Ellsworth American., 1874-06-18

From our own Correspondent
BOsTON, June Is.

THE SUMNER EULOGY.
Once more has Charles Sumner been
saaOsized. A most beautiful memorial
.service was held In Music Hail last Tues
day afternoon, under the auspices Of the
legislature Of Massachusetts,.
The hall was profusely decorated with
the most choice and exquisite flowers and
plants that could be secured. and these
Aofai embiems were most art,stically and
elaborately united with sombre drapery.
producing . lovely effect. The balconies
Oa oil three sides were draped alike In
deep black cloth, festooned and trimmed
with silver border and fringe. More than
1900 hundred yards Of smilax WAS used
together with rich drapery aud rare ex-
Otics about the organ alone; while the en-
tire hall seemed transformed into green
house OF elegant structure and proper
tons. II was crowded to overfiowiny.
Geo. VIM. Curtis was the orator Of the
day. and delivered not only an appreciative
and sympathetic eulogy. but one that de-
lineated In scholarly and graceful way
the character and life OF him who was,
"One Of the few-the immortal names
That were not born to die
Ex-Gov. Bullock presided; the Temple
Quartette. Clara Louise Kellogg and Ade-
laide Phillips sang with fine effect, and
Prof. J. w. Chsrchill read as only he can
read. poem written for the occasion by
j. g. Whittier. which Is glowing and
tender tribute to the departed. We need
only add that the demonstration was one
worthy OF the Common wealth. and Of him
In whose honor twas given.
THE FLOWER MISSION.
Probably very few ~ the people who
read this paper know OF the lovely charity
which we have ia this city during the
Spring and Summer months. II il called
"The Flower Mission" II Is simple
thing. and yet when we know how many
season. it almost eompels US to think that
II is one of the greatest and best charities
In the world. Ii Is carried on by young
girls. and the distribution is made twice
good IL accomplishes or how many cheer
less lives are made less dreary by these
young hands. Every Monday and Thurs
day mornings, Hollis Street Chapel. after
eight O'Clock. Is filled with fragrant A. wers
and busy workers. Floral contributions
are scnt In from every part OF Boston and
vicinity. and the girls tie them up into
dainty little bunches, and in the afternoon
love and mercy. They are taken 10 the
needy sich. all over the city; the hospitals
are all visited; to many gloomy home,
where n sad young girl may be obliged to
,it and earn her daily living. comes the
sweet fragrance OF few blossoms to cheer
and comfort her; In some diugy wo. L
rooms they often hnd their way. stopping
only Tor moment, but leaving behind TO
those employed there, the happy assurance
that somebody cares for them. and int o
The cells they go. and leave for the dis.
graced aud deserted n few bright and
beautiful buds 10 cheer their lonely lives.
and may point them 10 brighter future
Sometimes our smallest acts result in the
greatest good, aud doubtless the sweet
memory of their cheerful faces and the
small token OF love, lives in many a sad
heart and will some day ripen into new
life and being. These workers at first
labored from a sense OF duty but now they
| all love il and could not be tempted to re-
W9aehr tor ineMhtlJlsfu teount One days and
| hours almost impaticn,ly. so it is a source
of pleasure now 10 the giver as well a to
the receiver. Every city and town who
has its poor among them should establish
like mission.
AwATER PARK.
Much interest has been felt OF late, in
favor OF Water Park, and last Friday
afternoon the committee gave hearing
for the purpose Of ascertaining the views
Of the citizens in regard II.
Each one seemed agreed that Boston
needed such park Of course. its location
was a matter OF discussion. Some were Of
the opinion that the par. ,hoIld be several
miles from the centre OF the city, out in
the West Roxbury District; others that
there should be continuous series OF
small and large parks around the outs kirts
Of the city, but the majority proposed that
the park should be In the Back Bay basin.
This will be more central and its advan-
tages for beauty &c. are most excellent !;
still We do not wish TO appear selfish in
the eyes OF our newly extended Districts,
tor there are certainly advantages for
possessing beautiful parks in Brighton
and West Roxbury. and these locations
should not be overlooked.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
Miss ii. l.. Haskins gave a reading in
Tremout Temple last "Wednesday evening.
which gave great satisfaction. Many Of
the selections were given with great elo-
cu,ionsry power and skill.
4 sale Of the late Senator summers per-
| SOMA property took place last wetines stlay.
At the salesroom OF Me,srs. II. C. Bird &
co. large number OF persons were pres
cut, all eager TO obtain something that be-
loDged to Mr.. sumner.
A new horse car of great elegance has
been put upon The Mt. Pleasant route,
fitted up after the style OF the Pullman
palace ears.
Strawberry festivals seem to be the
order of the day now.
Proi. Ed 5. Morse Of Salem has gone to
San Francisco to deliver u course OF six
lectures on Popular Science.
A course Of ten readings is being given
by Prof Blish on Saturday evenings. for
the pleasure Of those who can not leave
the city during the Summer. l..
Ths PrssiAess's vlsWs.
The views which President Grant recent.
LIZ expre ssed 70 Senator Jones and which