Ellsworth American., 1876-07-13
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SICKNESS has prevented your correspop
dent for Some lime from sending any items Of
news from this town. but he canpo, forbear
leaving some record OF the celebration of the
glorious Centennial Fourth. The Eluehill
I"rhet Band deserves the credit for making
Tue arrangements for 3 grand celebration of
The day We commemorate. The Band called \
meeting OF the cit tizcns some time ago to .ssis,
them IN the preparations, and the ladies espec-
iallv, responded with their usual liberality.
ihe programme was prepared. aud duly car
ned out with promptness and fidelity. Ar
rangemenis were made for the ringing OF bells
and nring of guns al O'Clock of the morning
OF july 4th., but the patriotic bows in their inn
patience TO usher in the day anticipated the
lnie oy commencing the firing soon amer mid
ntght and keeping II up Al intervals till 4
O'Clock when there was a general outbursi OF
enthusiasm IN bel-ringing and firing of gun,
and other iii earns. Al O'Clock the flag wss
raised on the liberty pole. the bsnd playing
>orne appropriate music. The great event OF
The day, 10 many, was the appearance ard pro-
cession of the Fanis,tics. who made a grand
display OF varied ridiculous costume and
while they were on the move. a beautiful Re
publican Campaign banner was raised with
the names of the Presidential nominees di.-
PLAYED upon IT. AT 10 O'Clock everybody had
assembled at the town wharf or on the shore
"i The lltue Bay 10 witness Tub and Boat
race. There were only two contestants in the
former, Eugene srdgell and Harvey HincS-
ley; Immediately after starting. Harvey up-
fortunately upset his tub and could not rrgsin
u tau assistance reached him. this caused con-
siderable fun and gave Eugene a great adyan-
tsa,e which be maintained. going ici,urclv over
the course aud coming in the winner. There
were i've started IN the bout race. Parker
Clough winning easily with his very superior
rowing boat. the Band playing "Pun for tho
shore. while the boats were on the home
stretch. Amer a little rest, the concour,e OF
people wended their wsy TO the stand erected
near the iRsptist Church. At il O'Clock we
were regaied with some delightful music by
the band, and singing by a Quartette. Amer
PRAYER by Rev. I. +. White OF Dexter. Maine.
the Grafton was delivered by DIR. X. l.. Grin
die OF SOmesyile; the Orator reviewed the
early history Of the first settlers OF this coun-
try. their adaptation 10 originate just such a
government A. we have, and the progress Of
the country. The Grafton was remarkable for
The large amount Of matter compressed in a
small space. This was followed By an original
poem by Mr.. Augustus Stevens which was
full Of cxcellencies. and delivered in mastery
manner, We hope the American will lind space
for IL publication, il the author can be induced
10 forward 4 copy for that purpose
Mr. II. \. Trip resd the Declaration OF In
dependence, which was followed by singing.
Dinner time had now srriyed. and Il yerv large
cd by the ladies. DO eulogy i adequate 10 pre-
lent the excellencies Of The provision for the
sharIened appeiiirs Of the assembled throng.
but every one knows that when the Bluehill
ladies undertake 10 get up dinner or sup
per. IL viii be Il success. And this occasion was
no exception TO that rule.
In the afternoon we had a Sack race which
created considerable fun. and foot racr. The
states OF the Union were represent
I'D bY = little girls beautifully dressed and dis
playing the names the States on their badges.
After riding round in a car provided by Mr..
+ treemsn Mclntre. for some time. procession
was formed headed by the Band playing appro-
pirate music, which went round the village.
Arrangements were made for match game OF
base ball but very heavy shower put stop
To that. Al O'Clock the Cornet Band gave an
open air concert which was listened IL with
del light. the performances OF the Band added
greatly Ia the enjoy meut of the day. and. con-
sdeTiug that there are 20 many new beginners
among them. their success was rcmAr kablc.
The celebration OF the day closed with grand
III play OF fireworks. Probably upward. OF
= .UD) people participated in the events Of the
day in Bluehill, and cyeryt thing passed of pleas
snily and harmoniousy. there was nothing 10
disturb the general good feeling which existed.
HESEICUs.
CARD oF THANks.-To the citizens OF Blue
hill who aided so freely and contributed so lib
orally toward the dinner. in aid Of the Bluehill
Cornet Band on July Fourth" the members
OF the Band extend their heartfelt thanks. and
assure them that when Band music i required
We shall be glad TO reciprocate. May we prove
worthy Of their support is our earnest desire.
PEE ORDER.