Foss. The third man tipped over.
Log Race.-rwo starters. First prize, 81.
AL Hamilton; second, 50, Joe Nicholas.
The last two races created much merriment
and laughter. All the races, however, were
very satisfactory.
The Creased Pole
was erected in Market Square and the climb
ing began at o'clock. score of men and
boys tried their ability to shin. and finally at
o'clock, atler the greese had been mostly
rubbed off man named Taylor succeeded 10
obtaining the coveted bills at the top.
The Foot Races.
These took place on the trotting park at 2
O'Clock The first money of the one mile
race was taken by Fred O'Neil of Hallowell
John Phipps carried off first money in the
100 yards dash; Gus. Woods second
At 6 o'clock the celebrators were
Found on Water street,
where they devoted their attention to OBJ
tanning an evening lunch. The bak-
cries and eating houses were again raided
and the muncher of gingerbread and crackers
was frequently passed on the street.
The Pyotechnics.
The fireworks were grand and fittinglv
crowned the great celebration. The evening
vas unusual, favorable for the display be-
ing very dark and the air quiet, while the
location for the exploding at Old Fort Point
proved al excellent one, being in plain view
from a large part of the city. IL seemed as
II every available spot in town was occu-
pied b. hre-w.rhs gaZcrs. The back win
dows ot Water street buildings from the rail-
road crossing to the cotton factory nearly all
had their occupants and streets and residen-
ces wherever the point could be seen.
small fleet of boats, with occupants intent on
viewing the fiery exhibition, drifted on the
river. 1t was scene of striking beauty and
probably the richest pyrotechnical feast ever
spread in Augusta. The midsummer air was
gay with carruscating brilliancy and the
many hued fires burned in splendor upon and
above the Point. Many marvelled at the skill
of the lsborant who could prepare
such dazzling show. The exploding was
successfully performed by three experts sent
by HYDE Co. who furnished the fireworks
from the Etna Laboratory, Boston. There
were fifteen set pieces, which were of the
same large size as are used in BOSTON, Port
iduu vi dtN VI INC ihTktet Citles. ne devices
were as follows:
Welcome word ''Welcome" in large
letters of brilliantly colored lance and backed
by powerful candle batteries, filling the air
with ruby, emerald and streamer stars.
Star of the Union.--A large five pointed
star, of silver and colored lance. between the
points of which appeared the letters of the
word "Union," each letter being the point of
departure for halos of sparkling Japanese
fire, and salvo of artillery close the device
in honor of the Union.
Polka Pyramid.-An immense structure in
pyramidal form with base aud circumference
bearing large triple wheels, the center
wheels contra revolving, producing a be-
wildering succession of changes. From the
circumference were thrown, amid heavy and
repeated explosions, thousands of star. of
every hue and color.
Eagle and july 4th.-The American Eagle
bearing upon its breast the .held in red,
white and blue fires scared above tive day
we celebrate, July A." in highly colored iance
fires.
Jewelled Cross.-An elaborate lance piece
ia the shape of Maltese Cross, with center of
briiliants and arms loaded with ruby, emer-
aid, topaz and amethyst fires. jets and rays
of diamond fire shoot from the piece.
Star and Sun.-An immense sun of bands
of beautifully tinted fame discloses an opaque
centre. Suddenly in tie centre of the " hIrl-
ing sun appears ''fxed star" which, after
remaining motionless for time turns into a
wheel contra revolving, and exhibiting a