The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
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Freeport, March 24.-The excursion OF
the class OF '96 has proved success, and
we feel safe in saying every one has seen
a GREAT deal, and learned more than
could lie accomplished in several weeks of
school. During the past few days the
marty was more or less scattered, still the
sight seeing was kept up until Monday,
when the last one took the train to visit
relatives out of town. Friday thirteen of
the FATTY climbed Bunker Hill monu.
ment, and from its top watched the u.
S. eunboat Machiss as she steamed to her
dock at the Navy Yard, just returning
from China. The rest of the morning
was spent at the Navy Yard, and many
considered it the most interesting place
we had visited. The recent orders from
Washington made it very busy place
one war vessel was undergoing repais
in the dry dock the Machias was An
attractive object due to her recent arrival /;
q company of mariners were drilling in
the yard; and heavy teams were remOv
lug can non in another part of the enclos-
ure; while the ferry was making fre-
ol1ent trips to the receiving ships where
the new recruits were being examined.
The old Constitution alone seemed to
maintain an air of Quietness and dignity,
the characteristics of old age. Many OF
the scholars attended the concert given
hv Sousa's band in the afternoon. Some
OF the boys started for the postoffice
buildipg to attend the Bran trial, bat
owing to the large crowd were unable to
oat in. Saturday morning we visited
trinity church, the public library and
the new State House. Nr. and Mrs.
StocbridGe surprised us while we were
waiting for = car. Three OF the boys and
one of the girls took the Saturday night
host for home. Two of the boys went the
night before; so Sunday found our party
considerably reduced in numbers. DIR. Lor-
inner nt fremont Temple gave us another
eloouert sermon in the morning. Before
taking the electric for Everett we strolled
into old st. Paul's church on fremont
street and sat down in pew NUMBER TWEEN
ty-tve where Daniel Webster used to sit.
Sunday evening we attended church ID
South, Boston. The few who were lets
had planned to spend a few days with rel.
atives before going home. Brenda and
Jim remained in the city; Minnie Went
to Dover; Alice to Maiden; Belle ana
Grace Davis to Brockton; Vaun to Cam
bridge; Grace Orne to Quincy and Hat
tie to Wakefield. Wednesday night found
them all on the boat bound for home,
DR.. Harvey and Mr.. Shaw being on the
same steamer. Thus the Freeport pill
griInege has proved a success The ex-
penses of the trip We're kept within the
fifteen dollars, and in some cases enough
was left for souvenirs No accidents hap
pened to the party, and all enjoyed good
health. Every night found us tired and
foot sore, but the next morning we were
ready for the days cruise. We do not
claim to have seen everything in Boston,
but we did see great deal, and all our
time was occupied. We made many
PLEASANT acquaintance on our cruises,
and were kindly received by all. The
fact that we were high school class
from Maine on an educational trip to
Massachusetts seemed to be the only in
production necessary.