The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-07-15

Chsdbourne then drew from Ms pocket q ootte
Of currant vine. and mounting the box (the
prou) broke the bottle over the dasher and
named the each the .Bay View" A salute
was Immediately fired from the lawn Of the
Old Orchard House. which was answed by .
laundering voney from the Gorham House,
ater which the party entered the Grand Ho-
tel and walked its long corridors. all pro-
nounelns ii 10 Be . model constructed house,
airy and cheerful. its rear v-randah Of ma
jestic proportions lacking only the nearness Of
the waves aud the barking ses-lious TO re-
mind Us Of the Cliff House Of San Francisco. A
walk across the Geld To the beach Is to Be
laid out, thus avoiding the dusty road.
Sending scouts in all directions for the horses
which all the while hal remained quietly hitch
ed to the wagon with ''gushng simplicity"
which York horses are supposed TO possess In
common with her people. the party drove to
the Gorham House where they we're entertained
In true landlord style by the proprietor. Mr.
Charles L Gorham, who served . smoking hot
chowder nearly all Of which was eaten by Hob
son and Twambly ofSlco, peace to their ashes.
aud an immense wooden spoon was presented to
Hobsou Is man Of the largest cipscity In the
crowd. sJue Of the party strOllei upon the
Beach to learn what the Wild waves were saying;
some climbed the high enclosure to read the two
old tombstones set there in 1888 or 1853, We
forget which "a few years make no difference
any way); some rolled tenpins and others went
in search Of the horse ralrcad which was char
tered to this place few years ago (HObson and
rwambly eating all the while). Returning to
Old Orchard House the party was met by the
landlord with twelve richly caparisoned young
ladies Who sung odes Of welcome to tie tune OF
Old Hundred, and the party were invited to
the lawn to play croquet. AMER an hour OF this
exciting and manly sport the ladies repaired
with US 10 the drawing room where one Of them,
Miss Rebecca J. Fcsbrooke, Of Long Island
Sound. presided at the grand piano, and the
merry party danced until late IN the evening
The looming Of cannon gave the signal for de-
parture. and gathering in the p.rlOr where
were assembled the guests Of this famous VA
terins place. Gen. H6bsOn (who had been unable
to speak until now) addressed them In a strain
Of eloquenee that we never heard surpassed by
him, clans AMI their muscular formation being
his theme; then followed the usual hand-shak-
ing, and soon we were whirling away to the
city.
How much Of the above Is real and how
much impossible, never win be known to many
this side Of the grave; but il is . cOnsoling
thought to the reporter that the Journal will be
ahead Of other papers in giving its version.
xrSSEBuSKroRr.
BY the census just completed in this town we
are told that we .oose three hundred inhabitants
within the last ten years.-Cougress has approp-
rated 5000 for the improvement and repairs Of
the piers at the mouth Of Kennebunk river. this
is very much needed to save our harbor from
being almost useless "A new draw bridge has
been built between this village and lower Keune-
bunk which effect credits upon the towns as well
the builders
/ KENNEnUNK DEPOT.
USIoS & JOURNAL As our nations natal
day has past, Quietness Is visible on every hand,
ave the Gathering Of the moving machine,
which Is heard from all directions, truly indi-
eating that the husbandman IS laying in his.
where with TO sustain his stock during the COM
ing winter. A climax Il generally felt by our
merchants during haying. but they should bear
In mind that "good time Is coming boys wait
little longer" and trust they will reap
rich harvest.
IxpRoyxxESrs.-The p. s. & p. r. r. are
about H. place at this station q new and elegant
STATIONARY engine Of about % horse power. IL Is
built at their works In Portland, and will be
under the charge Of Mr.. William Goodwin who
by the way lis prince Of the good fellows,) and
has been in the employ Of the road about seven.
teen years indicating that his services are APP
preciated, by being 50 long retained. The i'm
proyements made by this road lately are on an
exceedingly large scale, new rolling stock cen
ssting OF the first class VI locomotives also pas
seuger and freight cars, Of modern improve
ments, juiiciOusly indicating that under the
present. nan cement. the worls OF the immor-
tai Webster 81 still live" are carried out TO the
letter.
PrRsoSAL-Samuel Perkins, % New York
City is ojouruing with US FOR shot time be
is . native Of our little community, but In his
younger days took himself TO New York, where
be has accumulated large fortune. being one
of the largest foreign and domestic fruit dealers,
in the city Of Gotham. He is here at this time
on An occasion OF solemnity in assisting in the
burial rites of beloved sister who departed this
In fe in your city last week, which took place at
our little church yesterday, conducted by Rev.
Mr.. wetherbee, Of your city.
BurIprSGs.-Iyory Lttle6eld has completed
buildings for rental purposes. indicating that
the march Of improvement is still visible in the
secluded hamlet Of Kennebunk Depot, As well rs
in the cities. The pretty, neat and tasty cot
ta-e house Of Mrs. Yioletta Cousins, draws at
traction, and docs credit TO the contractor, Mr..
Enoch Cousins for the faithful man er in which
he has performed his work.
wHExlwRioHr.-0ur little assembly Is bless
ed with good institution in the shape OF =
human being by the name Of the eIpounder
.'webster." still this 'webster" Is FOUNDER
on making wheels for the transportation Of
human frames from one place to another. He
manufactures anything from one wheeled
velocipede to the elegant Clearance.
PRESERVATION Our worthy musical asso-
citation, the "Dirigo Brass Band, were the re-
cipients OF an elegant bass and tenor drum,
presented BY the liberal subscription offered by
employees Of the p. s & p. r II. Allied by =
few outside friends the organization take this
method, 10 return their thanks TO the employees
Of the above namCd road and other friends, for
their thoushtfulness and liberaliy.
Yours truly. Avon.
i July llth 1870.