_ Manchester’s New Bath-houses 
_ The accompanying picture shows 
he new bathhouses just completed 
Singing Beach, Manchester,—the 
‘ effort on the part of the town 
to provide public bath-houses 
on a large scale on its park 
property. In fact only thirty- 
two compartments are provid- 
ed in these houses. For years 
the question of a bathing pavil- 
jon at Singing Beach has been 
before the citizens at the an- 
nual town meeting. Not until 
this last winter was any def- 
nite move made to bring it to 
a head. 
_ There are two houses, one for 
males and the other for fe- 
n ales, and between the two a 
shelter. The three structures are of 
‘the same dimensions,—15 by 40 feet. 
In each are 16 compartments, one 
shower bath and a toilet. . 
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ne G. A. R. Campfire and Surprise 
Party Last Week. 
In our account last week of the 
eamp fire and surprise party of Post 
67, GAR, of Manchester, in speaking 
of the magnificent steel engraving 
of General Grant, that was present- 
ed to Francis M. Stanwood, we gave 
our readers the impression that the 
engraving was the work of Comrade 
E. P. Stanley. The fact is Mr. Stan- 
ley unveiled, as the first surprise of 
‘the evening, a large oil painting of 
General Grant mounted on his charg- 
er. The painting was executed by 
Mr. Stanley at odd imes during the 
eight years. It gave Gen. Grant 
profile view, which is a view nev- 
er before shown as far as Mr. Stan- 
ley has been able to discover. The 
work was pronounced by all a most 
-ereditable one to the artist. 
_ he engraving precented to Mr. 
Stanwood was handsomely framed. 
It was unveiled and presented to Mr. 
Stanwood by Commander Crombie 
in behalf of the post in the follow- 
ing words: 
“‘Allen Post No. 67 counts itself 
favored in having for one of its as- 
sociates one who has shown himself 
loyal and patriotic on many occa- 
sions. In the days of ancient chiv- 
alry the candidates for honor of 
knighthood were given a_ shield 
without device, but to-night we need 
not present a shield to show our 
‘honor to our beloved associate, but 
wishing to show our appreciation 
and love, and knowing nothing we 
ean do, can in any way repay the 
many kindnesses and favors we have 
received at his hands, but feeling 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
The buildings cost $3,500. Chester 
L. Crafts was the contractor. The 
painting was done by A. J. Orr and 
the plumbing by John F. Seott, Hol- 
lis L, Roberts drew the plans. 
It has always been argued that a 
large building would spoil the beach. 
The small buildings now provided 
are in keeping with the desires of 
we can in our humble way show that 
as a post we are not unmindful of 
his thought and good wishes we have 
met here this evening. ~ 
‘Words fail me when I think of 
all the kind deeds he had done for 
us. Gen. Grant said as he stretched 
his hand out to take the hand of 
Lee, ‘Let us have peace.’ True pa- 
triotism consists in doing one’s whole 
duty in times of peace as well as 
war.- What the country needs to- 
day is good citizens. We members 
of Allen Post No. 67 feeling we have 
a loyal citizen and a true friend in 
the person of Mr. Stanwood wish to 
express our appreciation and show 
our love by presenting this picture 
of our great commander, U.S 
Grant, as a small token of esteem. 
It gives me great pleasure in behalf 
of Post 67 to present it to you and 
as you look at it may you feel you 
have true friends in this post who 
say from the botton of their hearts 
‘May God bless you for the work 
you have done for the Post and 
Corps.’ ”’ 
Mr. Stanwood responded very 
feelingly, saying: ‘‘l am taken com- 
pletely by surprise by your mag- 
nanimity and generosity and the 
splendid words of Commander Crom- 
bie which will grow into my life and 
appreciation will grow with them. 7 
am filled as Shakespeare had said in 
one of his writings, with the joy and 
gratitude that I cannot speak. You 
have added another obligation that 
will remain as long as I live and add- 
ed another link in the chain that 
links me to the good old town with 
ties and knots of steel, a priceless 
heritage to me and mine always.”’ 
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many of the citizens toward retain- 
ing the quiet simple style of build- 
ings. It is expected the buildings 
will be open and ready for use Sun- 
day. 
THE WEEK’S BASE BALL 
REVIEW AND OUTLOOK 
By the Boston Journal’s Sporting 
Editor 
Herman Nickerson. 
(Editor’s note—Mr. Nickerson, in-the 
columns of The Boston Journal, was the 
first sporting writer of prominence to pre- 
dict that the Red Sox would be the pen- 
nant winners this year. Arrangements 
have been made with Mr. Nickerson to 
give the readers of this paper a weekly 
review and forecast of events in the ‘‘big 
leagues. ’’) 
The Speed Boys have shown what 
they ean do during the past week 
and have put at rest the eries of the 
doubting fans who, while admitting 
that the team is going at a pennant 
clip, were only too willing to point 
out the possibility of a slump. 
To clean up four out of five twice 
is some stunt. The team did this 
against Detroit and Chicago and 
looks to be able to repeat against 
the Cleveland club, that comes here 
this week for a four-game series. 
Since the Speed Boys returned to 
the home field to meet the Western 
eubs in order they have’ won ten 
games, losing but three. In these 
thirteen contests Stahl’s men have 
nade 50 runs, to their opponents’ 
28. They have outgeneraled their ri- 
vals, outhit them and _ outpitched 
them. 
The one glaring weakness of the 
pennant chasers is their weakness 
upon the bases. They do not seem 
to realize the importance of mak- 
ing each opportunity for a_ tally 
stick. When runs are scarce and 
very hard to get, thoughtless, think- 
less, sleepy work on the lines is not 
what will win the flag. The team 
that gets there this fall will be the 
one that has taken advantage of the 
other: fellow’s misplays and never 
given him a chance to cut into them. 
