Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-27
CARNIVAL ENDED.
Gardiner Had One Long Week
of Merrymaking,
Closing, With Fine Concert and Dis
tribution of Pr sents.
'ne "h''e Affair Was Successful, Even
Beyond Anyone's Expectations.

Gardiner, May 26.-(Special 1.-The
grand carnival closed, few minutes before
midnight, Saturday. 1t was q remarkable
success In every particular. The splendid
manner In which each days programme
vas carried out the large throng of visi-
tors, the continued series of festivities, the
order and quiet SO plainly apparent at any
hour. day and night, during the entire
week, was great surprise to ALL
The matinee, Saturday afternoon, was
well attended, especially by ladies and
school children. In the evening the i'm
mense building was again packed. and
all listened with intense delight to the
soul inspiring music by Prof. Reeves
alentrd musicians. 1t was the best con-
cert of the week and called forth frequent
applause. Tho solos by b. K. Church and
G. W. Spray were splendid 1t seemed as
il the audience never would be satisfied
The enthusiasm was great, especially SO
ut the close whom Aud Lang Syne" held
the vast assemblage spellbound.
Then tho presents were distributed.
james Vannah guessed within five inches
IF the length of the chain, which was 81
feet and 9 inches, and was presented with
a handsome willow rocker.
George e. Reed proved himself the best
Judge of tire number of articles in bottle,
md now owns the oak centre table.
J. +. Alexander had good judgment in
this direction and received barrel of
flour.
Frank H. Goodwin took home the fine
parlor lamp and barrel of flour and f.
Maxcy a trunk.
O. b. Clason got set of dishes. G. S.
II. Mcdowell, Lewiston. 25 Il. B. Reed
cigars, and i. b. Wright of Glover Bitters
came, was presented with IL cigars of the
same excellent brand.
The other presents were distributed as
follows:
One hundred dollars in gold, +. +.
Savage and b. n. Dill, South Gardiner.
Barrel flour, J. Il. Powers.
Silk umbrella, Miss Winnie Clifford.
Box raisins, w. r. Davis.
Parlor mantel clock, Mrs G. Smith.
Order for groceries, w. b. Neal.
Ladies' boots, B. Il. Archer
Bottle perfume, G. S. Herrin.
Barrel flour, Alden r. Grimes, Halo
WE'LL
Ten dollars cash, W. S. Oakman,
Togus.
Box Welcome soap, Frank Jackins.
Picture frame, Frank l.. Dick.
Fruit dish. r. II. Wood.
Ton coal, W. S. Ellis.
Picture scarf, Warren Moulton.
Five dollars cash, Mrs, Geo. Jordan.
Pair gents shoes, II. X. Barnes, Bos
ton.
Order for one dozen photos, Stokes &
Eldridge.
Order for laundry work. W. W. Miller.
Twopounds tea, George W. Whltne!
md C. o. Whitney.
Subscription to Munscy's, one year,
lanes Blair.
Cash. s25, =. Il. Morgan.
Reinforced wire spring, Norman Gam
mon.
Order for groceries, Mrs. W. ID. Davis.
Photograph album, G. N Richardson
md J. NJ. Richardson.
Five pounds chocolate confectionery,
hrs. Rita NJ. Conner, Richmond.
Order for horse hire B. f. Ring.
Cash. SIS. Il. Mansel, J. r. Bardslcy, q.
c. Wentworth, :. B. Collins.
Pair ladies' or gents slippers, Hemell
Landrick.
Five dollars worth granulated sugar
Arthur B Lancaster.
Decorated cuff and collar box, l. A
Sutherland, Brunswick.
Box Key West cigars, G. d Smith.
Ladies kid gloves, Alvin McCausland
Cash. $40, John Meroshep, North Cam
bridge, Mass.
Cured ham, r. j. Anderson, Halloween
Fish rod, Mrs. W. ii. Ring.
Carriage robe Mrs. G. Il. Dearborn.
One pair II. +. corsets, George Cham-
berlain.
Cash, So, G. W. Davis.
Half ton coal, Miss Josephine NC
Donald.
Trousers to order +. W. Prescott, Au-
gusta
Order for groceries, Harry P. Lowell
Augusta
Box of Colonel cigars, Il. S.Smitb, Bath
Order for laundry work, James Don
nclly, Togus
Fifty dollars in gold, Miss Florence
Nickerson.
Dictionary stand, f. L. Williams.
Macintosh, W. o. Cobb.
Order for groceries, W. ;. Iruo.
Ton coal. \. f. Fitzpatrick, Richmond
Cash, SIS, Miss Flora NJ. Smith, Halo
we'll
One.half case California peaches. A. W.
Hunt
Half dozen Cashmere Bouquet soap,
DIR. A. A. Jackson, Jefferson.
STAMPED linen set, Archie Hopkins.
Cash, SO, J. H. Bennett.
Sweater, II. W. Halves.
Fine stationery, James Houlehan.
Order for laundry work, u. A. Gam
mon.
Bicycle shoes, Will Ryan
Cash, So, G. G. Beedle. South Gardner.
Order for groceries, A. 5 Potter.
Barrel flour r. Overlook, HALLOWEEN.
Suit clothes, f. /. Brann.
Barrel crackers, X. W. Pope.
Ror Kew West cigars, John McVarish.