The Portland daily press., 1891-07-28
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10 Me Editor Of the Press

To the Editor OF the Press.
AT 0 o'clock Tuesday morning. July 21.
jolly group might have been seen standing
on the platform Of the Graad Trunk station
In Portland. A critical observer would have
taken them for glddy school girls and boys,
and, In fact, two years ago, such they were.
The occasion was the reunion of the class Of
80. Kent's Hill.
As we proceeded to the wharf OF the
steamer Phantom, our number gradually
swelled and when we started for Freeport,
all the members Of the college class were
present while the remainder OF the class
was well represented.
Hon. 4. b. Mallet, .who was our host In
every sense Of the word, was at the steamer
to welcome us In his genial manner. De-
spite the pouring rain, the trip was delight
full, for each one had to know the history Of
each other one for the past two years, and
the greater part of the time all were talking
together. Before we reached Freeport the
sun was shining, seeming all the brighter
for Its former absence.
As we made Wolfe's Neck, place Of his
toric interest. the cannon OF the beautiful
yacht Restless doomed its welcome.
In the most beautiful spot on the point
affording charming view Of trees and grass
and water, was pitched a large tent the
bountiful tables, tastefully decorated with
flowers, were speedily relieved by the raven
GUS company. After a brief survey Of a
small part Of Mr.. Mallets large farm we
gladly accepted his Invitation to sail. A
most delightful afternoon was thus spent
among the Islands, sailing and talking over
school days with now and then a burst Of
merry song.
After doing justice to the stewards care
full provision. class meeting was holden
and a class reunion determined upon for
next year. Other important business was
transacted then we parted for the remainder
of the night. the girls to the yacht, the boys
to their lodgings. In the morning, no
sooner did we make an appearance on deck
than we were signalled from the shore by
waving kerchiefs, and Ia few minutes Mr..
Mallet came alongside to say good morning
and congratulate us on the kindness of ma
ture In providing so perfect day.
After breakfast we reluctantly said good
bye to Wolte's Neck, and prepared for our
return to Portland. The breeze was favor.
able, the Restless and her crew In excellent
spirits and arrival came all too quickly, The
only sober moments We knew for the time
We were together, were when we realized
that II was ending and we must say good
bye to our host and to his beautiful yacht
that had contributed so much to our happi-
ness.
We wish we could find words to express
our gratitude to Mr.. Mallet for his thought
fulness In extending to us this invitation and
for his unceasing kindness and attention 10
anything that could minister to our pleasure.
Suffice it to say that we shall ever remember
It as one OF the most delightful occasions of
our lives. We esteemed 1t an honor when
Mr.. Mallet accepted our invitation to become
an honorary member Of our class and a.
lowed the Restless an active membership.
Next year %. w we meet with Mr.. Fuller
at Squirrel Island, and Mr.. Mallet assures
US that he and the Restless will certainly be
there. ONE OF THEM.