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Let us throw this light upon the Weston Observatory. It is a memorial of one who, in his home, in his business relations, in his social life, and in public station was
JOSEPH W. FELLOWS, 33º
R. E. Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, 1873, 1874,
CHARLES C. HAYES, 33º
M. W. Grand Master, Grand Lodge, 1894, 1895.
R. E. Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, 1893.
NATHAN P. HUNT, 33º
M. E. Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, 1 889, 1890 M. I. Grand Master, Grand Council, 1895.
R. E. Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, 1881.
197
ORATION BY HON. EDWIN F. JONES.
always a gentleman-an upright citizen-an honest man. He always labored for good government and revered our free institutions. He was imbued with the spirit of true democracy. He was far removed from both the aristocrat and the demagogue. The observatory, then, in commemorating his virtues and his worth, suggests the ideal of courtesy, of honesty, of true manliness. It is a symbol of everything that makes for good government and social well being. It stands for that publie virtue which adorns high office and for that private virtue which is the public fund. It counsels the educa- tion of all our people and the cultivation of a higher order of citizenship. It adinonishes us that our people should be trained to better appreciate the blessings of republican government; to more clearly realize the dignity and worth of the rights which as American citizens they enjoy. It proclaims that AAmerican freedom does not mean unre- strained license, but that true freedom is liberty for each man to do and to enjoy what he best can do and enjoy for himself without crossing the right of his neighbor to the same privilege; that freedom within the laws should be our watchword; that we should strive after a just, impartial, and honest execution of the laws, and sustain our officials in the conduct of such government. It demonstrates that when the management of public affairs is dishonest or inefficient the main fault lies with that public opinion which tolerates the officials guilty of such misconduct; that the remedy is in the hands of the people, and that it is the duty of every man to endeavor to develop among the people a proper regard for the privileges of citizenship and a due appreciation of the reciprocal duties which those privileges impose upon every citizen. It proclaims in clarion tone that a government like ours depends for success upon an honest and intel- ligent expression of the popular will at the ballot-box, and that if we hope for the contin- ued prosperity and safety of our republic we must labor in every way that the ballot shall be free, the suffrage intelligent, and the citizen honest and unbought.
Governor Weston believed in the utmost freedom of opinion. His ancestors came to this land from foreign shores to gain that right, and he was ever ready to grant it to others. So the observatory stands for religious freedom, for political liberty, for social equality, for a state of society in which the true test of manhood shall be char- acter, not wealth, and in which the accident of birth shall not forever fix a man's station in life. He was a true American; he never was ashamed of his country. His monument diffuses the spirit of true Americanism and teaches love of native land and fealty to our country and its flag-not a narrow allegianec limited to our own section or to our own little state, but a generous, wide embracing patriotism, which shall cover every inch of soil over which our starry banner waves. The whole symbolie lesson of this structure is one of loyalty, of duty, and of honor. Long may it stand; and, as the years roll on, yet louder and clearer may the lesson be. And when the inhabitants of Manchester gaze upon its symmetry and fair proportions, may they appreciate the full significance of its teachings, and under their influence imitate the virtues of its founder, and strive after the excellence of conduct and the high standard of principle which should mark every citizen of the republic.
And to the lover of nature, what an inspiration does the view from the summit of the observatory afford! At his feet lies the busy city with its shaded streets, its mills and shops, its churches, schools, and homes. He hears the muffled Inum of industry and the echo of merry children's voiees. Around and about it field and wood fold a velvet- like mantle of green. To the east he sees the mirrored beauty of the silvery lake; to the west, the Merrimack's winding course, which to its beauty adds a giant's strength and does a giant's work. And far beyond the hazy blue of distant hills and the gor- geous loveliness of sky and cloud form the picture's fitting background. He feels a thrill of patriotie pride as he notes the little shaft which marks the grave of the old hero, so near the spot from which Stark led brave men to battle in a holy eause. He rejoices that his home is here. He recalls New Hampshire's past. In his mind's eye he sees the campfires of the red men around the falls of Amoskeag. He sees the bold and hardy
ANDREW BUNTON, 33º
M. W. GRAND MASTER, GRAND LODGE, 1880.
R. E. GRAND SCRIBE, GRAND CHAPTER, 1883.
R. E. GRAND COMMANDER, GRAND COMMANDERY, 1883.
Died at Manchester, N. H., June 18, 1897,
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ORATION BY HON. EDWIN F. JONES.
settlers, pushing out into the wilderness, climbing the rugged hills and dotting their slopes with happy homes, and with earnest toil planting the fair valley of the Merri- mack and building here a commonwealth where freedom dwelt, where they could worship God after the dictates of their own consciences, and were asked to call no man master. He sees them spring to arms at Cape Breton and Crown Point. He sees New Hampshire regiments fighting with Prescott at the point of peril and honor at Bunker Hill, and at Bennington, striking the decisive blow that broke the power of Burgoyne's army. Colonel Miller's response of "I'll try, sir," at Lundy's Lane, comes ringing through his ears. He sees his state among the original thirteen, and remaining ever true to the con- stitution and the Union. Hle sees it grow in numbers and in influence, and thongh its soil is hard, become the nursery of many of the nation's noblest sons. Then come trooping before his vision those gallant children of the Granite State who, amidst the awful slaughter at Gettysburg or on Cold Harbor's bloody field, gave up their lives that liberty and union might be "forever one and inseparable."
And, too, he notes our city's growth; slow at first, with settlements few and far between. But gradually the mighty pines are felled, the river is harnessed to men's use, the sandy plain is covered with the abodes of industry and thrift. Derryfield becomes Manchester; Manchester becomes a city; and now full fifty-one years are rounded ont, and we are looking to the future with faith and confident hope for the better and still brighter things which are yet to come.
The plumb, the square, and the level have been applied to this structure; the work- manship is excellent; the building is completed. It stands before us erect and firm, and exemplifies in stone the character of the upright Mason, the faithful citizen, such as James A. Weston was. Let the people of Manchester treasure it as the gift of a good man; for whatever mitigates the woe or increases the happiness of others is a just criterion of goodness.
$20.0
DEDICATION OF WESTON OBSERVATORY.
The ceremonies, which were witnessed by a large concourse of people, closed by the singing of "America" by the quartet and audience, and the benediction by Rev. W. H. Morrison.
At the close of the dedication ceremonies, the Masons returned to Masonic hall, where a banquet was served in the banquet hall by Lafayette and Washington lodges and Trinity commandery to the Grand Lodge, ladies, and the Masonic fraternity. About two hundred thirty were present. The tables were handsomely decorated with flowers by the ladies. At the close of the banquet, President of the Day George I. McAllister, in a few well-chosen words, thanked the ladies for their efforts in making the affair a success and expressed the pleasure of the Masonic fraternity in entertaining the Grand Lodge, to which Henry A. Marsh, grand master, suitably responded.
A. GALE STRAW.
DELAFAYETTE ROBINSON.
TRINITY
QUARTETTE
F. T. E. RICHARDSON.
WALTER H. LEWIS, DIRECTOR.
ROSCOE K. HORNE.
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
Manchester; how the town became incorporated a city in 1846. 5
The first city election. 7
First city government, 1846. 9
Preliminary arrangements for the celebration. 10
Legislative proceedings 10
City government action
11
Mayors of Manchester 12
Committees appointed 13-16
City officers and committees, 1896. 17-21
22
The program outlined The ministers organize 23
22
Religious exercises Sunday, September 6. 25
26
The Spiritual Life of a Modern City, oration in full by Rev. W. J. Tucker, D. D.
29-38
Civic and military parade, Monday, September 7.
40
Roster of procession
41-52
Laying the corner-stone of Weston Observatory by Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M .. 53-56
Contents of memorial casket.
56-57
Report of Grand Master Marsh.
59
Report of Grand Commander Roberts
59
Masonic banquet 60
Hon. James Adams Weston, oration in full by George I. McAllister, Esq. 62-66
Address by Mayor Clarke.
66
Address by Governor Busiel
67-68
Literary exercises Tuesday, September 8.
71-101
Address by Mayor Clarke
73
Address of President of the Day Charles H. Bartlett.
73
Semi-Centennial hymn, by Rev. B. W. Lockhart.
77
Poem, At the Falls of Namoskeag, by Rev. Allen E. Cross 79-83
84-101
Children's Day, September 9 103
Address by Edwin F. Jones. 104-106
107
Address of Rev. G. A. Guertin
109
Address of Rev. B. W. Lockhart
Parade of firemen and merchants. 111
The athletic sports 113
Grand Army campfire 115-126
Address by David L. Perkins, Esq., Bird's-eye View of the Civil War. 115-126
The cavalry drills 127
Industrial exhibit 129-141
Manufactures 131-132
General Stark relics
133-135
War relics
135
201
Raising the funds
Mass meeting Sunday evening.
Semi-Centennial oration by Hon. Henry E. Burnham, in full.
202
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
Indian relics
135
Antiquarian
137
Books
137
Firearms
137
Clothing and needlework
137-139
Electric exhibit
139-141
Art department
141-180
Household utensils and cookery.
143
The old residents
145
Address of Warren Harvey
148
Address of Mayor Clarke
148-149
Address of Hon. Joseph Kidder
149-158
Poem by Mrs. Clara B. Heath.
159-162
Address of Hon. David Cross 163-167
Poem of Mrs. E. P. Offutt. 167-168
170
Banquet tendered by Mayor Clarke.
181-182
Final meeting of advisory board. 184
Dedication of Weston Observatory. 185
Address of George I. McAllister, president of the day 187-188
Delivery to the city by John C. French.
190
Acceptance by Mayor Clarke. 191
Oration by Hon. Edwin F. Jones.
193-199
Organization of Old Residents' Association.
Residents of Manchester in 1846. 171-180
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS.
Arch over Elm street 11
Amoskeag Veterans 50
Abbott, Charles J. . 132
Art collection of Mrs. W. W. Brown. 143
Bunton, Andrew
Frontispiece
Burnham, Edward J.
Frontispiece
Buck, William E.
Frontispiece
Barry, Richard J ..
Frontispiece
Brown, Hon. Hiram, first mayor 8
Boyd, William 9
Board of Trade rooms. 23
Bartlett, Hon. Charles H. 72
Baldwin, Edwin T. 76
Burnham, Hon. Henry E
85
Bradley, Rt. Rev. D. M. 96
Best display, trade parade. 114
Bennett, Andrew J ..
116
Batchelder, Gen. Richard N. 119
Burke, L. C. B. 142
Blodget, Hon. Samuel. 157
Browning, Gardner K 18
Currier, Hon. Moody
Frontispiece
Cheney, Hon. Person C.
Frontispiece
Cilley, Col. Harry B Frontispiece
Clark, Hon. Daniel. 6
Cross, Hon. David. 9
Clough, Herbert S .. 22
Cathedral, St. Joseph's 32
Clarke, Hon. William C. 39
City hall 69
Cross, Rev. Allen E. 82
Colby, Rev. N. L. 87
Clarke, John B. 9S
Cilley building
112
Campbell, James M. 9S
Cassidy, John F. 144
Clough, Albert L. 132
Dodd, Capt. George 47
Dillon, Col. Jolin J. 116
Dunning, Rev. C. U 192
Evans, Dana M ..
Frontispiece
Episcopal church 32
Elm street, looking north.
74
Elm street, looking soutlı. 93
Elm and Hanover streets 116
Exhibition drill by Troop F. 128
Eastman, Herbert W. 183
First Baptist church. 32
Fairbanks, Col. Henry B. 43
Falls of Namoskeag.
First schoolhouse in Manchester 103
First brick schoolhouse in Manchester .. 10S
French, John C. 132
Farmer, Mrs. Lucinda L. 142
Four oldest native residents. 147
Fellows, Hon. Joseph W. 196
Gott, John T.
Frontispiece
Graf, Johann A. 18
Gannon, Capt. John, Jr. 43
Germania Band
50
Golden Rule Lodge, K. of P., float. 70
German Society float "Germania"
Guertin, Rev. G. A. 105
Granite bridge in 1841. 180
Gilmore, Hon. George C. 169
Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., officers of 1SS
Garmon, Abraham L.
192
Harvey, Warren Frontispiece
Hanover-street church 32
Holt, Howard C. 1S
Heath, George E 18
Heath, Isaac L. 60
Healy, M. J. 144
Herrick, Henry W 132
Huse, Isaac
147
Hunt, Hon. Nathan P 196
Hayes, Charles 196
Jones, Hon. Edwin F 1944
Knowlton, Edgar J
Frontispiece
Kidder, Col. John S. 9
Kennard, The 130
Kidder, Hon. Joseph. 150
Knowlton, Charles W.
192
Kidder, Nathan P.
1S
203
204
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS.
Lane, Brig. Gen. G. M. L. 47
Lyons, Rev. John J. 105
Old Residents' Association, Sept. 8, 1897 172
Lane, Thomas W. 112
Old Union block 153
Lafayette Guards tug-of-war team. 114
Postoffices for fifty years 16
Piper, Capt. S. S. 43
Lamb, Fred W. 142
Libbey, Frank H. 18
Lockhart, Rev. B. W. 76
Perkins, David L.
169
Mayor and aldermen, 1896 18
34
Quirin, Joseph
Frontispiece
Morrison, Rev. W. H. 34
Rowley, Rev. C W
3-4
Marsh, Henry A 58
Masonic hall 58
McAllister, George I.
64
Rodelsperger, Herman F 112
147
MacDonald, Rev. William. 87
Manchester, from Amoskeag Falls 89
St. Paul's M. E. church. 32
Manchester bank building .. 100
Monadnock and Upton blocks. 100
McGuiness, William J. 105
MacDonald Parochial school. 110
Manchester Cadets 144
Molly Stark cannon. 138
Moore, Mrs. J. C.
147
Merrill, William P.
162
New high school house
102
New Hampshire Insurance Co. building 98
Old town house
8
Wallace, Rev. Cyrus W 87
Weston, Hill & Fitts building 112
Wallace, Fred L. 169
Old Hanover-street church 130
Weston Observatory 186
Old McGregor gun
138
Wolf, Crhistian L.
18
Old-fashioned kitchen
140
Oldest native residents 147
Weston Observatory, laying corner-stone 54
Weston, Hon. James A.
61
Official invitation, fac simile of. 24
Stark, Gen. John
134
Stark, home of Gen. John. 136
Tucker, Rev. William J.
28
Trinity Commandery quartet. 200
Unitarian church 32
Staff of chief marshal 47
Soldiers' monument 89
Straw schoolhouse 108
Mills of Manchester 82
Robie, Mrs. Louisa B.
Reed, George W 18
Roberts, Rev. Daniel C. 58
Rossini quartet 76
Provost, Frank T. 18
McAllester, Rev. W. C.
Lincoln statue in city library 123
Perkins, David P. 110
Proctor, Mrs. Luther S. 142
Young ladies in costumes, 1846-1896
140
Old meeting-house at Manchester Center 27
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