Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-23

lHE tue excellent menu, anu III 0VNld'
chat At Just 7.3O o'clock the cigars
were passed around, and few minutes
Later the gavel In the hand of Presi-
dent A. W. McCausland fell and the as
aemblage was in order In a position to
enjoy the speaking about to follow.
President McCausland addressed the
enthusiastic assembly in pleasing
manner, stating clearly and cOnciseiy
the object Of the meeting, which was
was for the purpose of discussing the
matter of holding grand carnival IN
May, as means of celebrating the
citys 5Oth anniversary. He said: I'VE
are banded together as the citizens OF
Gardiner for the good of the city" He
briefly showed the growth of the city
since It's incorporation. as such, 6O
years ago, and concluded his remarks
by introducing ex-Mayor and State
Senator Hon. A. NJ. Spear, who spoke
on "The Board of Trade"
Mr. Spear pleased the audience with
a short story, illustrating how fully the
"vittles" We're appreciated. which
brought fourth applause. He COM
menced with the origin of the Board
of Trade, and covered closely its
growth since It's birth not many years
ago. He said: 1.-The prime object OF
the board of trade, as an institution
is to promote the business interests
and much has been accomplished In
Gardiner through the efforts of the
board of trade" He spoke of the pros
perity of the city of Gardiner, during the
past half century, and thought that the
hard times had not affected Gardiner any
more if as much as other cities in the
State of Maine. Mention was made of the
grand old State of Maine" and the noble
men she had sent out, who have and do
now hold prominent places in almost
every state in the Union. Mr.. Spear said;
1T requires the combined energies of a
community to accomplish any good re
suits Let us then lay aside all trivial
feeling and unite as one in promoting the
welfare of our city.
The next speaker was Mayor Walker:
His talk was on the subject 'To the In
terest of Our City" The remarks wee
very interesting and held the closest at
tention of all present.
EN- Mayor Laid followed. He thought
1t was unfair to call on one who had NOT
been previously notified. but his talk
showed that he needed no previous notice
working. for the interests of the whole
city. and that President McCausland was
the right man in the right place.
What Shall We Do for Our City?' was
present Speaker of the House. Hon: O.
B. Clason aboring under der p dliilc ,
Mr. Clason were rather short. he dis
cussed the various industries in the place
and was heartily applauded
Music by the orchestra.
Mr.. McCausland then read two letters.
one from Chas a; Jones' president OF tn .ho
who regretted that he was unable to be
present at the meeting.
The other was from +. S. Smith of this
city, who was unable to attend the meet
ing and took this way to express ms
willingness to assist in the coming car
nval.
The carnival of four years ago was dis
cussed. and it was stated that the board
of trade cleared $1,000 by that venture. AT
the present time it has an accumulated
property of $4,000. with an Indebtedness
of $500. 1t was shown that the board OF
trade fair. four years ago, was Of great
benefit to Gardiner traders, and it may
be truly said that it was one of the bust
est weeks Gardiner has ever known.
Hon. J. s. Maxcy spoke on How to
Raise the Debt" He thought 1t was the
duty of every man in Gardiner to enter
into the coming fair and make it a great
success. lone pull, Il strong pull and d
pull altogether seemed to express tht
minds of all who were present Mr.
Maxcy was willing to do his part. iinan-
ciaily and otherwise.
County Attorney Hesslton discussed the
5Oth Anniversary of the City His re
marks were as usual very interesting. He
spoke of the excellent water supply which
Gardiner is enjoying. and named several
place. He said: "There are fewer vacant
stores in Gardiner than in any other city
in the State The industrial depression
has not affected Gardiner as other cities.
hat sDy
wealth Shoe and Leather Co. would like
to establish another branch of their bust
ness in this city. which would turn Out
a better class of goods than the present
shoe factory of the same firm. The sub
scripton paper is already started and was
headed by Robert II. Gardiner of Boston,
Mass. with $50. Several smaller subscrip-
lions have followed.
George Harrington spoke on GLOW to
Conduct the Carnival He thought il
was best to paint the town red and IN
fact put forth every effort to make the
fair a success.
During the 50 years as a city. Gardiner
has had "a different mayors. eight or ten
of whom are now living, and four OF
whom We're present, last evening.
Hon. A. M. Spear moved that the city
of Gardiner appropriate $500 to be used in
the coming carnival The motion was
amended by Frank Boston and the
amount raised to $10W. and was unani-
mously passed by the board:
J. Il. Cunningham spoke of "The Benefit
of the Coming Fair. His remarks were
very interesting and well applauded.
1T was voted to have a carnival, on Il
motion put by Mr.. IIeselton The execu-
tive committee of the board of trade is ~
have charge Of the coming event.
On an expression taken to see how
many would assist. every ono present
rose to his feet.
1t was an enjoyable occasion and all
present were pleased with the outcome
of the meeting.