The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-12


tant changes in the affairs of nation, what
wonderful discoveries, what ingenious and
startling inventions have taken place within
the recollection of many here present! Fortu-
nate are we to have been so situated, and hap
py in having been spared to join in this cee-
bration here in cur native town. With one OF
our favorite authors may we not truly say
There is no place like the old place, where you and
| were born;
Where we lifted up our eyellds on the splchdofs OF
the morn
From the milk-white breast that warmed us; from
the clinging arms that bore,
Where the dear eyes glisened er us, that VIII look
on us no more.
"rhere is no friend like the old friend, who has
shared our morning days!
No greeting like his welcome, no homage like his
praise!
Fame is the scentlesS Hover, with gaudy crown OF
But friendship the breathing rose with sweets in
every fold.''
And now, dear friends, ere we separate, let
us swear allegiance anew, not only to our ma
tive town, but TO our whole beloved country.
Resting on the constitution, let us see to it that
only the worthy are allowed either to make or
to administer our laws. Our only safety is in
the virtue, integrity and constant watchfulness
of the people, who should guard the ballot, the
palladium of our libel es, with unceasing care,
and hold as a traitor G. cry person who shall
attempt, in any manner, to abuse or corrupt it.
Thus, with able, honest, and patriotic states
men for our rulers, we have everything to
hope for and nothing to fear.
Hon. George f. Emery, Of the Boston Post,
was then introduced, and delivered the poem,
which was full of local hits and witty sayings,
and the production was highly enjoyed by all
Rev. II. G. Estes, DID,, pastor of the Baptist
church of Paris, then read the Ecclesiastical
History of Paris.
Dinner was then served in the great tent
which was brought from Boston, and which
enclosed ground to the extent of 200xS0 feet.
There were 1900 feet of tables, and the same
number of feet of benches.
ANCIENT ARTICLES.
Wednesday, for the first time,. 1t was sug-
eested that there should be collection OF
articles connected with the early history of the
town made and placed ON exhibition at the
court house, which was done with the follow
ing result
Silk needle work, wrought by Polly Green,
200 years ago.
Quilt, 130 years DID, now owned by Mrs.
| Henry Forbes.
GeneaIogy of the Hamlin family, worked by
Ann Hamlin, sister of the Senator.
Candle stand and work table 100 years old
Infants dress of homespun linen 101 years
Collection of homespun aprons.
Two pictures by Hoygert Carteen 1899
Wrought muslin short gown 80 years old.
Side saddle upon which Mrs. Gen. Lee Hub
bard rode from Paris to Worcester Mass,
| about $780,
| Wrought quilt made in 1870.
Collection of samples.
| Virginia forces, July 9, 1885, at the defeat OF
Braddock
Candle and candle stick 100 years old.
Various commissions, including one of 1899.
! View of Paris Hill painted when there were
| but seven houses.
| Trunk with the following inscription: "This
trunk was dragged on hand-sled from Bridge
| water. Mass by the grandfather of the late
| jeremiah Howe of Paris, who came from
| Massachusetts ON foot accompanied by his
wife, and brought all the goods they possessed
| in this trunk. Present owner,
EBEN HUMPHREY"
Collection of pewter platters varying from 70
| to $50 years back.
| Platter 100 years old.
clip" glasses and beer mugs varying from
100 to IT'S years.
| Mahogany chest 100 years old.
Warming pan rs years old.
Wheel-hub and spoke of the first wagon
| brought to town.
| Books varying from Is to 200 years old.
Collection of wedding Slips.
| Deed given in 1712.
Sword worn by Capt Robert Small.
Flat irons of 1850 owned by Mrs.s Black.
The coat of arms of the Walker family, by
w
| E. H. Goss of the Revolutionary army
Shirt cap and lace apron wovc by hand over
| 100 years ago.
Tea caddy belonging to the Hamlin fam
| lily.
| Busk $50 years old.
Bowls captured during the Revolutionary
| war.
| Quantity of china over 100 years old.
Bunch of flowers done by Mrs. A. Il. Buck.
Stocking made by Mrs John Hart 100 years
| Wedding dress, one slipper, of Mrs. John
| Hart, 101 years old.
Wedding dress of Polly B. Briscoe wife of
Hanson Mellen, 100 years old.
Chair that came in with the third family
| that came to town.
Queens arm musket.
Masonic apron of Gen. Levi Hubbard.
Coffee mill owned by G.. III. Marshal, 100
years old.
The meeting was viewed by many after the
close of the morning exercises.
Afternoon.
The attendance in the afternoon was esti-
| mated to be at least 10000. Ex-Gov. Perham
presided
The educational history of Paris was read by
George A. Wilson, Esq, the military history
| by S. A. Bolster, Esq, the history of Paris
attorneys by Alvah Black, Esq, and the his
tory of physicians of the town by Thomas F.
Brown, M. D.
The sentiments which should have followed
the dinner were read and responded to as fol-
lows, the Hon S. C. Andrews of Portland
acting as POSTMASTER:
"Paris, Past and Future''-Hon Hannibal
Hamlin.
''The Legal Fraternity Black, Esq.
''The Medical PROFESSIONALS. Thomas IL.
Brown.
''The State of Maine"-Hon. W. FL. Vinton.
1.-THE Press"-Responded to by letter from Il.
X. Shaw, Esq., of Biddeford.
'The Daughters of Paris A. A Prem
tice of Bangor.
Agriculture w. Hammond.
The Cadets drill and the music by the band
should not pass without notice.
The exercises closed by singing the follow
ing centennial hymns, written by Hon. IT, L.
Emery and Miss Alice E. Maxim:
CENTENNIAL HYMNS.