Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-08
GARDINER.
cANron EVERGREEN
Opens Fair in Coliseum With Fine Attractions
and Splendid Crowd.

~>s~Ss hA9hS 90 Lie OPCiliu6 Iheht vi
the sixth grand fair given by Canton
Evergreen. 1t was most glorious
night and il the remainder of the fair
is as successful as the opening night
they will give to the public one of the
finest fairs ever given in this city. The
programme for the evening was ar
entertainment by the Gardiner Band.
They secured Prof. r. b. Hail OF
Waterville, the famous cornetist. to as
sist them and the entertainment was
excellent. For a number Of weeks. the
band has been hard at work for the &C.
casiOn and the result of their work was
greatly appreciated as the applause thew
received showed. They are fast coming
to the front and will soon rank with the
best bands of the State. Prof. Hall is
too well known in this city to saw much
about, but the rendering of the several
selections. last evening, was as fine ae
any ever heard in this city. Another
attraction that was presented, last
evening. was Otto P. Lyons. Mr..
Lyons is very fine musician and the
several selections that he rendered were
well applauded. He has fine voice
and a strong one and could easily be
heard at any part of the hall. The pro-
gramme as rendered was:
Stars and Stripes March," sousa
Overture. Silver Bell" r. Schlepegreli
Cake Walk, Smoky Mokes," Hedgman
Solo, Magnolia Serenade." r. r. Hail
WHINE Overture Maskey
Baritone Solo. "OId Uncle Ned
D. II. Marcou.
col Roosevelt Rough Riders March,"
.r,a,, l.: p. Laurendeau
Maine F E.ga,s IwMa a1ch The w T1bn
Medley Overture. Hot STUFF Smedley
The Coliseum never had more bunt-
ing in it than it has for this fair. Many
or the decorations that were in it previ-
Gus to this occasion ares till in it and
almost as many more have been add
ed. This alone is well worth the price
Of admission. Around the floor. un
der the balconies, are several booths
They are all very pretty and attrac
tive. On entering, at the right. the
first is that of =. II. ellison, displayin
carriages and the cushion tire. Then
the prizes for the season tickets are
displayed in the next two. On the ex
IRENE right is Dolloff's display of
shoes. The ice cream and pop corn
booths occupy the rear of the hall. On
the extreme left is a display of Staples.
Smith 4 Moody of Augusta. Then
comes the fancy goods booth. prepared
by the lady. friends of the Canton.
Tyler. the clothier. comes next with a
display. and Dingley & Decker with
sample of some Of their large stock Of
Weber Bros. with a booth
full of fancy china comes next, and
then Preble & Keene with rugs and
furniture. Homer Dill. the taxerder-
mist. occupies the booth on the left on
entering with samples of his work. |
He has the several kinds of stuffed
birds found in this vicinity and his dis |
play is an interesting one.
About the hall are located the several !
schemes. In the center is the canoe |
and paddles disposed of by tickets. |
The rifle and fishing rod are in the |
rear to the right and the doll the rear |
to the left. All these are to be dis (,
posed of by tickets, which met with |
good sale. last evening. The dishes |
are in the center of the room to the |
eft and on the right is the clock. This |
is disposed of by guessing the time in !
licated on an eight-day clock tightly !
sealed in package. the fortunate |
guesser having his choice of the two !
clocks. A scuttle full of coal is the !
way that w. d. Harrington disposes |
Of a ton of his coal. the guesser of the !
weight of the coal and scuttle having it |
presented to him.
In the rear of the hall is a piece of |
ice. followed out. This is surrounded !
by evergreen and here is where Re- |
becca disposes of ice cold lemonade |
in front of this is the flower
and candy booth, prettily decorated. |
For entertainment, this evening, there |
will be full orchestra, the famous
biograph. and concert monograph and
other attractions. This evenings en-
promises to be one of the