The Portland daily press., 1885-06-27
ThIrty-second Maine Regiment.
THE CLAM BAKE.
Trip of the Veterans to Little
Cheheaque.

OnSpSdEu0s
The most elaborate of all the excursions which
have taken place during the past week was the
one rendered yesterday to the visiting veterans by
the excursion committee. The invitations bear
ing the signatures of Messrs. H. p. ingalls,. B. b.
Murray, Ed. Moore and d. r. Dresser of the com
mittee were issued Thursday, and preparations
made to entertain large company. The Lewis
ton left Grand Trunk Railroad wharf yesterday at
10 O'Clock, with over a thousand persons on
board, number which tested severely the carry
ing capacity Of this fayorite boat. Among
the distinguished guests were Gen. Burdette, Com
mander-n-chief; Gen. KOuntz, Past Commander;
Gen. Connor, Gov. Robie and staff, Gen. Alger
and staff, Gen. Fairchild, Mrs. Sherwood, Mrs.
Fuller Congressman Boutelle and Hon. L. b.
Reed. By invitation of Gen. Brown small party
consisting of Gen. Logan, Mrs. Logan, Mrs
Brown aud daughters, Mrs. Alger, Mrs. Robie
and daughter, the Misses Beal, Mrs. Rogers and
Miss Nichols,made the trip on his trim little yacht
the Winona.
5 breeze which was blowing did good service in
beating down the sea swell. The course was laid
out through Ship channel and then outside along
Peaks Island. When the lower end of the latter
island was passed the boat steamed in between
Long Island and Pumpkin Knob Passing by the
east end of Long Island a short run was made
round some of the other islands, and the wharf of
Little Chebeague, where the bake was to be held,
was reached about II O'Clock. The liquid re-
freshment served on the steamer during the pas
sage was very satisfactory to the party.
Twice during the trip the steamer passed the
little steam yacht WinOna, having on board Gen.
Logan and WIFE, and each time the little craft was
saluted with ringing cheers. Arrived at the land
ing the large crowd at once scattered all over the
island. Some went upon the beaches to get shells
or pebbles as memorials of the trip, some gaZed
Wonderingly at the great shell heaps and listened
to marvellous tales by youthful Portland citizens
of the clam bakeS the Indians used to have but
more went at once to where the present bake was
being prepared. Long rows of tables, with plates
laid for 1500 were arranged near the clam
house. and an immense fire OF cord wood had Just
been lighted over mass of rocks extending near
ly fifty feet. Nearly $50 bushels of CLAIMS had
hoo anlln nafa ah Ia a no rrOlC nfl lttr0
Holsters stood near at hand, and much concern
was expressed by the visitors over the cruel fate
which awaited them, Barrels of sweet potatoes
and over hundred dozen of eggs. were also pre-
pared for the bake In the clam house there was
abundant provision for thirsty comrades. At IL
O'Clock lunch was served consisting OF fish
chowder and coffee, and 1t rapidly disappeared. A
boat arrived from the city at about O'Clock with
nearly 300 on board. While waiting for the bake
a meeting was organized in the grove with Gov.
Robe as chairman. Commander Burdette made
an eloquent speech, and was followed by Corporal
Tanner Gen. GrOsvenor of Ohio, ex-Conmander
KountZ, Chaplain Stewart, Mr. Norton of Texas,
GOV Farchid of Wisconsin, and Captain Jack
Crawford scout At times ,t;n,9, there we're @ cheers
was introduced and received with cheers. He
said:
Comrades Ladies and Gentlemen:
| can't for the life of me understand why you
should wish to hear from me after the el0quence
of the men who have preceded me. When we see
the starry emblem Of our freedom extending oyer
due to the private soldiers such as make up the
Grand Army. We have asUnion today such that
no traitors arm can ever aSSail.
The people of Maine have captured the people
Of the West by the beauties of your scenery your
manners of fraternity and cordality The West
will carry the remembrance as long as life shall
last.
The General then alluded in humorous way to
the clans, and ended by defending the common
soldier from the charge of lawlessness.
Private Nandervert of Ohio and Congressman
Reed made the concluding speeches.
When finally the bake was ready n rush was
maj the fables and dis