, 1907-10-28

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erners-Lunch on Craft.
The Bath. Me-, Daily Times of thu
22d and 23d had the following concern.
ing the launching of a vessel bearing
the name Governor Brooks at that
place, Governor and Mrs. Brooks and
state:
Shipping City Honored.
The Shipping City was honored to-
day by the presence of Governor Bry-
ant B. Brooks Of Wyoming, who made
the trip across the continent to at
tend the launching of the five-masted
schooner named in his honor from
the Percy & Small yard. The day was
perfect for the event and Bath people
turned out in large numbers, while the
number of invited guests and visitors
from abroad was large. The craft
made a handsome picture, decorated
with flags n signals and one feature
of the trimmings was a flag with wv
in red which attracted much of atten-
ton. 1t was a facsimile of the branG
of Governor Brooks ranch in Wyoming
and was a little surprise for the gov.
ernor, arranged by his friends and t.e
greatly appreciated it. There was con
siderable curiosity among some of the
captains present as to what it meant.
One captain remarked, Il never saw K
in my code and suppose it is some Ma
sonic sign"
Enjoyed Visit to Craft.
Governor Brooks, accompanied by
Mrs. Brooks and daughter, Miss Alb
by, was among the early arrivals in
the yard and enjoyed a cruise over the
craft before the launching. When the
staging was removed from the stage
platform, a good sized launching party
was on board and the guests were look
ed after by Captain and Mrs. Angus
Mcleod, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Small
and Mrs. S. r. Percy.
Christened by Miss Brooks.
The craft run down the ways at
1872 and the cheers from the large
crowd on the shore were loud. Miss
Abby Brooks of Casper, Wyoming,
daughter of Governor Brooks, perform
ed the christening ceremony under
the direction pf Captain Mcleod. She
used a large bouquet of roses and
pinks. Governor and Mrs. Brooks were
at the bow near their daughter and af-
ter the launching, said it was a memoir
able experience.
Luncheon Served Aboard.
While the craft was in the stream
salads, rolls, sandwiches, cake, fruit
and coffee. The cabin was adorned
with several beautiful bouquets. Tne
tugs Adelia and Perry attended the
schooner and soon had her alongside
the wharf.
A Memorable Occasion.
The complimentary banquet tender
ed to Governor Bryant b.. Brooks of
Wyoming by Percy n Small, build
ers of the new ive-masted schooner
named for the governor and which was
SO successfully launched yesterday,
was a memorable occasion for the
large company of ladies and gentlemen
which taxed the capacity of the famous
hostelry on the banks of the New
Meadows river. 1t was arranged as an
informal function but as it progressed
it developed into one of the most i'm
portant social events ever held in this
city. 1t was a fitting climax to an I'M
portant chapter in the marine history
of the Shipping City and cemented the
bonds of friendship and good fellow
ship between Maine n the far dis
tant state of Wyoming.
Escorted To Inn.
Governor Brooks and family were
escorted from the schooner after the
launching to the Inn by h many
guests from out of town n many
prominent local citizens with their
ladies'. Three cars were necessary to
carry the party. On arrival at the
Inn a social hour was passed and the
guests from abroad weer given an
opportunity of seeing the beautiful
scenery of the New Meadows, and the
gorgeous autumn foliage of the sur
rounding territory. The day was bright
and clear and the forests on the north
formed a striking background.
The Menu.
At each plate was a souvenir menu
containing a picture of Governor
Brooks and on the reverse a cut Of
one of the five-masted s%chooners built
by Percy and Small. The menu was
as follows:
Lobster Stew
Crackers Celery Pickles
Dreamed CLANS
Drawn Butter Clam Broth
Tomato Ketchup (Heinz)
Worcestershire Sauce IL & P.)
Lobster Salad
Fried CLANS Plain Lobster
Potato Chips
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