Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-07-15
Delightful Party in Honor
Of Dr.. Merrill,
Musical Organizations Give Fine
Program at Casino.
Squirrel Team Wins from The MeMaAans
Score, Eight 10 Three.

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Samuel +. Merrill. D D.. oe Rochester.
n. V. by his many friends and neigh
bOrs, on the occasion of the 10th ami
versary Of his natal day.
The Chapel where Dr.. Merrill from
the earliest days has D,on most ihti-
mately connected with the island was
thought the most appropriate gathering
place. The auditorium was trans
formed into a reception loom which
was tastefully decorated in a green
and white effect. Allured by friends 10
the chapel DR.. Merrill was greeted on
entering by a musical welcome,
should Aud Acquaintance be For
Sot! As congratulations tegan to be
sfOWered upon him, came the first I'M
preston that the surprise was for him
self. The reception committee was the
Rev. A. X. Crane, Mrs. a. H. Daven-
port, Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Phelps.
Prof. ana Mrs. Frank II. Hanson.
Hon. Frank l.. Dingley. Lewiston
made some reminiscent remarks which
were greatly enjoyed by everybody.
especially those who could follow by
personal experience the "reminiscences,
and fluent style.
The Rev. Mr.. Lawrence Phelps
briefly congra tulated DR.. Merrill upon
his happy and healthy arrival to the
three score and ten mark.
Miss Bessie May Bowman's contralto
solo. Happy Days and summer Roses"
aroused great enthusiasm. She was
obliged to sing an encore number Il
Remember Meeting You in September.
Sixty Two" which by its aptness to
the occasion and the arch manner in
which the singer delivered the words,
fairly brought the house down.
During brief address the Rev. H. z.
Crane presented DIR. Merrill with a val
uable bouquet of monetary notes
Deerly moved he expressed his sin
cerest thanks in such n simple direct
and effective manner that his deep and
stirring words will long lnger in the
memory Of al present.
In conclusion, Prof. +. NJ. Bowman
made remarks pertinent to the occasion
Ind read poem which was written by
DR.. Merrill in 1901, while sOjOurning in
Algiers. 1t was entitled from "Sahel 10
the Sea" and as it was inspired by re-
Prospect of the doctors life whil,.
overlooking the valley of Sahel. 1t
proved entirely aprOpoS to the occasion.
Prof Bowman surreptitiOusy possessed
himself of a copy of the poem and hi,
reading of it was received with loud ap-
rlause. The lines are as follows:
In Afric land of sunshine and of story.
Where the blue sea waves lave Il rugged
shore
Where cities rose ana fell and pirates
Ply dread and savage orgies never more
There rise the Atlas. and beyond the val
Lies rich in blossom oil and wine
The pass that links them, where the
mountains rally
Is "Chabet," dark and grand: almost
divine.
so! from the headland Of my life I'm
viewing
The long fair valley that my feet have
trod,
Content to know the path that I'm pursu-
Leads through ''Chabet' to the sea
and God.
What matters it that friendly climes are
chilling!
That pain. disease and WEAKNESS, com
bine!
With heart still brave and with spirit
Ill live for those who love me and are
mine.
So forth I look. and there in picture
Are childhood. boyhood. fatherhood for
Mid Afrc flowers and sunlight brightly
streaming,
Lie lines my pathway from Sahel to the
sea.
tn" following program which was very
Appropriate to the occasion was arranged
RnWman
care and skill.
Violin Solo,
"a The The Evening Star" evn,;Hae1 Wagner
Miss Sarah Imbria Manatt Providence,
Reminiscent Remarks
Hon. Frank l.; Dngley. Lewiston.
Tenor Solo salutaris." ~ vr Panotka
Congrltulatory Remarks.
Rev Dr. Lnwrencc Phelps, Leominster,
Mass.
Contralto Solo-"Happy Days and sum
Miss Bessie May Bowman. New York.
Presentation Remarks.
Rev. DR.. A. r. Crane.
Rev. DR.. s. P Merrill.
Concluding Remarks.
Prof. E. NJ. Bowman. New York
Hymn-"BlcSt Be the Tie That banus
A delightful musical was given at the
Casino, yesterday morning. The partfci-
members of the Monday Afternoon and
Rissini Clubs of Portland. The piano ac-
companists were Prof. E. -. Bowman
Mrs. Miles Bracewell and Miss Mary
Cobb. Following We're the members OF
the clubs: The Misses Henr3etta D. hice'
Harriet Hudson Fassett Mary Alice
Cobb, Harriett Foster. Mrs. Florence
Knight Palmer and Mrs. Robert Treat
Whitehouse. who is entertaining the Wis
iting members at the Babbling Brook cot
taee The program was as follows:
Violin SoIo-"Seventh Concerto.
Frank Ernest Holding.
(a) Expectations" nan
90 '"rhe Mill.
Misses Foster. Fassett and hlSe.
Piano Solo-"Sixth Symphony, SecSn9 ;,i
Movement"
Harrison Shaw.
COntralto Solo, pa.,,or
tbI ."rhree Green Bonnets."
Violin Solo-"Hobgobling Dance. ,,
Frank Ernest Holding.
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