Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-28
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hiS ana Ter many oINef purposes.
A bountlfui dinner Mas served at q
little past the noon hour. after which
all were conducted to the chapel in the
ftop story. where the visitors were given
chance to observe the boys in d
sample of one of their entertainments
The 40 boys marched with perfect
step into the han and with order
silently stood in their places ready fof
the sisnal 10 De seated which vas s1oii
given. Each boy was dressed in his
military uniform which consists OF blue
trousers, blue square cut coat, with
brass buttons, a pair of well backed
shoes. ana a little fatigue cap which
each carried in his hands. They were
arranged 80 that the little fellows some
of whom seem little more than babies.
we're in front, while the larger ones
We're behind.
There was singing and recita lions in
the programme. and each was done
amazingly well. The 40 lusty voices
in the patriotic songs make the walls
of the great room revibl.ate In the full
ness of the gong. Every boy sings
with a will and to the ear it is very
pleasing. az there are many excellent
singers in the lot. from the little nigh
pitched treble of the small boys to the
basso of the older ones. Prof Chapman
like this one in his festival chorus.
In the recitations they showed as
great skill and result, Of training. as in
the songs.
Superintendent Wentworth then call
ed upon Senator Pierce, the chairman
OF the committee, for a few remarks.
Senator Pierce responded briefly. CIV
ing the boys good advice and thanking
them and their teachers for the day S
pleasures. Other gentlemen followed
Senator Pierce in the same vein. among
whom were Senators King of Oxford.
Witham of Cumberland. Pike of York
and Chamberlain of Lincoln. Repre-
sentative Pierce of Blaine. Nickerson
OF SWanville and Bennett of Hollis and
all the trustees. Howard Owen Of Au-
gusta. also made some remarks that
greatly pleased the boys as well as
contained words of advice for them.
Mrs. Thomas Porter expressed her in
terest in the institution.
When the boys marched out it was
with the same military precision.
Shortly after they were heard in the
walled play ground. where in their old
clothes they We're enjoying themselves.
The trustees explained briefly what
they consider should be done for the
institution for the next two years. For
will be needed for current expenses
and $50, 0C0 for repairs. In addition to
this ii new steam plant is, in their
minds, necessary. The present boilers
are in such d condition that. the expert
boiler examiner says he will not after
,!As winter. advise his company to in
sure them These will have to be re-
placed and pant fof''t hamwfth which
Womb abe an .eieetfic light piant for sine
Ishting Of the buildings. 1.All are nov
Mghted by ks.ose.ie With greafIyssfin-
creases the danger of fire. The cost of
the new plant is estimated at s10.S5S
ard this is wha; they will ask the Leg
islature to give. instead of approprat-
ing for another cottage.
For the year 1900 they will ask for
100000 for current expenses. and $1,000
for repairs.
The return of the party was made on
the SO train out of Portland.
Those constituting the party were
Senators Albert Pierce of Frankfort.
\. {. T. King of Paris. Cyrus S. Wit
ham OF Raymond, Leroy +. Pike OF
Cornish. II. H. Chamberlain of Bristol
Daniel A. Hurd and Mrs. Hurd II
North Berwick. and Lewis o. Dudley
of Brookton: Representative Thomas
A. Porter and Mrs. Porter of curling
ton. Alfred f. Nickerson of Swanville
Howard Preble Of 'laine. Frank NJ
Irving of kennebunkport. Marion r
Tyler of Bradley. John W. Somes OF
Mount Desert, Frank NJ. Bennett OF
Hollis. H. Irwin Hix and Mrs. Hix OF
Rockland. and Melville c. Hill of Bel
| fast. Howard Owen of Augusta, ant
| the trustees of the institution, consist
| ing of Albion Little Of Portland, Mar
| quis F. King Of Portland, Ansel Briggs
of Auburn, Lucius c. Morse of Pitts
field. and Col Fred Atwood OF Winter
| port, were also with the party.
/ DR. Bulls Cough Syrup Will RI
| VOL, OF u cold more quickly than any Otn