Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-06

honor of being received. Hon. James G.
Blaine and family were among the number.
and nearly all the ex-me mbers in the CITY,
The gentlemen receiving had pleasant word
and cordial grasp of the hand for all. Hon.
Hannibal Hamlin was the leading spirit of
the evening, and he had hearty and warm
words Of greeting for those who approached
him. One lady he graciously kissed and
ex-Gov. Dingley went so far as TO saw that he
witnessed it. This is Mr. Hamlin's legislative
semi-centennial, for half century ago TODAY,
he first took his seat in the House. He is
now 10 years of age. At $50 the reception
came to close and half an hour was devoted
TO conversation and social enjoyment, Mr..
Blaine, governor and x-governors particl-
psting freely.
Nearly all the distinguished gentlemen
who attend the reunion and whose names ap-
pear in another column were present. Gov.
Hamlin pronounced it the finest gathering of
gentlemen he had ever seen in the State.
Reunion Notes.
Chairman Atwood ordered 80 more plates
for the banquet last evening.
Charles Z. Hamlin. son Of Gen. Charles
Hamin, has accepted position on the staff
of the New York Tribune.
The Maine Central Railroad has issued
neat card giving the time of arrival and de-
parture OF trains from Augusta.
The banquet seems to be a great favorite
with the reuniOnists and large number of
ne" names were :aken Yesterday.
Marion, Washington, county. wishes to be
named as having the oldest ex-Representatives
living. They are Capt. John Smith, aged
SO years, and Abram Bridges aged 81 years.
he ,Ear, Of tIa to-,
wear becoming badge. IL is OF purple silk,
with gold bar and tsssels slip of yellow
silk. inscribed executive committee" is at
tached.
A very pretty reunion badge made its APP
pearance, and is on sale at the State House
1t is red silk, with gilt fringe, and bronze
eagle at the top. In the badge is printed the
State seal and beneath it the words egisla-
tive and Executive Reunion, Augusta, Maine,
Jan. 5, 6 and 7, 1856"
OF Senator, electd from Washington
county from 1853 to the present time only
twenty-three are now living, and all but four
reside within the county Probably Mr.
Whidden of Calais is the oldest person in
the Senate chamber, being ninety odd years
of age and still quite active.
Oxford county has furnished four Govern
ors Albion X. Paris of Paris, a native of
Worcester, Mass. John w. Dana of Frye
burg, native of that town.and Sidney Per-
ham of Paris, native of Woodstock Israel
Washburn, Jr., our war Governor, though
elected from PenOb> cot was a native of Liv-
ermore, once part of Oxford county. Of
these only one, Hen. Sidney Perham sur
wives.
l.. \. Bearce, Turner; Stetscn Ill., Sabat-
tus: n. o. Cram, Portlanh T. W Allen.
Dennysville; Thomas X. Holt, Hollis Mills;
Philip Wilson, Eat Newport: Daniel Dud-
ley; w. II. Scott, Gree nbush; Nj. l.. Abbott
Dexter: ". II. Stevens. New Portland; JOS
eph Farwell, Thorn!ike: Cyrus Greeley,
Lewiston; Fred n. Dow, Portland, J. p.
Blunt, Skowhegan; C. \. Wing, Winthrop;
Philip II. Stubs, Strong; are among those
who have accepted invitations to the reunion
ani they we're in the city yesterday Hon.
j c. Talbot, who has seen IL Years of ser
vice as legislator, arrived yeste- Jay.
The Daily Kpnnebec Journal for Wednes-
day. Thursday and Friday will contain full
reports of all the proceedings of the legisla-
tive reunion, besides much additional matter
relating to the same. This set of papers will
comprise complete history of the reunion.
and each participant in the proceedings will
want to preserve a file of the journal for the
tbFee utNs he three copies OF tne paper
will be mailed from this office to any address
for ten cents.
Following was the spicy bill of fare
which The assembled wisdom at the Augusta
House perused at the dining table yesterday :
1920 lsS6.
Restow thought on what you eat
The style it bears will make il sweet.
SOUP.
Bourley and Chicken Broth.
FISH.
Sportsmans Weight. Penobscot Sauce. Boiled Cod.
HOT MEATS
Rolled Leg of Mutton Mattocks' Fancy.
Boiled Fowl Manleys Selected.
Boiled Corned Beef and Cabbage.
Roast Lamb, Ia Kenuebec.
Roast Beet, Bodwell's Hereford
Roast Pork, Granger Style.
Roast Pork. "Solon sauce" Roast Goose
Haricot of Lamb. Maccaron and Cream
Green Corn. Davis Best.
Peas, let's have 'em.
Smashed Turnips'
Cabbage, "Brck Top"
Onions, "Weepers"
Squash, no doubt of it. string Beans, North Pole
Cheese. Hand "Mad"
Mustard, smart.
Plain and Mixed Pickles
PASTRY AND DESERT
Spice Pudding
Indian Padding Passam quoddy.
Boiled Rice.
Apple Pie, Androscoggin Best.
squash Pie.
Mince Pie, Mystery.
Snow Jelly.
Apples.
English Walnuts.
Almonds,
Rasins.
Casanas Pecan Nuts. Tea. Coffee
These names may have stylish ring,
But still you'll eat the same old thing.
Adytre TO Mothers.
Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
Your rest 5v a sick child suffering and cry.
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
al once and get bottle OF Mas. WINsLow's
SOOTHING. SNRUp EnR CaIInRES Txrru1Sc