Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-25
A BEAUTIFUL TRIP.
Second Excursion From Insane Hos
pitaI to Isle Of Springs.
Presentation Of Handsome Flag 10 Dr.. San.
born by Ex.Gov. Robis.

for the exclusion IOr the pauente OF the IN
sane hospital to the Isle of Springs, by the
steamer Islander, Friday. Those who were
to have that delightful trip, were up bright
and early, especially the patients. The
Islander, with genial Capt. Sprague in COM
mand, was at the asylum wharf promptly at
o'clock, and at all were on board and
the start made.
The Gardiner pulled out from her wharf
a. the same time, but was left behind at
Gardiner, having several stops to make.
The Islander made but two stops, at
Gardiner and Bath, to take on one or two
guests, and after delightful sail arrived at
the Isle of Springs at 1890.
Immediately adjourning to DR.. Sanborn's
cottage, preparations were made for dinner,
which was served bounteously on long
tables on the lawn. After dinner an hour
or SO was spent by some in strolling about
the island, while others listened to the fine
music Of the hospital band, under the
leadership of Prof. Donohue,
A. l.30 there occurred a very pleasant
event. For several years there has foated
from DR.. Sanborn's cottage at the island, a
handsome flag. 1t was the flag that foated
over the State House when Governor Robbie
was inaugurated into Office. That gentle
man recently expressed desire to possess
the flag, and DIR. Sanborn at once presented
it to him.
Not to be outdone, ex-Gov. Robe
purchased and presented DR.. Sanborn
handsome flag, 14A9 feet, to replace the
one presented him, and the pleasant event
referred to was the throwing to the breeze
of Old Glory, and appropriate dedicatory
exercises, all the excursionists and cottagers
on the island being invited thereto.
DR.. Sanborn called the audience to order
and introduced Rev. J. B. Jordan of Paw
tucket, r. l., who offered short prayer.
Ex-Governor Robbie was then introduced
by DR.. Sanborn and was received with ap-
plause.
Governor ROBBIE made very pleasing ad-
uEc5b VI obdl . dhd behAPCSt AuiA VA
eloquence and patriotism, and received
with the closest attention and hearty ap-
plause Of the audience. The Governor
then paid his warm respects to Dr. Sanborn
and his estimable wife, also to the other
officers of the institution. Following this
he addressed kind words to the patients,
longing and hoping for restoration to
health.
Again turning his attention to Old Glory,
he spoke ringing words of love and venera-
ton for the flag. At this point the beauti-
full emblem Of liberty was thrown to the
breeze from the front Of the cottage and
was cheered and applauded. Gov. ROBBIE
concluded in round Of applause that
lasted several minutes, while the band
played the "Star Spangled Banner"
DIR. Sanborn then expressed his enjoy
ment of the patriotic address Of Gov. Robe,
his pleasure Of having so many friends and
members Of his family present to partici-
pate in this occasion. and the fact that so
many of the inmates Of the hospital could
also enjoy the pleasures Of the days out
ing.
He spoke In words Of deep feeling of the
memory of the late Abner Coburn, to whose
generosity and benevolence, it is now made
possible for these most beneficial little ex-
cursions.
Turning to ex-Gov. Robe, DR.. Sanborn
rendered his heartfelt thanks for the beau
tiful gift in behalf of his family, himself,
the hospital and the Isle of Springs, in
very pleasing manner, retiring amid ap-
plause.
The closing part Of the dedicatory exer-
cises was that soul-stirring piece, "Hail Co
lumbia," by the hospital band.
The trip home was very pleasant, the
boat starting at 2.45, and arriving home at
$50, after delightful days outing, despite
the heat.
These trips have proved so successful
during the past four years that they are
reckoned as one of the fixtures.
The officers of the hospital who accom-
panied the party were; DR.. B. I. Sanborn,
superintendent; Treasurer M. S.Campbell;
DR.. P. II. S. Vaughan; Mr.. I. ID. Reed,
clerk in the treasurer's office; Miss Alice
G. Twitchell, matron; Mr.. v. r. Luce, su-
pervisor; w. H. Allen, gardener, accom-
panied by his wife and son.
Among those present as guests of the
hospital were Ex.Gov. Frederick Robe of
Gorham; Mrs. C. f. Smith and Miss Mar
guerita Smith of milford, N. H.; Miss F.
W. B. Drew of Lewiston, lady visitor to
the hospital; Mrs. R. B. Shepherd OF
Skowhegan and Mrs. s. w. Curtis of New
York, guests of Mrs. P. H. s. Vaughan,
who was also present; Mrs. H. B. Hill,
hospital, and sister, Miss Ida Metcalf OF
Lewiston; Mrs. DR.. d. B. Cuddiford, hos
pital, and guests, Mrs. Tucker and daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Tucker and Miss Barker OF
Boston; Mrs. John w. Chase, Mrs.
M. s. Campbell, Augusta; Mrs. Fred