Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-29
GOVERNORS DAY
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came in for it's share of glory. today.
Not for great many years have so
many entries been recorded or have
the pictures and sketches shown been
of so high grade of excellence. More
than 100 entries have been made thus
far over the total number recorded
last season.
The various booths have been ar
ranged with more care and taste, If
such a feat is possible. than at previ-
GUS fairs.
The art department is in charge of
Charles Tefft, assisted by Miss Harri-
ct L. Mosher. secretary. and Miss Jes-
sic b. Hammond, assistant secretary
Of the department.
1t was a large crowd that witnessed
the grand display of fireworks and the
spectacular production of the destruc-
ton of Pompeii. last evening. Of the
fireworks we can truthfully say that
they were the best ever shown in the
State. and applause was frequently
given as some pieces of exceptional
beauty and brilliancy made its aerial
display. The set pieces were of an or
der high above those that are usually
exhibited.
The destruction of Pompcii was good
Yes, very good. as the crowds that en-
joyed the scene will testify. \ much
larger crowd than that of last evening
Will doubtless be present at the exhibit
ton. this evening.
The arrival of Gov. Hill and his
party. at 80 this afternoon. was the
81 ,l,A
noon sports. They left the Bangor
house in full dress uniform, occupying
three barouches and were escorted to
the grounds by Chief Tibbetts of the
park police. who headed the procession
which included the Bangor Band and
Hempder Rifles. Capt. +. {. Turner.
The Governor and party came in by
way of the main entrance. making
circuit of the track and then taking
seats and boxes in he grand stand to
watch the races and other features of
the afternoon. AS the party entered
the park salute of l, gurs was fired
by the Paine Fireworks Co. The cour-
tesy was arranged by Pres. Real of
the Fair Association and was highly
appreciated by the guests.
The races We're postponed while the
procession went around the track. The
first carriage was occupied by Gov.
and Mrs. Hill. Adj. Gen. Richards and
Pres. Zeal In the second We're Mrs.
Richards. Miss Ethel Field. Miss Mer-
rill and Col. F. H. Parkhurst. The oc-
cupants of the third carriage We're Col.
T.. r. Sanger. Maj. Holman F. Day,
Col. Francis Keefe. Sec. Ezra l.. Stcarn.
Gov. Hill was loudly applaudcd as he
left his carriage.
The crowds by this time was i'm
mense. 1t was a large crowd even for
Bangor. the immense grand stand was
filled to Overlooking. every seat in that
big building being occupied. A perfect
stream of vehicles and pedestrians
came in through the main gate.
through the Auditorium and in fact
they came in through every place pos
sible. while the fair officials smiled to
think of the dollars that would be jung
Cling in their Golfers.
And such a day. If Old Prob had
turned ii ont to order he could not
have improved upon the simply perfect
weather. II pleased everyone. alike.
The drink men We're pulling in loads of
Money, for it was so hot that the
sweat fairly poured from one in
streams. The ice cream vendors were
coming money putting out the cream
in very convenient little paper boxes
accompanied by a small spoon. The
Midway was one solid mass of people
and the fakirs catching the nickels,
for every one come to the fair to have
q good time and hot bcgrudge the cash
1t WAS a big crowd and one that was
hard to estimate. Some estimated it
at 1000. sore morc, some less. but it i.
safe to assume that these figures were
nearly correct
Prof. EriStol's trained diving horse
proved an interesting feature of the
afternoons enjoyment. The horses
were 4 little timid about jumping but
were pursuad.d by their trainer and
they finally Ieapci. 1t WAS "A rare sight
and this novel part of tho program will
be immensely enjoyed by the visitors
to the fair.