Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-22

and the skill exercised. 1t was truly a
sumptuous repast. eve saw but one person
who couldn't do credit to it, and that was
Owen Whitehouse.)
After those who stood at the first table had
been supplied, Marshal Wing gave an invita-
ton to all to come in and partake. Indeed
''the multitude" was fed, and there were
many baskets full of wholesome fragments
left.
SENTIMENTS OFFERED.
| The cloth having been removed, the Presi-
dent of the day, Henry Woodward, Esq,
called the people to order. The POSTMASTER,
Rev. +. z. Baker, offered the following SEN
timent:
Our good Mother Mane--Who on her
daughters Tooth birth day, is hidden a vel
come in the person of His Excellency, Gov.
Perham.
The Governor was called upon to respond,
and was ready, as he always is He said he
came to mngle with the men and women of
Winthrop on their Tooth anniversary, and had
given himself up entirely to the enjoyment of
the occasion. He was not sure that the senti
ment is quite correct. He believed that Win
throp was half century older than Maine
and that the State itself ought to boast of
being the daughter of the good old mother.
Winthrop is one of the members of the State
confederation, and when she rejoices the
whole State rejoices; and as the Geographic
wires tell of the great success of this gather
ing, every town in the State rejoices.
1t has been supposed by many that Maine
is rock bound, hard State to live in. But
when they CONSIDER the physical and intellect
ual strength that is born here, they are forced
to acknowledge that at least it is good State
in which to raise men and women. There
are no ia in all the broad land that
happier than the farmers of Maine. Others
have a more fertile soil, without the other al
vantages which we possess. When we look
at our vast water power, sufficient to carry
the present machinery of the entire country
when we look at our sea coast, nearly 900
miles in eXtent-our system of railroads,
which when completed will extend from the
eastern limits to the Pacific shore, making
Maine the great highway Of the nations-we
see the great destiny before US, if we but i'm
prove the opportunity. We must introduce
industries here that will keep our young men
and women at home and not let the impress
sion go out that it is our sole duty to raise
men and women for other parts of the country,
although it is great comfort to know that
wherever you find Maine men abroad you
generally find men of marked character and
intiuence-men of courage and perseverance,
who are called to fill responsible places. He
referred to the progress that had been made
in general reforms, and complimented the
citizens on the success of the celebration.
AT the close of his remarks, three cheois
were given for the Governor.
Other sentiments were offered by the toast
master, as follows:
The Winthrop Band-As modest and well
behaved as COMFORTS with the show of SO much
brass.
Responded to by music by the Winthrop
band.
Our twin sister-whose maiden name was
Winthrop until she married a Mr.. Readfield
and set up for herself.
The Constitution of the United States-Be-
ing now in harmony with the Declaration of
Independence, is platform on which all can
stand, and from which our country may rise
to the height of national prosperity.
Responded to by Rev. A. Bosserman.
The Ladies of Winthrop-Our better half
in name; our better two-t thirds in reality.
Responded TO by the band.
DIR. Ezekiel Holmes-A pioneer of scien-
tfc agriculture in Maine, citizen of Win
throp, but belonging to the State at large.
Responded to by Mr.. Arnold S. Richmond
of Monmouth, formerly of Winthrop.
The first town meeting and its affairs. Re
sponded to by Mr.. b. S. Kelley of Winthrop,
in numerous poem.
Toasts had been prepared on our citizen
soldlery, Lewiston, Hallowell, Augusta, Read
field, Portland, Kennebec county, our grand
mother Massachusetts, and several other
subjects, but they were omitted for want of
time.
A vote of thanks was extended to Hon. S.
Y. Benson, Gen. Chamberlain, Gov. Perham
and the Winthrop Band for their various
parts taken in the exercises. This band fur
nished music without receiving any pay for
services.
About five o'clock the Marshal announced
that the public observance of the day was
ended and the people, rejoicing and happy at
the successful carrying out of the celebration
in which they had justly taken much pride,
returned to their homes.
RARE AND ANCIENT RELICS.
During the afternoon a small but rare col
lection of ancient relics and antique curios
ties was on exhibition at Town hall.
Genuine autographs of Gen. George Wash
ington, Thomas Jefferson, Edwin Randolph,
and Andrew jackson, executed on parchment.
Exhibited by S. c. Robbins.
Indian Relcs-stone Ratchet and chisel,
found near the shore of Cobbosseecontee
pond. Exhibited by +. Mank.
Continental money, ancient coins, con-
cordance PIP years old. Exhibited by Henry
Winslow.
Ladys shoe, with wooden heel worn in
l777.
Fire shovel made and used in town in l16S.
Exhibited by Ransom Bishop.
MSS. of d. Aliens and Stewart Fosters
services in the Revolution. Exhibited by Mr..
Wilbur.
Village man of Winthrop made in 1870