Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-15
WARREN LOCALS.
Occasion.

Wednesday morning the Sth was any thing but
uspicious for the celebration, but the breakn ing
OF the clouds about 10 o'clock, brought out the
fantasies in masks, antique costumes, old car
rages, &c, &c. They marched through the
streets and seemed to enjoy the mud and fun that
their appearance provoked. The fire company 10
the afternoon, headed by the Brass Band, made
fire show up and down the streets.
The streets were throngcl games of running,
&C, were instituted TO create entertainment, while
a general holiday was taken by all, both in the
village and around town.
Notwithstanding the wind and rain of the even
ing, Glover Hall was crowded at early hour.
Our little village presented q grand appearance
with its illumnatons. Neatly every house had
lights in large windows, while the hotel and stores
hung out Chinese lanterns. About seven the fire
company, who had charge OF fireworks, gave a
very fine display of such comhustlbles ia front Of
the Hall. The exercises in the Hall were pro
nounced excellent. We judged by the good
attention given during the two hours of speaking,
singing, &c.
A. NJ. Wetherbee called the meeting to order
and nominated Hon. NJ. r. Matthews as Presi.
dent. Mr.. Nj. spoke of the occasion of calling the
meeting together and that the whole affair was
unofficial, the work Of the ladies. Prayer by Rev
y, 7. Dutton. After singing "Old Lang Syne,"
|. j. Burton read his ode to Warren, followed by
w. o. Fletcher's Historical Sketch of Warren
This brief, tracing the history from the first
known of Monhegau in 1903 to the settlement at
Thomaston then the original 30 lots taken under
the Waldo Patent, and the settlement during the
ludian, Revolutionary, and other wars. Some
personal sketches were made but the interest
manifested in its reading, by densely packed
house, together with marked approval during the
reading, Is the best test Of its merit.
Rev. Louis Goodrich spoke of the religious ee-
ment in the history of the town. His method of
portrayng the characters of the old ministers, and
the slow way of building the churches was ex-
ceedingly amusing.
Rev. y. Z. Dutton spoke earnestly upon the
Centennial lessons; the comparison of the past
with the present, the duty of the present and what
with the present facilities might be accomp, he'd
il the same energy could be thrown into the work.
Dea. G.. Bicktord spoke of his coming to War
rem in '43 and taking charge of the Academy.
lie praised the town for its beauty, for its advan
tages of living, and asked them TO support educa-
ton as the best means of making a good and
profitable future.
A good sentiment to Warrens prosperity was
offered by Albert Smith of Rockland, one of War
rens sons. Pleasant remarks by MIR. Fred Watts
of the Wooden Mills, and l.. F. Starrett, after
paying tribute to Miss Emily Eaton who, though
a cripple had written the Hymn to Warren, read
the really beautiful hymn already named. The
writer and hymn are both honors to the town.
Good music was interspersed by the band and
choir. la the lower hall beautiful supper await
ed the crowd. All seemed to eat, be merry and
be filled. We are thus sent on GU. way for an
other one hundred years. W.
WARREN, Me-, Nov. IL.