Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-11
THE CALr0RHIANs
Visit the State House and Dine At roeu.


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Our Pacific slope visitors did not remain
inactive yesterday, by any means, but instead
went about and took look at objects of
interest in the city. At II o'clock they visited
the State House, the ladies of the delegation
accompanying the party; also Miss Margaret
Blame. They we're conducted by Gov.
Roble, ex-Gov. Connor, Col j. Manchester
Haynes, and Col H. S. Osgood, the latter
gentleman having charge of the company tor
the day. Entering the rotunda they strolled
about examining the battle flags, portraits,
etc., which appear. Next they proceeded up
the main .tairway to
The Governors Room
and Council Chamber Gov. Robie, in his
quiet, genial manner received them and made
all feel perfectly at home. Several of the
ladies accepted a seat in the Governors chair
beneath the canopy in the Council Chamber
The portraits Of Names former governors
and eminent men were examined with much
interest by the visiting gentlemen tour of
Representatives Hall and the Senate Cham
ber where Maine laws are enacted, was
made. Finally visit was undertaken to the
library and the long flight of stairs leading
thereto surmounted. This department was
an object Of much interest and was carefully
examined, for the brief time which the dele
CATION remained there.
Leaving the State House
the party took carriages and were driven to
Togus.
( The day was not as favorable as one could
have wished for the trip. There was an
abundance of mud and there was a dash of
rain at times. Yet the country was fresh
and pure, and the air was redolent with
June fragrance. The four miles drive was
quickly covered.
/ Besides the Californians and the other ladies
and gentlemen mentioned above, Walker
Blaine, Mrs. Gov. Robie, Maj. Frank E.
Nye, Col. II. NJ. Sprague and L. B. Hill,
Esq, accompanied the party. They reached
the Home about o'clock and
Received a Salute
of 80 guns. On alighting from their carriages
they were escorted to the handsome hall of
the Home, which was surrounded by soldiers
drawn up in line. Here they were presented
to General Stephenson, who received in fall
Brigadier Generals uniform, assisted by DR..
Bolan, and officers of the institution. A con-
cert by the band followed, Gen. Stephenson
assumed command on departing from the
hall, and the party were conducted through
the several departments and buildings. fin.
ishing with a visit to the Generals residence
After refreshments had been served. sew
dancing added to the social festivities, there
was an adjournment to the hall. where those
who wished to indulge in
Terpsichorean Pleasures
were favored with music by the band At
80 O'Clock the party returned. driving
around by way of the Insane Hospital and
Arsenal to this city. Meanwhile the rain
which had prevailed in the morning had
ceased und the clouds passing away had
allow ed tho sunlight to break forth, rapidly
drying the streets, rendering the return pas
sage very pleasant The beautiful scenery
added much to its enjoyablity.
In the Evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine gave quiet, private re-
ception to the California delegates and their
ladies'. small number of invitations were
issued to prominent individuals in town, and
in all there were about one hundred people
present Mr. and Mrs. Blaine received the
guests at 8. 80 o'clock, following which came
a very pleasant hour spent in social conver-
sation and chat. Refreshments were served
during the evening. 1t was very pleasant
affair.
The Califernians,
whose presence here has been so agreeable to
our citizens, will leave the city this morning
by special train, homeward bound. Arriving
in Portland there will be a clam bake during
the day. and in the evening a large reception
III City Hall, at which Judge Geo. S. Schell.
Hon. c. c. Bush, Hon. w. M. Johnston,
Senator David Mcclure, of California, and
Hon. ]. A. Palmer and Hon. J. H. Rand of
Nevada. will speak. Several prominent
Augusta citizens, including Mayor White
house. have been invited to attend. Judge
Knight left the city for Boston yesterday
morning.
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