Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-03-07
A BANQUET
Tendsred EdVID GIsdhIll Of
SkoIhgssn.
CoreludlDs Session Of Sgmsis.t District
Ledge, |. 0. or.
An Expert Inspection to be Made of the
Small Point Borings.

Special to the KExsEBEc JoUKsALI
sKowHEsAn, March Mr.. Edwin Gled-
hill who for Sme time past has been the
designer in the Coburn Woolen mills has
resigned his position here TO accept = posi-
ton IN the Riverside Wers,sd mills, Pfovi-
dsnee, K. l. saturday night 30 of Mr..
Gledhlii's &C cc-.absrers rendered him fare
we'll reception and banquet At the Coburn.
The bar quet occurred IS $50 and the fol-
loving msra wss served lie courses with
/ Edward Leach as toss,mtster.
Blue Polnts On Halt Shell.
Soup.
Purse Of Turkey.
Baked Rcd Snapper 4 ID Bofdelaise.
| New Tomatoes. Lettuce. kadisnssr
Boiled.
| Philadelphia Capons, Parsley Sauce.
Punch RI yal-
KoasI.
Young Turkey with dressing.
| Mashed Potatoes 6reens Green Peas.
Quail on Toast.
| M"ronaise tticken.
napaTccipa Punch.
| Ba:anas. Apples Fancy Jelly.
| Oranges. Nuts. Raisins.
Assorted Gaze. Cheese.
Coffee.
! Cigars.
Another due"
After arquetiug the company withdrew
to the psrlcrs up stairs and the following
| programme was carried out Forrest
Goodwin. E.q., wa chosen chairman who
called upon Z. IL. Anderson for a few
words NJ. Apdrrson said "This occas-
TOO is for the purpose Of formally saying
coed bye to Mr.. Gledhill. During his
rather short stay in our midst he has made
many warm friends, who wish to be re-
Demhered ia his new home. And, Mr..
Giedhill As mark of esteem and a token
Of their friendship and good will, your
many friends have commissioned me to
present you with this banding Mr.. Gled-
Till a case containing a handsome gold watch
Chain and charm -''snd we all bid
you he sriy God speed and success"
M Gledhill responded happily to the
surprise. This was followed by song by
M. GIedhill "A Soldier and 8 Man."
singing Sweet by and by by the company
remarks by Thomas Shute; song "Only
Picture" Albert Watson; story by Skow-
heRsn's talented humorist, G. W. Hswes;
duet. Messrs i'll and Joseph Richard
son, "LNbosrd Watch by the company,
"Old Oaken Bucket" Chairman Goodwin
tcli story soDg Forgive and Forget"
2. j. Ryan reading of the stsnza on back
Of menu by Mr.. Goodwin.
"should aud acquaintance be forgot
On this cur parting oay
Should We forget him we esteem
When he is far away
Oh, no, W. II hold him In our hearts
And In our memories dear,
And ish him heslrh and happiness
Through his designiBg years
And when with hIm meet again,
ms friend we hold 30 dear,
With Joy wen clasp him by the hand
ANA bid him welcome here"
Song, The Sailors Crave Adam Simp-
son; song, The Floser Show" Mr.. Gisc-
hill; song, C. Y. Rochester; character i'm
psrs1nstion, @. w. Hswes. Chairman
Goodwin then sid I'VE have met here to
.ssy-ssed bye to Mr.. Gsedhill, and the mo-
ment is drawing near when that regretful
~ord must be spoken. He came among us
upknown in character, reputation
and houor. He has here built up . chsrac-
'er and reputation that is most honorable,
and he is esteemed BY all who know him.
Tonlgh, is typical of all nights, for life is
but fleeing shadow. We meet to part and
part TO meet let US hope, agar. Ga where be
all the hlghest regard of his many
friends and their fondest hope for his sue
cess will go wish him" Mr.. Giedhill spoke
few words at parting, saying that he
would siwsys remember his stay in Skou-
hegsn and the many pleasant associations
he had formed. Singing "Auid Lang
Sine" Mr.. Gledhill thep took each one of
.hs company by the hand bidding them
farewell Mr.. Gledhil is a youpg man of
sterliog integrity. fine social character and
pleasing personality and he will be much
missed in the circle 10 which be moved.