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The Board-room was used as a cloak-room. and the interior of the large hall was handsomely and tastefully decorated withet pie-
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mi-ion of flags and banners suspended over the gallery, doors, &c., and hom the girders. As though to give the lie to the "rumours of war" between the two countries, the Union Jack of Old England and the Stars and Stripes of America hung side by sale, and, while the: English National Anthem was heartily sung, the music of " The Star-spangled Banner," produced on the organ by Mr. Leake, F. C. O., of Halstead, was respectfully listened to. In the centre of the hall were three tables, on which were placed many souvenirs of Mr. Gimmieen's visit. First among these was a magnificent album of black Russian leather, on the front cover of which was a solid gold plate, wandelled after the Massachusetts seal and bearing the following in- Feriation : -- "City of Haverhill, Mass., U. S. A. Presented to Dink | Gintern, jan., 1890 Souvenir 250th Anniversary." This adann contains cabinet photograph , of the Mayor, Board of Alder- men. City Council, city clerk, assistant city clerk, collector of taxes, Ludres of city hospital, trustees of public library, city marshal, as- istant marshal, city engineer, city physician, chief engineer, city messenger, Mayor's clerk, overseers of the pour, Board of Health, atel distinguished citizens. Accompanying this gift was a letter from
the Bay roaddermed in complimentary term to Mr. Canteen. On the same table was also the city's present to Mr. Stokoe, photo, rapher, who had forwarded several views of Haverhill. This was also a black Russian leather album, the cover of which was embossed with a charming pattern of a running vine. It contains twenty-six un- mounted view : of the principal buildings of the city; also view of Merrin ark Street, the Soldiers' and Hannah Daston monuments, and pretty scenes in and around the city. Among the other objects of interest we noticed a plaque of Whittier's birthplace, portraits of the proet. Whittier and Longfellow, Abraham Lincoln, the late Dr. J.R. Nichols, Dr. S. Duncan, Mi. and Mrs. G. C. How, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. G. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Dewhirst and fitaily, and others. There were also views of Niagara, various public od private buildings in the city, the old garrison house, &c. In addi- da to several books, presented to Mr. Gurteen, Were the constitution col by-laws of the Whittier Club, of which Me .. Mis. and Miss G. Gur- rech ato therein stated to be honorary members. The membership of thats club is confined to sixty, and its object is to promote the study of Whittier's writings, and social intercourse. The report of the Mon- day Evening Club was also interesting, showing that this society, consisting of twenty-five members, meets at the houses of the different members every other week for the purpose of discussing literar; and scientific matters.
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Appended is a list of those who accepted invitations, in addition of Alderman and Mis. Gurteen, the Misses G. and D. Gurteen, and Mr. D. M. Gurteen : -
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Arber, Mr. and Mrs. W. Asladam and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Atterton, Mr. and Mis. W. Auterton, Mr. B. Backler, Mr. J. Backler and lady, Mr. W. J. Backler and lady, Mi. W. Badmin- Un. Mr. J. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. W. 1. Basham, Mr. and Mrs. Beasley, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bigmore and family, Mr. and Mrs. Black- more, Mrs W. Boreham, Mr. R. Bridge and 1. ly, Mr. and Mrs. S. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Buck, Rey G. and Ma. Cakebread, M. tel Mis A. G. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Carter. 3. and Mrs. J Carter and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Clarke, Mr and Mr . Che, den, Mr. and Mes. S Cooper and family. Mr .A Mrs. J De La Mr and Mrs. Dale, Mr. and Mis. Ellis. M. and Als W J. Boas. Mr. and Mrs. 1' Parran, Mis Fell, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Freemar , Mi. French, Mr. :. Mrs Gladman, Mr. and Mrs. E. Gowers, Miss Graham, Mr. and Mis. E. M. Green and family, Mr. and Mis. E W Griggs, Mr. E. Gun- real, Mr. D. Gurteen, J. P., Miss Gurteen, Mr.and Mis. J. Gurteen and La bil. . M .. W. B Gurteen, Mr. G Hall, Di and Mis. Hargrave, Mrs. Mr. Holtaum, Mis. and Mis Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. P Ja. , and funil. Mr. and Mis. T. F. Jarvis, Mr. Jasper, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Keable and Budily, Mr. and Mrs. Kindred, Mr. G. Leake, Mr. and Whis P. A. Mann. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mason and family, Me. and Mrs. T. J. Maan Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mis. 1. 4. Mitchell, Mr. ( Micon, Mr. and Mrs. Moss, Mr. and Mrs. T. Mountford, Mr. und 31. .. Munford, Mr. W. Newman, Inspecter aid Miss Page, Mr. and Jis. C. Parminter, Mrs. W. Poulson, Miss Igne, Rev. T. O. and Mis Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Robson, Mr. and Mrs. Ruffle and family, Mr and Mrs. Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sharp, Mis. Simpson, Mr. A. G. Smart and lady, Mr. F. G. Smart and lady, Miss Smart, Rev. T. J. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Ronakl Smith, Mr. and M :-. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Smith, Misses Smith, Mi. C. Spicer, Mr and Mrs. T. Stokve, Mr. and Mrs. F. Taylor, Mr H. F. Thake, Mi J. S. Thake, Mr. and Mrs. Fricker, A. and Mis. G. Turner, W. Ungless, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Unwh .. Mr and Mrs. (. 11. Vincent and Family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ward, Mr. aiel Mrs. W. ... Wand Mr and Mrs. S. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Webb, Mr. J. C. W.11 .. Me and Mis. J. Whiting, Mr. and Mrs Winny, Mr. and Mrs. T W Witt, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wright.
'il, proceedings commenced soon after eight vieleck, the com- Lang . samining the souvenirs or partaking of refresidents at the
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tables arranged round the room, while My. Lake rendered on the cagan, in his usual admirable manner, a symphony and the American National Song, " The Star-spangled Banner."
In explaining the object of the gathering, Mr. D. Gurteen, jun., J. P., said it would be remembered that in July of last year he was honoured with an invitation from the Mayor and Council of the city of Haverhill, Mass., U. S. A., to attend the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the city, which was named in honour of the old town, which was the birthplace of one . of the first settlers of the American city - the Key. John Ward. It Wis nunecessary for him to say that he accepted the invitation with great pleasure, and on going to America he took with him an illumi- titel address bearing the signatures of most of the principal resi- dans in the town That wasliess , Honderd much gratification to the corpus of Havertill. Mass, and before he ( Mr Garicen ) begun his 1ctuin journey the Mayor of the city informed him that there would be a formal acknowledgment sent in due course, but time and cir- camistances did not permit him to be the bearer of the reply. How- ver, that reply had now come. There had been considerable delay is the matter, rolling from eirennet. mes sluch he explained. In Angu t last three gendemen of the City Council of Hiverhill. Mass. come over to England . represent their city at Hamill, on the decasion of the presentation of several souvenirs of the celebration, of n hich they were the bearers. It was the intention of these gentle- men to reply personally on behalf of their city to the address sent by the rows The presents came in due course, and had been standing in His ( A Gurteen's) warehouse for several months. It sub- Diently transpired that though the box containing the presents er. ived safely, the written authority to the delegates to represent the its miscarried, and consequently they returned to America without having visited the old town. Mr. Gurteen then read the written ex- planation he had received from these three delegates. Continuing, Mr. Gurteen said that with that explanation came the authority to open the Los, but he had not until that evening take any steps in that direction, simply for want of opportunity. He had tried to fix upon an earlier day, but from various causes had been unable to do so. it was of opinion that the present was not an undit period to hold thic gathering. After stating that what he had said must be his aj dlogy for delaying the presentation, Mr. Gurteen called upon Mr Freeman, clerk to the Local Board, to read the letter and copy of resolutions from the Mayor and Council of the city of Haverhill, Mas. I. S. A .: - "City of Haverhill. In joint convention.
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Whereas the City Conneil has been informed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Committee having in charge the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, that the citizens of Haverhill, England, have presented an address to the people of this city, and whereas it is eminently fitting and proper that some appropriate action be taken by the municipal authorities in regard thereto, therefore it be ordered: ( Fast ), that the address Ir on the citizens of Haverhill, England, presented by Daniel Ginteen, ... Esq., Chairman of the Local Board of the rain government, is weby formally received and accepted ; (second ), that the thanks of : City Council are due, and the same are her by tendered, to the Laa Board of Haverhill, England. for their beautiful gift and For den expression of kindness and good-will, and that we unite with daniadein in the continued prosperity wed well-being of the wemm spalities we represent, as well as lor the endming peace and Handship between the governments to which we respectively owe allegiance ; (third ), that as a token of our love for the mother I den, and in appreciation of the honour done us by her, there be for- se lett, the Hell Bound of the town goverment a medallion consisting of the following devie. to wit- a shield in the form of Come coat-of-arms of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rable from od. grown on the birthplace of John Greenleaf Whitt er; in the "tre, the city seal of the City of Haverhill, in bronze ; under- ithalem tto of Massachusetts, . Buse ptit placian sub libertate .in. In the corners thereof the Following earned medallions : Public Library, City Hospital, City Hall, Birthplace of Whittier. And that a duly authenticated and attested copy of these proceedings De sent therewith to Aldermen Edward A. Fitts, M. as 11. Dow, and District Attorney William Il. Moody, now sojouming in England; and that they be authorized and empowered, in the name of the City of Haverhill, to proceed to Haverhill, England, and formally present the same. Passed unanimously. - Thomas E. Bundan, Mayor ; Pavel P. Tenney, City Clerk."
During the reading of the above, Mr. Cinten unveiled the En datlion alluded to, a description of which is given elsewhere.
Dr. B. I. Fandy, a member of the Local Board. then proposed un Following resolution: - " That the thanks of this Board be and he les by must hentily accorded to the City Council of Haverhill, Mas .. for the gift of the exquisite work of att now presented, and they a sure the City Council that the medallion will ever be preserved as a verished memorial of the kills Rating exigir between old and new Haverhill ; They further date de eyes, then apprecia-
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tion of the high honour done them by the magnificent voception given to Alderman Gurteen on the occasion of his recent visit to the daughter city. And the clerk be instructed to forward a copy of the resolution to the City Clerk of Haverhill, Mass." Dr. Tandy said he was sure they all regretted the absence of the gentlemen who ought to have made the presentation, and if they had been present they would have received a most hearty welcome.
Mi. Thomas Jarvis, also a member of the Local Board, in coding the resolution said that many questions arose during their experience which were often very perplexing and on which there were varcessarily diversities of opinion, but it was quite pleasant to second y resolution on which all would be manime .... They had every c.ile ice of the great sympathy that existed between the two nations, and now they had another evidence of cities fraternizing together, giving additional proof of the ties which bound two great nations to- gether. The medallion which was the gift of the city of Haverhill, Mass,, was a charming work of art and was rich in associations, und he was quite sure that that piece of wood, asso diated as it was with al sport Whittier's name, would ever be cheri hed by the resi- dont of the town. ( Applause. )
Mr. Jabez Gurteen ad Mr. C. H. Vincent, chamna de waid vice- , Hairman respectively of the School Board, then supported the reso- Intion. The former trusted that the intercomise between the two tous might long continue. Though e location had made great strides at this country, he did not know that they were equal to those made in America. However, it was not for them to Jook with jedny on their brothers across the ocean, ha to try and emulate them. ( Hear, hear. )
Mr. Vincent briefly spoke of the warmth of the welcome with which the delegates of the new Haverhill would have been received, and expressed a hope that the sympathy existing between America and England might not be disturbed by so much as a ripple as re- Sanded the Belning Sea Fisheries. (Applause )
M. D Giteci, Sen., J. P., on ascending the platform, was ae- add a very hearty reception, In, venerable appearance exciting considerable admiration. In the come of a few remarks, he endorsed the sentiments of the previous speakers.
The Rev. T. O. Roberts ( vicar of St Mary's), in. supporting the I sobre a. said that he himself was invited to be present at the cele- neuer at Havehill, Mass., but ill-health prevented him accepting meritiation. He had communicated with the moy Haverhill and ny tabout to send oft a large print of the Word tablet in St.
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Mary's Church to Judge Addison Brown. 'The town was very much indebted to Mr. Gurteen for representing it out the interesting veca- sion ; it showed a great deal of publie spirit on his part.
The Rev. T. J. Smith, eurate of St. Mary's, having made a few observations, Mr. Gurteen stated that the Rev. George Cakebread, pastor of the Market Hill Church, who had been asked to support the resolution, had begged to be excused as he was suffering from a cold
Mr. Gurteen then went on to say that he hoped the method he had taken in bringing the matter before the public would give gene- ial satisfaction. (Lond applause. ) He thought it would scarcely be showing a due appreciation of the gift to merely acknowledge it at the monthly meeting of the Local Bo.ad, and after some considera- tion he had determined to make the gathering as representative as po sible, and from the company present he was of the opinion he had not fallen far short of success. In referring to the Behring Sea diffi- culty between America and England, he said he did not think there was the slightest fear of rupture between the two countries In this country people were in the habit of attaching too much importance to the utterances of politicians who started rianot is for the sake of catching the public vote. Public opinion in America. however, would, he believed, be too strong for these politicians. Mr. Gurteen concluded with giving all present a hearty welcome, and by putting the resolution, which was unanimously carried with acclamation.
The remainder of the evening was devoted to social intercourse and listening to the rendering of the following programme, concern- ing which it is only necessary to say that every item was given in a tyle which left nothing to be desired : - Grand March, "1. Prophète " ( Megerbeer ), String Band ; selection, " Mimet and Trio" ( I'mout), String Band ; glee, " Christmas Madrigal " ( T' Jons) ; part song, "() Bird of Exe" ( Part of Mornington ) ; organ solo, " firand Chorus in D" ( Guilmunt ), Mr. Leake ; song, " Finienla Finienla" ( 1. Denza), Miss C. M. Smart ; cello sol. " Romance in F" (.1. Ficher), Mr. F (. Smart; song, " When the heart is young " (Dudley Buck), Mr. G. W. Robson; selections. . Gavotte, Louis XV " (M. Let), and " Kermesse de St. Cloud " ( Roedel), String Band; part song, " Home, Sweet Home" ( W' Il Birch ), Messrs. Robson. A G. Smart, T. W. Witt, and J. Barker. The last-named piece was deservedly encored The following ladies and gentlemen took jant in the glees and part songs : - Mrs. Gurteen, Miss 6. Gurteen. Miss E. Garteen, Miss O. M. Smart. Messis. J. Barker, j. Gurteen, E. Leake, A. G. Smut, F. G. Smart. aa l T. W. Witt.
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Appended is a description of the medallion, which is the gift of Haverhill, Mass., to the old town : -- The medallion, which is of oak, measures four teet by two and a half' feet, and is beautifully carved in the form of the state seal. It was made from theoak tree which for many years spread its broad branches in front of the birthplace of the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, who is a native of the city. At the top of the shield is a mailed hand brandishing a naked sword, and mming at the bottom is a scroll bearing the state motto, Euse petit Caritum, sub libertate quietem. In the centre of the shield is sunk an excellent bronze duplicate of the city seal, four on inches in cir- maference, and in the upper left-hand corner of the main shield, varved by hand from the solid oak, is a view of the city hall. In the upper right-hand corner is one of the public library. In the lower piglet-hand corner is a represent itt n of Whittier's buthplace, and in the lower left-hand corner a view of the city hospital Just above the seal is a carved head of a Florida Indian, under which is the vor . Pentneket," the name by which the locality was known pre- Tions to the settlement. The medallion is certainly a really admirable work of art, and will form one of the most valued treasures of the It is of interest to Like that the new Haverhill, which was imala im isto and made a city in 1870. has a popul di om at twenty- six thousand. Its staph industry is the manufartme ot boots and shoes, of which more are " turned out " at the city than at any other place in the world.
RESOLUTIONS.
CITY OF HAVERHILL,
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN, OPic ber 16, 1890.
Resolved, - That the thanks of the City Government are due, and the same are hereby tendered, to our honored friend and former fellow townsman, John Greenleaf Whittier, for D's contribution of a beautiful poem in commemoration of the two hundred and fiftieth anivelsaty of the settlement of Haverhall.
The interest he has ever manifested in all that pertains to the come of his boyhood, the delightful manner in which he has por- Ravel New England manners and customs and his vivid and life- like description of our hills and vales, our lakes and streams, merit and should ever receive our ardent admiration and our sin- Perc affection.
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We cordially unite in extending to him our best wishes for his tinued health, prosperity, and happiness.
Passed unanimously. Sent down for concurrence.
Attest, DAVID B. TENNEY, City Clerk.
IN COMMON COUNCH, October 20, 1890.
Concurred by unanimous vote.
Attest, GEORGE W NOVES, Clerk. Approved October 20, 1890. THOMAS E BEENHAM, Mayor.
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the two hundred w fiftieth anniversary of Haverhill, held on the 2nd day of Janu- art 1. 1 1891, it was, on motion of Hot. Thomas E. Burnham,
Resolved, That the the aks of the Executive Con datter hat ay in charge the e debiation of the two hundred and fiftieth. anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill are due, and the sans are hereby wondered Rev. Samuel White Duncan, D. D., for the very exhaustive antalle ait mical address delivered by him in commonation of eur tao hundred and fiftieth anniversary, in the Academy of Music, en the End day of July, A. D. 1890.
[signed ] EDWARD b. Girona.t. Secretary.
JULY 4, 1890.
At a meeting of the representatives of the various secret dieties of Haverhill, who were the aids to the Chief of Staff upon da occasion of the great military and civic parade the following was Miss unanimously voted : ..
Resolved, -- That a vote of thanks, to Mr. Hamilton 1. Perkins, Chief of Staff, be passed, in token of our appreciation of his antesy, executive ability, and the signal success which attended his efforts as Chairman of the Committee on the Military and Civic l'amante
[signed ] DANIEL S. ( HAST, Secretary.
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LETTERS.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, May 13, 1890.
LION. THOMAS E. BURNHAM,
Haverhill, Mass. My Dear Mr. Mayor, -
The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of the a.vitation of yourself and other members of the committee, asking him to be present at the celebration of the two loualred and lifti- th anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, on the 2nd and Brd of July next, and to express his thanks for the sombusy.
His publie duties will not allow him to leave Washington at the time masned, very much to hi : gret that be cannot be present on an occasion so fall of interest
Very truly yours,
E. W. HALFORD, Private Secretary.
CAMP HILL. ALA., May 14, 1890.
Dear Sir, -
I have just received, through your secretary, an i vitation to be present on the occasion of the two hundred and fiftieth anni- faisaly of the settlement of Haverhill. Please accept my thanks. The invitation almost startles me, by awaarit's the recollec- tiva that the lapse of a few months will complete the term of half a century since the commencement of my residence in your city.
I should, indeed, like to look again upon the varied beauty of your surrounding hillsides, sloping to the lovely Merrimack in preeti undulations. I should like to look upon the generous- hearted, industrious, and enterprising people who honor their city at home, and extend its good fame farther abroad than they know ; I should like to go through its streets, and note the changes, the improvements, and mark the evidences of us wise and substantial property ; I should even like to walk with sdeum tread through the paths of the old-time cemetery, and her I beside an unforgotten grave; but the distance is great, and the yours are many, and I mutt needs be content to stand afar off, as a silent spectator, and witness in spirit the happiness and glory of your people amid the ajobolags of their two hundred and fiftieth anniversary.
Yours sind sely, 'I. P. ABELL.
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QUIseV. Jane 20, 1890,
EDWARD B. GEORGE, EsQ., Secretary of the Consent , on the Anni- versary, Haverhill, Mass.
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I regret very much that it will be impossible for either my sister i myself to be present at the two hundred and fiftieth anniver- ary of the settlement of Haverhill.
We had received from Miss Bradley an invitation to her house, which my sister had answered.
We both have very pleasing remembrances of the town in our ently days, and lament that we cannot make arangements to be there on the interesting occasion.
Very respectfully, ISAAC HULL ADAMS. 157 FAUBOURG ST. HONORE, PARIS, FRANCE, June 7, 1890.
1ION. THOMAS E. BURNHAM, CHAIRMAN, AND THE COMMITTEE.
Many thanks for your hand invitation to visit ar native city, Haverhill. As I am Here . the sea, I shall be unable to ; at, so -end you a few lines in memory of my birthplace in hent Lane, that my father wrote in a letter fifty years ago, 1838.
. It ove looks one of the most lively, extend d, and varied Pang farver woke the lyre to sing of Nature's chaus, - the dis- fint village, the neighboring woods, the flowing Marimack, the quid, yet animated town, and the cultivated gardens and fields -pred out before the eye an enchanting picture; and when summer miles, there cannot be a place more surpassingly beautiful."
And in a book of my mother, I find : " Sweet are the memories of days in Haverhill." Yes, I was happily bom in Haverhill.
Again with thanks to you and the committee for your invita- tions Iremain,
Yours very baby, HENRY BACON.
SHERBROOKE, CANADA, June 30, 1890. To Il HosoR, MAYOR BURNHAM.
Ancient, hoary, glorious Haverhill! Grecoings and congratula- Hos . On this quarter-millennial occasion.
I'm years of the two hundred and lifey i had the pleasure and
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honor of being a citizen, and to-day rejoice in the Goodly city's high standing and assured prospects.
Cordially HENRY E. BARNES. I much regret not being able to be present at the celebration.
BARTLETT AVENUE, PITTSFIELD, MASS.,
June 80, 1890.
Mrs. William Francis Bartlett and family regret deeply their mability to accept the invitation of the City of Haverhill to be present at the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of its seulement.
Cilesco. June 22, 1890. I. E. BURNHAM, EsQ., Chairman of the Committee of the City of Haverhill, Mass.
My Dear Bir, -
I un in receipt of your kind invitation to attend the celebration much two hundred and ultrath anniversary of the call ment of Haverhill. I thank om heartily for remember wie on this occasion.
Much do I wish that I could be with you. The city of Haverhill " endeared to me by many considerations It is a . old town with a In det, which must make it dear to every lover of bis country. It has lastorical associations of a brave as well as of a tender character. To me personally, the city will always be den. In it was the scene winy first pastorate, and still holds many dear trien I, to whom I am attached with the peculiar sentiment which a minister feels for his fist change.
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