The Portland daily press., 1870-07-29

The second annual excursion of the Aged
Brotherhood, society than which no similar
one We believe is in existence in any city, took
place on Wed nesday. The day was cool and
pleasant and at nine o'clock the veterans en-
barked on board the Gazelle, and under the
watchful care of its popular commander safely
arrived at Peaks Island. After disembarka-
ton the company assembled in front of the
Union House, where their photographs were
taken by Harris, and Mr.. Oliver Gerrish. the
President, announced that the day would be
passed 10 social converse, rambles and simple
games; after which the party broke up into
little knots, each enjoying himself in his own
fashion. Some betook themselves to rolling
ten-pins, and the Nestor of the association,
Jonathan Morgan, aged 3d. sent the balls spin
ming down the alley in q manner worthy of a
younger man. At o'clock an excellent din
ner, prepared by Mr.. Jones, the proprietor of
the Union House, was served in the orchard,
the tables having been adorned with bouquets
by the ladies' After brief address by the
President, grace was said by Deacon Gould
after which the viauds were discussed with a
hearty relish. Dinner over, number of toasts
were offered by Osgood Bradbury, Esq, which
we are compelled to omit, owing to want Of
space, which were pleasantly responded to by
John Neal, John 7. Walton and Joshua
Weeks. Mr.. Elisha Trowbrdge then read the
following report:
Mr.. President Although this is not our an
nual business meeting, yet as there are present
greater number of our members than there
will probably be at that meeting, will with
your permission give brief statement of the
present standing of the association.
AT the meeting of the Brotherhood at the
Island last year there were 10Y members who
had signed the books. There are a. present
I55 members who have paid their admission
fee, making an increase of 48. There have Z
died, viz: Joseph A. Means, Rufus Beal, Will
Luther Dana, George Loring. A good proper
ton of the Brotherhood attended their fu-
nerals
There has been expended as donations, for
stationery, &c, $22. IL; there is deposited in
the Savings Bank, $153; in the hands of the
Treasurer, S315; present funds Of the associa-
ton, $15S.94. The Treasurer received and ac-
knowledged the receipt of $40 from James Fl.
Baker, Esq, also from John Mussey, ESQ S.
including his fee as member.
At7P. NJ, after lovely sail, the Brother
hood arrived at the city, and were met by the
Mechanic Blues, Capt. Parker, accompanied
by the Forest City Band, and were escorted by
them up Pearl to Middle street, up Middle to
Market Square, and thence to City Hall. On
the flag borne by the Blues was the following
inscription, 1--WE honor our fathers" Arrived
at the Hall, President Gerrsh dismissed the
Brotherhood and thanked the Blues and For
est City Band for their escort. trusting that
they would all live long enough to join the
association. Capt. Parker made an appropri.
ate reply.
Thus ended a most delightful yet sorrowfu
occasion. Delightful, inasmuch as all enjoyed
themselves thoroughly, and sorrowful as We
consider how fast that old generation who are
80 linked with the early history of our city are
passing away, and men too whose record is
that of an honorable lie.