Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
GARDINER.

The Evans House parlors never looked
mere attractive and never contained a more
brilliant and intelligent gathering of ladies
and gentlemen than last evening, the occs-
sion being the reception given by the History
Club of this city, in honor of Mrs Julia
Ward Howe, the talented authoress of Bos-
ton. large delegation from the Unity
Club Of Augusta were press Mt by special inyl-
tation. After the guests were presented TO Mrs
Howe and Mrs. Richards literary program
of much excellence was given by different
members of the club in this city assisted by
Mrs Howe. An excellent essay on Louis
XIV and his reign, prepared by Mr.. VIM.
Morrell, was finely read by Mrs. MOrren in
the absence of the author. Following this
charming paper on "COnelle" was read by
Mrs. Harry Richards. The paper
while treating mainly of the no
ted French writer, mentioned briefly
other early French writers of distinction.
Mrs. Richards closed her essay with an ex-
quist,ly rend red, old French poem. The
me ST interesting feature of the evenings
literary entertainment was CT course the part
taken by Mrs Howe, and the lady abundantly
fulfilled all expectations. After some in
teresting and charmingly related reminisi-
cences of Rachel and Ristori. the famous
French actresses, Mrs. Howe read a poem,
recently written and published, the subject
being Charles X in Exile" At the close,
by special request of those present, Mrs.
Howe repeated that ringing national hymn,
1.-THE Battle Hymn Of the Republic" To say
that the rendering of the poem was worthy
Of 1t is abundant praise, the clear, musical
voice of the distinguished lady delivering
the trying passages of the grand old hymn
with the charm and beauty peculiar only to
herself. AT the confusion of the exercises
Refreshments were served and q half hour
of social intercourse enjoyed. The final
good nights of the company closed one of
the most pleasant entertainments ever held
in Gardiner, and will be long remembered
by those whose privilege il was to be present
g. A. X. hall will, this evening, be the
scene of one of the best masquerade balls
ever held in the city. The affair is under
the personal supervision of Mr.. VIII Caswell
who has spared no time or labor to make the
affair complete success
A. NJ. Spear Esq the mayor-elect is
young man but thirty six years of age. hav-
ing been born in West Gardiner in March,
1852 He was educated at Hanson Academy
in Waterville, and was graduated from
Bates College in the class of 1875. For the
two years following his graduation, Mr..
Spear taught in North Arson, leaving there
70 enter the law office of Hutchinson &
Savage in Lewiston. He was admitted to
the keunebec bar in 1873, opening au office
in Hallowell. He was elected to the legis
lature from that city in 1882 and served two
terms, 50 and 81 He came to this city in
August, 1885, entering the aw business with
his present partner, o. b. ClasOn, Esq,
nnder the firm name of Spear & Clason.
Mr.. Spear is a young man of more than
ordinary ability, and during his residence in
this city has won many friends who have
shown their appreciation and belief in his
ability BY placing him in the highest office
which it is in the power of our citizens to
bcstow. He has always been an ardent re-
publican.