The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
PORTLAND MARINE SOCIETY.
Annual Banquet at the Falmouth
Last Evening.

One of the oldest societies in Portland, the
Portland Marine Society, organized in 1876,
held its annual meeting and banquet at the
Falmouth yesterday afternoon and evening
There was good attendance at the annual
meeting, at which the following officers for
the ensuing year were elected:
President-Charles H. Chase,
Vice President-Richard Sheppard.
Secretary and William Leayitt.
Finance Committee. s. Winslow, F.C.White,
John W. Deering.
The following resolutions on the deaths of
Captains Jacob Mcclellan and Peter John
son were adopted:
Whereas, During the past year this society has
lost by death Two Of its Oldest and most respected
members, viz, Capt. Jacob Mcclellan ex-Mayor
OF Portland, and president of our society for
1t is
RESOLVED, That in the death Of Capt. Mcclellan
our society and our city is deprived Of man who
united to sterling integrity rare business qualifi-
cations and fine social attributes. The saving
that IAN honest man Is the nOblest work of God"
was well exemplified in the life and Character of
| Captain Jacob Mcclellan.
Reso.ved, That when Capt: Peter johnson en-
barked for his final voyage to that port whittier,
sooner or later, we all must sail, our Oldest mem
Der left us the memory Of true sailor of the old
| thy man.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread upon
@ lne reeolas, ana copy sent 70 each Of the fami-
| lished In the Portland newspapers.
The business meeting was then ad-
| journed.
1t was merry company that assembled in
the pretty private dining room Of the Fal-
mouth at o'clock. A long table had been
tastefully set and most profusely decorated
with palms, plants and flowers. At the
head Of the table sat the president Of the
| III
foot the venerable Vice President, Capt.
Richard Sheppard. The following gentle
men were present:
Charles H. Chase, Richard sheppard.
| X. X. Norton, Il. III. Jordan
j. 3. Wiusl0W, j. q. Clark,
| G. w. Bunker, A. j. Petteneill
William Leavitt, william Leavitt. ,Jr
| A. l.. Dyer, J. w. Deering.
James KeaZar, III. III. McDuffee.
Charles Loring, H. p. Dewey,
+. z: White, b. T. Woodbury.,
A w. Smart, A. s. Oliver.
A. 3. Haven, j. w. Sheppard,
j. +. Norton.
The dinner was a splendid one. and in
every way worthy of the Falmouth. 1t was
promptly and nicely served by Head Waiter
Coleman and his assistants. The menus
were very elaborate and read as follows:
Blue Points on Half Shell.
Chicken Clear, with rice.
Boiled Cod, Oyster Sauce.
Pommes de Terre Parlsiennes.
Tenderloin of Beef Larded with Mushrooms
Baked Mashed Potatoes. French Peas.
Asparagus, Cream Sauce.
Mallard Duck, Currant Jelly,
Saratoga Potatoes.
oyster Patties la Creme. Marischino Punch
Broiled Quail on Toast.
Neapolitan Ice Cream Fruit Cake Glace.
Jelly Merngue Tarts
Frosted Pound Cake Macaroons.
Malaga Grapes. Oranges.
Apples. Figs. Coffee.
Cigars.
When ample justice had been done the
splendid repast, cigars were lighted and in
formal speeches were made by several gen.
tlemen, replete with reminiscence and story.
Whist and social chat were INDUCED in until
late in the evening.
1t was one Of the most enjoyable occasions
Of the season, and most thoroughly enjoyed
by all who were fortunate enough to be
present