Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-20
NO. 200.
Miseellameous.
yASSALBOROuGH.
Pleasant Reunion OF the Old Folks.

Last week Tuesday was alright. pleasant
sdmmer's day. The warm rays of the
morning sun came shimmering down
through the gray mists, clothing the earth
with radiant splendor. 1t was day when
humanity longed for the country. now
clothed in regal attire--it was day when
the business man and the tiler Of the soil
longed for recreation Of both body and
mind. and to drink in the pleasure of the
pure, country air and to inhale the invigO-
rating breezes as they came sweeping in
through the valleys and over the hill-tops.
II seemed fitting time TO look over the
earth and witness the paternal care which
God everywhere vouchsafed. The grains
are ripening for the garner, the fruit IS
maturing for the harvest, and tho heart Of
the tiller of the soil will soon be made
glad by the abundance which will crown
his labDrs of the year. As one looks upon
the grand panoramic views which abound
everywhere in this glorious old town, so
abundantly spread OH every hand, he can
not but see in these auld kindred scenes
the evidences of kind Creators care and
goodness to man. and of His watchful care
over all. Nature has given us these bless
ings to remind us that the seasons come
and 90 with little yariation--that the seed
time and harvest never fail. One sees in
the petal of the flower the goodness and
wisdom of God, and it is fitting that Occa-
Sonally we 20 into the country and enjoy
the great blessing SO lavishly spread on
every hand.
1t was the good fortune OF the writer to
be present at a social reunion of the good
people of this town on Tuesday last, and
live over again. for an hour some OF the
scenes of his early childhood. Through
the thoughtfulness and generosity of Alon-
10 Moore Esq, and his good lady, day
of rare enjoyment was passed at his de-
liohtinl home in this town. Old men and
boys. old ladies and young maidens were
present in goodly numbers, and the cares
of busy life were. for the time being,
east aside, and the day given over to social
intercourse and innocent recreation. The
old man of four 3core and ten threw OH
the burdens Of years and became, as it
were. child again. The prattle Of child
hood mingled with the laugh Of old age,
and all seemed young again. Ths hidden
secrets of the past were penetrated. and
"reminiscences of early school-days were
rehearsed with relish thoroughly enjoy.
able.
The scene was at once inspiring and will
never be forgotten by those fortunate to be
present. A long row of tables was spread
on the lawn, bearing Il repast the like Of
which has never been seen in this ancient
old borough There was no formalitv. no
post -pyandiai exercises, no restrain Of any
kind The host and hostess busted them
selves in caring for the wants of their
friends, and IN making the gathering one
to be ever kept green in memory. More
than two hours were thus passed In testing
the spreads, and at its conclusion there
was but one scntiment-that the banquet
for such it may well be called-was not
lacking in single point. The gathering
included some of the most prominent and
well known citizens of the town, and the
occasion was fraught with so many pleas
ant memories, that it seemed to be the
unanimous opinion OF all present that SIM
liar reunions should be held annually each
year. u.