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tntnolerIceIsoen-Isits.he:hewdbeholey•geertaslenterforger-ldhear-ng-inter*e-?reSUCCESSFUL TRIAL TRIPTHE TRIAL TRIP OF THE MACHI-GONNE SATURDAY LA8T A GRAND 8UCCES8.Over Six Hundred Invited Gueeta on Board. Manager E. L. Jordan in Charge.IS IcepangE?e*.jlt;*n (** ;id-IMn?*•pe 'di;to- iMim 'ht |rkAtanIllste-re•elitclotn-tieofThe successful maiden trip of the new Harps well Line steamer Machigonne. which was postponed from Thursday, was held on Saturday last, at which there were over 600 guests «n board for their first sail down the Hay on the magnificent steamer. The new Machigonne Is classed as the lt;jii«*en of the Harpswell Line, and Is by many feet the largest craft of Its kind. With her first-class engines and excellent furnishings, she Is equal to any of her class In Maine waters. Tb“ engines worked perfectly and sent the steamer along at a rapid rate of speed the entire trip. the shaft turning approximately 150 revo-I itions to the minute without being f^r^ed. The great size and stead!-cent of the craft Immediately ap-lealed to the guests.Invited guests who went on the trial trip gathered on the pier at 2.15 o'clock. When the Machigonne finally hacked out of the dock It was nearly 2.30 P. M. On hoard was a distinguished party of guests. In-« biding members of the City Government, railroad, steamship and other transportation officials, and prominent fcxtdents of Portland and vicinity, as veil as from several other places, dnrleks of whistles, ringing of hells, ^nd waving of handkerchiefs and dags welcomed the Machigonne on her maiden trip. The course chosen *a» one of the most beautiful In Casco Bay. The run was down through »J»e harbor, through the Roads between the Diamonds and Peaks Island. -a*t I^ng. Uttle and Great Che-eague Islands, with Hope and Cliff Islands on the right. Then the steamer was headed for Buatln's and Bibber's Islands, passing on the outside of them, on past Williams Island to Mere Point and Birch Island, where she turned for her homeward ;ylp. Thle was changed about to a considerable extent so that much new scenery was enjoyed. At the east end of Ixmg Island the Machigonne made her only stop, which was to land the guests who were to take the boat down the bay that evening on theAncocleco. Then the steamer went to Portland Pier, where she arrived at MO o'clock. During the trial trip music was furnished by the American Cadet Orchestra. J. J. NIs-aon catered, serving punch, cakes, crackers, chocolate and cigars to the guests In addition to Capt Long and Engineer Doughty. William L Pnr-tagton. wltl be purser, sad Herbert Thompson, mate. Manager Edgar L. Jordan of the Harpewell Steamboat Company received heartiest congratulations for giving the public suchbooklets, floor plans etlt;a magnificent steamer. The Machigonne commenced on Sunday last with a public sailing, leaving Portland Pier at 2.30 p. m., having on hoard over 800 people. Monday she started on the Harpswell and Orr's Island Division for the summer, leaving at 7 a. m.. running in connection with the newly remodeled steamer Auco-cisco.tcOpening of the Gem.PEAK I8LAND*8 CHARMING SUMMER THEATER OPENED MONDAY EVENING LAST.The•Emprew and the 8oldier** Was the Piece Presented.Monday evening last the ever popular Gem theatre opened Its doors for the regular summer season of high class drama. This Is the tenth season that this house has been catering for the amusement lovers of Portland and Casco Bay. and we are assured by the verdict of all present Monday evening that Manager Godlng never brought a finer company of actors to this playhouse. The play presented was The Empress and the Soldier. a romantic drama In four acts. The presentation of this piece called Into service all the members of the company. and as one watched the performance. he could easily understand the great care that had been given to the selection of this organization Mlsa Jane Kennark. the leading lady of the company, never appeared tobetter advantage than on this occasion. and the applauae that greeted her work of the evening must have made her realize she was meeting the approval of her many friends present.Frank L. Sylveater aa Capt Jack Melville. had a part that gave him a chance to display his fine ability as •n sctor. He was most enthusiastically received and several times during the performance was compelled to acknowledge his deserved applause. All the other members of the company acquitted themselves In a most creditable manner, and the performance was given with a smoothness that Is rarely seen on the opening night. The production was finely mounted and the work of the Bos. tonla orchestra was a fine treat to the large audience present. Manager C . W. T. Godlng shonld be congratulated for giving the public such a capable company of playera.Ifv*etfURktltlt;OLO HOME WEEK EDITION.The Boston and Maine Meaaenger for June la at hand. Thla month s Issue Is given over to an elaborate description of the Old Home Week to be held In Boston. Jaly 28 to August 3rd. Many line half tones of the principal bultdtnga, at reefs, etof the metropolla of Maaaacbuaetta areshown, and no doubt thla publication wllr do much for making the OldfitcPVhciwd
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Portland Casco Bay Breeze
Portland, Maine, US
Thu, Jun 27, 1907
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