The Republican journal., 1922-08-31
Winterport Memorial
Library Dedicated
August z,rd with Impressive Services.

Library Dedicated
August 23rd with Impressive Services
The exercises of the day began with
prayer by Rev. c. A. Purdy at p. m, al
rxhich time the large and beautiful flag,
PRESENTED BY Joseph w. Blsisdell, was
raised on the fsgpole, given by Charles
A. McKenney. Mrs. Charles c. Moody
had charge of this impressive part OF the
days exercises. The little procession OF
small girls, gowned in white, were led by
Carl Knowles in a blue MILDLY suit as
drummer boy. Lemuel Lord as Uncle
Sam held reins of red, white and blue,
which were pinned on the shoulders of
each girl in line. They formed in the
library and marched down the steps and
across the lawn to the flagpole. The flag
was held by Grace Knowles and Mary
Shaw, the other girls in line being Fran
ces and Barbara Dunton, Helen Clements,
Barbara Clements, Ethel George, Banita
Thompson, Lorraine Clements and Velzora
elements. At the foot of the flag pole
che lag was passed to Isaac j. Dunham,
Civil War Veteran, and it was attached
20 the guy lines and gently hoisted to the
strains of the Star Spangled Banner,
PLAYED by Carleton E. Young, first
France, and two verses were sung by the
audience. TIE flag unfurled prettily and
swell to the gentle breeze as it reached
the top of the pole, The program of the
rem ainder of the exercises follows: Read
ing of deed of lot of land from Mrs. Har-
g-iet p Lewis to the town of Winterport
rxas read by Carroll L. Young; presenta-
zion of building by Charles A McKen-
ney, chairman of building committee.
Tne building was accepted for the town
by Charles C. Moody, chairman of the
DO ard of selectmen, and for the Free Lii
'orary Association by Charles R. Hill, its
president
TIE response for the World War Vet
.er ans was by Carleton E. Young.
Judge Ellery Bowden read and referred
70 the names on the bronze tablet and an
original poem was read by Mrs. Annie B.
ClemenN.
This was followed by appropriate re-
marks by DR. C. c. Blaisdell, Philo c.
Blaisdel of New York and A. L. Blais-
dell Of Winterport.
DR.. Henry E. Dunnack,- State Libra
-ian; gave helpful address on THE
Value of a Public Library and what
Should be Found in it.
Benediction by Rev. c. A. Purdy.
After the close of the exercises many
ssvailed themselves of the opportunity to
visit the interior of the library and much
favorable comment was given Dy the
visitors. The exercises of the day were
held on the steps of the library, the au
ldience either standing or being seated in
settees on the lawn. To those standing
during the two hours or more of solid ad-
dresses, etc, which must have been
hard task, much credit is due for their
quiet attention.
WORLD WAR VETERANS THERE
The following are the names of the
World War veterans who were present:
-Sjlas c. Blaisdell, Carleton E. Young,
Ernest Spurden, j. Edward Cook, Horace
Clark. Byron Larby, Amos N. Conant,
HAYWARD Kelley, Philip Goodnow, Ray
mond Carleton, Chalmer Staples, Clyde
Philbrook, John Morgan, L. H. Smith,
Percy Hall, Norman Cuddy, James Bow
den.
The following Civil War veterans were
present; Daniel Spencer, Isaac j. Dunhsm,
Guvanus Dunton, Daniel Carleton, Abel
C. Ford and Daniel Staples
To the presence of the survivors of these
two great wars much of the historical
significance of the raising of the flag, and
dedication of the library is due. Winter
oort has been always proud of her soldier !
sons, Civil War, Spanish American War, |
and World War, for to them we owe the
preservation of the Union, the freedom of
= united people, and complete indepen-
dence forever from the oppression of au-
tocratic power Union Hall was the scene
of pleasant social occasion in the even
ing. Dancing was enjoyed with music by
Knowles orchestra. This orchestra has |
On many similar occasions, for war work |
and for the benefit of this new memorial
library donated its services, as it did on
Wednesday night for the dedication ball |
So to Frank c. Knowles, violinlst; Clara
A. Knowles, pianist; Carleton E. Young, |
ciarinetist and Chester L. Barrows, drum
mer, the thanks of an appreciative public
is due. As the last strains of the good /
night waltz 1oated on the air, and all re-
turned safely TO their homes, thus. as apt
" said our own Judge, ended a perfect /
day. A gift of 5000 was received that day i
from George T. White of New York, who
is associated in business with the Blaisdell
Bros, Inc, and who is at present house !
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Blaisdell of
Belfast. The gift was much appreciated. /
In the remarks of Mr.. White, at the after {
noon exercises he spoke of helping to I
select set of volumes to be presented to
the Winterport Free Library on July 10, |
1895 This gift was presented at the time |
by Mrs Ferren Blaisdell, the mother of
the Blaisdell Brothers, who also had an
interest a. long as she lived in the little
nown, where she lived during her early
Life and where her eight stalwart sons and
.apne little daughter were born. So Winter
zpmrs two great gala day are over, never
to be eradicated from the minds of all
who witnessed or participated in these
two crowning events in the history of the