Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-07
OCEAN POINT
Night Before the Fourth Dance
Calls out Large Crowd
TENNIS TOURNAMENT IS
PLANNED


in the Casino. The largest crowd that
dance has called out in the last two
years were present to join in the fes-
tivities in celebration of our Independ-
ence day. Two professional pianists
furnished the music, which was ex-
ceptionally fine and snappy for dane
ing. Ocean Point was indeed fortu-
nate to have in its midst for over the
Fourth such accomplished pianists
for dance music as Mrs. Johnson of
Waterville and Mrs. Wright Of Cam
bridge, Mass. One of the several fea-
lures of the evening was the "Virginia
Reel" in which both old and young
took part. Merriment waxed warm
during this old-fashioned dance. Miss
Virginia Ingham. accompanied by
Miss Lois Smell, played the violin for
dancing for several dances in most
tasteful manner who are passing the
Fourth as the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Hiram Cotton at the Cove, sang a
charming duet, for which Mrs. Wright
played the accompaniment on the pi-
ano. Mr.. Wright also rendered eff
fectively Nevin's Rosary" which was
warmly applauded. Miss Pauline
passing the entire summer at the
Point. sang a solo. which entertained
the dancers immensely. Miss Jackson
has a clear. mellow soprano voice.
Everyone enjoyed themselves at this
Fourth of July party. Dancing ensued
until the late hours of the evening by
the younger set.
The day of the Fourth dawned
rainy and foggy. Every now and then
the roar of the breaking waves would
be interrupted by the explosion of a
revolver or fire. cracker.
Even the little torpedoes shared in
the occasional din made by those
celebrating the Fourth by the use of
gun powder and blank cartridges. Sew
eral of the young bandits of the point
arose from their beds at midnight be-
fore the Fourth and showed their pa
triotic spirit most cleverly by explod
ing some fire crackers at different
places around the Point. On Fourth
of July morning one of these maraud-
ers remarked that he thought the time
to set off explosives for the Fourth
Of July celebration was in the day
time. Walking around the poorly
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Point at midnight Of rainy night,
trying to set off fire-crackers, evident
ly was not up to the expectation Of
this patriotic youth. Rain poured
down most of the day and evening, so
that several small displays of fire.
works planned Tor the evening had to
be postponed.
In all probability a tennis tournament
will be held for the Pointers in August.
when two silver loving cups will be
awarded to the winners. One of the cups
will be presented to the champio man
tennin player of the Point and the other
to the woman champion. This proposed
tournament will undoubtedly awaken
more interest in the game of tennis at
the Point and will also better the stand
ard of play. If the proposed tournament
is carried out the finals Of the tennis
matches will be played on the "Grand
Fete day in August.
Walter Dolliver Of Boston has left the
Point for few weeks While here at the
Point Mr.. Dolliver, who is a director of
the Ocean Point Association, arranged
two successful dances and made many
plans for future social activities here
MI. DOlllNeT 3 STedl eHucdNOIS dlc uccpiS
appreciated by the Pointers.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Greenleaf of Gar
diner are passing the Fourth at the Point
in the cottage, Rock Haven, near the
store.
Miss Margaret Crowell OF Springfield
Mass, who has been at the Point since
May "a, has returned to Springfield for
several weeks. Miss Crowell will return
to the Point in August for the Grand Fete
day.
Peter Dana, commonly known as Pete
the Indian is located as usual at the
Point this summer. Pete lives in a
regular Indian wigwam near the floating
wharf in true Indian fashion. This wig
wan pitched among the "Spruces" makes
an artistic picture and is one of the quaint
sights of the Point.
Fred Ingham's famous grocery store
and ice cream parlor are now in their
usual running order. Everett Mower Of
Augusta is now serving as Mr.. 1ngham's
clerk. "Dutchy' greets and everywhere
is greeted by welcome smile and A
pleasant Good morning" Ocean Point is
fortunate in having such an efficient gro
Gerry mechanic In its midst"