Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
OCEAN POINT
Patriotic Entertainment at
Casino Honoring French Gala
Day Proves Big Success
First Regular Church Service
Many Augusta Folks Enjoy
Sea BreeZes. -.

In the casino on saturday evening De-
fore a large and enthusiastic audience.
The entertainment was held on the
French National holiday. a day symbol
iZing the overthrow Of monarchy and
the birth Of democracy in France. The
fall Of the Bastille on July ii, 1889 was
the event symbolizing these two things,
the overthrow of monarchy and the
rise of democracy. in France. This en-
tertainment which drew the largest
crowd that ever witnessed an enter
tainment in July at Ocean Point. was
arranged and managed by the Misses
Rosiland Winchester and Lois Smart.
The program started with the entire
audience rising to sing The Star
Spangled Banner" Following this Rev.
A NJ. Rihbany of Boston spoke on the
significance Of this French national hol-
ioay. connecting the Importance OF that
day with the present war. Mr.. Rib
bany'- address was enlightening and
mastery and proved of deep interest
to all.
After Mr.. Rihbany's fitting explana-
ton of the significance of the day July
II, 1889, musical program Of unusual
merit occupied llle pdidllCe ol tfie pIo-
gram.
MIR. Earnshaw sang The Marseil-
laise" with force and feeling. The en-
tire audience stood while this French
National song was being sung.
About Is of the young people next
sang. The program closed with the en-
tire audience singing America"
This affair which proved such a re-
markable success, was the only one of
its kind given at the Point for many
years. and proved interesting, instruc-
tive and amusing. This gathering may
be said to represent the patriotism of
the Ocean Point people and their inter-
est and understanding Of the present
war crisis which will result in max
ing the world safe for democracy"
Dancing for which the Misses Lois
Smart and Rosiland Winchester played
followed the entertainment and lasted
until a late hour.
The first regular church service Of
the year was held at the Casino on
Sunday morning when Rev. John H.
Wilson Of birmingham, Mass. preach
ed before large congregation.
Messrs. Stanley and Roy Hussey, Os-
car Wakefield and George Dennis, all Of
Augusta motored to the Point for the
week end, stopping at the Hussey cot
tage near the wharf
Mrs. Harry D. West and sons Edward
and Robert Of South Acton, Mass. are
passing the summer at the Point Mrs
West will be remembered as the leader
Of last years entertainments. The en-
tire Point most heartily welcomes her
to its midst again.
Rev. and Mrs. John H. Wilson and
daughter. Janet are passing several
weeks al the Point in the Wilson cot
tage Fir Cabin"
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kraus of Au-
gusta passed the week end at the
Point as guests at the Atlantic House.
Mr.. c. E. HoXie Of Augusta motored
tc the Point for the week end stopping
al the Atlantic House
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Carlisle and
sons Herman and Hollis Of Springfield
Mass, who are passing two weeks at
Bcothhay Harbor visited the Point
Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs.
George r. Yarrall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur G. Pettengill Of
Woodfords have arrived at the Point to
pass the remainder Of the summer with
their children who preceded them here
Mr~and Mrs. Charles F. Flynt Of Au-
gusta motored to the Point for the week
end.
Levi T. Williams of Augusta passed
the week end at the Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Allen of Wal
than are passing a vacation at the
Point in the Anchorage
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Dodge and
daughter, Margaret and Mrs. John Per
kins all Of Damarlscotta, visited the
Point Sunday. This party which drove
to the Point in carriage drawn by two
ponies, enjoyed picnic lunch on the
rocks. off the shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Newbert and sons
Brooks and John, Miss Clark and Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Wadleigh and Mr.,
and Mrs. John S. Wadleigh. all of Au-
gusta passed the week end at the Point
at the Newbert cottage.
Walter J. Budget and dauehters
Mabel, Amy and Beatrice of Danvers.
Mass, are passing a week at the Point
as guests at the Atlantic House on an
automobile tour
Owen B. Ingraham Of Augusta is
passing a few days at the Point as a
guest at the Atlantic House. Mr.. In
graham is a member of the Headouar-
ters Company of the Second Maine
Regiment, doing mounted orderly work.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Paine and Mrs.
P. N. Martin Of Augusta passed the
week end al the Point as guests at the
Atlantic House.
David L. Stewart and a party Of five
of Gardiner, passed the week end at the
Point as guests at the Atlantic House.
Walter Flagg of Hallowell passed the
week end at the Point as a guest of
his family.
Sherman Hallowell Of Augusta
passed the week end at the Point as
guest at the Allen cottage.
George r. Yarrall Jr., of Springfield
Mass, is passing a few days at the
Point as the guest of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George r. YarralI Mr.. Var
rail-. Jr.. will return to the Point later
in the season with his wife and daugh-
ter, Ruth
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph A. Parker and
daughter Elizabeth Of Augusta have