Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-05-06

dangered. The fire caught from a spark.
falling from the smoke-stack through a
broken skylight into the shavings in the
upper story. 1t spread rapidly, and but
for the vigorous efforts of the employees
and the timely arrival of the engines, the
building would have been entirely consum-
ed. 1t was however extinguished with
slight loss. The second was in the even.
ing. and was the frame of an oil barn be-
longing to Messrs. n. Wiggin Il Co. This
was burned TO the ground, but the loss is
very small
The Reading given at Hancock Hall,
by Mrs. Julia \. Warehouse, on Wednes-
day evening last, was attended by small
but select and appreeiative audience. Mrs.
W. has certainly improved since we heard
her last. and many Of the pieces were rem
dered with fine effect. She rccites natur-
ally and the tones of her voice are pleas
ant and sweet. Her part. /: seems to US.
is in giving selections of a quiet and sub
dued character, rather than those rcquir-
ing strong emotion or passion. We think
that cultivated minds everywhere, will en-
Joy her reading. aud trust that She may re-
ceiye their favorable regard.
The CITY OF ELLSWORTH. The pack
ct schooner City of Ellsworth" which
was launched the 2ith ait. deserves more
than passing notice. She WAS built under
the direction of Capt. L. NJ. Grant of Port
land. who from years of careful observa-
ton, while engaged in the business. has
been able to combine in this schooner. cv-
cry requisite for the swift and safe trans
portation OF freight, and of passengers.
She is - tons burden. y. NJ. being the
largest schooner ever employed on the
Portland and Ellsworth packet line. The
cabin is commodious and elegant. some
double berths atfording ample accomoda-
ton for passengers; she is steered by
means Of an improved patent gear which
dSclrd> the use of tilier and ropes, Afford
ing thereby large and unincumbered
qudrtcrdeck. Her model denotes both
swiftneSs aud seaworthiness. aud she is a.
staunch as iron, copper and the best of ma
tive timbers can make her. Painted a light
color deicatey shaded with pink. OF
graceful proportions aud solid appearance.
She presents 4 model of marine architect
urc. and doubtless will become a favorite
with Lppers.
In another column will be found the
advertisements Of the rhe>pian Club and
good entertainment they promise us In
company with one of the number, we have
had tIe pleasure Of looking over their new
scenery which has been for sometime in
preparation. under the hands of Mr.. Pills.
bury OF Burk>port. AMI we only do it bare
justice. when we say it is all iirst-cIaSs.
aud the very be,. our people have ever
Aai placed before them. aul il i the in
tea;ion OF the Club. if they meet with en-
enlargement from our citizens. 10 be per
maueat organization and give II. select en-
terialahcntS. and no expense viii be
spared in bringing before the audiences.
their plays 10 the very best style There
are no entertainment, that can be made 50
enjoyable. As Amateur Dramatics. aud we
hope our people will make j. their interest
[" encourage the Ladies and Gentlemen.
who have formed themselves into a COM
pauy under the above name with the in
ten'i"a Of furnishing our city with that
which it long has felt the need of-A good
dramatic company.