Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-11

ances Of sueh-with its various privileges and
occupations its social and religious opportunities
Here minds shattered and enfeebled can gain
strength from the One unchangeable Mind and
music lend her harmonies to the d iscordant heart
Here healthful and rational amusement shall drive
away care, and good will and good deeds shall
| bless our fellow men.
| At the close of the Governors address, the club
sang the Crock of Liberty" which was followed
by brief speech from Hon. Charles Bufium, of
the Governors council.
Hon. William II. Stevens of the Senate, being
called upon, said:
am glad to be present this evening and partici-
pate in the dedicatory services of this beautiful
building.
Knowing as did, the great need here of a suit
able building for the purposes of worship and
amusement, it was natural / should earnestly sup
port the proposition Of last year TO appropriate
money for the purpose Of providing such struct-
ure and an pie ae5 tonight 10 see and know
that so good use has been made of the money APP
propriated by the last Legislature; for, after a
thorough inspection of this building and its appur-
tenances. think the Trustees and officers Of this
Institution, have reason to congratulate them
selves. also think the egislature and the people
of the State, have reason to be fully satisfied with
the manner in which their wishes have been car
ried out in this matter, giving them this sub, tan
tial, convenient useful and beautiful edifce.
The results of this expenditure of money, and
labor Of the officers of this Institution, can not
now be calculated; they are in the future. He,
who does not permit a sparrow even TO fall to the
ground without his notice, alone knows. Here
many hearts, although under cloud of mental
alteration will be comiorted by the consultations of
our religion. Here many an hour will be whiled
away under the diverting influences OF music and
Other suitable ADJUSTMENTS, which will call the
suffer ing mild for time from is own unhappy
thoughts, and thus tend in great degree to ac-
complish the object of institutions of this charac
ter.
la christian and philanthropic work of this ma
ture We are called upon to cast our bread upon
the waters, hoping and believing we shall receive
satisfying returns.
In conclusion, permit me for myself and in be-
half of the members of the legislature, especially
Of the branch represent to express my glatifca.
ton that we have an institution of this character
SO worthy of the fostering care Of the State, and
one so ably and humanely directed.
Another song was sang, and Hon. E. +. Pills
bury was introduced. He said that one of the
speakers had defued insanity as being to differ in
opinion from your nei2 hbor, from the generality
of men. 1t reminded him of remark that he had
heard made elsewhere, il Stranger were put
down in the midst of the inmates of this insttu-
ton, and then taken to the other institution
over the river Che State House), he would have
difficult work to tell which the hospital for III
insane. He was gra,fed that this new addition
had been furnished to our unfortunate fellow be-
ings. 1t was well adapted to meet the wants and
necessities Of these uDfo tunates in prov idng for
religious exercises and amusements. One is as
requisite as the other. In providing these means
see a broadening of humanity. little while
ago the State was without any such Institution.
The expenditure Of money in On enterprise Of this
kind. shows the growth and development of the
spi i OF Him that "spake as never man spake."
lie knew The burdens OF taxation were heavy, but
be would liz hten them by reducing the salaries of
Office holders and in other directions, rather than
by cutting Of supplies from institutions Of this
character 1t was the best part Of his nature that
prompted him to sympathze with the unfortunate
insane.
The grand old song, "The Ship Of Union" was
then sung by the Qulntette Club.
very pleasing feature Of the evenings exer-
else, and one not down in the programme, wa. the
presentation of an elegant gold-headed cane to
DR.. II. NJ. Harlow, and Of silver ice pitcher and
.slver to his estimable wife. The doctor has
been 10 continuous service, either superintend-
ent or acting superintendent, for quarter of CEN
fury; he has been seconded and assisted in all his
efforts for the ameoratien Of the unfortunate, by
Mrs. Harlow, and it was exceedingly fitting that
the testimonials should be bestowed. The gifts
are all the more valuable and significant from the
fact that every person employed at the institution
gladly contributed to their purchase. The pre-
sen:ation speech was happily made BY the Asst
Sup't, Dr. Sanborn. He expressed the desire on
ward sign their feelings Of respect and esteem for
their chief officer. He spoke Of the Doctors long
and faithful services, beginning in the early his
tory Of the hospital and thought that the success
of the noble charity was largely due to his per-
sonsl christian efforts. He also referred to the
many acts of kindness which the employees had
received at the hands of Mrs. Harlow
The response by DR.. Harlow was as expressive
as could be expected when the deep feeling that
the surprise brought is considered. The gifts
were woithly bestowed.
At the close Of the presentation, the choir sang
America and benediction by the chaplain fin
isbed the programme of exercises.
The audience were then invited to partake of re-
freshments prepared through the thoughtfu!ness of
Steward Lakin and the Ma,ron. There was an
abundance for all, and no one was obliged to go
home hungry. The success of the affair came very
near being marred in the early evening by the
failure of the gas, but that frightened up after
while AMI obviated the necessity of going back to
tallow ndles. The acoustic principles of the hall
were found TO be most admirable. The beauty and
convenience of the building was a subject of gen.
ersl remark, and all present satisfied that the
Trustees had made q wise expenditure of the
appropriation of the last legislature. For the
many courtesies shown last evening to visitors.
and the provisions made for attending the dedi
catory exercises, the people are greatly indebted
to Dr. Harlow and his assistants, to the energetic
Steward, Mr.. Lakin, and the equally active and
efficient local member of the board of Tluste es,
John W. Chase, Esq.