The Portland daily press., 1884-09-01
pATRONs OF HUsRANDpv.
Annual Reunion-A Large Gathering
Addresses by State Master Robbie and
Hon. x. A. Gilbert.
From the Bangor wing and Courier

(From the Bangor Wing and Courierl
The reunion Of the Patrons of Husbandry at
Cedar Grove, Bucksport, was very fully at
tended on Friday by the members of the order
and their friends. At II O'Clock there were
on the grounds over three thousand people.
They came from every direction, by cars, boats
and in carriages. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. e. II. Gregory of Hampdep, the
President of the Association, who stated that
there would be no speaking until after the
picnic dinner had been served.
At o'clock the meeting was called to order
by the President and after singing by the choir,
State Master Robbie, who was greeted with the
most hearty applause by the large and intelli-
gent audience.
Mr.. Robbie said he was proud to occupy the
position OF State Master of SO intelligent and
high-minded an association Of men and women
as the Patrons of Husbandry. He had Just re-
turned from the County of Aroostook and
spoke in the most hattering terms of the intel
ligent, enterprising and thrifty farmers and
business men he met there and the bountiful
crops the land produced. The assembling of
so large number at this busy season of the
year and In the midst of an exciting political
canvass, when all parties were highly excited
and constantly holding meetings, was undoubt.
cd evidence OF the faith of the members in the
precepts OF their order. lie spoke with much
earnestness in regard to the increased benefits
that will be derived from our common schools
and other institutions of learning from the deep
interest this organization was taking in them
He had travelled in foreign countries, and ex-
tens1vely in this country, and believed this
State was as rich in the products necessary to
render life enjoyable as any other place ia the
known world, and the people as capable of en-
joying them. Her climate is the most reliable
for the uarious crops; her products are of the
best quality and command the highest prices in
the market; bountiful crop is sure when the
soil is properly cultivated; her citizens are ma
triotic and unselfh, and take an interest in
the whole country; her atmosphere is pure and
invigorating to both body and mind. Mr. Ro-
bic spoke for nearly an hour, and was listened
to with the deepest interest throughout.
The next speaker was Hon. q. A. Gilbert,
Secretary of the Board of Agriculture and
editor of the Maine Farmer. He spoke in the
most interesting and .edifying manner for
about fifteen minutes, when the rain began to
fall and he was obliged to abruptly close his
remarks, as the audience were compelled to
seek shelter as best they could. All were
much disappointed at this sudden interruption
of affairs, as there were numerous other prom
inent members Of the order present whom
they would gladly have listened to. Not
wlthstanding, the meeting was q very sue
cessful and enjoyable occasion. The
Bucksport Grange made most perfect arrange
ments to accommodate ALL Worthy Master
Robbie, from first to last, since he Joined this
organization. has manifested so much I'M
selfish earnestness and zeal for the welfare of
the order, that he has won the respect and
esteem OF every member. All were highly
pleased with the energy displayed in pushing
through in the night time from Pressure Isle
to Bangor in order to take part in this meet
ing.
Among those present were Col. A. K. Walk
or, Hon. f. W. Richie, M. Gregory and many
other prominent members of the order