Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-27

best of my ability: and I lay this gavel
down. conscious of no act performed by
its authority that | would if l could re-
call. In this parting hour one truth we
know: You are my friends and l am ever
yours. Nong and continued appauseD
Mr.. Philbrook of Waterville. presented
the following resolutions:
Resolved. That the thanks of the mem
bers of the House be rendered to w. S.
Cotton. clerk. and to L. NJ. Thompson.
assistant clerk. for their uniform pa
thence, courtesy and ability in THE per-
Torrance of their respective duties.
Mr.. Dickey of Fort Kent: l have been
here with our clerk for many years. and
never knew better clerk. / never me.
member of the House will so testify; and
second the passage of the resolve.
Mr.. Winslow of Portland: Two years
ago, ! was a member of the House OF
Representatives and / came here a
Legislative matters: and when it came to
the time for that body to separate L felt
methods and ways employed to make our
laws. | have been here this winter. !
think | have added a little to the know
ledge gained at that time. and yet how
broad Is the field still uneXpiored: how
much there is for us all ITO learn in the
way of making laws that shall give salts
faction to the people of our State. l be-
iieve that i'll the heart of every one OF
us there is consciousness that We have
done our duty. l think We will all admit
that it would have been impossible for lis
70 accomplish what We nave accom-
plshed were it not for the unremitting
tot! and labor of those whom we choose
to be our servants. They have served Us
faithfully and well. They are deserving
that have been pronounced upon them.
and take pleasure in seconding the res
olution that has been offered in regard to
our our clerk sIk,o Personally l have for him
been equally true and gentlemanly to
every member as to myself. I had hoped
two years ago, to see him promoted to q
higher Office. but circumstances came up
that made it seem wise to retain him in
the present position; and l rejoice in this
as far as We are concerned for We have
possesses the qualifications for higher
duties and higher responsibilities: and
trust that he in connection with our dis
tinguished Speaker may sometime fill a
wider and larger field of usefulness and
serve the State of Maine in some higher
capacity even as he has faithfully served
the present and the past House of Repre-
sentatives. (Applause).
Tne question being on the passage of
! the resolutions a rising vote was taken
and the resolutions were unanimously
Mr.. Rounds of Paris, presented the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That a vote of thanks be
rendered to the messengers, mail carriers.
folders. doorkeepers and pages of this
House for the faithful. efficient and kind
~ manner in which they each and all
nave discouraged the duties of their re-
SpectiVe offices.
The resolution. was given a unanimous
passage by rising vote.
Mr.. Hill of Portland, presented the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That the thanks of this House
are due and are hereby rendered to the
official reporters and the members of the
press, VINO nave been in attendance upon
the sessions of this House. for the marked
accuracy and fairness with which they
nave reported the proceedings of the 6Sth
Legislature of Maine.
The resolution was given a unanimous
passage by rising vote.
Mr.. Boynton of Sullivan. presented the
following order:
Ordered, That the gavel used by the
speaker be presented to him.
Mr. Boynton of Sullivan: In common
with the people which | represent we can
express better by our acts rather than
by words the feelings which we have for
NOSE whom we love and respect. In ris-
ing to present to You this emblem of your
office. MIR. Speaker | can only say that
nope its possession will recall to your
MIND reductions as pleasant as those
which We cherish toward you, and those
which viii iinger with us so long as men,
cry turns the pages of our minds. / can
only say for myself, and / will say it for
Al, that from you we have learned in a
deeper and wider and better sense the
meaning of the grand old name of gen
tlenan.' (Applause.)
The order received passage
The Speaker: The harp of friendship
&ives forth no monotone. 1t startles us
nnd surprises US with it's infinite variety
ana resources. | accept the gift with the
"reatest pleasure and as an emblem of
your friendship. (Applause)
On motion of Mr.. Currier of Farming
ION,
Adjourned