The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-06-25
63d Celcbrat ON of the Portland Mechanic
B,ues.


ed their esd anniversary yesterday in very
pleasant manner, and the occasion will ever be
remembered in the annals Of this honorable
organization and also by those who had the
privilege of participating in the enjoyments
AT half-past the Company commenced to as
sembled at their Armory, and as soon as all
were present substantial repasS provided by
Mr. Barnum and very acceptably managed by
Lieut.. Alex. Bell, was served
At half-past the Blues with their invited
friends formed in line and, under the COM
mand of Capt Parker, marched to Central
wharf where all embarked on board the schoon.
er Lady Woodbury.. The day was perfect, and
the sail down our beautiful harbor was most
delightful. The strains of our excellent Port
land Band as they were waited over the spark
ling waters inspired all to enter upon the fes-
tivities. Upon reaching their destination,
Little Chebsague, the Company again formed
and marched up to the grove and stacked arms.
After short rest Col. Roberts made brief
statement of the rules to be adopted in rela-
ton to the target amusement. Lieut. Skill
lings, Bolton and Brown were selected as a
committee to count the shots. After this fas-
some time by many of the Company, while
other INDUCED in other games and rambles
around this charming isle, about IL P. NJ
the bugle sounded for
THE DINNER.
Underneath the towering oaks of the grove
a most sumptuous dinner was awaiting the
inner man. After all had been bountifully
supplied, Col. Roberts announced that few
toasts would be in order, and presented as
postmaster Adiutant Knight. A number of
toasts were then read (the band playing appro-
pirate airs during the intervals) to which
proper responses were made. They were given
to "Our State" not responded to; "Our Hon
orary Members" responded to by L. B. Den
nett; "The Press" by j. G. Burnham; Judge
Williams also spoke feelingly; sour City," by
Alderman Winship; "Our Courts of Justice"
| by Judge Goddard; cite Portland Light In
fantry," by Lieut.. Reeves; ''The Army and
Navy Union" by Capt Thomas; ''The G. A.
R., ''fby W.. B. Smith. Pity addresses. were
made by Alderman Curtis, Judge Williams,
E. d. Clement and others. AT the conclusion
of the toasts DR.. Mason, "Ollapod," proposed
three hearty cheers for Edward M. Patten, an
uouoTdIy HcuoeI VI euC DiuCS Ia away III
| San Francisco.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
The Company returned to the city about
| 71-2 P. M. and proceeded to the Armory. Pie
vious to the awarding of the prizes, Capt Par
ker introduced II. T. Carter, Esq, who was
made an honorary member last evening. He
| offered few brief remarks. Lieut.. Roberts
then presented the prizes to the honorary
members. George Trefethren was the recip-
| lent of the first, which was handsome silver
butter dish. His average shot was inches
j. j. Gilbert deceived the same; average 9.23
G.. A. Merriman was presented with little
drum for the poorest shot amidst much merri
| ment.
Capt Parker presented the following to the
| active membership Albert Halves was award
ed the first price, his average shot being II 4
| inches. Tue second was presented to join
Cushman; average % 1916. The third to
Lieut. Hubbard for being the poorest marks
man; average A feet. The prize consisted Of
a tin trumpet, and caused fun enough.
Thus closed the 63d anniversary of the P. NJ
B., which was one Of the most successful they
have ever undertaken. Not a single accident
occurred 10 mar the festivities of the day, and
| the verdict upon their return was unanimously
| in favor of continuance of the same as Ions
| as there was descendant OF the Blues BIZ
| enough to carry q musket