Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-18

yS"iS' It's legal ulUcultlS0 ana successes
the spirit Of its founders and the indebted
ness OF the State to the men who from such
beginning have caused the growth Of this
corporation, as large, if not the, largest under
one management in New England.
| To our President-For whom we enter
tain not only profound respect for his ante
cedents as jurist and Judge of the law; for
his wonderful sagacity in shaping the rail-
way interests of the central portion of the
State, and a sincere personal affection for his
unvarying justice and courtesy in his con-.
| munications with all associated in the man
| agement Of this great thoroughfare. Long
may he live to enjoy the fruits of labor which
confer benefits upon a whole community.
Hon. T. s. Lang responded for Judge Rice
who was necessarily absent from the CITY,
He spoke of his administrative ability and its
achievements, and referred to Lincoln, Col
by and others, his assistants, who SO ably
seconded his efforts.
To our erintendent-Small in stature
but great in deeds and actions and one whom
we love to obey.
This toast was fifty and briefly responded
to by Mr.. Lincoln.
TIC our Treasurer-One whom we all love,
long may his lot be with ours.
Mr.. Gushing responded to this toast in
his usual humorous and happy manner.
To our Paymaster-Our mediator between
comfort and want, may his light never grow
dim.
Mr.. "A. I. Thompson in response to this
toast thanked the employees for the assist
ance they were SO ready to render him on all
occasions.
To our General Ticket Agent-One whose
excessive light ever grows brighter through
successive years.
The response of Mr.. Clapp was felicitous
allusion to the excess system.
To our Road Master-Our strength in time
of trouble. May his Patent Derrick never
exceed the strength of his bridges and may
this testimonial of regard we present him to-
night be as true to him as he has been true
to US.
Mr.. Colby being called excused himself and
called A. G. Tenney, Esq, of the Brunswick
Telegraph, who in highly acceptable man.
ner referred to Mr.. Colbys past success, his
untiring genius, and the grand trumphs of
mechanics in our time.
To the Employees-A band OF brothers al
ways ready, among whom no contention ever
existed but that noble contention or rather
emulation of who best can work and best
agree.
The response to this toast was by Hon. J..
F. Pillsbury, who referred to the treasure and
the lives of the public so often completely en-
trusted to railway employees, and the heroic
faithfulness with which they fulfil that trust.
The Press-This toast was responded to in
a most eloquent manner by A. &. Tenney,
Esq, of the Brunswick Telegraph, who is al
ways ready to respond for an institution in
which he has full faith.
The General Freight Agent-Responded to
briefly but right to the point by Mr.. \. Her.
sey.
To the memory of our former Superinten-
dent, Walter Hatch-One who in earlier years
conducted his passengers over the iron high
way, and in later years our superintendent.
one who was always ready to listen to and
treat with courtesy the humbest employee
and jealous to protect him in all his rights.
His memory is enshrined in our hearts and
can never be obliterated.
After the performance of Pleyefs hymn by
the band, the toast was responded to in 4
very feeling manner by Mayor Eveleth, the
whole company rising.
The tables cleared and removed from the
hall, dan cling commenced to the inspiring
strains of Chambers Band of Portland, that
had SO many times during the evening enter
tanned the company with music while they
were enjoying themselves at the board. The
band seemed to catch the inspiration Of the
occasion and "did their level best" The
managers for the dance,-F. o. J. Dodge,
Geo. A. Alden, S. &. Sewall, Geo. F. Pills
bury, W. Hammond, were prompt in organ
izing the company into dancing community,
Our reporter will not pretend TO say how late
the dancing was kept up, but it was nearly Fast
,day when he left, at which time the gaiety
went on with unhagging zeal and energy.
The committee of arrangements for this
grand sociapie, Messrs. A. Hersey, B. F.
Eaton, T. II. Howard, A. d. Booker, Geo.
Nevins, J. w. Trussell, G. p. Haskell, j.
Hill, Jr., 4. F. Beal, Frank Small, labored
untiringly for the success of the whole affair,
and they have the satisfaction of knowing
that every detail was perfectly arranged and
carried out to the delight of the employees of
the old Portland & Kennebec, and their many
friends, who will always remember the occa-
sion with great pleasure.