The Portland daily press., 1890-06-12

total receipts S3.475 95; expendi lures 81, ,346.-
65; balance on hand 81 1890.
The following nominating committee was
on motion appointed by the president:W w. M
Hawes, Massachusetts; Hiram Nevons,
Massachusetts; II. G. holden, New Hamp-
shire; F. w. Wilder, Vermont; G. Z. Wins
low, Massachusetts.
A telegram was received from Ontario, p.
O., inviting the association to hold its annual
meeting in that city. The president ap-
pointed committee on the next meeting as
follows: w. Fl. Richards, F. W. Wilder, c.
K. Wilder, g. A. Storey.
The committee on classification of rates
reported through j. G. Whitney, Esq, chair
man.
Chas. w. Morse, Esq, of Massachusetts,
read a paper on the question, rs public or
private ownership and management better
for the patrons Of water works?" The paper
strongly advocated private ownership.
Messrs. Fuller and Hawes took the opposite
view. Mr.. Cate of Massachusetts, was called
upon by the president and he strongly advo-
Gated that the ownership should be in the
cities. Messrs. L. NJ. Allis and II. G.. Holder
also participated in the discussion.
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hammer upon distributing mains was dis
cussed by members.
Mr.. j. M. Clark suggested question as to
the measure of water supplied to railroads;
the answer was that metres are used, also
tanks, the latter being most satisfactory.
Adjourned to meet at Falmouth Hotel in
the evening.
Among the ladies who are here with their
husbands during the convention are Mrs.
Dexter Bracket, Mrs. r. G. p. Coggeshall,
Mrs. Albert P. Glover, Mrs. A. B. Daggett,
Mrs Edward L lRose, Mrs E. B. Nevons and
Mrs. f. Ii. Parker.
The Banquet.
1t was company of representative men
which gathered around the tables in the Fai-
mouth dining room last evening at the com.
plimentary banquet rendered the New Eng
land Water Works Association by the Port
| land Water Company. Plates were laid
for 10 at the handsomely decorated tables
and there were few vacant places. At the
main table sat d. W. Clark, president of
he Portland Water Company. On his right
| citation, and at his left Mayor Melcher. The
guests were the Mayor. members of the city
| government and leading city officials, and
they were scattered among the strangers,
making it extremely pleasant for all parties.
1t was nearly IL o'clock when the post
| prandial exercises were started. The Ban
| quet," an amusing selection, was well rem
dered by Shaw's Quartette In opening.
PRESIDENT cLARK's SPEECH.
| prasidant Clark on behalf OF the Portland
Water Company welcomed their guests with
a fraternaI feeling as fellow workmen-
| watermep. They were all united In the
same work with mutual interests, and what
| helms one company to give better service will
| helm every other company. The astonishing
orowth Of water works in the past twenty
| Eve wears Is one of the wonders of the age.
| Water companies are not classed among the
benevolent institutions of the day, but few
| examinations have given so much comfort
and help to our homes. We have set streams
of water flowing that so far as we can see
will eow on forever. He introduced Mayor
| Melcher, who spoke as follows
MAYOR MELcHER's REMARKS.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Ne,o
En0Iand Water Works Association:
1t gives me great pleasure to welcome