The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-31
PORTLAND FRATERNITY.
The Annual Chri..n,us FESTIVAL.

Saturday evening the annual supper given to
the pupils of the Portland Fraternity took
place at the Free street rooms. The upper
hall, newly papered, presented fresh and
attractive appearance, and the wall was dec
GRATED with letters OF green, "Portland Fra
ternity, ls71-1Ss4,' . showing the age of the in
stitution to be thirteen years. The tables, at
which nearly hundred pupils sat down-the
greater number boys,-were loaded with good
things-turnkey, chicken and cranberry sauce,
pies, cake, frnit and candy, hot coffee and
lemonade.
The Rev. Mr. Bellows invoked the divine
blessing, and the scholars then devoted their
attention to the feast before them Some
bright, stirring marches were played upon the
piano By Miss Hemenway and Mrs. Allen as
the boys assembled the stairs TO the hall.
After supper, the programme furnished for
the instruction and entertainment of the pu-
pits, was opened by selection by members of
the Banjo CLUB. This greatly pleased the at
tentive listeners, who showed tendency to
keep tune with their feet, but were otherwise
very orderly. At a suggestion from the Pres
ident, Mr. 7. G. Hersey to the effect that any
stamping of the feet raised dsagreeable dust,
this was given over and the applause was
manifested by vociierous clappipg of hands.
Rev. John Bellows, Of the Park street church,
then addressed the boys. He said that while
he had no intention of making speech, he
would gladly say few words on this OCCASION
That he was himself communist-at least he
believed the good things Of this life should be
shared freely with those who have had less
than We. He touched upon the Bible account
OF the Pentecost and the spread of the Spirit
Of God which followed it. Mr. Bellows then
said that in Wsterville, whore he had lately
resided he had often thought of the pressing
Feed OF plaza where the factory hands could
spend their evenings profitably, aud ii he had
had monsy-"but ministers never have any
money, you kpow"- The should have liked to
establish such place. He reioiced, in coming
to Portland, to find all he had pictured in that
direction, and more, in the Portland Fratsrn-
ity. carried forward as it was by earnest work
ers in 'the wisdom of love and the love of
wisdom" Prominently the speaker impressed
upon the boys the value OF good reading. Tho
reading room was most Interesting part of
the work. He referred to the class in carpeu-
try, and urged the boys to try to obtain
he said, was always In demand.
Following these remarks came song,
ANGUS Mcdonald, "by Miss Long, and further
music from the banjo players.
Judge Goddard then came forward. He
had very kindly absented himself from his
birthday celebration for time to be present.
He had hesitated about speaking to them this
evening from the fact that he had bat Just adj
dressed the Christmas Club, but the secretary
OF the FratsInity had asked him to say the
same thing here, and upon that ground he had
consented. The Judge claimed that he had
reasons for being able 10 say q word TO young
men-he was once young man himself, he
had been teacher Of youth, and he had raised
number Of sons. He then vent on TO i'm.
press upon the boys the truth that they must
do little more than they were paid for doing,
or than could be strictly expected of them il
they wished promotion and progress in their
early career, and if they did this the probable
ity was that n their latter years they would
receive rather more than their due even, ard
in this way an average goald be struck. He
warned them of careless ways or ''short cuts.
Judge Goddard gave the boys an anecdote Of
the Rothscbilds and some ether illustrations of
what be bad said in gard to doing more, in
starting upsn ones life work, than creum-
stances seemed actually to demand.
Next Miss Fletcher sang waltz song, so.
How Delightful" and Mr. Harrington Whip-
pie gave violin solo.
The boys then listened to Mr.. Prentiss I,or-
ing, " o began his remarks By relating a story
OF Scotch Highlander. This worthy was
cooking savory compound and was accosted
pTIp1a n 1VoA oc pl,n,,.
did not recognize, OF course, in ordinary ira
Yelling costume. Prince Albert asked him how
he made the stew. WELL" said the High
laasoE, there's muttln in tilt an tongue
in tilt and carrot in tilt" "Rut,' said the
Prince, what is iatilt2n
Why. mon, there's mutton in tilt an' tur-
nip IN tilt an parsnip-"
Yes, yes, know; L understand the other
ingredients, but what is intilt?" and so on,
greatly TO the poor Seotchman's INVESTIGATION.
Mr. Loring asked himself in this Fraternity
work, Whats 'intilt' /" and he found in this
Christian labor, great opportunities ana cheer
ing results.
), Alters Speaking OF tEe Christmas season and
LIE Saviour's love, Mr.. Loring, In closing, read
beautiful poem from number OF the Cen
fury Magazine, 1.-THE Tapestry Weavers."
Following Mr. Loring, Miss Fletcher and
Miss Long gave vocal duet, and the Banjo
Club played a last selection.
Mr.. Hersey then called upon ex.Mayor
Libby, who responded by saying that he was
growing to be a too permanent feature of
these annual Fraternity suppeis, and when in
vited BY the secretary to be present, had stip-
ulated that he should not be called upon for
any remarks; but in SO far as his presence on
this occasion indicated renewed allegiance to
the Institution and continued interest in its
work. he was heartily glad to be- there. He
felt that these boys sometimes grew little inn
patient while listening to remarks too heavily
freighted with good advice, at least he remen-
bered that as a boy he was not attracted by the
heavy moral part of such entertainments, but
what had been said tonight had been so help
ful and interesting, SO suited to tho nearer rs
and 30 entertaining as well, that he felt that
nothing could be added. What these boys
needed. he said, was word of encouragement,
and that BIO was glad to give, and 10 assure
them that the world had places for them all il
they only had the ambition to properly fill
them. OF the interest that was felt ia their
future no better proof could be given than this
gathering of representative men and women
tonight who stood ready to lend them a help
ing hand. He closed by appealing to the bows
TO SHOW their appreciation of what the Port
land Fraternity was doing for them by TRYING
to make themselves faithful workers and good
citizens
The President then called upon "our young
friend, Mr.. Thomas" Hon. W. w. Thomas
arose and spoke hearty words OF welcome to
the assembled young men and young women.
He made motion that the thanks of the gu
pills be extended TO all those who had done SO
"a och TO maze the Fraternity what it is, and
pntiit to vote. This pleased the boy q fancy aud
an Enthusiastically unanimous shout of "ayen
greeted the ''all in favor"
After all the beautiful music and interesting
remarks, Punch and Judy show was exhibit
ed by Elliott Mitchell, assisted by Willie Eaton.
This was capitally done and the scenes caused
great fun among those present.
Az ~ O'Clock the rooms were closed, and the
pupils went home full of satisfaction in the
pleasure OF their Christmas supper.
Dividends Payable.
The following dividends are payable Janu-