Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-16

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| munity to appropriate the honor of
your famous career.
| And we further wish to empha-
| size our deep gratitude to you for
| the gracious and generous cordiality
| with which you so kindly responded
| to our request to meet us on this
| occasion"
The resolutions are signed by the
, members of the committee on res
olutions: r. L. Snow, master of
| Cobbosseecontee Grange: K. r. Col
! Inns, first selectman of West Gar
diner; and Kathryn Cosline, lectur-
er of the Grange.
Reception Held for Mr.. Stevens
shortly before the noon hour the
toWnspeople and visitors from the
| neighboring towns gathered in the
Grange hall where a public recep-
ton was held for Mr.. Stevens, those
IN the receiving line being Governor
Ralph Q. Brewster. Justice and Mrs
A. Nj. Spear of Gardiner, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. j. Braley. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win {. Dudley of Augusta, and Mr..
stevens. 1t was an occasion of mu-
tual enjoyment, Mr.. Stevens meet
ing and talking with many of the
friends of his booyhood days.
Following the reception, the peo-
pie assembled in the dining hall
where bountiful and delicious din
ner was served by the ladies of the
Grange.
Afternoon Meeting Opened
The MEETING of tho
, in the Grange hall was called to or
der by Mrs. Katheryn Gosline. lee
turer OF Cobbosseecontee Grange
and all Joined in the singing of
America" Mrs. Gosline then called
upon r. l.. Snow, master of the
Grange, who spoke briefly of the
organization and purpose of the
| Grange and some of the achieve
lnents Oh this great rural organiza-
| ton.
Mr.. Snow nominated r. j. Braley
as chairman of the meeting and the
nomination was seconded by X. r.
collins, who in behalf of the town
extended a hearty welcome to the
visitors. Mr.. Braley then appointed
the members of the committee on
resolutions.
| y vocal duet was then given by
Mr. and Mrs. Willard /. Parker who
were accorded warm applause.
Mr.. Braley outlined the purpose
OF the gathering. instilling wit and
humor In his remarks, and he then
introduced the next speaker, Justice
Albert Nj. Spear of Gardiner.
Justice Albert NJ. Spear
, Justice Spear emphasized the
point that the farmer is the man
upon whom the mechanic, the pro-
1esslonal man, the scholar, and men
| OF all callings depend. so the funda-
mental organization is the farm. He
congratulated the town upon having
such a strong and forceful organiza-
ton as the Grange.
Where is the great conserving
power and force to restrain the law
less men and protect us in the en-
1orcement of the law?" he asked.
1T is found among the sturdy in
telligent farmers of Maine and 9TH
er states of the Union" he said.
Justice Spear asserted that in
Maine the courts of the State cannot
be charged with dereliction in the
performance of it's duties. and that
the justices of the Supreme Judicial
court and the Superior courts of
Maine have on every occasion ad-
ministered the laws of the State in
accordance with the law.
He declared that there has grown
up a sickly sentimentality to regard
the criminal as the equal of the man
VINO has lived a useful and defent life.
i have no regard for that" he said.
Most of the men who are convicted
of crimes are men devoid of the sense
of moral feeling. moral appreciation
ana moral responsibility, making them
unworthy to be citizens among u.s." &
Without referring to the administra-
ton of Governor Brewster Justice
Spear expressed his belief that in the
past the pardoning power in Maine
has been unwisely and improperly
used
He referred to the church, the school
and the home as the important factors
in keeping up the morale of the people.
Mr.. Braley then called upon Justice
Spear to preside during the addresses
by the next two speakers. A vocal
solo, "A Brown Bird Singing" (by
Hayden Wood) was charmingly given
by Miss Viola Rice Of West Gardiner,
who Is pupil of Maestro Braggiotti.
Rewrites Song to Fit Occasion
Miss Viola Rice contributed to the
success of the program by rewriting
the song when the Silvery Moon
Shines Ger the Hills" changing the
words to fit the occasion and the man
in whose honor the reception was held
Miss Rice then sang the ballad. her
silvery voice instilling charm into the
music. Her work was enthusiastically
received. Mrs. Verna Bachelor Off
ciated at the piano.
Address by Governor Brewster
In the course of his remarks Gov
ernor Brewster referred to the careers
of Justice Spear and Mr.. Stevens.
pointing out that the one had devoted
himself to the further building up of
the temple of justice which had been
erected through the sacrifices of 1000
years, and the other had carved his
career in the cause Of commerce.
The fact that opportunity lies at the
door of Maine people was emphasized
by the governor, who declared that
during the past decade more boys and
girls born in California have come to
settle in Maine than have gone from
Maine to settle in California. This
turning Of the tide is recognition that
the opportunities in Maine are more
diffuse today. These opportunities
were enumerated by the governor.
Referring to the pardoning power to
which Justice Spear had alluded, Gov
ernov Brewster quoted from his inau-
gural address in which he said: If