Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-02

reading of this letter, and when the noise
subsidized Mr.. Patten, WHOSE 'Hefbrts in
helping make the affair SO grandly sue
acknowledgment from the Board of Trade
that he is an able president of the asso-
citation, but the esteem and gratitude of
the PEOPLE in general. Mr.. Patten adj
dressed the audience as follows:
This evening closes the fair and enter
tainment of the Board of Trade for the
year of 1905, and our hopes have been real
lied; for it will go down in history as one
of the most successful fairs ever held
in the city. To Messrs. Burns and Favor
for bringing before the public such a high
class entertainment; to the ladies in the
circle who have by their good looks and
good voices made such an entertainment
possible; to the musicians who have help
ed without reward; to those taking part
in our drama, this evening; to those in
the booths who have so ardently pursued
the evasive dollar: to the Commonwealth
Shoe & Leather Co. for its magnificent
donation: to the other parties who have
given US their checks; to the public for
generous patronage, and to the commit
tees who have attended to their duties Sc
devot.dly and so successfully. I herewith
extend the heartiest thanks of the Gar
diner Board of Trade"
MIR. Patterns words of thanks were
heartily applauded, and soon after the en-
tertainment began.
The entertainment consisted Of "A Pull,
man Car Conductor" and this pleasing
farce delighted the audience. 1t was wei
staged. with a scene that represented thu
interior of a Pullman car. and the comedy
that was enacted by the passengers Great
cd mirth without limit Although man,
of the characters were difficult to portray
every role was filled in an efficient man
ner.
The cast of characters:
Mrs. Agnes Roberts, Miss Rachel Moultof
Her Aunt Mary, Minnie Eldridg,
Edward Roberts, +. A. Danforti
Willis Campbell, G. A. Hildrctl
The Californian, c. o. Turnei
The Conductor, II. l.. Douglas,
Porter, Freeman C1asor
Tho athletic outfit. contested for by tn,
several schools. went to the Contra
Street Grammar school.
The doll was awarded to Miss Murie
Heath.
The double runner was awarded to viii
lie Robinson.
Presents were awarded in connection
wit h season tickets as follows:
100 cash. Bessie MCGUIRE, No. $50: pail
shoes. r. P. Hazard, IS; bed spread, Mrs
Walter Mcdonald. 1861: team hire E3l
Geo. l.. Mckinney, 74S; 3 lbs. tea. F. L
Amesbury. 1866; barrel flour. Florence
Pushard. SIS; table board 1 week. Mis-:
Fannie Rogers. 612; sweater. s. c. Towle
1888; pair blankets. D. S. Johnson. So: pr
ladies' hose, Robert Fisher, 1872; center
table A. Il. Sands. 1859: 100 G. b. N. CT
gars, A. w. Johnson, HIS; 81 cash, A. G
| Avery. 566; goods s.. S. c. Towle). Alder
McCashin. 1411; lady's trimmed hat. w
w. Kelley, 1914; clock. John Bell. 557; cal
hire SD, Geo. Albee. 1922; silver spoon
holder. o. G. Andrews, 731; one ton coal
John II. Lander. 1896: box cigars. A. s
Colburn, 1867; paid lady's shoes. IS; ham
Mrs Perfect, 1889: g lbs. sugar. H. E
| Tasker 1878; wash bench and wringer
Mary NJ. Mcdonald, 667; 81 cash, e5; team
hire (sS). H. c. Mason. Boston, 102; laun
dry work. Mrs. DIR. Burton, Hartford, 1879
nickel tea Kettle. E. L. Dudley. 2NsS; DO,
perfume. Mary Haggerty 6S3; lady's necl
| fur, r. H. Gingrow. 906; 10 shaves. F
Whittam, 1889: one ton coal. F. E. keene
| 67S; picture. Dale, Hallowell, S75: PAL
pants, l.. F. Talbot. 665: box candy: as
! sorted groceries $50. Mary Barry. 1904
| 50 cash. W. NJ Story, HallowelI. ces7
ludy's hat, Ii. NJ Lawton, 1926; order 10