The Portland daily press., 1889-03-19

On the walls back of the galleries are
flags, banners and shields. arranged in ap-
propriate devices, while over the front Of
each booth Is portrait Of the general for
whom the booth Is named. On the front Of
the gallery. over the main entrance. fine
picture of Mr.. James P. Baxter is displayed.
Surmounting the stage are the national colors
draped about the city seal and facing the
stage on the rear gallery is large banner
bearing the Grand Army badge, supported
on either side by life size figure of soldier
and sailor. The stage is enclosed with
handsome curtains and set for a drawing
room. where the Atkinson House Furnish
ing Co. make fine display of choice furni-
ture.
The Opening Exercises.
AT 7.30 p. m, the invited guests began to
gather in the Mayors office and at D. m.
they marched on to the stage where seats
had been provided for them. Among those
present were Dr. Seth Gordon, vice presi-
dent Of the Monument Association and the
members Of its executive committee; Mayor
Melcher and the members of the city coun-
ell; the clergymen of Portland; Hon. Nathan
| Cleaves, surveyor Of the port; Lewis b.
Smith, deputy collector, ex-Mayor John w.
Deering; w. S. Dana, Esq, and others, in
all some fifty or sixty gentlemen. Comrade
Richard K. Galley, ex-department command
er acted as master of ceremonies. After a
delightful selection by the First Regiment
Band, Comrade Galley camei forward and
| said that in the absence of the president Of
Bosworth Relief Corps, Vice President Dr.
Seth G. Gordon of the Monument Associa-
tion would deliver the opening address. As
DIR. Gordon stepped to the front he was
greeted with loud applause. He spoke as
follows:
| DIR. GoRDoN's SPEECH.
| As representative of the Bosworth Re-
lief Corps, can only say that congratulate
the members Of Bosworth Relief Corps upon
this auspicious opening Of their fair. l con-
| gratulate you also, members of the exeeu-
tive committee of the Monument As socia-
| tion upon having the services of the Bos-
worth Relief Corps as the engine that moves
this fair. 1t Is most singular historical
| fact that nearly all of the monuments of
this country have been erected by women.
remember in my boyhood days the incl
| dents concerning the building of Bunker
Hill Monument, how 1t fingered along aud
was delayed until 1t was taken hold Of and
finally finished by the efforts of women.
1t does seem as though there Is that pc
culiarity about women In relation to all
kinds Of matters that men do not possess.
Women are a sentimental set. Men are SEN
timental to a certain degree, but not to the
same degree. Men talk great deal about
building monuments. When Grant died II
was thought monument would be erected
within one year, but no monument exists,
and none will until the women OF the Uni
ted States take hold of the matter.
Monuments are not necessities. NOBODY
would build enc but for sentiment. IL adds
nothing in mems minds to the real value OF
the town. 1t took two whole years
to convince the people of Portland that
1t was really necessary to have a monument
put In the middle Of the town, but the wom-
en- were In favcr Of Market Square, and we
got 1t.
Now l say that women have sentiment
and that sentiment is also prevalent in this
audience. They are bound TO see the monu-
ment erected. The foundation Is laid, and
now we want ten or twelve thousand dollars
and Immediately the women OF Bosworth
Relief Corps have taken bold and will finish
your monument. Men will put their hands
In their pockets and pay out the money but
they need something to touch that pocket
You need sentiment to start them. Men
are well enough In their way. They are q
good kind OF human being to do Certain
things. They can do all that Is necessary IN
matters OF government and such things, bui
the sentimental ideas must come from won.
en-. we need TO stir up these men who dc
not care whether they have a monument OF
DOT. therefore l say IL Is a source Of con-
graduation that the Bosworth Relief Corps
have taken hold Of this matter.
nave only this 10 say to the men. You
are the people that we are to call upon 70
pour out your money; for after the ball Is