Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-20
PROUD OF EN-!
Deer Isle Planning Reception
for the Defenders Crew..
The Boys Are to Be Given the Very
Best the Town Affords.
Captain and Mrs Half Also Invited 10 Attend
the Festivities.

Boston, Sept 19,-The Herald will
print, tomorrow, the following: Deer Isle.
Maine, Septic The men of this town.
proud of their comrades who make I'D the
crew of the Americas cup defender, have
planned to give the boys splendid re-
ception on their return home, an event
which will Immediately follow the yachts
going out of commission. The following
two letters tell their own story:
Deer Isle, Sept. 10.
Capt. II. G.. Haf-Dear Sir: A large
number of solid citizens of this town have
organized under title of "The Defender
Reception Committee, In q full meet
ing of che committee l was instructed to
| communicate with you, to most cordially
invite you and Mrs. Half to visit this town
when your crew comes home.
You will he we'll received and well cared
for. You will be entertained in the best
manner We know of, and tho freedom of
the city Will be extended to you aud yours.
Please communicate with me Us early as
you may find it convenient to do SO. aud
| trust your answer may be favorable to
our hopes.
Yours very truly,
Ed A. Richardson,
Corresponding Secretary.
Deer Isle, Sept. IS.
To All Members OF the Defender Crew
Who Arc Citizens Of Deer Isle, Gentle
men: So far AS possible, we have followed
you on every tack, and gone with you over
all the courses you have stcered since YOU
left your homes. We have not been able
to learn of any misconduct or any lack of
seamanship on your part. We have not
known OF any want of discipline nor any
absence of willingness and hearty spirit To
do your whole duty at all times and i'm
all ways.
We did not expect any contrary report to
be made regarding you. We were proud
hat citizens of our town should be chosen
to show the world that America can still
produce as able mariners as In tho times
Of yore, and men equal to any that could
be gathered from all the salty edges of the
Garth
You were chosen. We believe that You
have proved worthy. For that reason ON
your return home, we desire to show you
honor, to partly prove to you and others
that we appreciate you snd admire your
conduct through all that trying season of
your preparation TO meet foe whom We
expected you would find to be both
formidable and brave.
When your duty is fully done, when your
commander has given you an honorable
discharge, we wish you all to come home
and we very earnestly request you to all
come together, to all land at one place.
We do not wish to dictate to you or try
to influence you as to whether you shall
land at the north end or at the south part
of the town-scttie that point among
yourselves. You know we have but one
brass band, and one piece Of heavy artillery,
hence We can make only one satisfactory
demonstration at one time.
II you Will all come together you will
be the more grsndly welcomed. After a
noisy reception, at whichever pier you may
choose to land upon, you will be allowed to
go to your homes in peace On about
the second night after that you will be
given reception at the town hall, with a
grand banquet for you and your ladies.
You are requested TO choose one of yopr
number to make answer o this commupi-
cation a. carly ss may b., and also tele-
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