Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-12-25

will. All eyes are turned lOngingly to-
ward the shop windows which CLEAN with
brightness and are Oiled with so much that
10 tempting and beautiful. Every one
complains Of hard times and yet the sale
OF Christmas presents wus never more
Agisk or the stores more crowded. The
windows look beautifully in their holiday
sttirs. each one seeming to vie with the
other In making their own the most re-
splendent. Santa Claus will soon be here
with his innumerable caravans. fillcd with
toys. dainties and all sorts Of fancy articles.
with which to satisfy the wants of the
children who have SO long and so i,npa-
tienily waited for his coming. How TER
eyes will sparkle and their hearts rejoice
when they see all the fine presents which
old "Santa" has left for them. We can
only hope that each little one. may be re-
mcmbcr-d by some kind heart and that all
may be made happy. for at least, one day
In the year.
CENTENNIAL TEA PARTY.
The American Of last week contained a
telegram relating to the Tea Party, which
was given In Faneuil Hall last Tuesday,
but having attended tho one held at Ire
mont Temple the same evening. will at
tempt to give you an idea OF the proceed
ings there.
The Hall was crowded to Overlooking,
and as early as seven o'clock the ticket
Office was closed, they having sold every
ticket aud as many for standing as they
thought could be conveniently convened
within those walls. The platform was
very neatly arranged with screen in the
centre and on either side were fe.toons OF
bunting and steamers. On the drop cur
tain were these words Boston Tea Party,
December 10th, 1873" and over it was the
seal of the Colony Of MASSACHUSETTS Bay.
At the right stood a portrait In oil Of
George Robert Hewes who was the 'ast
survivor of the Boston Tea Party The
exercises opened with an organ solo fol-
lowed by an overture by the Beethoven
Quinte;te.
Then Gov. washburn accompanied by
Gen. Banks stepped out and took seats
upon the platform amidst great applause
His Excellcncy was then introduced TO the
audience, made a few appropriate re-
marks, introduced Gen. Banks and took
his seat. The address of the latter occu-
pied about half an hour. IL was highly
interesting, and delivered In an able and
effective m 1Ifa ynfr.. l. H..
ever. full and deep, possessing richness
OF tone. of which ons does not tire. AT
the close OF his speech Mrs. Flora F..
Barry was introduced aud sang the popular
song. "plra I Ap.erica r with fne effect.
after which VIM. F. Gill read an original
poem entitled The Seeds of Liberty"
Mrs. j. +. West then sang the Pilgrim
Fathers with voice OF great richness
which drew forth such prolonged applause
that she was obliged Ia come out again
before the audience sud bow her acknowI-
edgements.
A letter was read from DIR. Loring eY-
pressing his regrets that he could not be
present.
The first part Of the entertainment, was
closed by the distribution of sonrenir
chests OF tea, each person in the audience
being entitled 20 one They wcr. dis.
tribuied by score or more of counterfeit
Indians. who with masks and costumes
rushed Ia with wild whoop, seized from
the platform each \ basket aud Distributed
the which lfy.I.. al. OF
tea. perfect models OF larger ones .. " his.
teas are imported. among the eager audi
tors Amer the Indians came several
young misses with powdered hair, and
dress ed in the costumes OF the olden time
with long trailing silks.
The second part vas opened tv the
Quintette Club amer which came, His
torical scenic Paintings showing on canvas
familiar scenes such as, The Old Liberty
Tree, King Street" and "Faneuil Hail.
Of the evening was the reading OF La
Marseliaise, by WIN. f. Gill in the original
French, accompanied by the Boston Light
Infantry in full uniform and grand
Chorus OF one hundred voices.
Then came another i..ieryal of the his
torical scenes embracing the old Province
House" the Green Dragon Tavern and
the deck of the ship Dartmouth in Boston
harbor, after which We had "A lpe tableaux
OF the destruction OF the tea by the Mo-
ha~ band.
Next oB tbs programme Was The Star
Spangled Banner" which Wa. sung by
Mrs. West aided by full chpi Us and the
Boston Light Infantry; soon the whole
audience united with them in singing
"Amci lea" which concluded one OF the
finest and most Interesting entertainments
Of the season, and the managers can well
feel that it was q complete success.
FUNERAL OF PROF. AGAssIz.
In the death Of Prof. Agassiz the scien-
tifc world has met with an inseparable loss
and no man will ever be more sincerely
mourned. lie has rendered invaluable
science. \ >.Incs- seemed TO pcrvade the
entire community when it was learned that
he. who was not great ia knowledge. but
lnvable and sympathetic with all, had
passed away. The gravs ciosed over his
remains lust Thursday. y. N. In accordance
with the sentiments Of the deceased the
ceremonies were performed without any
show or pomp. but the exercises We're very
impressive and il WAS indeed 4 sad hour,
for all OF that vast concourse OF people.
who hal assembled To pay their last re-
sps cts to the memory OF the illustsious
scientist.
Among the distinguished gentlemen
present were Vice-President Wilson: His
kxcellency Gov. Washburn. accompanied
by Gen. 'Fiitrey and Col. Storer Of his
staff; ex-0ov. Cabin, Speaker Sanford OF
the House Of Representatives; President
Eliot and the Faculty OF the University; a
delegation Of four Professors from the
Sheffield Scientific School Of Yale College;
the Trustees Of the Museum Of Compare
tive Zoology; President BOuve and men,
bers Of the Council OF the Massachusetts
Society Of Natural History delegates from
the American Academy OF Arts and Sci
encest Hrs RrOwn-SeOuar,l and MOrrclI