The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1867-08-23

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..s .Er'G.unT D. f-n0 ..
rprietor. Mr.. Z. c. Staples. had done himself
credit in the variety and excellence OF hh VI.
ands. After appetites we're appessed, David
Barker, ESQ, WAS introduced a. q. the Poet OF
Maine" who delivered a humorous poem en-
titled "Courtship." II vas . capital thing,
Of course. full Of wit. and Il kept the audience
In an uproar. .
Among the incidents Of the occasion not the
least delightful, was the performances Of Dod.
worth's Band. OF New York, who lent the
charm OF music to the festivities, which % ap-
.propriately closed this annual gathering OF che
Press Of Maine. r'.1H -.
We clip from the Belfast Age:
The Editors and Publishers' Convention at
Biddefori, last week, was attended by nearly
oil the members OF the fraternity In the State,
and It afforded IN occasion not only for . pleas
ant interview, but tor the adoption OF measures
for The advancement OF the interests OF jour
nalism in the State: The resolution OF thanks
to the people of Biddeiord and Sac, for their
Kind and pubic-spiritel hospitalities. a. also 10
the Editors and Publishers Of those two cities,
expressed What oil felt to be cminently due 10
them. On Wednesday evening reception was
given BY the Editors and Publ shers Of the two
cities, at the Bddeford House, an excellent and
we'll kept hotel, at which large number OF the
citizens with their Intelligent and agreeable la
dies were present, aud the evening was passed
very pleasantly. On Thursday, carriages usre
provided and the members were taken to Old
Orchard Beach. where dinner WAS provided
at the Old Orchard House. another excellent
hotel kept for the accommodation OF visitors
by Messrs. T.. G. Staples & Co. Nothing was
wanting throughout. on the part OF the man;
ayers anil citizens to mako the fraternity and
guests happy, and their kind attentions will
long be remembered.
The Oxford (Paris) Democrat has the
following, in its account: ,E
The ride to the beach (about four mlles) was OK.
Sh beach sGout II O'Clock n. T&is one Of the most
magnificent beaches IN the world. visitors can
here enjoy ride ofsome eight miles on the sea.
shore, the beach being perfectly level and nearly
- hard as plank noor. Several hours we're spent
shore y and rambling round In the vicinity. II Is
ono ofths most cool and pleasant summer 70,
treats any where 70 be found. There are several
and 10 fact the largest in the State, Is k.pt by T.
g. Staples and known IS the "oid 'or0hsfo
Here We found some two hundred visitors max.
Ing this their summer resort Mr.. Staples here
furnished an excellent dinner 10 which The frster
nifty sat down about three O'Clock. -
Too much credit cannot he given thb ffstsrnity
OF Biddeisrd and saco Tor the splendid reespaona
~ " the oltEens Of those cities. Especially afe
the thanks ofthe fratarnity dueto Brother But
ler, OF the Blddeiord Journal ior his unWeaned Ia
Dor W make the convention triumphant sue
cess. 70 a ..... ..f.. rf
Long will the members OF this association 70.
member this pleasant visit 10 the convention or
1867. Long will they remember the kind hearts
and hands that greeted them to the hospitaiities
Oi the occasion. ..H..... ..r"
The Great Falls IN. H.) Journal, after
giving some account of the official pro-
ccedings, goes on to say, that
On Thursday, the members Of the convention
ed Band, of New York, proceeded to Old Or
chsrd Beach, where, at > o'clock, q splendid
banquet was served at the Old Orchard House.
The tables were loaded with the choicest edibles
which printers we'll understand how to ap-
preciste. but seldom have such an opportunity.
The whole affair was we'll arranged and sue
cessfully carried through. We found the Pub
fishers OF Maine to be compoGed Of the right
sort Of material; and the press Of that State
will bear favorable comparison with that Of
any Orher State in the Union. We
and beautiful cities Of Biddetord and Saco; and
should another opportunity occur, We shall be
strongly inclined to make our way to the Bid
deford House and Old Orchard Beach.
These annual gatherings are productive OF
much benefit to the profession, by comparing
notes and exchanging ideas In regard to the
advancement and improyent OF their interests.
The Maine Farmer says:
In tho evening public reception was given
to the fraternity at the Biddeford House under
the hospitable auspices of the brethren Of the
craft of Biddeforj and Saco, which was attend
ed by q large gathering Of ladies and gentle
men OF the two cities. The occasion Was very
pleasant one. .
We cannot speak too highly Of the admirable
manner in which all the arrangements for en-
tertaining the Association and contri uting to
the individual comfort and enjoyment OF It's
members, were carried out and 10 extending
special and formal Acknowledgements for these
attentions to the citizens of Biddeford and Ssco,
to Messrs. Butler & Place, and Mr.. Hanscom
OF Biddeford, and the Messrs. Noyes O! Saco,
the Committee OF Arrangements; also to Frank
Atkinson Of the Biddeford House, and Messrs.
L. c. Staples & Co., Of Old Orchard House, we
know they will receive II rs no empty and un-
meaning expression. We desire also to tender
our personal acknowledgements to Capt. Ira
Foss, Of the York Manufacturing Company,
Messrs. Beatty and Chadbourne and other gen.
tlemen Of Saco and Biddeford for polite atten-
tions, which We hope to be able to reciprocate
nm some fiture OccasiOu.
Amer adjourning from the table the visitors
found the carriages In waiting for their return
to Bddeiord, which they reached In season TO
take the cars for their homeward journey, well
satisfied with the work accomplished during tho
session Of the Association. and with many
agreeable Impressions Of their hospitsble enter
tainers Of Bddeford and Saco. i
The Manchester IN. H.) Union DEM
ocrat was represented by both its pub
fishers, Messrs. Campbell aud Hanscom.
Mr.. H. speaks of the affair in personal
letter published elsewhere. The Daily
Union has lengthy article, giving a full
report of the editors visit; VIC copy a
few paragraphs:
The deliberations Of the Convention were
very earnest and important, and highly inter-
e.tine, even to an outsider having common in.
terests 10 the matters involved. They related
to vide range OF topics, embracing the rates
Of subscription, advertising and job work-all
having IN view the laudable purpose Of making
a useful and lsborious profession, what II often
is not, decently remunerstive.
These meetings are successfully held at DIFF
ferent places in the State, and, ~ We under
stand Il, the local press is expected to provide
for them. That duty this time dsvolyed upon
the Messrs. Noyes Of the Ssco Democrat, But
Ter & Place of the Biddeford Journal, aud Mr..
Hanscom, q job printer In the latter city. The
facilities provided for the Convention and the
for its members were highly
commended by those interested.
Saco and Biddeiord might be called twin cit
les, except for the vast difference Of their ages.
The former Is avery old place, the latter scarce:
ly tveuty-0ne. Ssco occupies almost dead
level, and 10 vell-built, quiet and eminently
town Of some 1000 people. Biddc.
ford, on the other hand, seems to be founded
ON o rocks more uneven, active and Wig.
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