Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-18
Complimentary Dinner to
Associate Justice Cornish
At Hotel North, by Members Of
KennebeC Bar Association.
Attendance Large and Occasion a
Most Enjoyable One.

One If the most enjoyable events OF
a social nature which has been held in
Augusta for the year was the dinner
given at Hotel North Friday evening,
combine ntary to Hon. Leslie G. Cor
nish of this city by the members Of the
Kennetec Bar Association. In recoSni-
ton If his appointment as a justice OF
the supreme judicial court.
1t was the occasion Of bringing to-
gether some Of the brightest men Of
tho legal fraternity in kcnrebec coun-
ty. some 10 of whom were present from
different parts of the county, and with
Teasing and the expression Of senti-
mcnt which followed the enjoyment Of
the rcpuSt. the occasion will long be
a pleasant mcmcry t. look back upon
by everyone who was present.
IN addition to Associate Justice Cor
nish, IN whose honor the dinner was
given. tlcre were also present as guests
Of the evening. Associate Justices
William Penn Whitchouse Of this city
ANA Albert NJ Spear Of Gardiner. 1t
was regretted by all that Hon. Green
lief y. Stevens judge of probate. was
unable to be prcsen mt on account of ILL
moss.
tn" hour for the dinner was set for
$ O'Clock but it was after that hour
when the guests entered the dining hall
to the music bv Dennis Orchestra
which rendered several choice selections
duri?e the service of the menu The
dining iiall was specially arranged for
the occasion ana the tables We're taste
fully decorated with cut flowers. Tho
in # !,
ins",t the folder bearing on the front
Il FINE likeness of the guest of honor
while the inner RACES of the insert
were devoted to the announcement and
tho menu itself. which was both excel
lent in selection ana quality and re-
nectcd much credit upon the prorrie-
tor Of the house.
There were seated 1T the tables be
sides Associate Justice Cornish and AS
Sociatc Justices Whitchouse and Spear
the following members Of-thc kcnncbcc
I;a":
From Augusta-O. G. Hall. a. G.. An
drrWs. Frank l.. Dutton, William H.
Fisher, \. NJ. Goddard. II. NJ. Heath,
Thomas Leigh. + NJ. Thompson, l. a.
Burleigh. Charles l.. Andrews, Trcby
johnson, NJ. H. Simmons O. u. Baker,
~ L. Eassctt, George X. Bassctt. F. G.
Harrington. NJ S. Holway, c. w. Jones,
F. j. G. Little. Thomas j. Lynch, +. F.
Maher. NJ. Z. Sawtclle and Lendal
Titcomb.
From Watcrvillc-C. r. Johnson. S
S. Brown. II. +. Cook. +. w Clair. H.
u. Eaton. w. r. HaincS. w. c. Phil
brook. J. y. Lctourncau and \. 4. Mat
thicu.
From Gardiner-Gcorgc w. Hrselton.
c. \. Knight, q. +. ClaSon viii G. At
hinS, Guy y. Hildrcth and \. c. Still
rhcn.
: From Winthrop-L. r. Carleton and
H. +. Foster.
After the different courses Of the
menu had been discussed cigars were
lighted and the remainder Of the even
ing was devoted to the expression of
sentiment by many Of the guests as
Somhlcd. Hon. Charles F. Johnson of
NdtcrV!llC acted as POSTMASTER and
presided in his usual happy and grace
ful manner Remarks were made by
Associate Justic" Cornish and many
Ont We're some IF the best after din
nor speakers il the state. it was Il "a
son ~ rare enjoyment. The festivities
We're continued until 4 lat" Lnur ana
| it was with a feeling Of genuine rcgre
| on tn" uart Of all that the hour Of part
| ing came.
The occasion Was 4 success through