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one in the vast crowd of spectators Certain it is that famous passage in "Midsummer Nights Dream" would serve very we'll as the report of an eye witness of the shows.
 A five-mile tramp along a road shaded with great elmS and SycamOres brings us to Coventry with its ''three tall spires" Those who have laughed with, and at, old Jack Falstaff must here recall his rag-tag army (''only a shirt and half in the whole compa- ny') Probably the sweet potato fields of Georgia did not suffer more the linen hedges in the vicinity of Coventry when these ''cankerS of a calm world" marched through on their way to Shrewsbury.
 At short distances from the town are the several farm-houses where Mary Ann Evans spent the earlier DOT tion of her life. In the company of those who have made Warwickshire forever famous, what name, Shakes peare's always excepted, shines with a more brilliant luStre than "George Eliot?" Hawthorne's structure in the "Marble Faun" upon feminine per formances in literature is not applica- l ble to the creator of Tito Melema, l Olldo ucI d1O Uuc l ul11tclS. Coventry is headquarters for the bi- cycle industry and has grown rapidly in recent years as consequence. But 1 the older portion of the town, with it's ancient houses whose upper stories project over the narrow streets, takes us back to the days long gone by. TC the student, ever fond of conjuring uE the past, the jostling crowd of present day Englishmen, intent on pleasure Ol coin O the realm, gives place to quite another spectacle. It is Corpus Christi day and the streets are filled with me diaval pageantry. At intervals arc great wagons, or platforms on wheels ! and upon them actors in gorgeous anc often fantastic attire are presenting some portion of the Bible story.
 The public buildings and the art stores abound with memorials anC souvenirs of "the city's ancient le gend." A wooden etfigy of "Peepint Tom" stands in an upper window al the corner of Hertford street. and S1
 Nary Guild-hall contains a fine statue of her who "tOOk the tax away"
 While waiting for the evening train for Stratford, even as Tennyson "wait ed for the train at Coventry" wt I muse, with him, upon
 "The woman of a thousand summers back, Godiva, wife to that grim Earl, who ruled l In Coventry"
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worth may be seen the room occupied by Scott while making his first sketch of s'Kenilworth." The high bed and the arm chair are carefully preserved. Just outside the town is the magniti- cent ruin of Kenilworth Castle. Many and varied are the incidents which make up it's history. Earl Simon de Montfort, founder of the House of Commons, was one of the early owners, and little later "Old John of Gaunt, time-honored Lancaster" Queen Eliz- abeth presented it to her favorite, the Earl of Leicester, and the officers of Cromwell demolished it. Christo- pher Marlowe, "the father of English drama" makes of Edward IFS agonies in Wentworth dungeons one of the most powerful passages in the whole range of tragedy. Leicester's enter tainment in honor of the Queen, inn mortalized by Scott, occurred here 1575. The traveller may still visit the ''small octangular room" on the second floor of Mervyn's tower where Scott imagines Amy Robsart confined,
 Not the least interesting speculation concerning the celebration is the pos sibility of the boy Shakespeare being
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in crossing a small point to have the ice break, letting the horse and load down into the water. It took quite while to get them out, but the task was accomplished without injury to the horses. Henry NJ. Dater of New York City, with two friends, Judge Wilkins and E. J. Williams, also of New York, have been enjoying a few days stay, the past week, at MT Dater's log cabin in the glen.
 Daniel R. Warner has just purchased of R. Hatch & Son of New Fair field a heavy truck wagon to use on his big wood job.
 Edward Williams has recently pur- chased of Greenfield Hill parties fine I pair of oxen. Charles Nordman, who was in Beth el for few weeks has returned and has accepted position with Sullivan Brothers again, and will be found as usual at the blacksmith shop. ready to care for your horse or to do any work in the blacksmith line.
 Mrs Henry Rolf has been in Perth Amboy, N. J., for few days with Mrs J. c. Moore, who has been ill. l Several in Bedding have had the mis- fortune to lose a horse in the past month. Among those who have lost them are Philander J. Ferry, J. H. Duncan, H. Rupf, W. E. Duncomb, James Treadwell and Cornelius OKeefe.
 Mrs E. Crofut, who has kept house for T. R. Ludway, has returned to her home in New York State.
 Mrs Fred P. Beardsley has been quite ill at her home. Dr Smith is atten d ing her.
 Marcus H. Burr has resigned the po- sition as postmaster at Bedding Ridge. No one as yet has been appointed to take his place.
 Marshall D. Sanford filled Milo Os- borne's and Miss Bell Sanford's ice houses, last week.
 F. L. Dunnell and family of New ' York spent few days at their place here, last week.
 James Mcdonald harvested F. L. Dunnell's ice crop for him, last week.
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TONIC TO THE SYSTEM,

For liver troubles and constipation there is nothing better than De Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous little Pills. They do not weaken the stom- ach. Their action upon the system is mild, pleasant and harmless. Bob Moore of Lafayette, Ind, says: "No use talking, De Wits Little Early Risers do their work. All other pills have used gripe and make me sick in the stomach and never cured me. De Witt's Little Early Risers proved to be the long sought relief. They are simply perfect" Persons travelling find Little Early Risers the most re- liable remedy to carry with them. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; A. B. Bl2keman, BOtSfOrd.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
REDDING:
NOTES FROM CHRIST CHURCH.

NOTES FROM CHRIST CHURCH. The pleasant reading and social rooms in the Pro- Parish house of Christ church are open every day and evening except Sunday, and the young men on the Ridge begin to appreciate having place where they can meet to play games and read, as every evening there are several who avail themselves of the use of the room. J. w. Teets has presented three tables for use in the rooms and Tasch, the jeweler of Danbury, clock, and several: others have made gifts. Any one having any thing to make the room more attract i've or money they would like to give, it will be greatly appreciated by the rector.
 Christ church people are making prepara tions for musical entertain ment entitled "The Musical Bouquet, which they are to give in the near future.
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

The men of the Methodist church
 are to give valentine supper on Val
 entine day evening, February IA, when the men will do all the work. It goes
 witho ut saying that everything vii
 be cooked and served in fine style for the men never do anything by halves. Put this date down in your diary al d
 be sure to go and get the best supper you have had for long time.
 WILLIAM HILL, JR., VICTIM OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
 William Hill, Jr., had the misfor-
 tune, one day last week, while drawing logs at Adams saw-mill at the Den,
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Reading notices, brevier type, 10c line. Small nonpareil ads, 1c 8 word per week.
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IN TWO PAPERs-NUMBER ONE.- WRITTEN FOR THE BEE BY ROSS JEWELL.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06
ROOSEVELT SAILS.
COMMODORE PEARY DEPARTED
FRIDAY EVENING LAST ATT
p. N. FOR NEW YORK.
Everything About Ready at Sailing.

Everything About Ready at Sailing.
Il Admist q din OF whistles from all
tne tugs and steamboats, In the harbor
friday evening last the Roosevelt.
commodore Robert e. Peary in com.
mand. sailed away for New York,
prior to leaving for her trip to the un.
known North. The trip to New York
was made In good time, the craft ar
nving there early Sunday morning
naving fine weather for her first voy.
age. The boat will remain at anchor
age in New York for a week or more
during which time she will be coaled
and stocked completely before leaving
Tor the eventful trip to the Arctic re-
gions. While anchored at Portland
she was the object of all sightseekers,
put parties were not allowed to board
..ner unless having permission from
the builders or Commodore Peary.
Mr.. Percy, who has been in charge of
Eagle Island. the property of Commo-
dore Peary, will accompany the ex-
pedition to the North.
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FIELD DAY HELD HERE.
LONG ISLAND ENTERTAINED THE
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS
SATURDAY LAST.
Delightful Outing Enjoyed.

Saturday morning last the annual
summer outing OF the Commercial
Travellers was held here on the island
with headquarters at the Casco Bay
House. The sail from the city was
made In the Pilgrim of the Casco Bay
Line. some three hundred members
with the American Band being In the
party. On their arrival here the party
were marched to Cushing field where
the ball game, the first event of the
day. between the st. Johnsbury, VT.
nine and the Portland fans was called.
The game was an easy victory for the
local men, they easily defeating their
opponents with a score 10 to 2. Din
ner was next In order and was served
In Gushing Clam Bake House. the
entire party partaking of one OF Cush-
ing's famous shore dinners for which
ne has made for himself an enviable
reputation. Plenty there was Of ev-
erything and the association left the
tables high In their praises OF the
menu served.
With races of all kinds to demand
their attention the afternoon passed
only too quickly for the excursionists.
The return to the city was made late
In the evening and ali returned salts
ned that the outing Of 1905 was q
grand success In evedy way. The
committee did well to sesect Long
Island, ~ exceptional privik yes are
gwen to parties Of this kind.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06
ARE you REGISTERED.
TOURISTS At cAsco eAYHoTELs
ARE LISTED THIS WEEK.
See IL Your Name 10 Included In Our
Register on the Seventh PAGE.

See IT Your Name 10 Included In Our
Register on the Seventh Page.
This issue the Register Of Tourists
at the summer hotels begins and here
after, each week the corrected list will
appear on the seventh page. As
stated last week the names Of guests
are inserted only by special arrange
ment with hotel and boarding house
proprietors, and as a rule include all
the leading and most Of the minor
houses. II by any chance your name
Is not printed in this reference list
the publishers would thank you to
notify them at once in order that the
omission may be remedied. II, how.
ever. the heading Of your house does
not appear, do not blame the Breeze
as every hotel and boarding house
In the bay has equal opportunity In
these columns IL they will bear their
proportionate part of the necessary
expense Of this special work. Last
year over 10000 names Of guests were
published under this heading repre-.
senting all parts OF this country and
many foreign cities.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06
Yacht sheerwater Arrives:

The yacht Sheerwater, Mr.. l.. II.
Spaulding's fast knockabout cutter ar
rived from Boston, July 8, with Mr..
Spaulding, the owner, on board, also
A. b. Martin and son. Steve Tooth
aker will sail the yacht this season
as Mr.. and Mrs. Spaulding and daugh-
ter Miss Helen, will remain at the
house all summer.
Mr.. Joseph Gildersleeve and his
son Nelson, who are stopping at the
Motel. opened the celebration of the
4th with salute Of 100 shots from
their breech loading cannon, the
charges being heavy enough to be
heard all over the lower Bay. On the
arrival OF the parade from Harpswell
Centre they were received with a
volley which brought forth q hearty
cheer from the paraders for Col.
Campbell and his guests.
Messrs. A. II. Woodbury.. Chester
e. Pope and Reuel r. Pope of Beyer.
ly. Mass, were down to the house the
early part OF the week, arriving Sun
day morning. this being their first
trip among the islands Of the lower
bay. The Messrs. Pope are two
bright young men of Beverly, Ches-
ter c. Pope being Harvard man.
and an athlete Of considerable ability.
Among those arriving to spend the
holiday were Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Cox.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Eaton. Mr.. and
Mrs. q. 8. Rowell, Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8.
Dyer, Mr.. and Mrs. II. 8. Higgins. and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Allen, all of
Portland. This party made the day
pass gloriously with fireworks, bal
looms and a general old-time celebra-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reichenback of New
York are among the regular guests
who arrived this week, and will spend
some time with us.
Commander George n. Stevens con-
tInues his marvellous skill "a fishing.
The way he kills large deep sea
nsh with 20 or. rod and reel is
something never before witnessed in
these parts. Commander Stevens NAV
probably be said to be the first man
TO use this method Of fishing 90 suc-
cessfully on the Maine coast. His
friends here are all getting envious
OF his wonderful performance slmoet
daily with his light tackle.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06
MERRIcoNeAe HOUSE.
kGW ARRIVALS COME IN FAST
SEASON RAPIDLY ADvANc-
p ING.
Note. Of the House in Brief.

Notes Of the House In Brief.
Among the arrivals of last week are
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Dickey of Kansas
City who came east In company with
Mr.. and Mrs. I. H. Fetty and DIR. and
Mrs. Charles l.. Van Fossen of the
same city. Mr.. and Mrs. Dickey were
guests at the Merriconeag some two
seasons ago and are well ac-
quainted with the coast about the 10
cality, Mr.. Dickey being much inter
ested in cruising and yachting.
Judge and Mrs. Charles +. Sherman
OF Philadelphia are stopping at the
hotel temporarily while their summer
cottage Is being prepared for occu-
pancy. They. came down the latter
parr OF iAst weeK gnd expressed muca
satisfaction at setting foot again on
the shore Of South Harpswell, after
lapse OF two seasons during which
they were abroad. Judge Sherman
says most emphatically that he thor.
oughly appreciates the mode of living
and the comforts Of the South Harps-
we'll summer life In comparison with
the accommodations of European
hostelries.
A party of fifteen friends from
Portland came down Monday with Mr..
Allen OF Allen & Co., the Middle street
furnishers and remained until
Wednesday. They spent the Fourth
most comfortably and enjoyably on
the Merriconeag grounds and piazzas.
Sixty-five transients were accommo-
dated at the Merriconeag on July
Fourth and with the large quota Of
regular guests there was a little more
than house full.
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VARIED VIEWS ABOUT MERRICONEAG
One OF the
Visitors
ock surf shores well bathing
The anchorage
pames Season 1so5June
application
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06
HOME AGAIN.
PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAT.
TALON BREAK CAMP FRIDAY
AFTERNOON.
Successful Tour Of Duty.

The Portland High School Cadets
closed their week tour OF duty where
tney have been encamped at High
Head, North HarpswelI, Friday after
noon last. The weather was delight.
ful from a military standpoint and the
young men returned with a greater
knowledge OF military tactics than ey.
er before. Ladies' Day was observed
friday and a large number OF the reIa.
yves and friends made the excursion
on the Harpswell boat which left Port
iand at 10 a. m. At the call of dinner
the entire party was served with A
tempting fare. the young men acting
as walters. The return TO Portland
was made at 4 ID. m. the HarnsveII
boat going up for the excursionists.
on arrival at the Portland pier the
command marched to the High
scnooi building, where after a few re-
marks by Major Moulton compliment
tary to their weeks tour of dutv the
command dismissed.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06
FANTASIES At nARPswELls
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
HAD A SUCCESSFUL "hoRRt-s
BILE" PARADE JULY ~
Many Well Known Local People II
Line In Carriages, impersonatino
Different Characters.

Many well known Local People ~
Line in Carriages, impersonatino
Different Characters.
To the footing Of horns by youthfuf
enthusiasts and explosions OF canno0
and musketry by the more sedate OBJ
servers Of Independence Day, the big
parade OF the Harpswell Centre In
provement Association wound its war
down the neck road Tuesday morning
leaving the Common at eight O'Clock.
The antiques and fantastics OF the
line were so numerous as to render
full printing OF the list almost i'm
possible. The parade was marshalled
by Horatio Merrill as Uncle Sam on
foot. He stood about seven and one
half feet in his straw hat with height
accentuated by flags, and wore a full
regimental uniform OF stars and
stripes. The Band Wagon followed,
decorated handsomely with bunting
and driven by a gentleman of color.
impersonated by Albert H. Alexander.
A span OF horses prettily be-ribboned
drew this wagon. The colored drum
corps were represented by George w.
Merriman. Albert Merriman, Ollie Al.
len and Harvey Allen.
An old chaise was proudly occupied
by Earl C. Merriman and Percy Farr
as "a loving couple" Six ladies and
gentlemen Of the nineteenth century
mounted on prancing steeds were the
next in line. They were Miss Jennie
Pinkham, Miss Alice Allen. G. u. Al
len. Ernest T. Allen, and H. Perkins,
the latter OF Wilton, Ne. Next came
an Indian wigwam on a float, the
squaw sitting at the door and the pap
pooses lying inside. This interesting
bunch were Augustus Merriman, his
two sons and Abbie Allen.
Tom Thumb as little as life was
represented by Arthur Darling and
he was well taken feature. A large
decorated Hay Rack was abnormaily
dignihed by being the equipage of
some old ladies and dusky Southern
Deiies- These upon Investigation
proved to be Miss Lillian Allen No
Susie Allen, Miss Hattie MerrfmSSS
and others.
Some of the specimens following in
(Continuod on page 81
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Open June l to October ]

Thoroughly modern and the Popular House of the Bay
Furnishings and service in strict with the up
resort hotel in every Every has clear
view OF the the steamboat landing Pr-
boat landing and float for the of guests
within 100 feet OF the veranda Bathing beach dressing
rooms at the foot of the lawn
Bathing. Boating and Fishing, Tennis, etc.
Plenty Of Amusement and Recreation Dining
Room seats 100. Rates on application
GEORGE w. CAMPBELL, Jr.
South Harpswell Maine.
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the FOURTH At PEAKS.
PATRIOTIC CITIZENS AND VISIT.
TORS CROWD TO THE MAINE
"coNEY.,
csseo Bay Steamboat Co. Crowded
All its Steamers.

All Its Steamers.
The usual crowd on a holiday at
Peaks was doubled and trebled Tues
day when the many attractions of the
9Th drew the largest crowd In the
Islands history probably. The feat of
Of Prof. Davis In being blown out of
cannon at a height OF 1000 feet
while hanging from a balloon was a
daring and soul-stirring one. This
act was seen last year and was one
OF the leading attractions. The
matinee and evening performance at
the Gem Theatre were chosen for
the occasion apparently as the play
The Henrietta Is well said to have
sixty Laughs to the Minute" The
Mathis Rink was an attraction of the
hrst magnitude also. Barring the
usuaf accidents Of Independents Day
BY explosives, etc, the day at Peaks
was q huge success.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06

The Breeze will gladly publish any
Communication sent In looking to-
ara any Improvement IN local ofRairs.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-01-31
STATE NEWS
State News Notes.

axe foreSL COileSe, mas been |
awarded the Cecil Rhodes scholar
ship in Oxford University. England,
for North Carolina, he being the sec
ond. The first from this State was
j. Horner Winston, of Durham; a
University man.
The river and harbor bill, framed
by the House Committee, gives
North Carolina's water interests a
total appropriation of $590,250. Of
this sum $4,000 is to be made avail
able in cash as soon as the bill be-
ome operative, while $780, 900 is au-
thorized under continuing contracts.
w. r. Murray, who a few months
ago shot and killed his uncle, j. S.
Murray, at Durham, was last week.
found guilty of manslaughter. Judge
PEBBLES over-ruled a motion for a
new trial and sentenced Murray to
two years on the chain-gang. The
defendant appealed and was re-
leased on a bond of $4,000.
Rev. G. A. Oglesby, a leading min
lister of the M. E. Church, and pas
tor of the Aberdeen circuit, and
whose home was at Mt. Gilead, Mont
gomery County. was killed by a pas
senger car overturning at Troy Tues
day, caused by a spreading of the
rails. Several other passengers were
hurt and had narrows escapes.
State Superintendent Joyner says
applications for the second hundred
thousand dollars of public funds, for
use in keeping the schools open
four months in the year, are coming
Ha rupruiy anu that fU mas no uouDC
ali will be called for. He says that
in no other way than this can all the
schools be kept open for the consti-
tutional period.
The Committee on Agriculture
reported unanimously in favor of the
subcommittee bill, providing two
grades of cotton-seed meal, the 7R
per cent grade to be branded as
standard, and the 8 per cent grade
as high-grade goods. Also bills re-
lieving the Agricultural Department
from contributing $4,000 to the cur
rem expenses of the Agricultural and
Dzzlz-1.1 Ho11o~o
Governor Glenn. under the pro-
visions of the new bill, has appointed
his personal staff, all having the
rank of colonel, as follows: f. O..
James, Greenville; Charles E. John
son, Raleigh; John S. Cunningham,
Person; Wescot Robson, High
Point; John l.. Cobb, Lincolnton;
and aaval aides, W. D.. Pollock, Kin
ston; D.. L. Ward. of New Bern.
Major w. Hopkinson Smith, Sails
bury, is appointed assistant chief
of ordnance.
Mrs. Alice Webb-Duke, wife of
Brodie L. Duke, was arrested at an
Office in Broad Street, New York,
last week on requisition papers is
sued by the Texas authorities. Mrs.
Duke had been indicted by the grand