The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-03


The Great Celebration of National INDIE
pendence.
The Peaks islanders are going to be in
the foreground in the way Of Fourth of
July celebrations in this vicinity. There
will be- continuous band concerts day
and evening, and children's fireworks in
the afternoon, where animals and fancy
ballons will sail through the air.
The fireworks In the evening will be
the best ever seen here. There will be
aerolite shells, golden fountains, whirl-
wind rockets. serpent and meteoric mines
that explode in the air with great
noise, releasing kissing serpents in great
variety, golden stars and silver spray.
We name few of the set pieces to give
an idea of tho grand display to be given !:
The El1n Dance. This design consists
OF heavy cases charged with brilliant
sun Tires, which form circle from
l5to20 feet in diameter. The wheels re-
volVe in contrary direction, producing
brilliant effect.
The Saxon Wheel. This ia large ex-
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l1antsshowers Ct ruby, emerald and golden
fires
The Brownies Polka In this piece the
figures in the polka dance can easily
be perceived. while brilliant fires are
shot forth from hundreds of Roman can.
dies.
The Revolving Sun. In the centre of
the device about s feet long. brilliant
sun Is made to rev0lve. while jessamine
a unl Auo, 49, !
distance. The display will close with a
grand salute.
The closing piece will be the Diamond
Gross. This is a magnificent piece, COM
prised of lance Wheel diamond and Cross.
Within the lines of q diamond design,
cross, a varigated lance wheel will re-
volve showing rosette lines and rainbow
colors.
The Casoo Bay steamers will run every
half hour day and evening. Tickets
will include band concerts, fire works,
theatre, rink or Greeenwood Garden.
Spend the day at the Island and avoid
the dust and heat Of the city.
PEAKS ISLAND.
secured rooms at the Stowell for two
weeks in July.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Leavitt and son
of Yarmouthville, will spend the fourth
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Burnham at
the Stowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. 81. Jefferds are on
the island and are the guests of their
friends.
! A party Of Lowell Cycle boys are
camping at camp Lookout.
There are some twenty or more camps
in Canvas CITY, over the hill. Camp Com
fort being the Oldest. Camp Lookout is
the largest.
Walter Thomas. Mr.. Varney and two
Others pitched camp on Saturday last.
They are having good time.
Capt. Thomas p. BealsEhad green peas
for dinner out of his garden last Sun
day.
Mr.. Frank Gordon has not arrived yet,
being detained in Philadelphia by sick
ness. Mr.. Baker has besn engaged as
substitute at the chute in the rink.
Forest City Rink.
There is little doubt of the popularity
of Prof Albert Waltz. He has become
very popular and his exhibition last eve
ming was another success. This eve
ming hs will Introduce some new novel
ties. 1t seems impossible for any one to
do such difficult feats and he apparently
d oes them with ease. The dance this
evening promises to draw large crowd,
it being the eve of Independence day,
and good starter for those who stay up
all night. There will be three sessions
tomorrow, al 10 a. m, and p. m.
Prof. Waltz Will give exhibitions at all
these sessions.
Take the Casco Bay boats and spend
the Fourth on the island.
McCulIum's Theatre.
Those who have not seen Mr.. Nc
Cullum's clever company in the 'Da-
mites" should take advantage of this ex-
cellent opportunity of seeing this great
play SO well presented. There will be
matinees this and every afternoon with
a final performance Saturday night.
Get your seats at Stockbridge's as the
house will nearly be packed.
Great Diamond Island,
In Wednesdays paper this item ap-
peared: ''Some of the cottagers are hav-
ing their annual difficulty with their
water supply. The cottages are now sup
piled with water from tanks which are
supposed to be filled every day from the
main reservoir, but as the water begins
to get scarce the houses are sometimes
neglected. Hence the difficulty We
are assured by one of the residents that
this item is incorrect; that thers is a
plentiful supply of water, and that the
oottagers or houses are not neglected.
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