The Republican journal., 1896-07-16
The Castine Centennial.

~ o' oi'no"sh hoG, Weabner for the cele-
bratlon OF its Tooth birthday anniversary.
July 9th. The attendance is variouslv esti.
mated. Five thousand s a conservative
estimate, and it does not take manv neonle
to make crowd in Castine's quiet streets.
The full program was not carried out. and
but for the presence Of the U. S. S. Colum
bla, whose marines, with the Belfast Band.
made the parade worth seeing, it would
have been necessary to write the affair down
failure. There was less decoration than
was to be expected, and some of the wealthy
cottage owners were so economical that tbev
saved the wear and tear of bunting by not
holstlng even solitary flag The literary
exercises IN the Congregational church were
interesting, but comparatively few could
listen to them. They consisted of PRAYER by
Rev. j. T. Cushman, scripture reading bv
Rev. Mr. Lyons, an ode to tune of "Auld
Lang Syne," an address by Rev. William
Brunton, extolling the wonderful beauties
OF Castine. Dr. George A. Wheeler, chair
man OF the committee, spoke of the epoch
making past and the part Castine had PLAYED,
and introduced Noah Brooks as president of
toned strangers not to be deluded with the
idea that Castine is but 100 years old, as it
has existed since 1926; praised the traits of
character which distinguish the man from
Maine wherever found Mrs Sanford S.
Dole, wife of President Dole of Hawaii. a
native OF Castine, sent an ode, which was
| read by Miss Anna Witherle 1t was A
graceful tribute to her birthplace George
ii. Wltherle delivered the historical address,
and John W. Dresser read an original poem.
Governor Cleaves and Senator Frye of the
expected guests did not come, but Senator
Hale, Congressman Milliken, Boutelle and
Dlngley were present. The banquet and
speechmaking did not take place, but the
invited guests and speakers were dined at
the Acadian. AS what was to have been the
program for the postprandal exercises is
worth preserving, here it is:
The Government of the United States. 1t
governs best because it governs least.-Sena-
tor Frye
seamanship, known wherever the American
flag has been carried d.-Congressman Mill
ken.
The State of Maine-Col. E. C. harrington
OF The Governors staff.
Our State Judiciary-N othing is law which
is not reason: Matthew Henry-Judge An
drew P Wiswell.
The Congress of the United States-We
may change politics, but we never
change our ongressmen-Senator Hale
The Land We Live In-They love their
land because it is their own, and scorn to
give aught other reason why-Congressman
Dingley.
Our New Navy-The pride of every pa
triotic American-Hon. c. A. Boutelle.
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean-The
Commander of the U. S. Cruiser Columbia
The Ancient Seaport of Castine-W. j.
Dreamer, the collector of the port.
Penobscot, Our Old Time Partner, Now
Our Neighbor, and Our Friend-H. B. Ward
we'll
Ancient Falmouth Modern Portland. So
Near and Yet So Far-Hon. James P. Bax-
ter.
Brooksville, our mature offspring. Whose
sweet fields beyond the swelling foods,
| stand dressed in living green: Watts-One
of the Selectmen of Brooksvile
Castlne-And said ''If there is peace to
be found in the world, The heart that is
humble might hope for it here: Moore
George NJ. Warren.
The sports in the harbor did not take
place and the many yachtsmen who had
come here in anticipation of race We're
greatly disappointed. The concert in the
evening was cut short by the early depart
ure of the steamer which was to bring the
Belfast Band home. The fire works in the
evening came off as announced and the Co.
| lumbia had her search light turned on.
Both were visible from this city. The cele-
bratlon closed with ball in the evening, for
which Sanborns Orchestrafurnished music.
The steamer Catherine was advertised to
leave Belfast at O'Clock a. N. for Castine
via Northport Camp Ground, but when she
left the wharf here she had her full COM
plement of 400 passengers and went directly
to Castine. AS she had other engagements
during the day she could not make second
trip. Several persons were unable to get on
board and waited for the Castine, which left
at 10 o'clock. This boat was also advertised
for the Camp Ground, but was loaded here to
her capacity of 100 passengers, and few
were left on the wharf, unable to get on
board. She was obliged to skip the Camp
Ground. The Castine returned about and
| the Catherine about a. m.
| Many went from Belfast in sailing craft
and few in row boats. Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
| Pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Adams and
Rev. j. F. Tilton started Wednesday after
noon in the Jennette. They towed down
the harbor and at 9 p. m. were in the yicin-
ity of the monument. They were out in the
bay all night becalmed. The sloops Sasin.
Capt. Dunbar, Ralph, Capt. Robinson,
Eagle, Capt. r. H. Coombs, Idlewild
Walter Arey, Alice B., Flip, Walter Var
mum, and the Marjorie with c. A. Pills.
bury, Geo. W. Burgess and Thos. D. Barr
on board, started Thursday morning with
very light and uncertain breeze from the
north, that when Turtle Head was
passed changed to southwest and increased
in force. Freeman Roberts went over in
his schooner boat Thursday, and O. R.
Webster started Wednesday night in his
sloop Louise. One of S. B. Holt's rowboats
went over Wednesday night. The Jennette.
Marjorie and the Roberts boat arrived home
early, the others came in the night or Fri
day morning, the latter encountering a
dense fog.
| Some personal observations may fitly
close this record of Castine's great day. To
the party on board the Marjorie the harbor
| display was fully worth the three hours sail