Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-16

I ~AAf : "a kts' tfAAll- russ stc-I-
citation who vent this year on the excur-
sion % Maehias are united in pro-
nOuneing il one of the most enjoyable
ever uEdertaken- Beginning with our
ride across from Franklin station 10
CherryfieId and Maehias, IL was one
series Of eDjoyments, with scarcely a
| drawback 10 mar It's record. Even ''Old
probabilities, who ha. been for some
time rather choice Of his smiles, did bis
share towards the success OF the exeur-
| sion by giving us fair weather We
we're received ~ friends and guests
eyerywhere, and friends not only took
IA to every place of interest, bat they
went with Us themselves. N masse, and
enjoyed 1t apparently As much a. We.
The excursion to Schoodic Lake, the
clam bake and picnic at Eoquedaie, the
excursion to Bucks Harbor, were all
taken advantage Of TO make ii a gala
occasion for the whole town. These
excursions, without any accidents TO
mar their pleasure, and evening recep-
tions on Thursday In the public hail. on
Friday at Brother Driseo'- residence,
and on Saturday at Mr.. keith's resi-
dence at East MBchias, inter- persed
with drives about town, made up our
public entertainments, while several
calls brought W. into closer contact with
all the people OF good, historic old Ma
ehias- Ii is community Of typical New
England families TO meet whom gives
one lasting pleasure.
At business meeting held at the
close of the delightful excursion, the
Press Association, througha committee
consisting Of +. II. ElwelI, Z. Rowell
and c. b. Haskell, reported the follow
ing resolutions of thanks, which were
unanimously adopted:
The Maine Press Association at the
close of its annual excursion, desires TO
return its hearty thanks to all those who
have contributed to make thi. one of the
most enjoyable and memorable of its
many pleasure trips, and to give express
sion to the qualification it has afforded
Its members to visit region of our State
Of whose many attractions in the way
of bold and beautiful scenery and the
hospitality of Its generous hearted citi-
zens they had no adequate conception.
TO the people of Machias, one and all,
who so Hospitality opened their homes
for our entertainment and made 4 week
of holiday for our pleasure, We tender
our most grateful acknowledgements,
and assure them that their kindness will
alwas be cherished among our most
pleasurabie recolleetions.
10 the committee of entertainment at
Machias, for the delightful day at
Roquedale, we are under obligations 70.
n great pleasure.
To the Machias torpct Band we return
thanks for their serenade and musical
entertainment on the excursion.
To John h. Ames, Esq, for the very
pleasant trip to Bucks Harbor and en-
tertainment ut his beautiful summer
home, We tender our Acknowledgements
for day long to be remembered.
10 Mr. George +. Gardner for placing
his steam yacht at our service, and the
very enjoyable trip around his beautiful
island estate, we tender our thanks.
We ais, acknowledge kind attentions
from Mr.. Stoddard of the Eastern Hotel
and Mr.. McGouIdric of Clare's Hotel,
Machias
TO Mr.. l.. l.. Keith of East Machias
We are indebted for pleasant reception
To the people Of Cherryfield for the
hospitable reception of the overland
party and attention shown to its mem
bers, to Fred /. Campbell, Esq, of that
village for his abundant provision of
means OF transportation aud to Mr.. Il.
McGouldrtc of the Cherrytield House.
we make our acknowledgements.
To MIR. Joseph A. Coffin. owner of
Hotel Schoodic, we are indebted for en-
tertaiument ut his pleasant resort in the
wilderness, where pure air, bright water,
wide views and good fishing are to be
bad in abundance.
10 the Maine Central and Knox u
Lincoln railroad companies, the steamer
Richmond and the st. Croix Steamboat
Company, for courtesies extended, we
return our thanks.
To the excursion committee of the
Association, MesSrs Geo. W Drisko. i.
G. Chilcott and A. w. Laghlin. We are
under obligations for their service in our
behalf
In conclusion, we desire to say that the
impressions we have received of the
eastern portion of the State beyond
railroads-convince us that the half has
not been told of Machias and its bold
sea coast scenery, and that the desira.
bility of it, being opened by railroad ac-
commodations is to US more than ever
apparent.