m Fn Class. Book„i OLD HOME WEEK CELEBRATION AUGUST 19-22, 1904 i i HISTORICAL NOTES CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS Published by the Centerville Old Home Week Association in a special ilimitetl <£t>ition of Five Hundred Copies of which this is Number BOSTON. MASS. THE SPARRELL PRINT 1905 Tr - 4- EDITING COMMITTEE Charles B. Stevens Chairman Julia E. Phinney .' Historian May H. Hallett Secretary ■JZ2,5 CONTENTS Foreword 7 Introductory 9 Officers, Committees, Choir, etc 12 Ball 14 Sports 15 Concert 16 Church Services (Sunday) 18 Public Exercises (Monday) 19 Barnstable Patriot Review 20 Sermon 37 President's Address 47 I x Memory of Those Who Have Passed On 49 Ode to Centerville 50 Letter of E. B. Worrell 51 The Sons of Cape Cod 55 Words of Songs 57 The Old Home and the New 59 Our Home Industries 63 Our Boys in the West ( Poem) 67 Our Elderly People 68 Remarks (Rev. H. T. Torosyan) 70 Words of Songs 71 The Public School 73 The Town Meeting 77 Woman, Queen of the Home 81 The Cape Cod Sailor 85 Cape Cod Soldiers 89 Words of Songs 91 Letters 92 Historical Paper 95 Centerville " Boys " in Minnesota 148 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Centerville Old Home Week Association Frontispiece Main Street, Centerville, Looking North to Post Office 11 Charles B. Stevens 22 Summer Residence of Charles B. Stevens 23 Freeman M. Crosby 24 Residence of Freeman M. Crosby 25 Charles L. Ayling 26 Summer Residence of Charles L. Ayling 27 Russell Marston 28 Residence of Russell Marston 29 William S. Phinney ». 30 Summer Residence of Howard Marston 31 Cyrenius A. Lovell 32 Residence of Aaron S. Crosby 33 Una J. Kelley 34 Residence of Flisha B. Worrell 35 Rev. H. T. Torosyan 36 Summer Residence of John B. Cornish 45 John B. Cornish 46 Susan J. Phinney Cornish -. . . 50 Flisha B. Worrell 52 Alonzo P. Crosby 54 Dr. Edward P. Crowell 58 Aaron S. Crosby 62 A Minnesota Group of Centerville " Boys" 65 Albert N. Lewis 66 Dr. John E. Pratt 72 Capt. Owen Crosby 75 Herbert N. Hinckley 76 Gen. A. D. Ayling 80 Edwin H. Evans 83 Capt. James D. Kelley ' 84 Mrs. William F. Hallett 87 Edward W. Childs 88 Julia E. Phinney 96 Main Street, 1855 100 Henry R. Lewis House 101 "Aunt Jane" Richardson 102 The First Church 105 Old Parish House 1 10 The Surf 112 "Uncle Billy" Fuller's Old Mill 114 Home of William Fuller 115 The "Nelson Harvey" 118 The James Lewis Homestead 122 Schoolhouse 126 The Bacon Home School 127 Monument Square 131 Cranberry Bog 132 The Old Liberty Hall 134 Village Library and Howard Hall 136 Old Isaac Bearse House 137 James Crosby Homestead 140 Vincent Nickerson Home 141 Nelson Bearse House, Congregational Church 142 Howard Marston 144 Camp Opechee and Bearse's 146 FOREWORD < T"'H E publication of this little volume is the out- come of a commendable desire on the part oj those interested to preserve in permanent form the records of an unusually successful celebration of Old Home Week in the village of Centerville, Massachusetts, which occurred in August, nineteen hundred and four. The several addresses, the historical paper, the sermon, and the songs were all so carefully pre- pared, so appropriate to the occasion, and of such intrinsic merit as to justify the labor and expense of collecting, compiling, and printing, in the hope that to every son and daughter of old " Chequaquet," wherever located, this book will be welcome, not only as a souvenir of a delightful week, but as an enduring memoir of their native village. — C. B. S. INTRODUCTORY T is generally known and universally conceded that exclusive credit for conception of the Old Home Week idea belongs to Ex-Gov. Frank W. Rollins of New Hampshire, w r ho inaugurated it in his State several years ago. Since then it has spread all over New England and has been observed in many towns in our own Bay State. We are of the opinion, however, that the celebration has seldom been undertaken by a single village because of the magnitude of such an enterprise, the multitude of detail, and large expense involved in the preparation of such an extensive program as is usually presented at Old Home Week ob- servances. Whether or not Centerville is the first village to celebrate the home-coming of sons and daughters is of little moment; that she did so celebrate is now a source of pride and gratulation to every person who assisted in any way in making of the series of entertainments, exercises, etc., a most gratifying success. It was on Aug. 31, 1903, in response to an invitation from Mr. John B. Cornish to meet at his summer residence for the purpose of discussing the advisability of celebrating Old Home Week in Center- ville one year later, that the following persons assembled, viz.: Mr. and Mrs. Aaron S. Crosby, Rev. and Mrs. H. T. Torosyan, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Marston, Mr. Asa W. Stevens, Mr. Charles B. Stevens, Mr. Henry A. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Ayling, Mr. Benj. F. Childs, Mr. Wm. S. Phinney, Mr. R. E. Childs, Miss T. Desire Lewis, Miss Rosa Hallett, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cornish, and Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett. Mr. Aaron S. Crosby was elected chairman for the evening and Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett secretary. Various opinions were expressed and many plans discussed. The following motion [9] [Old Home Week Celebration, Centerville, Massachusetts] proposed by Mr. Cornish was seconded and adopted. Moved: That an Executive Committee, of seven be appointed by the chair with power to and who shall appoint, a President, two Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer, Toastmaster, Historian, Finance committee and committees on Programs (which includes arrangements for speakers, toasts, etc.), Music, Sports, and any other committees that may seem to them desirable, and to have general charge of affairs thereof. Mr. Aaron S. Crosby (chairman of the August meeting) appointed the following persons to serve on this committee, viz. : Mr. Edward W. Childs, Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett, Mr. W. S. Phinney, and Mr. C. A. Lovell of Centerville, Mr. Charles L. Ayling, Mr. Freeman M. Crosby, and Mr. Charles B. Stevens of Boston. On Monday evening, April 18th, 1904, the members of this committee met at the residence of Mr. Lovell, and after selecting Aug. 19-20-21-22 as the days and dates for the celebration, proceeded to the election of officers, committees, etc., as required of them by the motion adopted at the former meet- ing. Mr. Edward W. Childs and Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett served this committee as temporary chairman and secretary respectively. Subsequent meetings of great interest were held on the following dates, April 23rd, May 30th, June 18th, July 16-23-30, Aug. 6-13, the results of which will be found in detail in the pages of this volume which is now respectfully submitted to subscribers, of whom kind indulgence is requested for editorial or other errors which may appear. Editing Committee. [10] P -rjfi fMHr^ X" if <5 V '^jjSj?KLr i BvKw^iTjf \xl Iff ■4iu£3[^ ''^i$&te* '^Bw\Ef En 1 Jag wwEHS -" ^ s -SI ~^nLjullifflo|iE^Br^m3l[ *.'\jK CfSKire* 5 '? 'v-' ■"" -> r ; ^ ; ^- J - ^O^ji'-TV •'13' V-*T" '- *rf * %^ . i ■■ .1 *»*'.»!■. . /^ b - V^-** «K r ' 1 '-"-'■ •-■•■- * V- . Ft.:'--/ ... *( " yjuff a yQ'Jt u^MtWaS^^^^^^^^^^^ M *wi CENTERVILLE OLD HOME WEEK ASSOCIATION OFFICERS and CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES President Mr. John B. Cornish of Boston First Vice President Mr. Freeman M. Crosby of Boston Second Vice President Mr. Aaron S. Crosby of Centerville Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett of Centerville Toastmaster Mr. Elisha B. Worrell of Boston Historian Miss Julia E. Phinney of Waban Assistant Historian Mr. Wm. S. Phinney of Centerville Finance Mr. Freeman M. Crosby of Boston Program Mr. Charles B. Stevens of Boston Music Mr. Charles B. Stevens of Boston Sports Mr. Charles L. Ayling of Boston Decoration and Illumination Mr. Wm. S. Phinney of Centerville Fireworks Mr. Edwin H. Evans of Taunton Ball Mr. Freeman M. Crosby of Boston Church Rev. H. T. Torosyan of Centerville Reception Mr. Aaron S. Crosby of Centerville Transportation and Accommodation Mr. Cyrenius A. Lovell of Centerville Hall Capt. Owen Crosby of Centerville OLD HOME WEEK CHOIR Mrs. J. S. Twombly Mrs. F. S. Kent Miss Elsie Macy Miss May Crosby Mrs. F. G. Phinney Mrs. George H. Bowen Mrs. Charles B. Stevens Miss Lucy Joslyn Miss S. E. Carley Miss Bessie Crosby Mrs. Wm. C. Sears Mr. Geo. C. Backus Mr. Henry A. Stevens Mr. Asa W. Stevens Mr. John R. Jones Mr. Charles F. Winsor Mr. Fred S. Kent Mr. Harry L. Phinney Mr. Charles B. Stevens, Director ACCOMPANISTS Miss Una J. Kelley Mr. Henry A. Stevens Mr. Charles B. Stevens [12] CENTERVILLE OLD HOME WEEK ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE Mr. Freeman M. Crosby Mr. Cyrenius A. Lovell Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett Mr. Charles B. Stevens Mr. Edward W. Childs Mr. Charles L. Ayling Mr. William S. Phinney FINANCE Mr. A. Alton Phinney, Centerville Mr. Cyrenius A. Lovell, Centerville PROGRAM Mr. Chas. L. Ayling, Boston Miss Laura M. Bearse, Centerville MUSIC Mrs. Chas. L. Ayling, Boston Mr. Henry A. Stevens, Centerville SPORTS Mr. Harrison L. Phinney, Centerville Mr. Chas. L. Parker, Boston DECORATION AND ILLUMINATION Mr. Wm. F. Hallett, Centerville Mr. Edward W. Childs, Centerville Mr. Chester Bearse, Centerville Mrs. Aaron S. Crosby, Centerville Mr. Alonzo P. Crosby, Passaic, N. J. Miss Rose Hallett, Centerville Mr. Edwin H. Evans, Taunton Mr. J. P. Hallett, Centerville Mr. H. G. Lumbert, Centerville Mr. Wm. S. Lumbert, Centerville FIREWORKS COMMITTEE Mr. H. G. Lumbert, Centerville Mr. Jos. P. Hallett, Centerville Mr. Wm. S. Lumbert, Centerville BALL Mr. Lemuel F. Backus, Centerville Mrs. Chas. L. Parker, Boston CHURCH Mr. Samuel H. Hallett, Centerville Mrs. A. D. Ayling, Concord, N. H. Rev. Horace F. Hallett, Ashfield RKCEPTION Mrs. Ansel L. Bearse, Boston Mr. Wm. L. Crosby, Wilmar, Minn. Miss T. Desire Lewis, Boston Mrs. John B. Cornish, Boston Gen. A. D. Ayling, Concord, N. H. Miss Eunice Hallett, Centerville Mrs. Cyrenius A. Lovell, Centerville Mr. Shirley Marston, Boston Mrs. Myron L. Hinckley, Everett Mr. Alonzo P. Crosby, Passaic, N. J. Mr. Nathan H. Bearse, Centerville TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett, Centerville Mr. A. Alton Phinney, ( lenterville Mr. J. R. Crosby, Centerville Mr. J. P. Hallett, Centerville HALL Mr. Benj. F. Childs, Centerville A Visitors' Register will be found at the headquarters of the Bureau of Information in the Library. P/rasc Register. [13] Friday, August Nineteenth GRAND BALL HOWARD HALL MUSIC BY MILO BURKE'S ORCHESTRA OF BROCKTON A public reception will be held in the hall from 8 to 9 p.m., under the auspices of the Reception Committee, Aaron S. Crosby, Chairman, during which the Orchestra will render a short program Dancing from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. RECEPTION COMMITTEE FOR BALL Mr. and Mrs. Freeman M. Crosby Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bearse Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ayling FLOOR DIRECTOR Mr. Lemuel F. Backus AIDS Mr. Wm. A. Gardner Mr. Frank E. Crocker Mr. Bernard C. Backus Mr. Howard G. Lumbert [14] Saturday Morning, August Twentieth SPORTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE "LOOKOUT" AT LAKE WEQUAQUET PUDDING BALL Married Men vs Unmarried Men Game called at 10 a.m. A suitable prize awarded winning team BASKET PICNIC 12 M. tO 2 P.M. CATBOAT RACE Open to all Course to be announced First gun 2 p.m. Second gun 2.05 p.m. First and second Prize Cups will be awarded EGG RACE, FOR LADIES 2.15 P.M. To take place during Yacht Race Three Prizes awarded TUB RACE 2.45 P.M. Open to all Three Prizes awarded ROWBOAT RACES 3.15 P.M. Class 1 for Ladies Class 2 for Men Distance one hundred yards and return Prizes for each Class MEN AND BOYS' THREE-LEGGED RACE 3.45 P.M. Three Prizes awarded BARREL ROLLING CONTEST, FOR LADIES 4.I5 P.M. Three Prizes awarded BOYS' SAWDUST-BAG WAR 5 p.m. One Prize awarded Music by Burke's Brass Band of Brockton, from'n a.m. to 3 p m. [15] Saturday Evening, August Twentieth GRAND CONCERT HOWARD HALL Program at 8.15 o'clock ARTISTS Miss Elsie Macy, Soprano Mrs. Flora L. Bowen, Contralto Mrs. Maude Clark Marden, Violiniste Miss Una J. Kellev, Pianiste Mr. Carl Behr, Zither and Violoncello Mr. George C. Backus, Tenor Mr. John R. Jones, Baritone Mr. Henry A. Stevens, Tenor Mr. Charles F. Winsor, Bass Mr. Charles B. Stevens, Tenor A House'Program will be distributed at the door. ;i6] Saturday Evening, August Twentieth AT 8.15 O'CLOCK OLD HOME WEEK CONCERT HOWARD HALL PROGRAM Thoughts of Home (Male Quartette) Kromer Messrs. C. B. and H. A. Stevens, Winsor, and Jones. a Absent, ) b The Sunshine of Thine Eyes, J- (Songs) Metcal} c Sunrise, J Mr. Backus. a Berceuse, 1 nr , ,, c ,-\ Codard j. t r- * ■ > (violoncello Soli) Vnrh* b La Cmquantaine, J v raclie Mr. Behr. For All Eternity Mascheroni Mr. Jones. (Violin Obbligato by Mrs. Marden.) a Ah! 'tis a Dream Hawley b Four Leaf Clover Brownell Mrs. Bow ex. The Beleaguered Sullivan M \le Quartette. (With Piano Accompaniment.) June Pease Miss Macy. Dews of the Summer Night. (Duet from "Don Munio") Buck Mrs. Bo wen, Mr. C. B. Stevens. a Romanza, \ (ZUher Soli) Bchr Mr. Behr. Calm is the Night. (Duet) Goetze Miss Macy, Mr. Jones. a Traumerei, 1 (rr ■ „. ,. ,,-.,, v>- „ \ Schumann b Standchen, J ^ Tnos : N M ' lm Cell °' Piano) Pache Mrs. Marden, Miss Kelley, Mr. Behr. Long Day Closes Sulliva n Male Quartette. [17] Sunday Morning, August Twenty-first AT IO.30 O'CLOCK OLD HOME WEEK SERVICE IN THE CHURCH The Pastor, Rev. H. T. Torosyan, will preach a special sermon, and the following ministers will participate: — - Rev. Elihu Loomis, Centerville Rev. B. H. Weston, West Newbury, Mass. Rev. Wm. C. Detling, Glenville, Ohio The following special music will be rendered by the Old Home W 7 eek Choir: To Thee, O Country Eichberg Our Land, O Lord . .' Schnecker The Ninety and Nine (Solo by Charles B. Stevens) Campion ft ft Sunday Evening AT 7 O'CLOCK PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE CHURCH After a brief song service, remarks and addresses will be made by the following ministers, the greater number of whom are ex-pastors of this church : — Rev. B. H. Weston, West Newbury, Mass. Rev. Elihu Loomis, Centerville Rev. W. C. Detling, Glenville, Ohio Rev. Elmer F. Newell, Acushnet, Mass. Rev. S. L. Loomis, Boston, Mass. Rev. Howard Fisher, Cliftondale, Mass. There will also he Recitations by Children, as follows: — ■ " The Light on Deadman's Bar" Florence Southward Hinckley " Little Brown Hands " Harvey Curtis Crosby " Twenty Times a Day " Zilpha Mae Lovell " Old Friends " Margarilla Lapham Crocker " When Grandma was a Girl " Genieve Crocker Bearse " Mama's Advice to Dolly " Dorcas Mendall Stevens A Duet, "Our Flag," by Masters Ralph and Victor Stevens Anthems, duets, etc., will be rendered by special choir. *Mr. Asa W. Stevens will sing, "The Golden Land of Peace" King *Mr. Stevens is in his seventy first year, was baptized in the church which preceded the present edifice (erected on the same site in 1826). Sang in the old church as a boy — has sung in the present church, of which he is a member, during the past forty years and has been choirmaster for twelve years, which posi- tion he still holds. [l8] Monday, August Twenty-second AT 3 P.M. PUBLIC EXERCISES AT THE CHURCH Organ Prelude Miss Una J. Kelley Address by President Mr. John B. Cornish Then Gather Sons and Daughters of the Old Home State. .( >i ,i> Home Week Choir In Memory of Those Who Have Passed On President Cornish Introduction of Historian and Reading of Historical Paper Ode to Centerville Written by Susan J. Phinney Cornish (To be sung by all, standing, to the tune "America.") Address by Toastmaster Mr. Elisha B. Worrell, Boston Sons of Cape Cod Mr. Alonzo P. Crosby, Passaic, N. J. The Old Home and the New Dr. Edward P. Crowell, Brooklyn, N.Y. My Early, Home, Sweet Cherished Spot Old Home Week Choir Home Industries Mr. Aaron S. Crosby, Centerville Our Boys in the West Mr. Albert N. Lewis, Willmar, Minn. Old Oaken Bucket (To be sung by all, standing.) Our Elderly People Mr. Russell Marston The Church Rev. H. T. Torosyan National Anthem Old Home W^eek Choir ( >ur land, O Lord, with songs of praise, Shall in Thy strength rejoice The Public Schools Dr. John E. Pratt, Dumont, N. J. The Town Meeting Mr. Herbert N. Hinckley, Vineyard Haven Woman! Oueen of the Home Gen. A. D. Ayling, Concord, N. H. The Dearest Spot on Earth to Me is Home, Sweet Home. .Old Home Week Choir The Cape Cod Sailor Capt. James D. Kelley, Centerville The Cape Cod Soldier Mr. Edward W. Childs, Centerville Home, Sweet Home (To be sung by all, standing.) Organ Postlude Miss Kelley Words of Songs are printed on pages 57, 71, and 91. ;&2 I Vl -W'J . "it [19] [Old Home Week Celebration, Centerville, Massachusetts] As the preceding pages present an outline of events for the entire week, it has been deemed appropriate to insert at this point extracts from a review of the proceedings which appeared in the Barnstable Patriot of Aug. 29, 1904. OLD HOME WEEK IN CENTERVILLE Friday, Aug. 19, 1904, the day anxiously awaited by those able to return to Center- ville to assist in celebrating "Old Home Week," dawned clear and bright. Long before 8 p.m., the advertised hour for the public reception in Howard Hall, the Illumina- tion Committee was busily at work. From the post-office to the southern entrance of the grounds of Howard Hall, wire had been stretched in zig-zag lines across Main St. This wire was closely hung with lighted Japanese lanterns, making, together with the lanterns displayed by private individuals in the decoration of their houses (as far south as Bearse & Phinney's store), a very brilliant and effective illumination, and one worthy of all the praise accorded it. The interior of Howard Hall was very tastefully and daintily decorated to represent a drawing room. White bunting, relieved by branches of cedar, with long, white draperies at the windows, were the means used to produce the harmonious whole. Prominently hung over the stage was a portrait of Air. Howard Marston, from whom Howard Hall derived its name. Over the stage were also grouped America's flags, the red, white, and blue, while white hydrangeas, massed at the stage corners, served as a setting for the orchestra, which discoursed sweet music during the reception from 8 until 9 o'clock. President John B. Cornish and wife of Boston, First Vice President Freeman M. Crosby and wife of Boston, Second Vice President- Aaron S. Crosby and Mrs. Crosby of Centerville, and Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Wm. F. Hallett and Mr. Hallett, con- stituted the receiving party. After removing their wraps, the guests were taken in charge by the Reception Committee, who proved themselves most acceptable ushers. There were about 250 present. As a social, informal affair, Centerville has never seen its equal. Guests were constantly coming and going, those interested in the Old Home Week Ball being among the later arrivals. The ball, under the management of Chairman Freeman M. Crosby, was a pro- nounced success. The hall decorations of green and white served as an effective background for the many beautiful costumes worn by the ladies. Many stayed to witness the dance. Many stayed to enjoy the dancing, so that at times the floor was a "w r ee bit" crowded. Ice cream and cake were served during the evening. In the small hours the party separated, tired, but all agreed it was one of the rare good times for which Centerville is famous. In spite of Saturday's hard storm, which proved so disappointing to many, a good time was enjoyed by all. Upon the arrival of Milo Burke's Band from Brockton, they were escorted to Howard Hall, where about 75 assembled to listen to their plaving. At 12 o'clock all adjourned for lunch. After dinner, the rain having ceased and word having been noised through the village that the band would play in the hall instead of at the lake, some 200 persons gathered to enjoy the music and talk over old times. Saturday evening was devoted to a concert in charge of Prof. Charles B. Stevens of Boston, whose connection with the concert was a guarantee of first-class music. An audience of over 200 persons gathered and listened to the following program: — (See page 17) Sunday's morning audience so filled the church as to necessitate the use of extra chairs. Here, as in the hall, cedar was used for the principal decoration, while flags [20] [Old Home Week Celebration, Centerville, Massachusetts] on the gallery and golden rod banked about the platform gave the needed color. Many pictures of the prominent men of the village, who have passed away, were hung on the walls of the church, the same having been used in the hall Friday and Saturday. The special music rendered by the Old Home Week Choir was fine. Especially appreciated were the solos by Mrs. J. S. Twombly and Prof. Chas. B. Stevens. Rev. H. T. Torosyan, pastor of the church, preached the sermon, taking as his theme, "Home." It was most excellent, appealing alike to the old and young, and appre- ciated by all. Revs. Elihu Loomis, Wm. C. Detling, B. H. Weston, Howard Fisher, and Rev. Mr. Conibeare participated in the service. At 7 p.m. the church was again filled to overflowing. Interspersed with music by male quartette and recitations by children of the Sunday School were addresses by the following named ministers: Rev. Wm. C. Detling, Rev. E. Loomis, Rev. B. H. Weston, Rev. Howard Fisher, Rev. Elmer F. Newell, Rev. Samuel L. Loomis, D. D., and Rev. Robert McAllister. Rev. Mr. Haley, from Craigville, pronounced the benediction. Monday's exercises commenced at 3 o'clock in the church with an organ voluntary by Miss Una J. Kelley, followed by Address of Welcome by President John B. Cornish, who in his genial manner bade us "all welcome." The choir rendered "Then gather Sons and Daughters of the Old Bay State." President Cornish then drank a toast in memory of those who have passed on, with response by Male Quartette. The historian, Miss Julia E. Phinney, of Waban, "one of Centerville's brightest daughters," was introduced to the audience. At her request, Mrs. John B. Cornish read the detailed history as compiled by Miss Phinney. For nearly one hour Mrs. Cornish held the undivided attention of her audience. An ode to Centerville, written by Mrs. Susan J. Phinney Cornish and sung by all to the tune of "America," came next. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, which were unavoidable, our toastmaster, Mr. Elisha B. Worrell, was unable to be present, Mr. Cornish reading at this time a mes- sage sent him by Mr. Worrell. The following toasts were called for and responded to: — (See page 19) Space forbids many comments. All responses were eagerly listened to. While some called for wit, others were reminiscent, and all were very good. Music by the congregation and the Old Home Week Choir, led by Prof. Chas. B. Stevens, served to vary the program and break the monotony. Singing of "Home, Sweet Home," by every one, served as a fitting close to a finely rendered program, which from beginning to end held not a dull moment. At 8 p.m., at the beach, Chairman Edwin H. Evans, assisted by his committee, started the beach illumination of fireworks, which lasted over an hour, followed by the burning of the huge bonfire, which more than 200 people had congregated to watch. The wind blowing strong on shore, the flames were driven low over the beach hills. The moon peering through dark clouds and a heavy surf rolling up on the beach, to the very base of the bonfire, made a picture not soon to be forgotten. Again Tuesday, the day set for the picnic at the lake, started with rain and a hard blow; as if in pity for the many disappointed, by 10 o'clock the weather cleared. Chairman Chas. L. Ayling of Boston was in charge of the sports, and if any one failed to enjoy the day, it was not the fault of Chairman Ayling. The prize winners' names and the races won follow: — Pudding Ball — Won by unmarried men; score, 30— 2fi. Yacht Race — First prize, cup, William Gardner; second prize, cup. Freeman M. Crosby. Egg Race for Ladies — First prize, Miss Bennett; second prize, Mrs. Elwood Wagner; third prize, Mrs ( ). A. Barnard. Tub Race — First and third prizes, Joseph Fuller; second prize, David Kelley. Rowboat Race (Ladies) — First prize, Miss Molly Bearse; second prize, Miss Florence S. Hartshorn; third prize. Miss May Crosby. Rowboat Race (Boys and Men) — First prize, S. Hallett; second prize, Howard Lumbert; third prize, F. Austin. Three-legged Race — First, Messrs. S. Crosby and F. Xickerson; second, Kelley and Lumbert; third, Austin and Phinney. Ladies' Barrel-rolling Contest — First, Miss Hinckley; second, Miss Chase; third, Miss Oilman. Sawdust Bag War — First Prize, Harold Lewis. (Only one prize.) Music by the band during the entire day did much to enliven the time. With the awarding of the prizes for the tub race, the Old Home Week celebration exercises for 1904 closed. [21] CHARLES B. STEVENS Chairman Program and.Music Committees FREEMAN M. CROSBY First Vice President Chairman Finance and Hall Committees CHARLES L. AYLING Chairman Committee on Sports 1 \ %^ $££?'■ . ,