The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-23

A DAYS SPORT.
THE MiI1iken-Tomltnaon Co.'s Outing
Rt scbago.


The ninth annual outing of the Mill
ken Tomlinson company Saturday was
happy occasion, and it proved to be the
most successful in the long list of these
events.
Although che weather was not fitted to
the day, nevertheless the ardor OF the
members of the company. it's guests and
employees was not to be dampened by
little thing like rain.
About 10. 80 o'clock, a special train con-
sisting of five passenger cars was backed
down Commercial street to the Milliken-
Tomlinson company's stores. 10 the
stirring strains of Chandler band, UNI
der the leadership of Charles M. Brooks,
the party of t7o boarded the train, and
We're shortly % tie way to Lake Sebago.
Before that Point was reached the rain
ceased, ana the party on allghting from
the train was formed in line by Marshal
f. B. Milliken, assisted by Mr.. Freeman
Emery, and after a short march, the pa
vilion was reached A group picture
was taken and then the call for dinner
ranged choice viands in an attractive
way, the tables being set in the centre Of
the pavilion. Judging from all appear
ances, the chowder, salads, cold meats
and other delectable dishes We're great
~ relished. Caterer Pooler was ably as
sisted by an Efficient corps of walters,
thus giving good service and excellent
satisfaction. The elaborate repast was
digested by fragrat Paul Kauvar cigars
in fact the party did considerable putting
during the day, no one wanting for a
smoke.
While the smoke of the cigars was as.
cending heavenwards, word was received
that three gentlemen had been left be-
hind in Portland, ana would arrive at
the lake on the afternoon train. 1t seems
that q Commercial street broker and two
New York friends left Miniken-Tomliu-
son company's stores shortly before the
time for the special train to depart. They
tarried too long, SO on returning to the
place of embarkation found that the train
hal gone. 1t was decided to go out to
the lake on the afternoon train. So to
give this particular broker fitting re-
ception, Messrs. Morong and Ficken en-
listed several travelling statesmen to join
a "ked Gross" corps In brief time the
men were drilled, insignia of office placed
ON their coat sleeves and an ilnprovised
stretcher was found. A fife and drum
corps headed the detachment on
march to the depot.
The gentlemen in question alighted
from the train in proper time and the
Portland broker was seized, a tonic Of
ginger ale administered and he was
placed in the stretcher and march start
ed in return to the pavilion. The New
York men were allowed to watch the
procession. On the arrival at the pavilion
the sports commenced and although the
game of base ball, owing to the condi-
ton OF the grounds, was abandoned, the
various events were thoroughly enjoyed
Mr.. Joe Stringer acted in a sportsman
like manner as referee IN the manly art
bouts. He introduced the sSebago
Sailor and he Great Unknown. (" The
boxing was cleyerly done. Several en-
ployes OF the MiEiken- TonIfnson compa-
ny demonstrated that there are many
adopts of the manly art IN this establish
ment Mr.. Jones gave an unique turn
in q horseless carriage. Two of the stock
clerks performed daring feats on horse
back and this was greatly enjoyed.
Nlessrs. Stringer and Sawyer did a cIev-
er turn as "Deehan's escort There
were four contestants in the potato race,
namely, Edwin Soule, Davis Bates, Ben
Andrews and Al Whittier Mr.. Andrews
at once took the lead but Mr. Whittier
put on burst of speed and won the
prize.
Messrs. Birnie and Barry, Stringer and
Freeman Emery, gave a genuine cake
walk. In the tub race there were three
contestants, Messrs. Russell Sterling,
Herbert Hutchinson and Richard Whit
alt. Mr.. Sterling was the winner.
Chandler s band interspersed melodious
strains during the afternoon.
Before the party departed from the
lake, Alderman A. f. AIoulton arose and
thanked the Milhken, Tomlinson COM
pany in behalf of the guests for the gen
crosby and splendid entertainment. He
was very happy in his remarks and made
several telling hits.
Mr.. A. r. Robertson of New York re-
sponded to several calls for a speech. He
stated that in his travels he covered
great deal of the country, and he knew
of no firm or company that stood higher
in ESTEEM than the Milliken-Tomlinson
company. "This company is known as far
south as Georgia and as far west as
Ohio, said Mr.. Robertson, and Mill
ken-Tomlinson company is held in the
highest favor for honorable dealings, en-
terprise and progressiveness.
Mr.. L. j. WEIGH also spoke in his usual
happy manner.
Mr.. A. L. Laughlin, president Of the
company, responded briefly and stated
that the MiIliken- Tomlinson company
was the only grocery concern east of st.
ouiq that crova tic nrariOvau and cr41aets