Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
A PLEASANT EVENT.
Supper and Social Gathering In Honor Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. MilIiken.

The supper and social gathering at the
Universalist vestry, last evening, in honor
of the 4Sth anniversary of the marriage of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Milliken and of
MIR. Milliken's 18th birthday, was one Of
the pleasantest events of this character
ever seen in Augusta. The large number
in attendance testified to the very general
esteem in which this worthy couple are
held by the people of Auugsta, irrespec-
tive of creed, for there was no church in
the city that was not represented there.
The tables fairly groaned beneath the good
things piled upon them, and everyone was
in the happiest vein. The congratulations
rendered Mr.. and Mrs Milliken were both
hearty and sincere AS a slight token of
the affection that is felt for them, they
were rendered two beautiful presents, Mr.
Milliken receiving beautiful dressing
gown and Mrs Milliken a handsome pic
ture. The post-prandial exercises were
enjoyed by all. Judge Andrews opened
them in his usual felicitous manner. Then
followed song by the choir, Charles
johnson, Mrs. Scott Hill, Miss Copp and
J. Howard Chandler. These names speak
of the character Of the music, which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. Following
this came song and obligato by Miss
Chadbourne, Miss Higgins and Mr.. Blod-
gett, which was finely rendered. Miss
Maud Andrews gave humorous recita-
ton that evoked the heartiest laughter
and applause and showed, both in it's in
telligent Interpretation and graceful de-
livery, more than ordinary Evolutionary
talent. Mrs. Fred Chase followed with
two songs, "Darby and Joan" and
Light" which were beautifully rendered
and held the closest attention of the audi
ence. In response to the hearty encore
that was given her, she sang beautiful
Irish song in an inimitable manner, that
called forth rounds of hearty applause.
In happy little speech, in which he ruth
lessly exposed all the duties appertaining
to deaconships in the Universalist church,
Judge Andrews introduced deacon" C.
S. Hichborn. When the laughter had
subsidized, Mr.. Hichborn opened his speech
with humorous remark in the happy
spirit of the chairman's introduction, then
dropping to more serious vein, he paid
feeling and eloquent tribute to Mr.. and
Mrs Milliken. He declared that the
splendid gathering before him was "the
peoples tribute to manly and womanly
virtue and Christian integrity. He re
ferred with much feeling to the strong and
earnest part borne by Mr.. Milliken in the
founding of the Universalist church in
this city, and declared that the people pres
eilt were gathered there to do homage to
them, and bear testimony to the respect
and affection in which they were held.
At the close of Mr.. Hichborn's remarks,
the chairman introduced Rev. c. H. Hay
den, who made speech replctc with kind
ly humor and deep feeling. He described
his first meeting with Mr.. and Mrs. MILL
ken, spoke of the high place they had won
In the good will and esteem of the com
munity, and closed with the hope that
they might be spared to celebrate their
diamond wedding.
His remarks were followed by song
by the choir, after which the meeting
closed with the singing of "Auld Lang
Syneh