The Republican journal., 1898-03-03
Pine Tree State Club.

Ladies' Night" Address on Washington.
In 1899, says the Boston Journal, it will
be the effort Of the Entertainment Com
have the Ladies' Night of that year as
great success as was the one OF 1898,
held Wednesday night, Feb. 23d, in the
Hotel Brunswick, Boston. The banquet
hall of the hotel never looked more at
tractive. The tables were laden with an
abundance of cut flowers and surrounded
by scores of comedy women. In all, about
200 were present. At the head table, with
President Prentiss Cummings, sat Hon.
Orville d. Baker of Augusta, Gen. A. P.
Martin Col. Benson, Gen. Joseph S.
Smith, Mrs. c. p. Mattocks, Col. Drink
water, DR.. Whittier, Thomas O Brien and
DR.. Rust. Senator Hoar was prevented
from attending. He was to address the
ladies on the doing away of killing birds
for millinery purposes. In letter ex-
pressing his regrets for not being able to
be present, he exhorted the women to do
away with the style of wearing birds on
hats, now so prevalent. Winslow War
rem was also unable to be present.
During the evening an interesting con
cert was given by Daggetts Orchestra,
Dr.. Richard Shuebruk, cornetist. Miss
Caroline Gardner Clarke, soprano; Miss
katherine NJ. Kicker alto; Herbert A.
Thayer, tenor, and Arthur W. Yelling
ton, bass.
Hon Orville D. Baker of Augusta, Me. :,
was the speaker. He said that it gave
him great pleasure to be among the sons
and daughters of Maine in Boston.
His subject was George Washington S
Salient racteristics' He said that
Washington was one of the silent men of
history. 'Although," he added, ''peo-
pie know most of the historical facts of
Washington life, they know nothing of
him as a human being. In the mythical
description of him, people forget that he
Nas man of striking personality. Born
of family Of high social standing, he did
not disdain to start at the bottom in the
race OF life. He was a sober man, and,
STILL he was one who could quickly dis
card all cares and participate in his favor
lite pastimes.
"A man of the highest social standing,
he was most transformations in his dress.
BE was an admirer of simple life. His
life was like the life of an every day coun-
try gentleman.
"When he was called to lead this coun-
try TO war, he did it most unassumingly.
Of his career as a soldier, a true descrip-
ton sounds like exaggeration. He had
remarkable ability as leader. One OF
his most striking characteristics was his
patience Yet, still, he was man of
quick decision and determination, as was
shown at Trenton. When he WAS in wrath
he was terrible. Under calm exterior,
he was a man of passionate, lighting
nature. He was reckless, fearless
fighter, and often said that he could not
see how man could enter battle and ex-
perience any fear.
''As a statesman, he was not distin-
guished as an orator, but was able to de-
liver his opinions in direct and forcible
manner. He was among the first to fore
see the possibility of developing the
colonies into great nation. His Cabinet
was the most abe one that ever surround
ed a President, Ii was a dem onstration
of his power OF reading men.
ut is but a few days ago that a magniti-
cent battleship, bearing the name OF
Maine, was blown to atoms in the harbor
of a friendly nation. The suspicion OF
men was naturally aroused, and many
thought of treachery on the part of that
nation. But the spirit of Washington
should direct us to await further develop
mentS as to the cause.
1.-The condolences, the respect and all
the other signs of friendship extended by
Spain's officials, show that it was not
treachely. There can be no doubt in the
minds of men but that Spain stands ac-
quilted OF the charge of that terrible dis
aster. The land of Washington, with its
great mental equipoise, will not rush into
war without careful consideration.
The catastrophe raised the conserva-
tive element of American citizenship be
fore the other nations Congress, accus-
toned to eruptions on petty things, pre-
serves a stern dignity. Let it preserve
this stern dignity until the cause is de-
termined.
Several prominent men have asserted
that nation is not responsible for the
ships in her harbor. But they overlook
the fact that a nation should be RESPONSE
Bile for guarding with proper police protec
ton against cranks, maniacs and despera-
does, the safety of its friends.
This country will not suffer from be-
ing cast into war. If for nothing else, il
will preserve national honor. Let us
face this situation as Washington would
Defend our rights if need be, and be
magnanimous enough to concede if need
be-
The exercises were concluded by a
chorus singing America"