Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-10-17

playing ls2 H., against l6l n. IL "a inches.
played by the Union. Some of our iiremen
were present and speak in the highest
terms of the manner In which they were
entertained.
Inc storm OF wind and rain which has
oeeh SO DISASTROUS in other localities.
caused little damage In this immediate
vicinity. A Hight rain began on Saturday
a"etnoon which continued into the night.
during the evening the wind sprung M
ahd blew quite heavily through the night
aud during Sunday. The only damage re-
ported was the fall OF the old sign and lag
stan M front of the American House aud
the carrying away of about half the roof
OF the unfinished stable being erected by
Mr.. Lorenzo Foster. The old flag staff
was put up In 1855, and was known TO be
Ia an unsouud condition.
As will be seen by reference to a no.
uce In another column. an Educational
Meeting VIII be held in this city on Mon
day and Tuesday next. The prominence
OF the Educators who will be present and
take part In the exercises. will attract
those Interested In the subject Of Educa-
ton as well a. the teachers throughout the
county. The organization OF a County
Teachers Association is likely To be of
considerable practical utility and we have
no doubt the teachers of the county will
a. Ill Esr
1t is the purpose OF the executive Com-
mitee of the MsiLe W. c. /. L., to place
copy OF their minutes. containing a record
of the Annual meeting at Ola Orchard.
Yearly reports. aud Constitution in the
hands OF some officer OF each auxiliary
Union and Aid Society In the state. Those
Of the latter organizations not receiving
the same are requested TO send immediate
ly. Other parties desiring the Minutes.
will be promptly furnished on the receipt
Of ten cents. Address Mrs. g Z. Hunt.
Cor. sec. state W. c. T. L. Augusta
Maine
The Gazetie reports the doings of the
Convention Of the Young Mems Christian
Associations OF Maine, recen .ly held In
Rockland. Among those prominent in
the work OF the Convention We notice the
names OF Rev. MIR Harding and DIR. l..
". liodgk lns OF this citY. Dr. Uodgkins
was chosen one OF the Vice Presidents Of
the Associations throughout the State are
prospecting and The enthusiasm OF the mem
bers in their work is a promise OF as good
results in the future as have been expert
enced IN the past.
The semi-annual session OF the Grand
Lodge of Good Templars OF Maine was
held at Newport oct. 9th and 10Th. I, was
well attended and interesting meeting
The order was reported N good condi-
ton in the state with 332 lodges and over
1000 members. 4. J. Chase. E>q. OF
Portland. l. at the head OF the order, and
Geo. L. Bracket OF Belfast. Secretary. to
whom sll correspondence. Sc. Ia relation
TO the order should be sent. u Is proposed
to organize 30 new lodges the coming
months. aud towns Ia the State where
there are none should cndeAyor TO secure
one Of these popular and beneficial organ
izaiions. The annual session Of the Grand
Lodge will be held at Lewiston next April.
The Hancock Baptist Ministerial Con-
ferelce had very pleasant nd profitable
session at the \. NJ. c. a. Room 10 this
city oct. sth and 9th, and public meet
ing was held in the evening at the Baptist
Church. The exercises consisted OF Ex-
egesis of Scripture, Essays. aud sermons,
each followed by criticism OF discussion.
Rev. II. Tilden OF Latnoine preached the
public Sermon which was an exposition OF
the Seriptural Doctrine Of Christian I'm
ion, the hinderances and helps TO attaining
il. The next meeting of the Conference
Will be held the second Tuesday in Janu-
airy, and will probably be held In connec-
ton with meeting of days" il any
church, houd desire such a meeting. Rev.
r. r. White of this city has the matter in
charge to apo iut the place Of meeting.