Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-29
SERENADED,
Thousands of Threats Cheer
Names Next Governor.
Historic Blaine Mansion Again the
Scene Of Congratulations.
Cordial Welcome Extended Regardless Of Pol
ilics or Party Affiliations.
SERENADED.

1t seems like the old Blaine DAYS"
was frequent expression heard at the
grounds surrounding the historic old
Blaine mansion, last evening. where
Hon. John f. Hill was serenadcd in
honor of his being nominated as the
Republican candidate for Governor
The serenading party was formed at
Monument park. The notice that had
been given, the music by the Augusta
Cadet Band and the energetic efforts
of the promoters Of the idea all com
bincd to bring hundreds Of people to-
Scther. BY S o'clock. r. w. Soule, the
marshal of the evening, had formed the
procession and it started in the follow
ing order:
X. w. Soule, Marshal of the Evening
Platoon of Police, Henry NJ. Breen, City
Marshal, Charles Grover, Deputy.
Augusta Cadet Band, 20 pieces. Prof.
Dennis, leader.
Representative Citizens.
Before the procession had reached the
house of Hon. John F. Hill that part
of State street in front of the mansion
was brilliantly lighted with fire works
Red and green fire burned on either
side while the rush of balls ana flying
sparks from Roman candles only
served to light the way The Blaine
mansion was one blaze of light from
top to bottom, giving Il foretaste of the
liberal hospitality which would be
shown.
On arriving at the mansion the pro-
ceSsion passed onto the lawn where
circle was formed. After selections by
the band Il. w. Soule stepped forward
and in an eloquent manner made Il
short address to DIR. Hill. who
was on the piazza with Mrs. Hill and
members of the family.
We do not come here as Republi-
cans. Democrats or members Of any
political party" said Mr.. Soulc. I'VE
come here as citizens to congratulate
you and express our pride that one
from our midst should be nominated
to the highest office in the gift Of the
Old Pine Tree State. We COngratu-
late ourselves that one of our number
should be nominated to be the next
Governor"
Then turning to the assembly, Mr..
Soul called for three cheers. They
were given with Il will.
DR.. Hill then stepped forward ana
in Il brief speech thanked the people
for the honor they had done him in be
ing present II hope to meet You all
here" he said. "and would like TO take
each one by the hand.
Fully 5000 people listened T. tn"
speeches that We're given. Not only
was the lawn on which Blaine and his
friends 50 often sat while dis
GUESSING probabilities filled, but the
streets on either side Of the house We're
thronged with people and even though
they were away from the assembly, yet
they were as hearty in their cheering
as tn se nearest the speakers.
Mrs. Hill. who had stood beside her
husband while the address was being
made. then retired to the house. In
a few moments the line was formed
ana the reception began. each ana eN-
cry one being warmly grasped by the
hand by Dr. Hill. Even with the num-
bcrlcss people with whom ne SHOOK
hands there was no change in the
warmth Of the grasp. Each was rs
ccivcd il his kind. courteous manner
and Mrs. Hill. who was in the hall, eX-
tended the same cordial welcome that
had been extended by our next Gov
ernor.
The guests passed in through the
door leading from the piazza through
the hall to the dining room, where
fruit punch and cigars were served by
w. ID. Stinson, +. &. kinsman ana
Mrs. Hills son. John Liggett Inc
guests were then ushered out by the
wav of the main entrance
The last to pass out were half
dozen boys They We're welcomed win
the same cordiality as the most prom
inpnt mon in the State. Gee, but that
wus 4 bully time" was the eNclama-
tion Of the youngsters az they passed
dawn over the steps.
How many people partook Of the
hospitality it would be hard to say
| The people present were not only those
! from this city. but included citizens
| from Skowhcgan, Watcrville' Gardner
! and Hallowen all pleased to offrr con-
cratul,tionS to the nominee.
The rain began to fall when the re-
| continu was over. so that re-lorlna
| tion of the procession was pfeFenteu'
The people simply returned t. the,F
homes TO cscap. the shower that loi-
| lowed