The Portland daily press., 1890-06-12


ly are more than financially interested In
supplying the city.
We are all proud and happy In the knowl-
edge that no city has a more abundant sup
ply or better water than Portland. While
other cities are supplied from ponds or
lakes, rivers or springs, ours Is from sys-
tenn OF lakes, scores Of miles in extent; that
are maintained by innumerable rivers, fed
by icy-cold springs, gushing out from the
rocky sides of the mountains and hills sur
rounding this great basin Of our supply.
1t is from this inexhaustible and health
giving fountain that our happy people slake
their thirst, almost as refreshing las that we
quatfed In our youth from 'the old oaken
bucket that hung In the well"
| am happy to welcome you TO our city at
this season of the year, when she Is just put
ting on those garments of beauty in which
she receives her visitors; as later In the sea-
son she becomes the centre Of the paradise
VIII remain with us long enough TO become
acquainted with our people; learn our facil-
tiles and experience the delights OF our views
our drives and our harbor
Permit me also to express the hope that
your stay with us will be so pleasant that
D0th as individuals and as an association
you VIII SO soon visit us again and often.
PRESIDENT BRACKETS SPEECH.
President Dexter Bracket of the associa-
tion said 1t was with mingled feelings of
pleasure and regret that he responded for
the association; pleasure in expressing his
appreciation OF the cordial reception, and re-
gret that the mantle had fallen upon shoul-
ders untitled for the task Of suitably reply
ing. He congratulated the people of Port
land ON their water supply it Is unlimited In
quantity and of excellent quality. On be-
half Of the association he extended thanks
for the generous. welcome. aud said they owed
lasting debt Of gratitude to the Portland
Water Co.
JUDGE cLEAyEgs SPEECH.
Hon. Nathan Cleaves said it was an his
toric fact that nothing so arouses the enthu-
siasm OF Portland audience as the mention
Of pure water. 1t may be because it comes
spoke pleasantly of the Portland Water
Company, saying there was only one surviV-
or OF the early incOrporators, AMI that was
President Clark, who had spoken OF himself
as waterman, but to his knowledge he had
been an ice man for many years. He refer
red to the difficulty of convincing the people
IN early times that Sebago was better than
well water, and paid deserved tribute to
Hon. Geo. p. Wescott.
William M. Hawes, vice president, made
witty speech, in which he said he had been
convinced that banquet could be given in
Maine.
J. A. Tilden of Boston responded happily
for "the ladies'" and called for three cheers
for the fair sex, which were heartily given.
BeDj Thompson. Esq, of this city spoke
Of the important part the water supply play
ed in the affairs Of life. and said much con-
ddence was placed in water investments in
Portland
Hiram Nevons, superintendent OF Cam
bridge water works, gave statistics on the
area of Maine and its large lakes; also
figures as to the available water power in
the state.
President V. Richard Foss of the Common
Council spoke as follows:
PRESIDENT Foss's REMARKS.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Nep
England Water Works association:
l feel hOn0red in being the guest tonight
of the Portland Water Company. / consid-
er the Portland Water Company tbe best ex
ponent Of our Prohibitory law-begging the
pardon Of His Honor and the police commit
tee-that we have. Poor water makes
drunkards. and the reverse ogghs e be true
have travelled over the most Of this country,
and to some extent In other countries; but
never tasted any water equal to the spark
ling, cool, health-giving water OF Sebago
Whenever am hOmeward bound from any
OF my business trips, my feeling Of pleasure
and satisfaction Is greatly enhanced by the
fact that once more can imbibe Of the pure
Sebago. The Portland Water Company is
hCmathoOAJ WOh OA6dHlIOu duu WCll
institution, and their machinery, pipes and
all equipments are Of very high order. es-
pecially those located on the elevations of
our city. But, while we laud this company
tonight, we must not forget that they are
very much aided by kind Providence, who
has so mercifully planted the gem of oebago
among the pine-clad hills, balmy air and
cool breeZes Of the most picturesque and rO-
mantle section Of our state, Perhaps we
can draw profitable moral lesson right
here
The Portland Water Company exists not
for itself primarily, but as an agency for
transmitting one Of the greatest Of Gods
blessings to his creatures. So, we should
not live unto ourselves, but should strive to
be conductors OF the grace, mercy, peace and
goodness Of God to our fellow men, who may
be suffering perhaps, for these kindly offices
which we can impart. In giving unto others
however, our measure becomes full and run
ming over. We are promised hundred-fold
dividend In this life. So, / am pleased to
know that our hosts of this evening, while
engaged In their philanthropic work, are fill
Ing uD their own treasury by good dividends.
But do not propose to preach sermon TO
you. desire to add my word Of greeting in
behalf Of the city. You are welcome to our
city, to our homes, to our hearts. / congrat-
ulate you upon the very important mission
In life you are filling, and that there Is at
the present time such a remarkable interest
all over New England. in the erection and
maintenance OF water works. l trust your
stay among US may be present and profitable
Bidding you God speed in your work, ana
thanking you for the privilege Of taking
these few minutes, bid you good night.
Prof. w. t, Scdgwick made happy re-
marks. He understood the occasion was in
part a celebration Of the coming of age of
the Portland Water Company since water
was let on in 1869. Statistics show that the
water supplied is purer than that coming
from wells Look out for the sources of
supply to keep Sebago pure.
VIM. NJ. Hawes called for three cheers for
the Portland Water Company, the Mayor
and city government, which were given with
will, and the company dispersed.
Todays Programme.
Today, at 9 a. M, the convention will as
semble and elect officers. followed by the
reading of papers, Biological Water Analy-
ses," by Professor Sedgwick of Massachu-
sets Institute Of Technology; "Notes made
in Holland in 1877" by A. w. Locke, G. E.,
Of North Adams, Mass. "Why favor the
use of Cement Pipe," Dy Superintendent P.
f. Crilly, Woburn. Mass; followed by topi-
cal discussion. At 2 p. M, A. Fteley, chief
of the New York Aqueduct Commission,
will give an informal talk on the new Croton
aqueduct, with lantern Illustrations; Super
intendent Roullier, of Flushing. N. Y, will
speak on the "Advsability Of the use Of wa
ter meters" At 7.3O p. M, City Engineer
Noyes of Newton, Mass, will read a paper
on "Ground Water Supplies" and Assistant
Engineer j. A. Gould, Jr., of Boston, one on
Recording Gauges"
The Slaughter OF Song Birds.
We called attention last week to the
slaughter of song birds in the outskirts and
snhnrhs Of nnr ritv The mischief has heen