Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-12-04

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tenor. lie 10 thoroughly artistic vocalist.
In two Of the concerts Mrs. Anna Granger
Dow has been engaged to sing rs an ad-
ditiOnal attraction, aud she will make her
nrst appearance in these concerts, this
evening. She Is acknowledged by many
to be BostOn's favorits soprano.
We regret that this band will soon be
lost to Us forever, - this is. Thomas fare
well season, and the last winter that he
will hold the conductors baton over that
corps Of distinguished artists.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT.
Last Tuesday evening a complimentary
benefit, was rendered to Mrs. Scott Siddons
and Master Harry Walker, (the boy-pianist
whom Mrs. 5. brought from London with
her. by Ex-Governor Clafilin, Hon. A. II.
Rice and many other distinguished citizens
Of Boston. The platform was decorated
profnsely with flowers, and the pretty hall
(Mechanic's) was brilliantly lighted and
presented indeed cheerful aspect. Mrs.
Siddons never read better and the wonder
full boy. Is perfect marvel to all who hear
him. He plays with all the accnmpiI, he'd
ease and skill OF our most thorough music
al scholars. The entertainment was one
OF great delight to all, and afforded such
enjoyment as rarely falls to our lot |, is
to be hoped that at no distant day a similar
repast can be given the people OF Boston
again. Mrs. Siddons Is always welcome
and even a child, only eleven years of age
who possesses SO much talent and ability.
will never want for an audience.
PERSONALS.
Rev. c. Y. Swan, pastor OF the Bowdoin
Square church. went TO +. Dixleld. Maine.
last week. and preached the ordination
sermon of Bro. J. X. Herrick. formerly of
Sedgwick, Maine.
Rev. Newman Hall OF London. is draw
ing crowded houses here. but il i hard To
tell wherein his power lies. for he is not an
orator. Ii can only be In the simple,
touching and sympathetic manner. in
which his exhortations are made.
Judge Putnam, of the Superior Court. Is
winning many laurels in the lecture field
this season with his lecture on The
Miracle Plays OF the Middle ages" lie /.
q tine speaker and man of great ability.
LYCEUM NOTES.
Mrs. Scott Siddons read in the odd Bav
State" course last Monday evening with
great success.
On Tuesday evening Gen. Banks lectured
In the ''Lyceum" course to a large audi
encc.
Last Friday evening much To the regret
OF all who are interested in the science OF
Astronomy, Prof. Proctor closed hi,
course Of twelve lectures in Lowell Insti-
tute.
James I. Fields closed his course on
Modern English Literature last Saturday
evening. II was very satisfactory serc,
both to the speaker and the audience. for
every night the hall was well iilled with a
very attentive aud appreciatlve crowd OF
eager listeners. while Mr.. Fields discus ,ed
ably the different literary people with
whom he has been so intimately associated.
THE NEW LOWELL DEPOT.
On Monday last the spacious new depot
of the Boston & Lowell Railroad. on
Causeway Street, was opened to the public.
IL having been completed and ready for
use. Is an imposing structure, with it,
Mansard roof sd gracefully turrete,i, the
immense archways over the entrances. the
gigantic FARMHOUSE supported by iron
trusses. the handsome waiting room. aud
elegant apartments, and il was admired by
a large number of people who visited the
building. II can not fail to be appreciated
by the patrons Of the road. f.