Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-20
SECOND NIGHT
OF the Canton Fair-Superb Entertainment
Emerson This Evening.

The Canton fair was again a success.
last evening, the entertainment part
especially being warmly received. The
Weber male quartette of Boston, as
sisted by Lillian Pierce Hennigar, the
reciter, made great hit. The selec-
tiOns We're first class and very pleasing
to the large number present. including
those in the balcony, who find it very
nice up there, as they can watch the
pieces on the programme.
Mrs Hennigar gave some delightful
selections, and her several selections
were rendered with great expression.
The quartet was encored again and
again, and the several solos, as shown
below, We're given lots of appreciation.
During the evening, the Augusta
Orchestral Club gave a number OF
| lively marches. and waltzes, and other
popular selections. 1t will continue
the same during the two remaining
evenings.
E. w. Emerson of Boston, the widely
known humorist and impersonator
speciality character artist etc, will en-
terrain this evening.
Mr.. Emerson is a genius in his line,
and a natural humorist. He is a treat
of the first order, and can be depended
on to give nothing but first class work.
There was great crowd present, last
evening. estimated to be at least 1000
people. 1t was about all the hall as
arranged could comfortable accommo-
date. and a great increase over the pre-
vious day.
The following programme was given:
Creole Lovers Song" Smith
Mr.. Traver's First Hunt" Davis
Lillian Pierce Hennigar.
Song, Your Presence Weber
"Bobbitts Hotel Phelps
Lillian Pierce Hennigar.
1.-The Forest Mill Uessler
Song. Shippers Of St. Ives Roeckel
Phantom Band" Thayer
"Woman's Rights Primrose
Lillian Pierce Hennigar.
Lullaby" Brahms
Quartet. a.
The features Of the fair, the hand
some decorations, and general all
;nb l,a vie CT
enjoy makes the fair a success in every
way. The presence of the members in
their uniforms adds to the enjoyment Of
the occasion. All the boys turn GU.
each night, and, in their hospitable
way, show the visitors around, and
make them feel decidedly at home
The several contests are arousing in
creased attention as the final day
draws near, and the value of the pres
ents offered makes this feature one
which all take an interest in.
The candy pull which, takes place
every evening at the booth where con-
fectionery is on sale. is the centre OF
attraction to many, who know good
candy when they have it.
The refreshment table was we'll pa
tronized, last evening, many taking
advantage of getting a good supper
there, saving the trouble of going
home Thus coming early, they avoid
the rush.
The fair will continue, this evening.
and Thursday evening. when the grand
ball will take place, particulars CT
which will be later furnished. Fine
music has been provided for.
Some of the business exhibits which
were not complete. Monday evening.
have been fitted up in fine style.
The following is the standing up to-
date, on the several contests: On the
gold headed cane. Patrolman Thomp-
son, 27c: Shea, s55; doll, Miss Merrill
80; Miss Jewett, Jag; Miss Weston, 1872.
The voting on the doll will be closed
at $50, Wednesday evening. The votes
for the gold watch stands: Mrs. George
Barker, 178; Miss Lillian Malcolm, IA:
oil painting, Hotel North. 126: Augusta
house, IS: Hotel Johnson, g.