Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-30

Amongs nv most intimate associates l place
Yourself sam. and pleasant and always happy
and musical Brother Dave. who many years
ago passed TO the 'bourne from which no trav-
eler returns" Mark Shepard. Calvin Peck,
Frank Warren. Dave Mcfarland and his
brother Abial; Bill Woodward. (sugsrl the
two Adams boys Jurd. and Dan, little Ban
tam. and ready TO maintain his rights by force
of arms. at any moment, and with no matter
how many opponents. Then, there were the
two Means boys. Fred and Levi.-whether liv-
ing or dead know not, but remember Fred
as big good natured lad, ard Levi ash quiet
and retiring boy, who was everybodys tiiend
Then thcrc was Leonard Davis. who wears ago,
believe passed 10 another and better world
There were many others who attended this
school. but being old were not my associates,
but whose names always come before me
when think OF school days, amongst them,
Nahum Hall, Solomon Jorisn, Trcworgy Jor-
dan, and you or some Of you must recollect the
scene between our then teacher. Mr.. Hatch
Macomber and Treworgy, for IL has never
passed from my memory. Frank Austin, All.
Lsngdon, aud many Others whom cannot at
this time recall, some of whom have passed
away. anu >pint fNaf iNrl''NA
ell and honored citizens. II i not only the
male portion of the scholars | remember. hut
also have pleasing remembrance Of the female
part, a. have no doubt but that rome Of the
BOYS who may be present. have also, aud can,
,ft they choose. recall msny pleasing scenes and
adventures.
| recall one particularly. that happened TO
curly. tow-headed urchin. He in going 10
school. one morning. found on the road small
gold stud. in the shape OF heart the stem had
been broken of and it was very smooth and
shining lie put it into his pocket and trudged
along to school. The teacher At that time. "a
Miss Martha Jellison) had a punishment for
the boys which she thought was perfectly ar
fnl II wa. nothing les than making the boys
when they were very bad. go over To the north
side of the schoolhou>e. and set with the
girls, II was An awful punishment. YOU may
well believe. soon aflcr school commenced
this boy was detected in some infracton of dis
cipline and was ordered Ia "maryh over"
which orie7 he obcyed, sud took hi. seai by
the side OF ohe Of the staid and reliable girls.
The punishment was too much for the lad and
he al very quiet for few moments. not daring
by whisper from hi, neishbor don't mind
her. wien be soon recovered his eQuanimity
Aud in return FOR her endeavors TO comfort him
took from his pocket his prize o, the morning
the golden heart and handed it 10 her Ia look
at The girl took it, and after looking II it,
shinin. face put Il into her mouth. remarAing
in a whisper how smooth Al that moment
the teacher discovered something wrong. and
spoke up sharp 10 my friend. which caused her
10 jump almost ost OF her seat. and the lad to
be very busy with some rule in Lindley Muir
ray AMER a short time the boy asked Tor hi,
trirkct. sri the girl .aid he could not give It
to him, whereupon. thinking be had l-cvn
wrongcd. began 10 make demonstration that
soon attracted the attention Of the teacher " no
demanded 10 know the cause OF the trouble.
which the lad seemed unwilling to tell. but
being threatened with the fcrulc he blusbercd
out. JENNA Giles has got my heart" This
announcement caused unusual attention, Al
the scholars laughed and in which the teacher
Joined. As soon A. orier was restored. she
said 10 my neighbor JENNA. have you got
the bows hear;y' Jemina. CRYING, replied
"she had whereupon the teacher ordered
take his cid seat. JENNA still crying said she
could not. A. she had swallowed IT," where
upon all Of the Young 'MyAliets' laughed
again. and the boy set up new lamenta,ion,
and was again ordered 20 take bis old seat.
for III JcminA Giles bad swallowed his heart
Il was dangerous for him 10 III there any long
er, and ii served him right for being a naughty
boy and that j. the way one Of our Old
schoolmaies lost his heart Tor all that. | have
no uouot ne suu TvInriH"zs> tuv l'ivs>aul ,IIIsr>
be ha. enjoyed with the then girls. Of the Head
Of the Lane Schoolhouse.
In recounting and renumerA,ng the events
OF my school life. ind these amougs, the most
sunny and pleasing Of life. journey. aud
am ever promising myself that will renew
them by visiting for a season and endeayor 70
live over, in company with many friends |
can elsim amongst you. few days Of almos;
sohoolboy life. There /. also another incident
which will ne ate. Some Of the boys were in
the habit Of bringing their dinner with them.
and on the occasion alluded to. one OF these
boys complained TO the teacher tina, the
boy on the sea; back Of him had stolen and
eaten his dinner. and he pointed out the delin-
quent who on being questioned replied. be hal
no; eaten the boys dinner. for ne had only
taken the skin II a cracker He was eau
toned not 10 do 80 again, and the other boy
recommended 10 take better care Of his dinner
for the future.
With many good wishes for your happiness,
and hoping you will long continue 10 enjoy the
reunion. and :, which trust shall be remem-
berei as one Of the old scholars OF the Head
OF the Lane Schoolhouse.'
| remain truly Yours.
Emery y. MooRE.