The Portland daily press., 1895-07-05

office. The racers appeared remarkably
fresh after their five mile run. Mospon
came in first, Dyer second, Tingley third.
The general opinion was that if "Rooty''
hadn't spurted so all the time he'd have
won. The prizes were: First a Sc
sweater; second. a pair of 81 bicycle
shoes; third, So umbrella.
Then came bicycle race between two
youngsters, Clarence Tingley and Ralph
Doughty. Tingley won. The prizes
were 50 catcher's mask and $1.25
baseball.
Everybody was interested in a certain
animal which was Gagged in the vacant
lot on School street, and when it was an
nounced that catching the creased pig
was the next thing in order, all FASTENED
to the place where the unfortunate was
confined. A large circle was formed with
the pork catchers in the centre and after
considerable difficulty piggy was in
duced to emerge from his prison. He ev-
identity had "that tired feeling" for he
was easily caught several times by means
that were considered unfair in the art
of pig-juggling. Finally the slippery
porker was fairly caught by Mr.. Ham,
and by the rules of the event, Ham got
the pork.
The contestants for CREASED pole climb
ing were Messrs. Ham, Upton, Cushing
and Dyer A dollar was fastened to the
top of the POLE for him who might
reach it. Those who sought to climb
were baffled by an exterior, more glossy
than that of the pig; and after having
convulsed everyone by their comical fail
ures, pronounced the feat impossible and
rubbed the grease from the pole. Cush-
ing, then, with tremendous exertion and
some boosting, obtained the coveted dol
lar
After this came the wood saving con-
test. The sawyers were Eph Webster,
Chas Dyer, Geo. Cushing Stephen Ham.
The saw was dull and the wood spongy
and several got completely tired out and
soon saw all they wished of it. Ham
won the 81 prize.
Next Herbert Smith, Stephen Ham and
Ed Smith entered into the shot putting
contest Some very good records were
made but no one could contend against
the prowess of the last mentioned. The
only prize was 81.
The people next had the pleasure of be-
holding Messrs Cushing, Ham, Webster
and Mckenzie eat pie. Mr.. Webster
proved his pie-eating ability on this occa-
sion.
In the hammer throwing contest
Messrs. Ham, Ed Smith and Herbert
Smith, M. Trefethen, Chas. Upton and
Edward Dyer contested. Ed Smith won
the first prize of 81, Dyer the second of so
cents
| Next followed the running broad jump
won by Harry Hartford, Herbert Smith
second; prizes 81 and 30 cents. The
standing broad jump was won by Moses
Griffin, Harry Hartford second; prizes 81
and so cents
Herbert Smith won both the 100 and
500 yards dash. Prize of-each 49,
The three-legged race went to VIM.
Broughton and Geo. Woodbury.. These
races were all held on Sawyer street.
Chambers band arrived at 2 p. m. and
played very acceptably during the after
noon races; among their selections being
the famous band marches of Sousa.
In the evening there was fine display
of fireworks and concert by Chandler's
band
The committee to whom the success of
this affair is due consists of Fred A.
Dyer, W. J. Dyer, Chas. Griffin, Chas
Talbot, VIM. Skinner, Edward Paige,
Geo. W. Cole, Fred Spear, Eph Webster,
Geo. Studley, VIM. Seaford, Geo. Brooks,
R. G. Brooks, F. I. Brooks Geo. Up
ton, H E. Smith, Harry Dyer, Chas.
Studley, Edward Smith, VIM. Goddard
and Messrs Tilton and Spear.