Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-20
The MAINE PARTY.

Philadelphia. juno 19.-(SpeciaD.-
The opening scenes Of the national
convention We're enacted. this after
noon, the detail Of organizations per
frcted ana tomorrow will find tho work
in full swing. The notable event Of to-
days session was the mastery address
Of Senator WulCntt of Colorado, in as
Stunning the position Of temporary
chairman. His powerful voice pene-
tratrd every part Of the great audi
turium. He spoke for more than an
hour. holding the closest attention Ot
tho vast audience ana frequently evok-
ing storms ut applause. 1t was an ef-
fort in every way worthy of the man
ana tine occasion.
Ftr the Maine men, the interest Of
tn" day centertd in 4 drive and recpp-
tirn t,ndcrc1 them by Mr. Chas. w.
Henry. one Of tn" prominent citizens If
Philadelphia. ANA one Of the commits
eipneys Of the famous Farmount park.
who owns a fine summer home at cam
den. Me Mr.. Henry was assisted in
tn entertainment of his guests by a
number Of i aiding Philadelphia men, in
clullng his brothers. Senator J. Bayard
lT,uIy and Jnp. J. Henry. Mr.. Chas. u.
Barney. Howard w. French J. l.. Ket-
terliner. }. Lowering Jones. L. $. Dist.
Atty. Jas. NJ. Beck. and United States
Solicitor Gen. Richards
The Maine party was made up as
i llows: Edwin &. Burleigh Jno f.
Hill. sidney NJ. Bird. Geo. \. Murchie.
s. r. Fuller, Harry b. Austin. a. Il.
Day. =. $. Higgins, Daniel \. Hurd,
Waldo II. Pettingill, II. Il. Estes. Ed 4
win Riley. l.. 4. Campbell. Ruht. g.
Henderson, Henry ". Sargent. Fredk.
II. Parkhurst. Wlinwright Gushing,
Saml. u. Lolvitt. w. NJ. Nash. w. H.
Dane, Mr.. Warren If the firm Of $. D.
Warren 4 20. ana son, A. g. Hlount
ana 4. Il. Burleish.
Immediately following the adjourn
ment Of the convention party assem-
blrd in the beautiful Henry Howard
HuStrlry. Jr.. memorial building Of the
University If Pennsylvania. short
distance from the convention building.
After m inspection of this structure
carriages We're taken t. Paramount
park.
After an inspection Of Horticultural
hall the drive was resumed. the route
taken being across the river and that
part of the park known as the Wissa-
hickcn valley. For nearly 10 miles the
route lay along the banks of this
stream, over beautiful roads and
through a succession of scenic beauties
which called forth constant expressions
of admiration from the members of the
party.
Arriving ut Wissahickcn heights
stop was made At Stonehurst. the
beautiful home Of Mr.. Henry. This
fine building stands on height Of
land adjoining Fairmount park and
overlooking beautiful cXpanse Of
country.
Here a fine course dinner was served
at the close Of which the host in 4 few
wcll-chnsen remarks introduced Dis
trict Attorney Beck. who made q most
haupy speech Of welcome. Responses
Were made in behalf Of the party by
Hon. r. H. Parkhurst and Gen. S. ID.
LeaVitt.
After an hour or more passed in very
pleasant social chat the party was
driven to the depot ana took the train
into the city, all of them agreeing that
they had spent most delightful after
noon and evening and that Mr.. Henry
is a prime host. 1t is an occasion that
will always be remembered with sin
cere pleasure by all who participated
in it. c. r. BURLEIGH.