The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-08-17
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The Portland Mech anic Blues with hearts over
flowing with gratitude, here wish to extend their
warmest thanks to the citizens generally OF Portland
Ssccarappa, Gorham, and those from other stations
along the line and particularly to the coed people
OF Alfred, tor the many kindnesses shown them on
the occasion OF their very pleasant excursion to
their beautiful village on Wednesday last. Most
gratefully do they remember N. p. Woodbury., Esq !,
the veteran President, and Geo. w. Woodbury.. Esq,
Superintendent ofthe Portland and Rochester r. r.
Conductor O'Drien with his cheering countenance
was sunbeam 10 all while discharging his trying
duties, and may his shadow never be less; that in
the future IS in the past, may be with him.
and may he live many years to make travellers hap
py on the P. g r. Railroad by his cheerful dealings.
Words are inadequate to express the gratitude we
cherish towards John N Stimson, Esq, Of Alfred.
he was indeed a host IN himself on that oscasisn,
and knew no stint in lis hospitalitiss. His house
was to the Company a. the "oasis" Il to the weary
traveller. And to all did he extend his hosptabls
hand with true spirit of welcome. He won the
affections of every man at the rst, and by unboun-
ded generosity those feelings were stronghold every
hour during the day. The least in the forenoon
brought "smes to the faces, and relief to the inner
man Of every member. The officers wish to extend
their warmest thanks for the bountiful dinner
which they 20 much enjoyed with their host and his
family As If enough had not been done for our
happiness still another surprise being prepared
while we were going through the dress parade. in
the Town House were busy hands hard at work,
and the fruits OF their labors delicious in the
shape OF bountifal collation.. For this 40 extend
our heartfelt gratitude, not only to Mr.. Stimson.
bat also to Messrs. H. Fairfield, W. H. Conant,
Samuel Trip, Thomas Rogers and DR.. Josiah r Day.
The Kindness and acts Of courtesy from these gentle
men will always be tsd by the Blues in grateful
msmbrancs. We have not forgotten Mrs. Shaw,
who, with true motherly Kindness prepared for us
cup ofcofee which every member viii vouch for as
being delicious. III. H. Burbank, Esq, comes in for
. liberal share Of our thanks for many attentions
which he viii please accept. The good old town
Alfred may we'll be proud ofsuch generous sons and
fair daughters and we shall ever feel 1t apleasure to
turn our straightforward when in the pursuit OF
pleasure and happiness. To the efficient aid render
ed BY our excellent band, the Company indebted
for large share Of the pleasure enjoyed. r. @.
Harding. Esq, of Gorham. also by Lieut.. Charles D.
Bickford and H. G. sturges, Eiq., of saccarappa,
will please except our thanks for their kindness and
rest assured that they will always be gratefully re-
membered. To General Beal Of Norway, and Col.
T. A. Roberts OF Portland, we under lasting obl
cations. Messrs. Higgins of the Argus, Merrill OF
he Daily Advertiser, ard the modest young gentle
man of the Press who Wades into the affections of
the Blues are not forgotten, and we hope they win
never be troubled for copy OF horsewhippsd for
sighting anybody in their reports OF proceedings
Gentlemen, one and all please accept the thanks Of
the Portland Mechanic Blues. ir.s
At special meeting, held at Alfred, John n.
Stimson and II. H. Burbank, Esqs., were elected
honorary members. Per Order. " s3s'
ALBERT s. SPAULDING, Clerk.