Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-05-27
MAINEITEs IN MAIDEN.



State Association.
MAIDEN, Mass. especially The Pine
Tree State association OF Maiden, Mass,
held its annual meeting and banquet in
beautiful Converse Maiden auditorium
May /, with about 400 present. After the
election OF new officers and some matters
Of business, the company marched to the
large banquet hall, where an elaborate
banquet was laid, furnished by Caterer
Hill. The oft-replenished plates, the
racy conversation, testified to the good
cheer and enjoyment OF all.
When all had been fed and food was
almost burden to the eye, the tables
were cleared and the retiring president,
F. d. Tobin, who presided, called atten-
tion to the splendid programme. George
W. Cutler, a humorous negro and imper-
senator, gave several selections during the
evening and was received with much
applause. He had a most unique manner
OF playing his accompaniments with one
hand, using the other for gestures, and yet
neither music nor gesture lost any charm
for this. The readings he gave were
exceptionally fine.
Miss Nina Bessie Wilbur, charming
reader, also appeared many times on the
programme, giving great pleasure. Among
the invited guests was Rev. Mr.. Cleve-
land, who spoke briefly OF the clergy OF
Maine and their influence throughout the
states.
Mayor Richards gave a very interest
ing address in which he spoke OF the peo-
pie who had become citizens OF Maiden.
The guest of honor-the principal speak
| er of the evening, was Senator Sumner p.
Mills, of Stonington, who was present by
| special invitation. Mr.. Mills spoke on
the topic ''Some OF the Good Things
| of Maine. Mr.. Mills is most interest
| ing speaker and held the attention OF his
hearers from the instant he arose. He
said that in the time allowed him it
would be possible to speak OF only a few
Of the good things. He referred briefly
| to Names standing among the states, to
her strong true men, to her noble women,
to Names natural resources, the many
| attractions as summer resort, beautiful
| scenery, facilities for hunting and fishing,
her noted agricultural product roostook
| potatoes, her natural water power, thous-
ands OF horse power Of which still remain
| to be harnessed and utilized. His word
pictures, SO vivid, carried many back in
thought to dear old Maine.
While the other speakers said many
pleasing things of Maine, all OF which
were appreciated, Maine man right from
| Maine brought the message which touched
the Maine hearts. Mr.. Mills was inter-
rupted many times by the hearty applause
called forth by some witty remark. He
closed his remarks with beautiful poem
1.-THE Lighthouse of Seguin". He was
called to his feet again by the applause,
and was presented with beautiful
bouquet. The mayor received q similar
token.
After the programme an informal
reception was held, and an hour OF social
converse WAS enjoyed while the younger
members repaired to the hall where they
tripped the light fantastic for a while.
This is the last meeting Of the associa-
ton until October, and all agreed it was
one OF the best ever held, and that Maine
people, wherever you find them, are "about
the best people we know.
Mr.. Mills was given a standing invita-