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Further, I ask you to accept six old engravings of Barn- staple, two of them showing the Old Guild Hall, which un- fortunately was demolished some sixty or seventy years ago. There are also one or two most interesting pictures of our old quay, and it was from this very spot that these brave pioneers of three hundred years ago left the pleasant coun- tryside of Devonshire to become the parents of your country in America. We sometimes say and think that the parting of these gallant people from Barnstaple's pleasant country- side must have been indeed a sad parting, but we of all peo- ple, are now able to say that that parting was well made, because they have become the pioneers of one of the world's greatest countries.
All these are tokens of friendship, and it is somewhat pointed that we should talk so much of friendship, of good will, understanding and cooperation. It naturally leads me to explain why.
You in this country have not felt, as we have, the full force of the unrest in Europe today, with war clouds gath- ering dark and fast, with the parade grounds trembling with the tramp of men's feet, with millions of pounds being spent by all on modern weapons of destruction. You may well understand that we are anxious to make quite plain to all that we desire not war, but peace. We stand exactly in the same position as you stood when the U. S. A. enter- ed the Great War in 1917. Then in his speech to Congress on January 8th, 1918, President Wilson said: "We have entered this war because violations of rights have occurred which touched us to the quick, and make the life of our people impossible unless they are corrected and the world secured once and for all against their recurrence. We de- mand that the world be made fit and safe to live in, partic- ularly that it be made safe for every peace-loving nation which wishes to live its own life, determine its own institu- tions, and be assured of justice and fair-dealing from the other peoples of the world as against force and selfish ag- gression. All the people of the world are, in effect, partners in this interest, and for our own part we see very clearly that unless justice be done to others it will not be done to us."
We have no jealousy of German greatness ; we grudge her no achievement or distinction of learning or enterprise ; we do not wish to injure her or to block, in any way, her legitimate interests or power ; we do not wish to fright her, either with arms or with hostile arrangements of trade if
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she is willing to associate herself with us and with other peace-loving nations of the world in covenants of justice, law and fair dealing; we wish her only to accept a place of equality among the peoples of the world. When I think of you as the new world I think the term could then apply to us all; let us try to think of a new world for us all.
And so I come to you today to seek to bind the past close- ly with the present, to seek to help forward that close union of the English-speaking peoples which, I think, is the best possible guarantee for peace and prosperity not only of our two countries, but of civilized humanity.
Once again, may I apologize for saying we want to shake hands forever, not only with you in America, but with the whole world. Fear and violence have always gone together and we have a complete contempt for both of them. To stir up peace is our great objective, and we hail the day when it will be a world call.
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you once again and I thank this great and representative company for the splendid reception they have given us both. I thank you for the people of Barnstaple for the generous recogni- tion of what I have tried to do, which, after all, has only been an honest endeavor to do one's duty-to serve. Surely that is even more honorable to you than it is to us, and who can say in the presence of such a gathering in this new world, and under circumstances we meet today, that Democracy is ever likely to fail. I feel more convinced than ever that we shall yet emerge from our present troubles and anxiety triumphantly, not by bloodshed and hatred but by understanding, tolerance and goodwill.
MR. McLAUGHLIN arose and again presented Select- man Crocker, who on behalf of the Town of Barnstable, ac- cepted the gifts tendered by Mayor Dart, and offered the gifts from Barnstable to Barnstaple, England.
MR. CROCKER-Mr. Chairman, the Mayor, Aldermen, Councillors, and Burgesses of Barnstaple, in the County of Devon, England. We, the Selectmen and Inhabitants of the Town of Barnstable, in the County of Barnstable, Common- wealth of Massachusetts, United States of America, accept with sincere and deep appreciation the replica of the Steeple Cup given to us in token of fellowship and friend- ship which exist between Barnstaple in old England and Barnstable in New England. We will guard and cherish this cup among our most priceless possessions as a visible token and constant reminder of the close ties uniting the
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mother with the daughter town. We are happy indeed to receive the felicitations of Barnstaple and are honored be- yond measure by the presence here of His Worship the Mayor, and Her Worship, the Mayoress.
The Mayflower on her first voyage cemented a firm bond between old England and New England. Every ship which has since sailed from one country to the other has laid down additional bonds of common heritage, understanding and friendship. We ask you to accept this replica of the Sover- eign of the Seas as a visible reminder not only of the exist- ence of these bonds, but also of our fond hope that by the grace of God they will prove to be inseparable through the ages as they have in the past.
Further, Your Worship, the Selectmen, in behalf of the Town, gratefully accept the two vases you have tendered, one for the Town and the other for me. We, and future Se- lectmen, will cherish and guard with the same care the one inscribed with the name of the Town as we do the Steeple Cup. The vase given to me I shall treasure as priceless as long as I live, and after me be assured that those descend- ing from me will regard it as a precious heirloom.
"Also, Your Worship, we, the Selectmen, extend our sin- cere thanks for the beautiful silver cup from the Barumites in London, and we also thank you for the beautiful tokens of friendship which you have brought us from England ; and be assured that official recognition will be taken of them and that letters of thanks and appreciation will be mailed immediately to: the Members of your Town Coun- cil, the Members of the Barumites in London, the Municipal Charities Trustees, the Trustees of the Barnstaple Long Bridge, Messrs. C. H. Brannam, Ltd., Barnstaple, England, Mr. Halls, and Mr. Maurice Prince for the film of Barn- staple.
And now, Your Worship, we have another little token which we ask you to accept in behalf of the Barumites in London. It is a tray and cups. We request that you tender it to the Barumites on your return to England.
In conclusion, Your Worship, a few words in which I shall try to explain the significance of the model of the ship "The Sovereign of the Seas."
Of course we are a pioneer country, still comparatively young. We have no such things as civic plate and concerns which have made pottery for hundreds of years. For the first two centuries of our town's life, there was a continual struggle for existence with the forces of nature and there
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was little time for acquiring the fine arts as were prac- ticed in England centuries before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. Nevertheless, we had in the last century for about fifty years what I shall call for want of a better term, a glorious era. It was the era of the clipper ships. These ships, the building and manning of which was dev- eloped into an exact science and became not only a trade but truly an art originated almost entirely here in New England. Scores of Barnstable boys were trained on them, first as cabin boys, beginning many times at ten or twelve years of age, working their way gradually up to the rating of able seaman, then to third, second, and first mates, and finally they reached the quarter deck as masters, which many of them became as young as twenty-three years of age.
The history of these ships and the men who manned them is well recorded, but far too lengthy for me to com- ment much on here tonight. I remember many of the old clipper ship captains who had retired when I was a boy. All are gone now, the way of all life. The last one here in this town was Captain Howard Allyn, who passed away only five or six years ago. Many are the tales I have heard him tell of his voyages to nearly every port in the world.
This model which we have given you is a masterpiece of its kind, complete down to the most minute detail and seafaring men in your town in England will instantly re- cognize it as such.
"The Sovereign of the Seas" is of particular interest to your countrymen because she was at one time leased I be- lieve, to an English shipping firm, The Black Ball Line. This model was made by William K. Boyne, an American citizen, who was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1890. He was trained as a naval architect with Alexander Hall Com- pany, famous Aberdeen shipbuilders. In 1911 he left ship- building for aircraft designing in Bristol, England. He lived in England until 1917, at Bristol, Loughborough, Dover and London. When in London he was seriously shell- shocked in a German bombardment of that city. He came to the United States after the World War in 1920 and worked in New York until 1923. The effects of the shell shock came back and he was told to spend five years on a farm. He came to the Town of Barnstable, bought a place and has remained here since. He did not build this model for the Town. He began the construction of it some years ago because of a challenge by the late William Crosby of Osterville, who had designed and built yachts all his life.
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GIFT TO BARNSTAPLE-The scale model of the famous clipper, "Sovereign of the Seas," presented to Mayor Dart to be conveyed to the people of Barnstaple, England.
Mr. Crosby told young Mr. Boyne that it was impossible to build a twelve-inch model of a clipper ship. Mr. Boyne accepted the challenge but Mr. Crosby died before the model was finished. The construction of the model required 800 hours of exacting and painstaking work. The result, as all can see, approaches perfection.
Captain Howard Allyn, whom I mentioned before, was, one day about fifteen years ago, explaining to me and a few friends the details of sailing one of these great ships. He told us how they looked under full sail with a strong wind on the quarter, with every line drawing at exactly the right tension, with the great masts towering more than 200 feet toward the clouds and with the great yard arms
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often carrying canvas sails enough to cover more than two acres of ground. He said that the crew of seventy-five to one hundred men could adjust all this rigging in such a way that the sound of the wind and the ship crashing through the seas was beautiful beyond description. When asked what the sound was like he replied that he could not describe it, but after a long pause, he said as he gazed out of the window at the setting of the winter sun, I quote :
"Many times as I stood on the deck and listened to that wonderful sound, I heard in my imagination, a great harp in perfect tune being played upon by the hand of Almighty God."
MAYOR DART then in a speech of acceptance thanked the citizens of the Town of Barnstable for their gracious reception and tokens of appreciation which he would deliver to his Borough and to his constituents who so generously tendered to our town their visible remembrances of their interest in this our Tercentenary observance.
A musical interlude followed, after which personal gifts were presented to His Worship and His Lady, by Chairman Mclaughlin, Mrs. Ora A. Hinckley and Mrs. Walter D. Baker.
The public was then requested to come forward and be personally presented to the honored guests. At the conclu- sion of the reception the meeting closed by the assemblage singing, God Save The King, and, The Star Spangled Banner.
EXCHANGE OF FELICITATIONS BETWEEN BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A., AND BARNSTAPLE, ENGLAND
Mayor Dart brought with him and presented to Barn- stable a beautiful illuminated scroll conveying the felicita- tions of Barnstaple, England, to our town, on the occasion of this Tercentenary anniversary. The scroll is handsomely encased in a roll-up cover of royal blue morocco leather ornamented in gold. The Borough seal is embossed on it in gold leaf, and the Mayor's seal is printed in gold. It was the work of the London firm of Shaw and Sons. It is in the permanent keeping of the Board of Selectmen.
The Tercentenary Committee has had prepared an illumi- nated scroll of somewhat similar nature for presentation to Barnstaple, England, extending appreciation for the gifts and expression of good will, and for the visit of His Wor- ship, the Mayor, and the Mayoress. It is in book form,
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bound in covers of dark blue morocco leather, with silk bindings, and the message of friendship is set forth in il- luminated hand lettering. It was the work of the New York and Paris firm of Cartier's, and at this writing (February, 1940) is shortly to be forwarded to its destination across the Atlantic.
The text of the two documents follows:
BOROUGH OF BARNSTAPLE
To THE CHAIRMAN, SELECTMIEN AND THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF
BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WE, THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND BURGESSES of the Borough of Barnstaple, in the County of Devon, England, offer our hearty congratulations upon the celebration of the Tercentennial Anniversary of the Town of Barnstable.
WE ARE PROUD and honoured to know that it was our forefathers who three centuries ago settled in the State of Massachusetts, and gave your Town its name, and in token of the ties of fellowship and friendship which exist be- tween the Towns of the Old and the New Worlds we ask you to accept this Replica of the Steeple Cup presented to ours the most Ancient Borough in England by Richard Dodderidge, Mayor in the year 1589.
FURTHER WE ASK you to accept the felicitations of our Town in being able to take part in your celebrations through the presence of His Worship the Mayor and the Mayoress, and to accept our good wishes for the well-being, prosperity and contentment of your people and that you may continue to en- joy the blessings of life. freedom, and privileges under the protection of the established laws and usages and foundations of your Great Country.
Given under the Common Seal of the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Barnstaple, this 12th day of July, 1939.
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TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
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THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN, COUNCILLORS AND BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNSTAPLE, IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON, ENGLAND
WE, THE SELECTMEN AND INHABITANTS of the Town of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States of America, accept with sincere and deep appreciation the Replica of the Steeple Cup given to us in token of fellowship and friendship which exist between Barnstaple in Old England and Barnstable in New England.
WE WILL EVER guard and cherish this cup among our most priceless posses- sions as a visible token and constant reminder of the close ties uniting the mother with the daughter town.
WE ARE HAPPY indeed to receive the felicitations of Barnstaple and are honored beyond measure by the presence here of His Worship the Mayor and the Mayoress.
THE MAYFLOWER on her first voyage cemented a firm bond between Old Eng- land and New England. Every ship which has since sailed from one country to the other has laid down additional bonds of common heritage, understand- ing and friendship. We ask you to accept this replica of the "Sovereign of the Seas" as a visible reminder not only of the existence of these bonds, but also of our fond hope that by the Grace of God they will prove to be in- separable throughout the ages as they have in the past.
Given under the Seal of Barnstable, Massachusetts This 21st day of August, 1939.
CHESTER A. CROCKER JAMES F. KENNEY VICTOR F. ADAMS
Selectmen
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BARNSTABLE MASS. ADOPTED MAY & 1889 1639.
CLARENCE M. CHASE,
Town Clerk
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RECEPTION AND DINNER IN HONOR OF THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS GIVEN BY THE BARNSTABLE TOWN OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
The Barnstable Town Officers' Association gave a recep- tion and dinner in honor of the Mayor and Mayoress at the Wianno Club Thursday evening, August 24th. The reception commenced at 7:45 p.m., with Selectman Victor F. Adams and Mrs. Adams heading the receiving line. The dinner commenced at 8 p.m. Approximately two hundred of the members of the association and invited guests attended the function.
PROGRAM
JUDGE HENRY L. MURPHY, Toastmaster
Welcome to the Town Officers' Association
EDWARD C. CROSSETT, President Wianno Club
Response
LAUCHLAN M. CROCKER, President of the Association
Trio in G. Major
Chanson Paroles
Address of Welcome to The Mayor and Mayoress CHARLES C. PAINE
Guest of Honor: MAYOR CHARLES F. DART Dalvisa
Andante Cantabile
Hungarian Dance Number Five
Singing
Sandby Tschaikowsky Brahms
Instrumental Music by Student Trio of the Cape Cod Institute of Music East Brewster, Mass. MADAME MARTHA ATWOOD BAKER, Founder and Director
Miss Marjorie Newland Violin
Miss Ellen McMurtrie Violoncello Mr. Franklin Morris Piano
Musical Program Arranged by WARREN S. FREEMAN
OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
President LAUCHLAN M. CROCKER Vice President AND
Executive Committee THE FOREGOING OFFICERS
J. MILTON LEONARD
CALVIN D. CRAWFORD
Secretary and Treasurer CLARENCE M. CHASE
AND CHESTER A. CROCKER
Committee in Charge of Reception and Dinner : JAMES F. KENNEY, Chairman HENRY L. MURPHY VICTOR F. ADAMS
Haydn Tschaikowsky
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GIFT TO ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Among the gifts which Mayor Dart brought for presenta- tion in Barnstable was a processional cross, made by the Church of England Men's Society of the Old Parish Church of St. Peter in Barnstaple, to be conveyed to the Protest- ant Episcopal Church of Barnstable, "as a symbol of the fellowship between the christian people of both townships." The cross, an excellent example of modern craftsmanship, is partly constructed of original portions of the decorative woodwork of a 400-year-old screen taken from the 14th century church during one of the periodical renovations.
Mayor Dart made formal presentation of the processional cross to the Parish of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Barn- stable at the Sunday morning service of August 21st. The cross was accepted by the rector, the Rev. Sumner J. Brown. In reciprocation, St. Mary's Parish, through its senior war- den, Mr. Edward W. Gould, Jr., presented to Mayor Dart, to be conveyed to the Parish Church of St. Peter's, a volume bound in blue morocco leather, with gold lettering, which contained the seal of the town, a sketch by Walter R. Robin- son of the doorway of the church, a copy of the program of the service, and a prayer offered by the Rt. Rev. Henry K. Sherrill, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts.
The prayer by Bishop Sherrill, used by the Rev. Mr. Brown in dedication of the processional cross, was:
"Almighty God, Who has made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the whole earth; we dedicate this processional cross to Thy honor and glory, beseeching Thee that as this symbol reminds us of Thy love in the pas- sion of Thy Son, so our love may go forth to our brethren across the sea. We thank thee for the noble heritage which is theirs and ours. Grant to us to use Thy great gifts of freedom and opportunity for the establishment of justice and peace among men and nations."
GIFTS TO THE MASONIC LODGES OF BARNSTABLE
Mayor Dart on the evening of August 18th, at a special convocation of Fraternal Lodge, A. F. and A. M., at the Masonic Temple in Hyannis, presented as a gift from the Masons of the brother lodge across the Atlantic, a volume containing the history of Loyal Lodge, No. 251, A. F. and A. M. of Barnstaple. Mayor Dart was introduced by Gilman M. Peavey, master of Fraternal Lodge, and spoke briefly. At the conclusion of his remarks the Mayor was tendered
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a gift from Fraternal Lodge, an oramental Masonic trowel, to convey to his brethren on his return to Barnstaple. Since his return to Barnstaple Mayor Dart has forwarded to be presented in behalf of Loyal Lodge, the gift of a similar history of Loyal Lodge, to Mariners Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Cotuit.
TERCENTENARY PROGRAMS IN WHICH THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS PARTICIPATED
During their fortnight's visit in Barnstable Mayor Dart and Mrs. Dart participated in numerous Tercentenary events, and their gracious presence made happier each oc- casion. The programs are more fully described elsewhere, and only a simple listing is set down here :
Dedication of Memorial Tablet in Osterville, August 13th.
Laying of wreath on World War Memorial in Hyannis, August 14th.
Opening of Tercentenary flower show of Cape Cod Horti- cultural Society in Osterville, August 15th.
Dedication of Elder Thomas Dimmock Tablet, August 17th.
Dedication of John Lothrop Tablet and Tercentenary pageant at Barnstable, August 19th.
Presentation of processional cross to St. Mary's Church on August 20th.
Official reception opening the Tercentenary celebration, at Barnstable High School, August 21st.
Opening of Barnstable Tercentenary Fair, August 24th.
Dinner at the Wianno Club given by Town Officers' Asso- ciation, August 24th.
Meeting with Governor Saltonstall at Barnstable Fair, August 25th.
Tercentenary banquet at Fair, August 26th.
SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT DURING THE VISIT OF THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS
Judge Otis as hospitality chairman for the Tercentenary Committee arranged a busy round of social activities to en- tain Mayor Dart and Mrs. Dart, and to acquaint them with our townspeople. It is manifestly impossible to set down
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all of the small dinner parties, luncheons, etcs., which filled the English couple's every day, but an abbreviated schedule may be of interest. It illustrates, perhaps, why the Mayor remarked in his banquet address: "You do far more than we try to do in twenty-four hours." This, then, is a much abbreviated diary of the visit of the Mayor and Mayoress.
Sunday, August 13-To St. Mary's Church for morning service; Oyster Harbors Club for luncheon; trip by auto to Beach Club, and around town; dedication of memorial tablet in Osterville.
Tuesday, August 15-Trip to Plymouth by auto with Selectman Crocker and Mrs. Crocker; evening, attended flower show at Osterville, and Barnstable Police Association Ball.
Wednesday, August 16-All day trip to Provincetown with Judge and Mrs. Otis; visit with Town Crier Amos Kubik, and sight-seeing.
Thursday, August 17-Auto trip with Mr. Mclaughlin, visit to Shaw Parsonage, Lombard Home and other old houses around town; afternoon, dedication of tablet to Eld- er Thomas Dimmock; tea at home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Creange in Centerville.
Friday, August 18-Auto trip to Sandwich and upper Cape with Selectman and Mrs. Kenney; afternoon, tea at home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Gould at Wianno; eve- ning, Mayor Dart at Fraternal Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Saturday, August 19-Noon, clambake at home of Select- man Crocker; afternoon, dedication of Lothrop tablet and Tercentenary pageant in Barnstable village; dinner with Selectman Crocker.
Sunday, August 20-Attendance at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, and presentation of processional cross; afternoon, Tercentenary Communion Service at West Parish meeting- house.
Monday, August 21-Around town with Selectman Crock- er and Mr. Mclaughlin; evening, public reception at Barn- stable High School.
Tuesday, August 22-Evening, Mayor Dart attended Fal- mouth Rotary Club in company with Judge Otis, and spoke briefly.
Wednesday, August 23-The Mayor and Mayoress and party were guests of Bernard W. Doyle of Leominster and West Hyannis Port, on trip to Nantucket in his big yacht,
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Galaxy. In the party were Mr. Doyle, the Mayor and May- oress, Mr. and Mrs. Otis, Messrs. Crocker, Kenney, Adams, and wives; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rockwood. The party greatly enjoyed the fine sail across Nantucket Sound on the beautiful clear day, and the visit to picturesque Nantucket.
Thursday, August 24-Morning, opening of Barnstable Fair ; noon, Mayor Dart guest a luncheon of Hyannis Ro- tary Club, and presented gift from Barnstaple, England, Rotary Club; Mrs. Dart guest of Mrs. Otis at Thacher Tea House; afternoon, tea given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ayling of Centerville; evening, Town Officers' Association banquet.
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