Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-05-09

perience in the U. s. Navy. MIR. Gushing
Of Bangor, presented the pledge and urged
the young men to sign. The convention
has been decided success.
-Phenix Temple of Honor No. 9.iustalled
Its officers for the coming year on Friday
evening last. This Is live. wide awake
organization, doing q good work In the
community.
Verona Grange were invited to pic
mic supper, Saturday evening, by the In
dustrial Circle. which OF course includes
all the lady members.
Reform Club meeting. Sunday after
noon. President VIII NJ. Ross In the
chair. Singing led by the choir of the NJ.
+. Church. with Mrs. X. b. Slower, at the
piano. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Marsh. John
n. Tfllock thought drinking ardent spirit
evil and only evil.
c. j. Cobb, spoke of one (Rev. Mr..
Marsh) whose presence for three years.
aud whose earnest words in the temperance
cause had endeared him to the club aud all
friends of the cause. As he was now
about to leave he presented the following
resolutions:
Whereas, In accordance with the rules and
regulations of the East Msine Conference. Bro
W. W. Marsh IL about to leave US for new
fields OF labor. Therefore
Resoired. That while the Bucksport Reform
Club deeply regret the loss which will fall
h.sat tfxF mon sh.Ex. h. he. r. H.
Marsh we would take this occasion to express
our sincere thanks for the kindly interest he
has shown by actions, aad his presence At our
meetings during the three years he has been
with US.
Resolced, That to all temperance Societies
we most cheeriully recommend Bro. Marsh as
an able, earnest and willing worker in the
cause Of God. temperance and reform.
Rssotred, That as = mark Of esteem aud re-
spect. we place the name of Bro. Marsh upon
our list of honary membership.
:. +. HALL. .
{. j. Corn. SCom.
Mr.. Marsh replied in thrilling terms.
Among other things he said II we'll re-
member that first Sunday and my JOY to
know there was here a band pledged in
this cause Nor will | conceal the half
formed. yet supposed fear. lest after a
twelve months waning existing. this club
should die as others had done. But on the
contrary. this Reform Club has been COO.
stantly increasing in numbers. In influence
and In favor with the community, until
now we cannot sford to be indifferent, to
its prosperity. shall carry with me
pleasant memories Of this part, snd shall
watch for tidings from you Ia The future ;
He also remarked that the club had been a
great help to him in his pastoral work.
Mr.. Cobb. also referred to letter Just
received from one of our members, In Cal.
cuita, who hid no, only kept the pledge.
but believed that BY the grace of God he
had gained the victory oser the desire for
drink which hal tormentcd him for years.
Mr.. sherman spoke OF the good influence
OF these sabbath meetings over the young
Harry White urged young men To sign the
pledge AM put on the red ribbon. Mr..
Beai OF Conn. gave some account OF the
reform movement In that State. c. C. Ho-
mer, thought no one should wish To 90
back TO the styles OF iifty years ago.-c.-
prcially the rum style. Mr.. Moore OF the
Seminary referred the shameful effects OF
rum selling. Dr. Eames presented tn.
pledge.
Rev. ". W. Marsh preached hi fare
well sermon Sunday evening, from | Cor
y VI. 10 Mr.. Marsh close. a pastora,c
OF THREE successful years. 4 genial man.
s.fs nj 49,
preacher.
Mr.. James Emery has just provided
tor Us rich treat by arranging al enter.
tainment on Monday evening last Miss
p~-- - :" 'i-y, --r.-.~, nf,-s ovv' ga u.
CaySaH, elocutlonist, With Mr.. Davenport
Of Bangor, pianist, drew n iull house OF the
very elite OF The town. Miss Wiley's re''ep.
ton was all that could have been desired.
it hearty cheers and repeated encores have
any meaning. We never heard so modest.
natural. and true-to-life deliuistioD. n was
expressed By every word and act OF Mis-
Cayvan. Her ''pspa's letter" draws tears
''Helen's babies" and Kitty Majony on
the Chinese question" compel laugh,
Guilty or not guilty and the Little red
hen" are intensely interesting.
The students OF the T.. NJ. &. Semin-
ary had an excursion to Castine on Tues
day last, on the May Field. Capt. Barbour.
lovely day, pleasant saii-agreeable
company,-hearty receptions good en-
tsttainment, and no accident made !, a per-
feet success. Thanks TO Rev. Mr.. For.
syth's foresight aud care. aud Mr.. fetch
err. kind and noble receptions.
-Depositors In the Bncksport Saving
dividend OF 70 per cent. has been declared,
and will be paid on the 1T day OF July next.