The Portland daily press., 1883-07-13

too. were equal to the occasion, and by their
amusing antics endeavored to prove that the
Darwinian Idea is not after all, so very far
from being correct.
Mr. s. T. Pickard associate editor, assisted
by his amiable and estimable wife, then held
a sort of informal reception at his splendid
summer cottage just over the brow OF the hill.
From this point sweeping view OF the sur
roundings on either side may be had, which
afforded rich treat for those who live lar
away from the seashore.
Several honorary guests were also present,
among them Giles o. Bailey, of the Sunday
Tines, Benz. Kingsbury, Jr, Judge Gould OF
the Municipal Court, and Charles f. Whittier,
all of this city.
The hour for dinner having arrived, The
party were soon seated at the bountiful tables
of the Union House, where most excellent
meal was provided, to which all did ample
justice. Upon the tables were vases Of beauti-
full flowers, which shed rich perfume over
the scene, and each guest was made the re-
cipient OF button-hole bouquet, while every
thing conducive to make the reunion success
was most cheerfully performed; coterie Of
pretty waiter girls hovered near at hand, who
should be remembered for their untiriug efforts
to please one and ALL and who, like Ganymede,
were cheerful CUP bearers to tie gods assem-
bled on the isle of olympia-in short, it was
most fitting prelude to the "feast of reason
and How Of soul' which followed, OF which
we can make only brief mention.
AS an appropriate opening OF the post pran-
dial exercises, Mr. e. III. Elwell, editor OF the
Tranecript, introduced Mr.. Charles P. Illsley,
OF Cambridge, Mass. who, as the founder oil
that paper, was looked upon as the grandfathel
of the present corps Of contributors. He made
pleasant illusions to the youthful days OF his
literary career, and rejoiced that he had lived
to see the circulation Of the paper grow from
forty copies to its present edition of twenty-six
thousand, and hoped the future will show no
retrogation from these figures.
Mr.. s. T. Pickard then read number OF let
ters from the absent ones, the first being from
John G. Whittier, who could not be present,
and therefore sent the following:
AMEsBuRY, 7ih Mo, A. 1883.
My Dear Pickard.
L greatly regret that | cannot ba with yju on
the 1lth inst, to meet in person the contribut-
ors TO the Transcript, mot OF whom have
only known in pre-e and verte. For many
wears / have been a constant reader of the
paper, which / regard as one of the be7t family
periodicals in the country. l cannot boast
that / have much right TO class myself as
contributor, but am reminded that my la
mented brother enlivened its pages with the
art and satire of EtheR Spikes letters. For
him. as for myself, l send hearty greetings to
all who are favored to attend a gathering 80
unique and 10 pleasant.
I am, truly, thy friend,
(signed) JOHN G. WHITTIER.
Letters were also received from Elizabeth
Oake3 Smith, formerly of this city, ] I.
Trowbridge, Mr.. NJ. P. Williams, Prof. E.
P. Thwing, Mr.. III. r. Edwards, together with
a poem, Mr. T. Frank Locke, Mr.. E. B. Lowe,
DR.. N. P. True of Bethel, Mr.. William Goold,
the historian, Mr.. Edward NJ. Gage, foreman
OF the Transcript many years ago), and from
Rev. Edw. A. Rand, all expressing best wishes
for the reunion.
Mr.. Thomas S. Collier of New London,
Conn.,, the we'll known poet and author, was
next introduced, waao read poem written for
the occasion. He then made a few remarks
suited to the time, expressing in feicitous
manner his delight at being present
The statist cal department veil repre-
sented by our genial friend, -ssseHs.
Pickard, who said that he had always been a
silent partner in tho Transcript, but would
-rscrew MS Courage to the sticking point" and
favor the company with an array OF dry facts
His account of the increase in circulation, ard
the many ins and outs of the business side Of
life, were listened to with interest and pleasure
The next speaker. Mr.. Stephen Smith, ap-
peared as the sole representative Of the Prov
ince of Nova Scotia. He also read an original
poem, and spoke in terms fraught with feeling,
of bis pilgrimage 80 this reunion.
Judge Geo. F. Gould of this city was called
upon to speak, and said that while be was not
a contributor, he was pleased to meet so many
present, and would always be found an atten
tive reader.
Harry W. French was the next to respond,
and made the most felicitous speech of the
day. Those who heard him in his lectures
recently in our city know what 10 expect from
this popular lecturer and author.
He was followed by Hon. Benjamin Kings-
bury, Jr., who spoke of his early experience as
a journalist. He said he had read the Tran
script for forty years. and found it to be one of
the beet educators in the country.
Other speakers followed, aud among them
Mr.. Willis B. Allen of Boston, who made
few remarks highly appropriate. This ended
the exercises, and preparations we're soon made
to go on board the steamer.
The following resolution, submitted by one
of the contributors, was adopted:
Resolred, That for pleasant reception and
excursion, rendered the contributors of the
Portland Tranecript, we prelent to the proprie-
tors of that paper our most hearty thanks; and
that we wish them and their paper continued
prosperity, co richly de1erved.
We append below the revised list Of those
who we're present, as the published lists were
unavoidably incorrect:
Charles P. Isley, Cambridge, Mass.
Harry W. French, Boston.
Mrs. Frances l.. Mace, Bangor.
Susan O. Curtis '.Hope Harvey" Garland, Me.
Clinton S. Masseck, Manchester n. II.
Caroline ID. Howe, Portland.
Thomas S. Collier, New York.
Mrs. l.. ID. NJ. Sweat. Portland.
Ella NJ $. Marble, Portland.
Maud L. Greenwood, Portland.
VIM. ID. Little, Portland.
Miss A. +. Dyer, "Saturnia," Portland.
Walter N. Pike. No. Carmel, Me.
A. +. Lewis, Fryeburg, Me.
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Mason, North Conway, N. II.
f. Addie Heath, Boston.
Miss L. M. Bangs, Portland.
Alice Cora Hammond, Lynn Mass.
Annie Nj. Libby Lewiston.
Madame May, New York
willis Boyd Allen, Boston.
H. IL. Emery, Portland.
Fred +. Foster, Ware, n. III.
A. w Gould, williamstown, Mass.
Mrs. p C. Dole So. Windham, Me.
Mrs NJ. D. Welcome Yarmouth.
Robert f. Barbour, (sRobert Rexdale'o Portland
Isaac Cobb, Portland.
Ms. Josie Currer. Boston.
Carrie ID. Swan Gardiner.
H. E. Pritchard, Portland.
Mabel Elwell, Deering Me.
j. SWEET Rowe, Bangor.