Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-10
golden age and the happy islands of the

blest.
For. standing as we now do in the last
part of the closing decade Of this 18th
century. which Is the grandest and best
century that history or mankind ever
knew. for in it peace hath had her
victories vastly more renowned than
war. I am sure that II can be conf
IDENTIFY claimed that at no time and In no
epoch. whether we view 1t from an edu-
cational. political. a religious or
humanitarian standpoint have the pros
poets been so bright and encouraging or
the privileges immunities and enjoy
ments so grand and universal. And may
we not reasonably hope that what this
18th century has done for a part OF man
kind the 10th will accomplish for down.
trodden and suffering humanity in every
section of our globe
! have faith in the ultimate triumph. in
Gods own time. of right over wrong.
truth over error. knowledge over ignOr-
ance. justice over injustice and oppres-
sion. universal liberty over tyranny and
despotism. You will see that / am opti-
mistic. and | do most sincerely and
heartily endorse the sentiment that "A
patriot is better than a pessimist.'
Nature has been kind and generous to
u.s. She has bestowed upon our State
many blessings and gifts with no grudg-
ing hand for which we should be duly
thankful. Yet | have sometimes thought
we do not fully appreciate how rare and
valuable they are.
have an unrivaled sea coast. tempered in
summer and winter by the ever rolling.
murmuring, restless ocean, indented with
numerous delightful. safe and commodi-
Gus harbors, bays and inlets. with com
Portable and magnificent cottages and
summer resorts clustering among them.
We have sufficient anchorage to accom-
modate all the navies and fleets afloat.
We have splendid and enchanting scenery
everywhere; beautiful lakes and rivers
nd an
unequaled attractions to the summer
tourist and sportsman. who visit us in
greater numbers with each succeeding
year. We have healthy and invigorat-
ing climate, a reasonably productive and
fertile soil. and in some sections es-
pecially so.
In the settled parts of our State we
have very many beautiful and thriving
towns and villages. containing the con-
tented and happy homes of an Intelligent.
Industrious and patriotic people.
Ii is a good State not only to be born
in, but to live in. develop and improve.
1t has vast resources and capabilities still
dormant and untouched or only partially
used. 1t produces noble men and women.
1t deservedly has a warm place in the
hearts and affections of its sons and
daughters wherever they may be. that no
distance can dispel or time wholly efface.
The declaration, "happy is the nation
that has no history" does not apply to
Maine. Its past is secure and satisfac-
tory. It's past we cannot, and many of
US would not recall or change. Its record
and teachings furnish us with wisdom
and safe guidance in the present. hope
and inspiration for the future. Its great
names are immortal. and are a powerful
incentive to noble deeds and efforts to
make its future still more grand and
glorious.
Mr.. Cornish next introduced Angus
ta's mayor, paying him the tribute #
The citizens. He gave the subject. THE
City of Augusta" with the sentiment:
Mother by birth or by adoption to us
all; may the second century upon which
she is about to enter. be as prosperous. as
honored and as worthy as, the one that
has this day closed.
In response. Mayor Choate said: From
time immemorial people have celebrated
the anniversaries of the important events
of their lives. nations the return OF the
day which marks the dawn of their life
or reformation and all Christendom, for
near two Thousand years, the nativity OF
the blessed Savior. 1t is well that such
a custom prevails and that those things,
the contemplation of which shall help to
make life happier. mankind better and
more loyal to human progress, should be
often brought to mind.
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vo,, ba,a returned To visit the scenes of
other DAYS and to renew the friendships
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,ome trooning in upon Won tonight will
Hear the muff1ed tramp OF years
Come stealing up the slope of time:
They bear train OF smiles ana tears,
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