The Portland daily press., 1896-07-22
Rivefton Park.

Riyerton was most delightful spot 20
visit yesterday after the heavy shower OF
Monday night. The air was soft, and
the rapid motion of the electries created
most refreshing breeze on a day when
so much humidity In the air made life
almost burden.
The japanese troup had good chance
to show their quality. These almondeyed
entertainers from the court of the king OF
the fiowery isle are worthy of the great
reputation that has preceded them. Inc
PORTLAND Railroad Co. secured their SER
vices at great expense, and in spite OF the
Iact that they were in great demand at SO
many of the celebrated summer resorts.
At Is wonderful to see an ordinary sized
man lie on his back on divan, balance
twenty foot ladder on his feet, and an
other supported by the same ladder at
right angles, while two other members OF
the troupe ascend these ladders, and per-
form all manner of balancing feats. Their
wire walking puts the ordinary wire
walker lar in the shade, while their
Juggling and trapeze performances are
excellent. Remember that they give two
performances, afternoon and evening
Today the Portland Fresh Air Society
will take party of about thirty poor
children to the park sor an outing. They
will receive free transportation land be
given lunch at the restaurant. Another
party Of the same number will be taken
out next week,
Tonight the party that was to have
been taken out from Portland Monday
night. for q dance at the Casino, will be
given.
We wish to impress upon visitors TO
Riverton that everything furnished at the
Casino is Of the very best. You can get
the daintiest lunches, delicious soda, ex-
cellent coffee, tea, or COCOA. Mr.. Smith
Is bound to get up reputation for his
house and judging from what We know Of
him he will not fail.
The sails in the Santa Maria and on
the launches should be enjoyed. The
Presumpsoot scenery Is most beautiful
OF this point.
Three large camps are now located on
the banks Of the Presumpscot below
Riverton. The parties who occupy these
camps say they are having the jolliest
time possible and think the Presumpsoo t
the best place in kthe world in which to
camp. they go a wheeling. canoeing,
bathing, wandering through the woods
and fields, fishing and exploring about
the neighboring country and never. lack
for amusements.
Mr.. p. o. J. Dodge, who owns de-
l1ghtful place about three miles below
Riverton Park, known as the intervale is
TO build landing for the steamers
Louise and Santa Maria , to touch at on
their trips and intends to opon fine
picnic ground.
and he is going to ereot a dance pavilion
near where the old pavilion of the Maine
Central railroad used to stand.
Another plan of Mr.. Dodge and one
which he has already commenced to put
into execution is bicycle track. This Ia
to be bulls in the most approved manner
and will be one half mile in length with
a splendid racing surface. 1t is his in
ten tion to make the track as fast as pos
sible and offer Inducements to local
wheelInen to hold races upon it.
Talk is being made of building several
cottag es for summer use below Riverton.
Those who are interested in the matter
think Riverton Park is destined to be-
come the most popular resort in the
vicinity of Portland.