Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-07-11

Tho Reform Club Meeting Sunday A.
teruOon was entertaining, althosgh the
audience WAS somewhat smaller than US
ual.
The members OF tho Young Mems
Christian Association are Increasing In
numbers and interest
Augustus Mooney and Lewis Morgan
have each been sunstruck. and are utterly
poweriess. though free from pain.
Lewis Chandler. = little boy Of about
4 yrs. Of age. fell on short stick he was
running with. and punched an ugly hole
In his throat.
Carrie wisgin, little daughter Of T.
Z. wiCgin, on Monday, fell aud broke her
left arm.
The Sunday School Temperance Con-
cert at the Methodist church. drew on.
quite large audience. the Ladies' Aid and
Reform Club occupying the body slips on
one side and the Sunday school the other.
Mr.. Sherman took the Chair, and called
J. A. Silsby, W. C. T. Of the Temple Of
Honor; W. n. Ross, Pres't Of the Reform
Club; Miss Hannah Hall. Prest Of the La
dies Aid Society; and Rev. c. B. Besse,
pastor OF the Church,-to the platform.
Amer prayer by the pastor. the chairman
called attention to the differeut orgauiza-
tons, ancient and modern. whose objec,
has been the promotion Of the temperance
cause.
Addresses were made by Messrs. s. Il.
Hall. &. F. Ware, G. J. Cobb, A. II. Gem,
J. A. Silsby, G. W. Herbert, Rev. w. II.
Pilsbury. aud Rev. C. b. Besse.
Excellent music was furnished by a
Quartette, viz. Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Whit
more. Miss Cora Hill, and Mr.. Parker
Miss Grant, Organist.
At this point the pledge was read, and
about fifty Sunday school children came
forward and signed II. Then all who
would renew the pledge were asked to rise,
and nearly three hundred At once sprang
to their feet. Thus closed day Of earnest
temperance effort.
The Fourth" was ushered In BY pa
rade Of fsntastics. Many went by rail to
Bangor, the fare being only dry cents for
the round trip. Several picnic parties.
within a mile of the village, really enjoyed
the day. Granxers from Orlsnd. Bucks
port and Verons, celebrated In fine grove
near Farmers Point" Verona. TWAS q
lovely spot, tastefully fitted up, with all
the accommodations necessary for good
time. A large platform vas decorated
with a monster tag, and numerous bou-
quets. Abundant seats were provided for
the several hundred Changers, their fami-
lies aud friends. Swings, and other
games were plenty. ard enjoyed by both
young and old.
AT II O'Clock, Mr.. A. ii. whitmore, Mas
ter Of Verona Grange, and President OF
the day. called to order. and AFTER music,
introduced Rev. s. Wentworth OF Orland,
who offered prayer.
Mr.. Sherman, the Orator OF the Day,
spoke All hour, receiving frequent and
hearty applause.
Then came the dinner, just such as Gran
gers 10 this vicinity know how to provide
The tables were loaded with good things,
and Tor two full hours the abundant din
ner with cheerful conversation, claimed at
teutlon.
Al O'Clock the stand Was again occu-
pied BY Mr.. Partridge OF Stockton, who
compared the "Old aud the New" in a
very witty manner.
Rev. 5. Wentworth followed, with we'll
timed remarks, which were well received
by the audience.
Mr.. 4. c. Bennett followed wish we'll
written and Instructive essay on National
Days"
The whole affair, thanks TO an excellent
committee OF arrangements, was q decided
success. SIG