Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-08-12
MACHA|S' GREAT DAY.
Citizens Make a Present
10 The Gunb0at.
OFFICERS ENTERTAINED.
All Listen to the Eloquent Speeches at
Banquet.

MACHIAs, Me-, Aug. l2-Yesterday a-
ernoon Captain Train and the officers OF
The u. s. S. Machias were received
by a salute, music by bands, great
display Of flags and bunting and a large
rowd Of people At 2 o'clock 300 people
were seated at the banquet In the Congre-
gational vestry.
John x. Ames introduced Harrison
Hume of Boston as president OF the day
Rev. Mr.. Wright of the Methodist church
Governor CleHves responded to 1.-The State
d Maine" The governor spoke of the
grand old state. its development, progress
md history, and was happy In being its
representative.
Captain Train was called out by the
toast, ''The United States Navy" He made
some capital points In comparison Of the
oavy on Machias river In IT'S and the ships
Of the navy today. John +. Lynch made
q fine response to 1.-The Town Of Machias. I"
He recited its heroic deeds and compli-
mented her
Hospitality and Public Spirit.
Henry +. Harding made pleasing points
In his response, alludin2 to the life, char
acter and heroism OF Jeremiah O'Brien,
than whom no braver man ever lived.
John c. Talbot, brought out the real life
and labor of Colonel Benjamin Foster,
who had been in the French and Indian
wars and was chief counselor In the
Machias battle of 1775.
President Hume introduced Morris
O'Brien, son Of +. j. Campbell, as In direct
descent from the patriotic family. Young
Morris, who is only 8 years old, received
the cheers Of the crowd.
Mr.. Hume made an eloquent speech, GO
ina over the history of the navy from 1716
to 1915, lS4S, 1861 and to this time, show
ing how a powerful navy commands the
respect of other nations, and how 1t pro-
teots all industries of our people, irselud-
Ing agriculture
In speaking of the general business of
the state Governor Cleaves said. And
during these days Of temporary depression
the state of Maine may well boast Of the
permanency of her business interests and
the soundness Of her financial institutions.
Her savings banks her national banks,
her trust and loan associations and other
moneyed institutions are as
Sound and Stable
as the government under which they ex-
lst Well may they enjoy the fullest con-
fdence of the people, for their manage
ment is In the hands of able. judlcious.
conservative business men, who have re-
gard for the security of depositors.
The public reception In Libbey hall
drew crowd. The officers of the Machias
were present, and DR.. Henry ii. Smith Of
Machias made the presentation speech.
The present f. a massive silver bowl, the
date Of the battle Of Machias inscribed on
one side, and picture of the Margaretta
and the sloop Unity hauling alongside the
warship and men leaping on board all
ready to haul down the British flag.
The present was made by the people Of
Machias In recognition Of the name given
the ship and in commemoration of the
bold deeds OF the towns first. settlers.
Captain Train spoke In acceptance and
pledged his care ia whatever sea he sailed
or country he visited that any son or
daughter of Maine should have the chance
to see the beautiful gift to his ship by the
people Of Machias. The visit of the ship
here and the warm reception met with will
form the connecting link and have a center
In this representative Of good will and
esteem.
During the reception bands Of music
were on the square, fireworks were sent
OFF, and the festivities of the day were
closed by dance in the hall. No accident
was reported. and the thousands Of visi-
tors went on their way rejoicing.