The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1886-01-28

mat evening, ana received the greetings OF his
brother editors, he wisely changed his mind
and read the poem. His prelude was as fol-
lows
Two years ago the Editor Tin general termS)
was doomed to Hades, in the annual poem by
one supposed to be well posted and one wear
later that worthy brother whose capillary lack
is so suggestive of the genial cline Where there
Is to be no more parting forever, most happily
transferred the guild to Paradise. ''The Editor
in He'll" by Howard Owen. was followed bv
Bro. Psbury, of Belfast, with description Of
The Editor in Heaven" 1t is our task to
establish Il happy medium between the two
and materiaIizc "The Editor on Earth''-the
only habitation of such being of which we
have any authentic record.
The Editor in Ieaven-no place for him there.
With the traditional devil behind him;
And the oft-mooted question We're not to dis
cuSs:
Then where in Shco can we find him:'
There is an error in the above which the poet
corrected before reading and then read without
correcting. Not being one of the airy kind the
writer takes no offence at the reference to his
lack of hair where the hair ought to grow, and
would merely say that the title of his poem
was "The Country Editor at Home which is
perhaps as near Heaven as most editors will
get. After this brief personal DEPRESSION let Us
return to ''1he Editor on Earth" as delivered
by himself. Certainly the poet could find no
fault with the reception accorded his bantlng,
for the applause was liberal and the COM
mentS complimentary. During the reading
the poet discovered that the .'inteligent COM
positor' had entirely omitted his best verse and
he was unable to repeat it from memory. We
quote what is no doubt the second best verse ::
In speaking of wit
Perhaps it is fit
That | sing of our Will O., vii Vii o.,
Whose fun and quaint >quiIs
Have tickled folks ribs
In way rcmuneratve,
Likewise recuperative-
To the extent of a trip DER the billow,
Returning once more
To his own native shore,
Fuller wit, as he went-our wit--Will O.
After the literary exercises there was the an
nual circus over the coming summer excursion.
ote after vote was taken, motion after motion
made, with view to ascertaining the wishes
but all to no avail, and finally the matter was
turned over to Il committee, who will endeay or
to please everybody or perish in the attempt
Our private opinion is that they will perish
Mention should be made in this connection of
the eloquent speech of "Smth of Bangor in
behalf of the oppressed and downtrodden mil
lionareS of the Association, who have Il holy
horror of cheap excursions and a fondness for
travelling abroad. The orator was loudly ap-
pauded
The thanks of the Association were voted to
the railroads for the customary courtesies, to
NJ. 5. Gibson, proprietor of the Prcble House
for reduced rates, to the Portland City Govern
ment for the use of the common council room,
and to Ira Stockbridge for complimentary
tickets to the concert "Wednesday evening
The session closed with a unanimous vote of
thanks to Col Adams, the retiring President
for the ability, patience and impartiality with
which he had administered the duties of the
office for the past two years, Col. Adams
gracefully acknowledging the compliment be
slowed.
AT 40 Thursday evening sleigh-car drawn
by four horses started from the Prebe House
With full complement of forty or more pas
sengers and half an hour later landed them at
the residence of Col. John NJ. Adams in Deer
ing, who had provided the conveyance for the
guests of Mrs. Adams and himself The house
like the hospitality extended on this OCCASION
is large and elegant and the editors and their
wives, As well as the grass widowers and
bachelors, were soon made to feel at home
During the evening Miss Eva smith, daughter
OF DR.. A. W. Smith, of Portland, and Mis-,
Susie Adams, daughter OF Col. Adams, PLAYED
.,J,
that gave pleasure to all. Miss Adams playcd
"The Thunderstorm" with an effect truly ar
tistic. George A. Quimby, '.Our George"
sang humorous piece in a way that called
out laughter and applause. BY request Mr..
Moore's poem, ''The Editor on Earth" was
read by Mr.. Albro +. Chase in All expressive
manner, and both the poet and the reader re-
celved merted applause. In the course of the
evening fine collation. was served, to which
ample justice was done. and then the Young
folks began to dance while a few erav-baired
and bald-headed ones of the ruder sex retired
to the smoking room TO enjoy cigars and a
chat. Mr.. E. $. Osgood, city editor, and Mr..
Wish, business manager, of the Argus. were
present with their families and helped to en-
terrain the guests. Mr.. Osgood is one of the
best newspaper men in Maine, as well as one
of the most popular, and is possessed of fine
literary tastes and abilities. Mrs. Osgood is
also pleasing writer and her letters from Old
Orchard Beach and other watering places last
summer We're highly complimented. Col Adj
ans has his sanctum in his Deering residence.
1t is handsome room, containing valuable
library, and is connected by telephone with the
Argus office in Portland. But, like all pleasant
things this evening draws to close and Aud
Lang Syne is sung, good nights said and with
best wishes for the host and hostess and their
charming family, the guests AGAIN fill the
slelgh-car for a ride to the Preble
AS IN former years many of the newspaper
men and their ladies awaited themselves of an
invitation to visit the studio of Harry Brown.
as ne Is popularity known Memory does not
serve US to give him his formal name. A paint
ing believed to be work by Teniers was on
eNhlbltlon at the studio, and Is attracting the
attention OF connOisseurs, but we preferred the
modern works from Mr.. Browns easel, of
wMch there were many fine examples, ncud-
ing coast scenes at Mt Desert and in the vjcin-
ity of Portland, White Mountain views, etc.
Two barn interiors were much admired, and
there We're many other paintings in the gallery
which we should like to describe did space per-
mt. Mention must, however, be made of
flower piece by Miss Brown, daughter of the
artist-two pots of chrysanthemums, which
We're admirably painted. Mr. Brown is on the
hanging committee of the Portland Society of
Art, and spoke pleasantly of the works of two
Belfast artists, Messrs. Woodcock and San
born, who contributed to recent exhibitions.
This studio is one of the chief attractions of
fortland, and visitors are sure of welcome
from the genial artist.
The out-of-tOwn members of the Association
found the Prebe House comfortable and home
like The proprietor, Mr.. Gibson, and his staff
OF assistants, We'd with each other in contribu-
ting to the pleasures of their guests and a few
OF us feel specially indebted to Mr. John Cole
man, the head waiter, for his polite attentions.
Altogether the memories of this winter visit
to Portland are most agreeable, and two wears
hence we hope to be among those who will
again assemble there. CAP.