Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-10-21
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70 r THE GAZETTE.

On Tuesday the 9Th inst. was celebrated
the first anniversary of the Wlscasset Female
hsylunt. An address was delivered on this
occasion by ALDEN BRADFoRD, Esq. in
that elegant style CT composition, and elo.
quent and impressive manner, BY which ev-
cry thing, which has fallen from tbs lips or
the pen of this gentleman, has been peculi-
arly distinguished.
An Institution like this, established for
the sacred purposes Of humanity and 5eney-
olence, conters an enyisble dignity on that
assemblsge of female excellence, under
whose cheering auspices, it has struggled
into being.
The female heart seems designed by hea-
ven, as that hallowed temple, where the
domestic chsrities and social virtues, which
ameliora,c the asperities Of our nature and
bind us TO fhe throne Of eternal mercy, shall
ever find shelter and repose: But il is al
most the exclusive honor Of the present age,
to witness beauty, elegance, virtue and wit,
voluntarily retiring from the courts Of fash
ion, where the lustre Of their magic charms
have sllured attention. admiration and love,
to alleviate, in silent solitude, the burden Of
the widows heart, and the wants of the
houseless Orphan. The scsntiness CT their
means, or the little hope Of being able 70
confer immediate benefit, should no. chill
their zeal, or relax their efforts to do good.
They will at least be able to cherish that
mild spirit of philanthropy, which IS too Ct.
ten stranger to the human breast aud
should they recall, from the paths Of sorrow
aud ruin, single wsnderer, should they
administer, with pure heart, cup of cold
water to the stranger, or smooth, only with
a look ofpity, the pillow of distress, they
will meet the appreciation of that Being who
has said-Pirr religion and indebted before
God, is this, TO viat III. fatkerless and The
1oiasz1s in their at7ctiors, and 10 keep 1svselves
nngPoned from the world.
Wiscasset, 14.h October, 1911.
Note. The following appropriate Ode,
composed by M. GooDEEow, ESQ. was
sung on the occasion -
While Heaven beslows its smiles on some
And swells the cuP Of Joys,
1t makes tn afflicted child TO roam,
And all his hopes destroys.
Still, tho adversely Cypress
The orphan doom'd 70 roam,
Kind charity has smiles to bless
TIL child
The same Credt Hand, which from on high
Does all our gifts bcslow,
Which does the sumpt'ous board supply,
Protects the child OF wo.
For tho adversely Cypress, &c.
A bounty well bestowed ascends
Like incense TO the sky;
The smile of heaven with nature blends
To wipe the fearful eye.
For tho adversely Cypress, &c.
Look where the tender hand has strew'd
Its aims upo- the poor
The cheek, with tears 40 late bedew'd,
Now smiles TO weep no more.
For tho adversely Cypress, &C:
The mother feels the cIphaH's sighs,
And instant comfort brings;
Her cheerful bounty Oft deprives
Chill sorrow OF its stings.
For tho adversely Cypress, &c.
Then smile, ye bOunteous Fair, and show
Your works are those Of love
Rewards, tho partial here below,
Are full in realms above.
For tho adversely Cypress
The Orphsn doom'd TO roam,
KIND charity has gifts TO bless
Ihe child without home.