Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

departments of State. and members of
important commissions, permit me to
present to you this clock. as slight tes-
timonial of our friendship, ana ask you
to accept it, not for its intrinsic value,
but as small token of our high regard.
We trust that it will ever prove to be 4
most useful present.
In after Years as you look upon it,
and listen to it's tick, tick, tick. as it
marks the seconds, the minutes and the
hours, and are charmed by its melodious
chimes. may the sounds be melody to
your ears, as you remember in these
waters, the voice of many friends.
Diogenes said once to Il friend who
was showing him dial:
1T is a very useful thing to save man
from bein, too late to his supper"
Heed we'll the lesson.
An ancient philosopher has said
Time is the most valuable thing a man
can spend" and famous poet has de-
clared that "a man like a clock. is to be
valued for his manner of going.
We trust this clock will go Well
Dante said, There is no greater grlel
than to remember a happy time in the
midst of sorrow" and so with us when
parted we shall feel the sorrow when We
remember that the happy days we have
spent with you officially are forever
ended.
1.-The way is short. O. friend,
THAT reaches out before us,
/. Gods tender heavens above us bend,
His love is smiling DER us.
4 Just before the close of Mr.. Garlic
TONS eloquent remarks the flag was
removed which had covered large
and magnificent clock which stood
close beside him. 1t is pronounced by
all the finest specimen of an elaborate
|timepiece that they have ever seen,
and words are weak to describe its
beauty and it's construction. The
clock, with pedestal, stands five and
one-half feet high. The case is in
cloisonne enamel with gilt trimmings.
and the face is in gilt with renaissance
decorations in enamel. The pedestal.
beautifully shaped and ornamented. is
of solid Algerian onyx with cloistonne
and gilt decorations. 1t is, a master
piece of the clockmaker's skill in every
respect. 1t is a French quarter CHM
ing clock, with Westminster and Cam
bridge chimes. 1t cost quite number
of hundred dollars, it might not be in
good taste to say just how many. For
some time since it was brought here
from Boston it has been concealed in
the private room of the insurance
where it has been visited
and admired by all at the Capitol, eX-
cent the Governor himself who has
never dreamed of the plans being
made.
When Mr.. Carleton ceased. the Gov
ernor arose and in voice that hest
tated and trembled from the strong
emotion he felt he spoke as follows:
officials of the State Government:
7 greatly appreciate the kind feelings
that prompt the action you have Just "a
AS time rolls on. this
elegant gift from the officials OF the state
government will constantly remind me OF
~ the State and of duty always per-
formed. In all of the departments under
YOUR supervision, and with which you
are connected, there mas DeeIi resoiu -!
pponf,1ct the business of the State on bust
ness principles and on safe, conservative
a- Vol, represent in your official capacities.
/. great and growing commonwealth
q &c naonle Weld to no section in their
Ave M for the State and their affection for
he republic. In the performance of your
public duties you represent a common lf ,t,n-
y nrneress;ye and energetic people can
accomplish. a commonwealth that Is
moving forward with rapid strides. con
stantiy opening up its wonderful wealth.
of resources. =,
It is but the bright morning Of the re-
,,.,r,soble progress that awaits Maine IN
the future if her men and women give 10