Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-09-02

Old Probabilities having dissolved and
dried up the misty mistiness that had pre-
vailed until we were becoming nothing
less than 8 set of animated sponges,-the
postponed excursion to Castine was again
attempted and carried out on Monday last,
and proved the most delightful excursion
ever experienced by our citizens. We are
sorry for all those who stayed at home,
for they certainly missed il. The Barge
Clifford left the wharf at half past eight
not exsctly packed, but comfortably filed
we should say there were nearly four
hundred on board-and a happier looking
four hundred were never seen.
The day was perfect, and nothing. from
first to last, marred the enjoyment. The
Cornet Band gave us of their music boun-
tifully, and behaved like gentlemen who
were not only happy, but happy in making
others happy.
For other enjoyment there was dancing.
singing. flirting, and we noticed several
groups enjoying quiet game of euchre.-
Blu, the best Of il to some was the eating,
baskets that had once been plethorc.
suddenly collapsed, and somebody was too
full for utterance. The poor unfortunaies
who had no baskets waited until we reach
ed Castiue, which we did at just quarter
past one O'Clock. and such scattering for
hotels by the starving ones was never wit
messed this side OF boarding school
scenery was nothing-nature was nowhere.
We were first attracted TO the Acadian
Hotel, which is q new hotel, erected this
summer. 1t is very pleasantly situated,
commanding a fine view. Part OF the
starving remained there, others pused on
further, up % the Pentagoet House. which
was formerly the home OF DIR. Brigham.
After the starvers were appeased, the
obliging hackman at the Pentagoet offered
TO take any ladies or gentlemen making
up party Of six, all over the town for
fifteen cents apiece. which you will all
OF our young people, however, preferred \
party of two, and accordingly. were seen
with vehicle holding that number, ex-
ploring the town. Some visited the State
Normal School. and the old Fort. while
others called upon friends and relatives.
ami visited their old homes, and renewed
Old associations. We found many of our
parry had once a home in this old histori-
cal town, and it is lovely enough for any
bOdy's home, especially in summer The
place is filled with visitors-even the pri-
vate families being taken by storm and
compelled TO let the strangers come in.
The Band kindly favored the Acadian
first and then the Pentagoet. with some Of
thsr fine music, which drew crowds of lis
teners.
At four o'clock. the whistle called all on
board, and at half past four, after leaving
three cheers for Castine behind, we started
for home. Not long AFTER. the eaters came
out in full force, amer having filed up
again. they were ready 10 enjoy mater"
until darkness began to fall. We missed
the moon. but had everything else. The
air was soft and balmy-no fog appeared
to dampen our spirits, and We were happy
and satisfied. We heard many say-"they
never had such good time In their lives"
and We all have the satisfaction Of know
ing no better behaved company has been
on the barge this summer-so we were
told by one who knows.
We arrived at the wharf at ten O'Clock.
went home. went to bed and dreamed we
were going again tomorrow, and awoke
sorry We were not.