Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-07-01
first-class work The Rockland Courier

/ fir>tclass work. The Rockland Courier
says:
Our excellent Photographic artist. Mr.
1 Erastus p. I4abe, left to day for Ellsworth
where he will continue his business. We
regret losing so good an artist, and can
but congratulate the people of Ellsworth
upon this accession to the artistic skill of
that city.
The sorrel mare Ellsworth Maid. be-
longing to f. Z. & f. NJ. Rowe of this
city. at the recent trot at Bangor, took the
second premium $50 in the "a race aud
the first premium $50 in the 2-40 race. Her
best time was 234-I-2. We learn that the
mare has since been sold to J. B. Z.
Wheelden of Bangor for the sum of $1,000.
-McGill & Strong's Emerald Minstrels.
exhibi ted in Hancock Hall Tuesday Even
ing. In addition to the minstrelsy which
for its faithful delineation of humorous
Irish character, was far superior 10 any
thing seen in our city for long time. they
have large panorama of Ireland, show
ing many of those picturesque and beauti-
/ ful places for which the Emerald Isle is
noted. We think the view of the Fairy
| Grotto. illustrating the ancient legend Of
O'Donohue and the FAIRIES, one ofthe finest
designs ever seen on canvas. Tonight
"wednesday i positively their last APP
pearAuce in this city. and they offer an en-
tire change of programme.
Report OF the Temperance League.
/ Hancock Hall. Monday evening. June-2Sih.
2 80. President Mcdonald presiding Prayer
\ by Rev. '.r. Lyon.
ON motion Of VIM. p. JOY. the followin,
gentlemen were appointed Committee on
Fantasies :''-Cha>. +. Hale. +. q JOY. \.
O. Woodman. John Whitney. Frank Austin
and Joseph Silsby.
On motion Of Rev. W. II. Lyon the follow
ing gentlem1 were appointed Il Committee 10
select color bearers. and make all other recess
saIy appointments and arrangements for The
League in the procession Of July oh john
II. Brmmer, Orison Call and Geo II. Brown.
/ On motion of Mr.. Llmprev. the Secretary
was instructed 10 invite all the Temperance
Soc.etie, in the County 10 be present, and take
part in the celebration. July 9TH. The Secre-
tafy takes this occasion 10 say that he has sent
such invitations TO all societies Of which he has
any knowledge. If any Societies have been
uninteniionaIly overlooked. thy are hereby
cordially invited 10 act with u, in til. cecbra-
ton.
On motion of Rev. W. II. Lyon, Mrs. Geo.
Cunningham, Mrs. \. VI. Hopkins. Mrs. Geo.
Hale. Mrs. Handy. Mrs. O>good, Mr.. ca-
Hale and Mr.. I'd. Hale were appointed
Committee to make arrangements, if thought
proper, 10 have ladies cmbcmatc of state, or
towns take part IN the procession. Adjourned
TO meet again in tour weeks. SECRETARY.
Woman'- Temperance Aid society.
The Ladies' Temperance Aid Society contin-
ue> 10 hold weekly meetings every saturday
afternoon at three O'Clock. in the High school
Room on Main -. Mr.. Whiimore. President
Of the Society; Mr.. Hamilton JOY. Vice Pres
ident; Mr.. y. +. Grcely. Treasurer; Mr.. ii.
Il. Emerson. secretary. The Motto Of the 30
ciety j. We Lend a Helping Hand TO all our
sisters ard Brothers.
The atteniance i, not very large the syer-
age number beng between forty and fifty, but
though small in number earnest in the good
cause of Temperance, or any other good work
Of reform that comes under our notice. We
propose to Lend Helping Hand" TO anyone
needing assistance, u far as our means will al
low. y Committee for that purpose chosen by
the Society. receives reports of those in need
Of he p and sympathy. The committee are Mr..
susan Austin, Mrs. Garrctson, Mrs. Aiken,
Mrs. Partridge Mrs. Woods.
Anyone signing the pledge. and paying the
small sum of from one TO ten cents are there
by members Of the Society. \ box Is placed
At the door, and any sum member j. dispos-
ed 10 give. is dropped within, which sum j.
taken charge Of by the Treasurer, and used in
manner deemed worthy by them. All reform,
are discussed by the members. and articles
treating upon Rsf.rms. Education, Temper
ance, Dress, &c, are read by members Of the
Society or the SECRETARY. The question has
been asked "What good 1t did TO meet and talk
upon these subjects. The temperance move
ment in lhi> town began by talking. and much
good has been accomplished, a the quiet and
orderly state Of our streets can testify. The
Society by meeting strengthen this good work
and in doing strengthen themselves.
A cordial invitation j, extended to all inter-
ested in Temperance and in the Society, TO
Join and help the cause along. especial Y 10
those who have friends trying to walk in the
paths OF >obrety.
Thanks were voted in 4 late meeting 10 our
policemen Fields and Drummy, for their
prompt and faithful discharge of duty.
SECRETARY.
Bar Harbor.