Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-08
At the Banquet.


Especial to the Kennebec Journal.
PORTLAND, Feb. 7.
The banquet at the Preble House this af
ternoon Wa a most enjoy able one. The Ia
bles and dining hall were beautifully deco
rated, and the menu vas finely served AT
The close of the repast, Tos-t Master albro
Chase called the meeting To order in a few,
appropriate remarks AMI called upon Gov.
Burleish to respond to the first toast, The
State OF Maine -
Mr. Burlei gh said
Though but plain business man, and not
a public speaker may be allowed to e1-
press MY pleasure IN responding TO the noble
sentiment which has been assigned me.
Though the State of Maine is sreputed to have
a stubborn soil and cold climate in winter
know she has a sterling race of men and
women within her borders. the possessors of
warm hsarts-,s the Portland Cadets and
their friends give evidence by this generous
reception. Wherever her sons go, their
vigor and success plainly indicate of what
stuff they are made. Her public men at
Washington were never more able and IN
hueutal than they are to-day. and the way
they are appreciated by the Country shows
emphatically that, ~hatever may be SAID OF
her climate, Maine, a. factor in National
councils, is certainly not out in
the cold Maine is good State
in which to be born and an equally good
one in which to live and prosper. Her
farms her forests, her fisheries, her granite
her ice. her increasing manufactures, her
| fine harbors and attractive watering places,
show substantial hopes for her future growth
and prosperity Whether as her Executive
or as private citizen, it will continue to be
my earnest effort to promote her best inter
ests.
Before taking my seat permit me to eI-
pres, the sincere thai ks of myself and
staff TO the Portland Cad, ts and their fellow
citizens here prescn; for the cordial greeting
which thev have given us. We are con-
vinced that these organizations, which have to-
day shown such substantial evidence of their
military efficiency and soldierly bearing. are
boti a credit to their city aud an honor to the
Sta.e. | assure you. my friends we shall re
me mber this occasion with pleasure and
gratitude.
Letters we're read from Hon. F. n. Dow,
Senator Libby and W II Looney, regrettir 9
their inability to be PR sent.
The second toast, The City of Portland,
was ablv responded to by Mayor Chapman
who outlined many of the salient features
presented in the growth and prosperity OF
the city and spoke of many of her em'nen
citizens, VINO nave won uistlhtbunS ~ Wv
various walks of life.
Hon. II. b Cleaves responded in an elo-
qnent soeech to the toast, The Grand Army
of the Republic
Col. Frank Dana spoke for the staff in hi
usual happy manner.
Ex-Mayor John Deering made orle
speech eomplimenting the Portland Cadet
upon the good work done by them
Adjutant General Sprague ably Responded
to the toast, The Maine Militia, and Col
Lynch made some appropriate remarks o
the same subject
Lieutenant Clark, of the Regular Army
spoke of the need of proper defence again'
the contingency of war, and the good wof
which is beng done by the training of cit'ze
solciers, who can be called upon in case
emergency.
, The banquet was most decided success
! in all respects and will be pleasantly remen
bered by those who auen led.