The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-09-03
BARON CoLERIDGE.
Reception of highlands Lord Chief JUS
tice.

Saturday morning the committee from the
Cumberland Bar Tor rather the majority of
them) composed of S. G. Strout, the president,
Messrs. s. G. Andrews, John G. Cobb, and
Hon. G. f. Libby took special train over the
Ogdensburg accompanied by President Ander-
son of the road and Superintendent Hamilton
the latter gentleman having charge of the
train-to Glen Station where they met Baron
Coleridge, his son, Hon. Gilbert James Duke
Coleridge, Hon. Elliott #. Shepard, president
New York State Bar Association, Lieut.. Nc
Lellan and j. A. johnson of Baron Coler-
idge's party, who had driven over from the
Glen. After the usual introduotions the train
proceeded to the Crawford House where the
party lunched about 2. 80 p. m. About A p. m.
the train was retaken for Portland and the
transfer station reached about p. m. On the
Trip Lord Colsridge expressed his admiration
Tor the beautiful scenery, and was especially
pleased with Lake Sebago He was quite in
terested In Mr.. Andrews description of the
lake and the fact that it was the reservoir for
Portland's water supply.
Arrived at the transfer station the party was
met by Hon. W. L. Putnam vice president of
the Bar Association, and His Honor Mayor
Deering. Carriages were in waiting and the
party were taken TO the Falmouth Hotel, via
the Western Promenade The view Saturday
evening from the promenade was especially
nne and drew forth many encomiums from the
distinguished guest.
Inc whole OF the first floor at the Falmouth
mad been reserved for the party, and about s
O'CLOCK they sat down to an excellent dinner.
AT p. m. the reception, rendered by the Bar.
commenced. Baron Coleridge took position
at the head of the ladies pArlor and Messrs
strout, Putnam and Andrews cfficiated as in
PRODUCERS, with Col. Elbridge Gerry and
George d. Rand as aids. Owing t. the fact
that it is the season when SO many are out of
town at their summer cottages or travelling.
there was not very large although IL was a
representative and brilliant gathering. The
guests as they arrived were introduced to
Baron Coleridge and the members of his party.
INDUCED in few moments conversation and
passed on. BY 10.30p p. M. the reception was
Symonds, of the Supreme Court of Maine,
Judge Cleaves, formerly of the Probate
Court, Attorney General Cleaves, Rt. Rev.
Bishop Nicely Hon. s. T. Pullen, Surveyor of
the Port, President Anderson, of the Ogdens-
burg, and Mrs. Anderson, President jackson.
OF the Maine Central, his daughter and Mrs.
White. Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt, Mayor Deering
and Mrs. Deering, Judge Goddard, ex-Mayor
Richardson and Mrs. Richardson, Drs. Dana,
Weeks, Gordon and Gerrish, Mrs. Weeks,
Mrs. w. L. Putnam. Miss Gerry, Miss Blunt,
General Blunt U. s. A., Paymaster Tiffany,
Y. s. n. Col. Adams. of the Argus, and Mrs.
Adams. Mr.. #. @. Payson and Miss Merrill,
Mrs. Ellen Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. John @.
Twitchell, Mr.. Giles o. Bailey, Of the Times,
and Mrs. Bailey, Rev. Asa Dalton
and Mrs. Dalton, Mr.. and Mrs. James P.
Champlin, Mr.. Wade of the PRESS, Miss An
drews, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Baker, DIR. LePro-
hon, French consul, Hon. j. A. Locke, mem
Der of the Governors Council, Mr.. William
Henry Clifford, Messrs. II. D. Hadlock, Clar-
ence Hale, Lewis Pierce, ex-Mayor George
Walker and Col. A. W. Bradbury.
Baron Coleridge is man of fine presence,
about six feet in height, well proportioned,
with fair complexion, bright color, gray hair, a
pleasant smile and delightful voice. This
afternoon the Bar Association will give him
drive. In the evening President Strout and
Vice President Putnam of the Bar Associs-
ton, will give dinner in his honor at the
Falmouth. Plates will be laid for about
thirty. For Wednesday morning Collector Dow
has kindly placed the Dallas, Capt Glover, at
the disposal of Mr.. Shepard for sail in the
harbor.
Yesterday Baron Coleridge's party attended
the Cathedral and, in the afternoon drove out
about the city. They visited the Eastern
Promenade and were especially interested in
viewing the graves of the participants in the
Enterprise and Boxer combat. Tomorrow
evening the Bishop of Fredericton, N. B., will
arrive here-an old friend Of Lord Coleridge-
and Tuesday will be given up to him by the
Chief Justice.