The Republican journal., 1913-06-19

at $50. a. m. led by Marshal P. A. Nichols fol-
lowed by the Belfast Band of 2l pieces J. Lee
Patterson, leader, ,and M. c. Murch, drum major
The place of honor was given to the veterans
of Dana B. Carter Post, No. 12s G. A. R., and
the Relief corps, who occupied several carrl-
ages The commander of the post is G. r.
Grant. Old times were recalled by an anti
quated horse hay rake and an OK cart, and by
Misses Winnifred Dodge and Edna knowlton
in carriage attired as "old fashioned ladies'
A carriage containing two young people got
ten up as bride and groom bore the legend
"Just Married. float decorated in red,
white and blue, in which were representatives
from the town schools the girls dressed in
white, was an attractive feature. Freedom
Academy was represented by a float, prettily
decorated, containing seven young ladies. Miss
Marion Atkinson appeared in the role of Miss
Columbia, and her attendants were Misses
Hazel knowlton. Lena Plummer, Esther Ban
ton. Amy Pucklin, Lucy Sayward and Mar
gene Foye A float decorated in an artistic
manner bearing the legend, Compliments of
Waterville Chamber of Commerce" was filled
with charming young ladies from Albion.
Waterville was also represented in the auto
mobile section by cars containing 25 delegates
from the Waterville Chamber of Commerce.
Dirigo grange, No. 9s, F. ". johnson, master,
had an excellent float decorated in the grange
colors, and bearing 81 members of the grange
appropriately costumed. The Samoset Club
was represented by float driven by J. w.
Samson, in full Indian costume, with Phil.
Lamson riding behind him similarly attired.
The club was also represented in the automo-
bile section. All the merchants, manufacturers
! and business men had individual floats, each
representing the line of business of the owner,
and it was display that would have done
credit to a much larger place. In the automo-
bile section were the of Hon. DIV. Dodge,
DR.. A. M. Small, the Watervlle Chamber of
Commerce, and several comic auto "get ups"
among them the Samoset club outfits, consist
ing of a real machine towing imitation and
both occupied. and very original machine,
built on the Lombard log hauler principle and
occupied by Gustavus Bellows and compan-
ion. There were other features, which we are
unable to mention, that contributed to make
the parade notable one To the stirring
strains of the Belfast Band, and led by the
Marshal, the march extended all over the viii
age and was completed a few minutes after 10
o'clock
THE RACES TAKE PLACE.
The race program followed Immediately
after the parade, the races taking place in
front of the Freedom academy dormitory.
There was hard fight for first place in the
100-yard dash, the potato and the sack
race occasoned much merriment, while the
task of catching the creased pig by party of
lively youths was the occasion of screams of
merriment the part of the big crowd of on
lockers. Summary:
One hundred yard dash, won by Lee Kinney;
Lawrence Steward, second.
Potato race, won by Ralph Richardson; Lin
wood Richardson, second.
Sack race, won by Lnwood Richardson;
Dexter Belgard, second
Catching creased pig, won by Seth Brad
street of Albion.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Next came the speaking from the veranda
of the Freedom academy dormitory. After
the band had played selection Principal
Ralph P. Mitchell of Freedom academy gave
the address of welcome. He said: I'VE are
met today to celebrate the centennial of Free
dom. One hundred years ago this nation was
engaged in a great war, endeavoring to rid
itself of the yoke that had been borne since
the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. We
today are enjoying the fruits of their efforts
and we are able to say that no nation under
the sun can boast of greater prosperity or
higher ideals than the United States.
I'VE little realize the hardships endured by
our sturdy forefathers in preparing the way
for Our enjoyment and prosperity. These
hills and valleys that are now denuded of
forests and covered with growing crops for
the sustenance of our hundred million people
were all cleared by those hardy, energetic
men whom we are proud to call our ances-
tors. These were the men and women, living
in log cabins, and actuated by high ideals, that
made it possible for to be here today to
celebrate their achievements. 1t gives me the
most profound pleasure to extend to you in
behalf of the citizens of Freedom a most
cordial welcome. Our doors are wide open,
and l sincerely hope that you will SO greatly
enjoy your. elves that in 2Ol3, when we cele-
brate the next centennial you all will come and
bring your friends.
ION yonder hill stands Freedom academy,
that for n years has stood for the best and
highest ideals, and its graduates are scattered
to the four corners of the globe. We are proud
to possess such an institution. We are proud of
our location, our scenery, of our business and
social interests, and we are proud to have you
all with US to enter into the spirit and enthu-
siasm as well as the dignity of the occasion.
Again give you most cordial welcome"
Claude d. Nutter, Freedom, Academy. ~,
then read the Centennial poem, of which he
was the author, and it was we'll received.
TALK TO THE HOME FOLKS
Hon. Carter B. Keene. head of the United
States post Office inspection service, a son of
Freedom who has made good in the big world
of affairs, gave an address that was far from
the beaten track of '.orations" made on similar
occasions and was altogether delightful. 1t
might have been called "a Talk to the Home
Folks by One of Them" and it made q very de-
cided hit.
He said that the only jarring note of an
otherwise perfect day had been the announce
ment bv the msrsLal that he. "p former resi-.