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

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lations of most of US with the National
Guard OF Maine will soon terminate. 1t
gives me pleasure to express to you full
recognition OF the great interest you have
manifested in this branch of the public
service.
I have witnessed with you, and with
pleasure. the great advance that has been
made by our volunteer military organiza-
ton. l have observed with satisfaction
the personal efforts made by the officer,
and men to excel IN military movements
and attain the highest proficiency And
YOU will join with me in recognition of
the services Of the distinguished soldier
and citizen, the chief of staff who has
given to the National Guard his tireless
To the adjutant general, the inspector
general the commissary general the sur
geon general, the judge advocate general.
the inspector general of rifle practice the
aides-de-camp and the military secretary,
desire to express the greatest appreci-
alton of your untiring and devoted efforts
IN behalf OF the National Guard. and OF
your great personal courtesy to me.
Our military organizations are COM
posed OF patriotic young men, who practi-
cally give their services to the State, and
they merit the support of our people, Our
military force is one of the strong arms
of the State. 1t stands for law. for order,
for good government. for peace, and is
necessary for the security of a free peo-
pie.
For your beautiful gift accept my
grateful thanks. To say that | am pro-
foundly impressed by this manifestation
Of your good will and esteem is but
slightly to express my feelings. The
pleasant memories of my association
with you will always be cherished by me
May happiness and prosperity be yours
in the future.
Governor sat down, Chairman Holman
of the Council arose and read memo
rial from the members of the Council
thanking and congratulating the Gov
ernor, and wishing him a happy and
successful future. Then he presented
the Governor on behalf of the Council
with beautiful gavel of solid ivory,
handle and head. in plush lined case.
1t is a beautiful affair made to order
and deliberately carved. The Governor
was also presented the gavei he has
welded irf the Council chamber for the
past four years. -.....
For the third time the Governor
arose, taken more and more by sur
prise, and more and more deeply
affected by the loving words of eulogy
and the beautiful and costly gifts of
which he was the honored recipient.
His words of thanks We're as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Ex-
ecutive Council:
able Council will be cherished as one of
the most pleasant recollections of my
official term, and you will permit me to
express to you my sincere and heartfelt
appreciation.
Our associations have been character
lied by spirit of harmony; no jealousies
have existed at this board there has
been no conflict of authority. and per-
sonal and private interests have been
subordinated by you for the public good
At times. earnest discussions have ia
marred by bitterness. Differences of opin-
ion have at times existed. but never in
terrupting the harmonious and friendly
relations that nave always been main
tanned in this chamber. During our as
SociationS no word has ever been uttered
here that any member has the slightest
cause to regret.
Grave and important questions affect
ing the interests of the State have been
before you for consideration. and they
have always received your faithful atten-
ton. There has been constantly mani
tested by you a determination to meet all
questions with spirit of fairness and
reach just and conscientious conclusions.
We may have made mistakes, it would
there has been an honest and painstalling
purpose on your part. to perform the
public trust committed to you by the PEG
pie with the greatest fidelity.
In all matters pertaining to the admin
istration of the State government, | have
had your earnest cooperation: you have
shared with me the responsibilities that
attach to the Executive branch of the
government; not with Indifference, but
with a sincere desire to promote the best
interests of the State and her people.
In fiy,u RI To t,
and each of you, my appreciation of the
cordial, generous, hearty and united sup
port 1 have always received at your
hands. / know it is but a slight return
to make, but it comes from the depths of
a heart overlooking with gratitude. May
your lines be cast in pleasant places. and
may happiness attend you all in the flu
ture.
ton and all present grasped the hand
of the Governor and admired the
clock, the loving cup and the gavel
Then about half hundred of those
present adjourned to Viewers Capitol
restaurant under the Executive cham
bers where a complimentary lunch
was rendered His Excellency. An elab-
crate menu was prepared by the well
known caterer and was served in
manner that did justice to his reputa-
ton. 1t was done justice to by the
notable company around the tables.
and the hour was most pleasant one.
Those who were present were Gov.
II. B.. Cleaves. ]. c. Holman, H. L.
Shepherd, Wainwright Gushing, C. F.
Daggett, r. s. Marshall, o. B. Clason,
e. D. Freeman, Nicholas Fessenden,
e. c. Stevens, Albion Little S. 1. Bird,
S. N. Campbell, Byron Boyd, F. M.
Simpson. Selden Conner. E. c. MILL
ken, L. D. Carver, S. w. Carr, C. E.
Oak, L. T. Carleton, S. W.. Matthews.
w. w. Stetson, o. B. Written, w. c.
Marshall. Geo. Pottle, O.. M. Hayford,
]. b. Peakes. Benz. Chadbourne, c. e.
Atwood, N. S. Purinton, Hillman
Smith, r. E. Timberlake H. e. Smith,
w. H. Reid, G. B. Burleigh, c.. F.
Flynt, H. o. Stanley, Llewellyn
Powers, Fred A. Powers, Oramandal
Smith, S. c. Perry, A. r. Day, Seth l..
Larrabee, and representatives of the