The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-16
PEAKS ISLAND NOTES.

beautiful transformation has taken place.
The old theatre building has been torn down
and its site has been laid out into handsome
walks, lined with Holland shrubbery, and
ornamented grass plots. Handsome vases
filled with fragrant plants and flowers are
distributed throughout the garden,
and the lawns contain flower beds
in graceful designs. The rocker
les present pretty appearance, covered with
MOSES and plants, while the old seal pond,
west of the rink, has had a spray fountain
placed in the centre of it. Handsome and
tasteful awning frames have been erected in
various parts of the grounds, and when COW
cred with vari-colored cloth, will lend shade
to the patrons, as well as additional beauty
to the garden. The entrance to the garden
has been much improved, large main drive
way having been cut from the turf, with
walks branching from it in all directions. The
rink has been altered over into theatre, and
to say that it will make fine one is faint
praise The westerly end has been taken
for the stage, which is rapidly being finished,
it having front of % feet and depth of %
feet. In the rear Of the stage are two large
dressing rooms for the utility people while
on each side, back of the wings are dressing
rooms for the leading people. Facing the
stage, in the easterly end of the rink, is a
room for checking clothing, ladies toilet,
while large soda fountain will occupy the
centre of a room devoted to the sale of fruits
and candies The theatre will seat 1900 peo-
pie ON the floor and in the galleries, and be-
tween the acts the audience can enjoy view
of the wide expanse of water between the
city and the island. Hudson, the artist. is
painting an entire and handsome set of seem
cry for the theatre. The garden will be OPP
ened June 2Sth, with Mr.. Arthur Wilkinson's
"Mikado" company, Mr.. Wilkinson assum-
ing the part of Mikado, and Mr.. John E.
Ince that of. Ko Ko. A pretty lithograp of
the Garden has been made by Messrs. Geo.
I'll. Walker & Co., of Boston, drawn by Mr.
A. F. Poole, and will be used for advertising
purposes. The restaurant in the garden,
will be run by Mr.. Bracket, and to make it
more popular, Mr.. A. f. WEIGH, late steward
of the steamer Franconia for a number of
years, will have charge of the culinary de-
partment, and will prepare toothsome lunch
es in his well known style.
4hls AllOWlbOu w Ill tulo do III tuC pdol
make a speciality of catering to ladies and
children, and nothing Objectionable will be
permitted upon the stage or around the gar
den. The steamers Emita and Cadet will run
to the garden, making trips to accommodate.
The Emita will go on the route the opening
day, the 28th.
EAT the Pavilion also, Improvements have
been made. The entrance has been placed
in the centre of the easterly end, and the
whole inside of the theatre has been newly
foored and the seats arranged in more
comfortable way. To the south of the thea
tire, under the beautiful shade trees, outside
seats have been placed for those who prefer
to remain in the open air. The electric light
wires are being strung by last years compe-
tent electrician, and the big rink and roller
coaster are being placed in fine condition for
the opening.
The Forest City line of steamers will
put on the Mary w. Libby and Forest City
on the opening day and with the Express and
Minnehaha will furnish grand accommoda-
lions for all those who may visit the island.
Mr. Sterling, who has charge of the street
lights received large lot OF new post Ian
terms yesterday and will put them in posi-
ton Immediately.
Capt. Snowman has bought a pretty lot on
the ridge, and will erect cottage sometime
this fall.
Mr. Rice, at the Maine Central freight de-
pot, has bought a fine residence on Sterling
Street.
Mr. Martin Sargent, clerk of steamer Ex-
press, is the man for the place, and does
much to make the line popular by his uni
form courtesy.
A boat will be put on the route between
Portland and Long Island by the Forest City
Steamboat comOanY and will make SiX trims
daily.
Bob Baxter, fireman of the steamer Ex-
press injured his hand quite badly last week,
necessitating his quitting work.
The Island Drug Store is being made ready
for the dispensing of medicines to residents
of the island Mr.. j. E. Deehan will again
have charge of the prescription depart
ment.
Mr.. Mcintosh, postmaster at the island, has
just put in large and handsome white mar
ble.soda fountain.
The elevated railway will be in operation
in the garden again this season.
Lunch booths have been placed about the
Garden, and large tent will be erected near
the theatre for large parties who bring their
own lunches Swings of all kinds have been
placed about the grounds.
Mr.. Brackets flying horses will be in fine
training for the opening of the season, and
delighted children will again enjoy the pleas
ure of a horseback ride without danger of be-
ing thrown off.