Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-02-19
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Augas,s. Feb. ~ 1890 J
" n S,v.a Esq, s>eretary Of the LsN
tston board Of Trade -
yrDEAs sIm.-l desire to thank you
very cordially Tor your kind Invitation to
st,end the first annual bsnaas, Of the Lev
i.ton Board Of Trade, TO De held al Re
Dew 10 House, FEB l7h. and to express
my sincere segrs, hat prior engagement
viii prevent ms from being present at that
time sympathlze most cordially with
the spirit and aims of your wor ny organ
,xstion. The stimulating OF home ptiis
and the promotion Of home enterprise Is
one Of the ~ofthiest works 10 which ans
organization can devote its energies
Wbsievxr tends to build up In our STATE
irving cities and 10 rs, moi only adds d.
ree,ly TO ire material prosperity, but fosters
among its people that spirit Of conten'meI
.nd love of home essential 70 Us highest
lie Tei0pment.
The york which our Boards Of Trade
have already accomplished IN his direction
ha. been higi ly beneficial. Though iL car
be ssid 70 have only fairly commenced,
yet It's fr ats are already becoming sppsr
frt The more thorough organzatio5
among business men duriog the past year
which has wltnessed not only the forma-
ton Of quite a number Of new local Boards
OF Trade. but also the formation o. a State
Board, representative of the various Local
orga1izs,i7us, and having IN vie" moe
extended field Of work. Will certainly re-
tound to the future growth and pfo-per.ts
Of Name. The good work which your Own
organization has slrs ady accomplished for
your thriving city is apparent ~ tie stead.
gro~th and ever increasiag industrial ac-
tivity. Nc one can doubt that the future
prosperity IT your cry Will be even more
closely ioter~oven with the history Of 5
Board Of Trade. That such organizations
may multiply all over our State must be
the earnest desire Of every citizen of Maine
who has at heart il. besi int rests
The past fe years have certainly been
years ct gratifying progress for our STATE
New Industries ard the enlargement Of old
ones have been pushed forward IN all dl-
fections Many that have become inOpera
ave have been revived and started upon
new aud more ausplciOus lease of life The
review of the industrial Development of
Nane for the year 1859 recently made BY
the Lewiston journal, shows an extent of
thrifty growth and business expansion
luring the time. OF which every cIiz-n OF
'he State may justly feel proud
Nature has dealt generously with
Maine She has given her many and
substantial gifts which the push and enter
,hl-e If her citizens may develop into
sourcs-of profitable investment aud abid
ing prosperity. The field isa broad one.
There is abundant room in It for all the
energy and business push of our citizens.
Il must aud will be developed. The good
work ha. already made grsuf} ing progress,
and ia. | am convinced. destined, 10 The by
no means 70 mote future, to vas'ly on'gIow
IL PRESENT limitations. In that work he
lisve your organization. and others having
similar AIMS, are destined 10 play mos
n.p0rant part.
Sincerely yours,
EDwtN c BrRLEIGH.
The following letter was also read from
Mr. c. Allen. President Of the Angus a
Board OF Trade
AUGUSTA BoAHp OF TRADE,
Augusta. Me. Feo 10, 1890
NJ. v H. NeueH, See. Lewtston Board
Of Trade LtutsfoB. Name
DN,R SiW: Your courteous invitation to
the fitH annual bar qnet of he Lewiston
Is ard of Trade is duly received. Accept
my thanks- | very much regret my ina
blity to be present on The occasion. The
enterprise and the energy of the people OF
thrifty Lewiston are we'll known far AMI
side, and have learned with much interest
and pleasure that the same spirit anlpstts
her Board Of Trade. What the keel s To
the .htn the Roard of Trade shOni1 b.. la
the city; II should keep her from drifting
and cause the rudder TO BE- operative IN
steering or denoung a straight and proper
course. | congratulate Lesiston That such
an association of leading men whose SIN
cere purpose is the advancement of thu
material and M iral interests OF the city are
united IN her service
have the honor to remain
Very respectfully.
f c. ALLEN.