Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-20
CARNIVAL WEEK
At Gardiner, Will Make That
Hustling Place Famous.
Splendid List Of Events and Attrac-
tions for Entire Week.
Reeves American Band of Providence. 10
Furnish the Music.

Gardiner. May ~. - Especially - The
long looked-for and eagerly anticipated
grand carnival which is to absorb the at
tention of the people in this city and
vicinity for an entire week, will com
mence, Monday morning During the
past week in particular there has been a
grand transformation going on in our
city that must surpass the widest dreams
OF the most enthusiastic members of the
Gardiner board of trade
The determined and Well organized
effort on the part of it's president, Mr.. A.
W. McCausland, and his large and cap
able staff of willing workers, has pro-
duced lively interest in the event that
did not stop within the boundaries of this
city but has extended to neighboring
towns and cities, and it is expected that
during the coming week, rain or shine,
from the vigor, the wealth, the activity
and enterprise of the State that shall
gather mere, we may get an impulse which
shall set us far ahead in the path of pros
perity
The different committees have worked
hard to get ready for the event, and even
tested surprising degree of public spirit,
imbued with the carnival fever and an
unconquerablc desire to do all in their
power to make it the successful affair il
promised to be.
The decorations at the Coliseum are
not yet complete but undoubtedly will be
by Monday noon. Hundreds of flags.
banners and streamers of bunting of every
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with fountain in the center of the hall
constantly playing, and hundreds of cleo
trio lights of all colOrs, when seen must
produce startling effects; and those who
are not fully posted on what is to TAKE
place will surely be surprised and
astonished, and those from out of town.
who do not come to Gardiner during the
week, will surely regret it when they learn
of the magnitude and grandeur of the
display.
Before Monday night the streets OF
Gardiner will present gorgeous ap
pearance, with nearly all of the mann
factories, business places, public buildings
and private residences decorated. Every
thing that will lend itself to aid in beau
rifying the streets will be cunningly ut-
LIKED for that purpose.
Monday evening will witness the grand
opening of the carnival and fair, with re
ception to His Excellency, Governor Henry
g. Cleaves and Council and many o.
Names distinguished men, in the Coli,
scum, with concert by Reeves full
American band.
Tuesday, Carnival day, will be one con
tinuous round of festivities from Oclocl
In the morning until midnight. OpeL
air concerts by the American Cadet band
of Portland, and Military band of Water
vile. Grand Carnival parade of upward
of $50 floats, making most gorgeous
pag cant, consisting of three divisions,
nearly three miles long
In the evening q very entertaining pro
gramme has been arranged to take place
In the Coliseum The attractions to bt
found there are too numerous to men
ton in this article.
Wednesday, the Gardiner Gun Clubs
will have an all day shoot and will enter
tain visiting clubs from not only different
sections OF this State but from Massachu-
sets There will he special attractions in
the Coliseum, with change of programme,
afternoon and evening.
Thursday afternoon, will take place thu
grand baby show. Over $50 babies hav,
been entered for exhibit, including several
twins.
Friday, will take place the grand fire
mems parade and muster, with trial OF
enignes, hose team and foot races, etc,
winding up in the evening with a CRANE
firemons police and popular concert and
ball
Saturday. will be ladies' and children's
day, with special matinee for all school
children, full concert and all the attrac
lions in full play.
Special arrangement have been made
with the Maine Central during the week
for special rates Excursion tickets will
be ready, Tuesday and Friday, from al
stations on the road in Maine, at one fare
for the round trip tickets good for re-
turn until May 81. From Waterville
Lewiston, Bath and intermediate stations
At one fare each day of the carnival.
There will be & special train from
Waterville each evening during the week,
returning at the close of tho programme
The Electric Road will run special cars
and also the Kennebec Central.
The Eastern Steamboat Co. will run
excursions from Bath, Tuesday, Thurs
day and Friday.