Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-19

ledge of the Squirrels that the twcnty-fifth
anniversary Of the wedding of Prof. J. Ii.
Hanson, LID, of the Watervilc Classical
School, and wife. would occur on Saturday
evening, their many friends here designed to
celebrate the event in due form. The leaders
in this laudable enterprise were Mrs. Col.
Chase of Augusta, and Mrs. James II. Leigh
of IIallowell, who found ready helpers in
their labors of love, as DIR. Hanson and his
estmable lady, besides being among the
pioneers in the cOlonists, are held in great
respect as holding the even balance of the
South shore. Although the rain descended
in torrents when the shadows deepened, it did
not prevent ladies and gentlemen to the num-
Der of some sevcnty-five. nearly all bearing
mysterious packages, which proved to be re-
freshments for the occasion, assembling at the
house of II. A. Wheelock Esq, of Auburn,
which was 10 be the point Of departure for
the Hanson mansion. Then came the inva-
sion upon the unsuspecting and surprised
household that were about making prepare
| tons for an early retirement Then Er. Han
son knew for a certainty why he had builded
a spacious house, for every room was soon
filed, and when the lamps gave out, Chinese
lanterns were brought into rcqnisition. The
Squirrels were out in their best attire (here-
tofOre we had the impression that when peo-
pie came here they left their store clothes at
honey, and the exhibition of bang-up cos
tunes would have done credit to any draw
ing room in the State. Then there were pro-
fessors, ministers, doctors, lawyers, promi-
nent business men, and others, all happy in
extending their congratulations to the bride
and bridegroom Of quarter century ago
Soon the company were called into the dining
room, the table of which revealed the out
comes of the mysterious packages before re-
ferred to. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson who stood
at the head of the table, were addressed by
Prof Foster of Colby University Prof. Eos
ter reminded them that twenty-five years ago
James II. Hanson and Mary +. Field stood
up in the presence of an asscmblage some
thing like this, and promised to take each
other as husband and wife. 1t is presumed
you did it laughter, You promised to love,
honor, cherish and obey--to he faithful to
each other. If YOU have kept these pledges
you will please join your right hands. The
hands were joined amid applause The
pledges then made are therefore here renew
ed, and I now pronounce You a twenty-five
years old husband and wife, Applause and
may nothing intervene to separate you or
turn you aside from the performance of your
high duties. He then presented to the re-
married pair, in behalf of the friends on the
island. a magnificent and costly silver tea
service. Prof Hanson replied in behalf of
himself and companion. that the whole
affair was a perfect surprise, and they could
only tender their sincere thanks for the
most elegant gift. Refreshments were then
served, and after an hour of social converse
| the multitude went ont into the darkness,
where were no street lamps; and meditated
on the good deed done to a worthy pair;
stumbling along in the gross darkness, fall
ing from sidewalks, dragging through the
grass. by the illumination of Burnt Island
| light and Emerson's lantern, we could here
and there discover a piece Of stranded hu-
manitv, and only the revelations of the next
Squirrel Island census will show if there
were any total losses.
Amid our highest joys we arc reminded of
the presence of the destroyer, and the sable
| winged messenger comes even to this green
island in the ocean to claim its victims. Mr..
\. B. Perno of Auburn, died at his cottage
on the island, on Friday, aged about Gj years.
this being the second death on the island for
nine years. Mr.. Perno was a man much res
pected BY the cOlonists He had great af-
lection for the island. coming to its shores at
the earliest advent of summer, and lingering
till the coming of the September haze. He
often expressed a wish to die upon the island.
| His body was removed home for nterment on
Saturday.
Frequent excursions are made from this
point to the outlying colonies. Ocean Point
is coming TO he among the most desirable
summer resorts on the coast. populated al
most entirely by Augusta people, Mr. p. O.
Vickery can spend only the Sabbaths here
away from his pressing business, but his fam
| ilv offer hospitable welcome to all their
friends. John W. Chase and Harvey CHS
am are adding to their aldermanicp proportions,
and Fri Wills is on the mending hand. J. w.
Harlow appears not in so famished a condi-
ton as formerly. Otis Pierce has hewn a
house lot and a croquet ground out of the sol
id rock. Bricks hotel has the boss situation.
Capt. Ed. Pierce, formerly of Augusta. now
of Springfield, is tarrying here with his fami-
ly. at the house of J. D. Pierce. But one
house is vacant on the Point, and all the in
habtants are enjoying themselves hugely
Crossing over to BoOthbay. saw in front
of the Custom House, complete object les
son in politics. A pail stands on platform,
filed with pure water, cooled by junk of
crystal ice. Over the pail is the inscription
"Honest Water BY the side of this honest
pail, stands another pail, empty and
cracked, unable even to hold water.
Over il is the label, 'Greenback
Water" while on the sides and bottom ofthe
pail are announcements, This is water At
which pail would the thirsty man quench his
thirst?
As is well known, the porgies have failed
to put in an appearance. and consequently
the expensive factories-some eight or ten in
this immediate vicinity-are silent, and men
usually engaged in the fishery, out of en-
ployment This will help the grecnbackers,
Just as a killing frost or destructive hurri-
cane would. The party fattcns upon calami-
ty. III. q.
Squirrel Island, Aug IL, -.
Municipal Court.
John Kane was before the court Yesterday