The Portland daily press., 1892-07-04
THE GLORIOUS DAY.
Plenty of Celebration in This Town Today
For All.

Fourth OF July began as early as 10
o'clock last evening, when the small boy
got abroad with the fire cracker. Later
the bells and cannon began and by sun
rise bsdlam was loose.
The only celebration of the Fourth by
municipal authorities will consist of a
salute at sunrise, noon and sunset, the
ringing of the bells, and concert by
Chandler's band in the morning, at 1890
o'clock, on the western promenade, in
the afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Oaks, and
in the evening at o'clock at Fort Allen
Park.
For outside entertainments there will
be the three performances by Forepaugh's
circus on the Deering grounds, at 10 a.
m, and p. M, the races at Old Or
chard, the ball game between, the Port
lands and Lewistons at 10 a. M, the
'Longshoremen's excursion to Lake Sc
bago, and the performances at Granite
Springs Casino, Long Island, the Pavilion
and Greenwood Garden, Peaks Island.
Knightville to Celebrate.
There will be grand celebration of
the Fourth of July at Knightville. Fan
tastics at a. m. Att a. m. the boat
races will take place, consisting of double
Dared working boat races, open to citi-
zens of Cape Elizabeth, double cared
working boat race by three crews from
Cumberland boat club; single dory race,
open to citizens of Cape Elizabeth, tug
of war on the water and tub race. At 9
a. M, the potato, sack. wheelbarrow and
three legged races will occur, while at
10 o'clock will come the bicycle race of
the Cape Elizabeth wheel club, 100 yards
dash, 500 yards dash, SO yards dash for
ladies, 500 yards dash free to all.
The afternoon exercises will begin at 2
o'clock with base ball game between
the Giants and Pigmies. There will be
an eating contest at p. m. and saving
wood contest at 4.3O. Tony Clarks great
Juvenile Band will furnish music through
the day, and give grand band concert
in the evening from $50 to $50. There
will be grand balloon ascension at 10
p. m.
Open Air Band Concerts.
Open air band concerts will be provided
by the city fathers during the day, be-
ginning at 1880 a. M, on the Western
Promenade, where the following will be
the programme:
Introduction and Bridal Chorus "Lohen
oveTtureUngarische Iustspiei; Kela Magafa Befa
Overture Medley-"S Southern Plantation.
American Dance Characteristic. Bendix *
Malt5PI5 eBor - sa,ia;, Wadteufel
Medley-"College Songs" Moses
Selection -'Mikado' Sullivan
Grand Medley" "Bric-a-brac" ..l...... .Missud
Star spangled Banner.
In the afternoon, at 2.30, the second
concert will be given in Deering's Oaks,
with this programme:
Fest March ct mr. hauser', ....,. Wagner
PotpourTi- ssnsieai .Iokes;, Hero,a Hsn,T
Duet-"Down in the Deep Cellar" ..... Fischer
uo,. Me. Messrs. Welcome and Taylor:
WaltzMy Dream n p Wadteafel iBgua
Patrol-"The Darkies" ............. Lansing
Dance-"PolIsh." op J, No L.. scharwanka
Medley-"A Boston Bake". Brooks
Star Spangled Banner.
In the evening Fort Allen Park is the
place selected, and this programme, to
begin at o'clock:
March-"Trombone Section".... -. Chambers
OyertureM-"Figure Dance" .-............ Suppe
Medley-"Pretty as a Picture". .Cuttin
Introduction and Tarantelle. ....... Robinson
selection-'Ten Minutes with the Minstrels'
overt,,re.Era Diavoo,; 'boWron aAnsn
Medley."The jolly Fellows" ......... Brooks
Dance-"A "Africane". Glider
acknowledgements" Sc l!pd Meyerbeer
Selection-"Ol ..Audran
Star Spangled Banner.
Hampden Boat Race.
One of the most interesting events of
the day will be race of Hampden boats
in the harbor. Eight or nine of the fast
est boats will participate for two prizes,
one of $40 and the other of SIS. The start
ing point will be nearly opposite Custom
House wharf. The start will be made at
p. M, and the course will be down the
bay to Clapboard Island. The boats par
ticipating will come from Peaks Island,
Willard and Ferry Village.
The Mayor at Home.
Mayor Ingraham will receive visitors
at the Mayors room from II to 1 today.
Miss Shaw Received in Court.
The Bar Harbor Record says that Miss
Harriet Shaw, daughter of Mr.. o. M.
Shaw of the West End Hotel, whose harp