Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-09-30
The Garfield Supper.

When the ladies undertake to do thing
every one knows they are bound to succeed,
and yet when the Republican ladies Of Ellis
worth extended to the Garfield Club, an in
vitation to a supper in Hancock Hall,
Thursday evening, no one expected to wit
ness such a grand success as this affair
proved to be.
At half past six O'Clock the members Of
the Club filed out of the Club room and
formed in line, over three hundred being in
the procession, and, preceded by the Cornet
Band, marched to the Hall.
The Hall was brilliantly lighted by the
gas Jets, assisted b, Chinese and japanese
lanterns suspended from the edges Of the
galleries and from the chandelier, while at
the back of the stage hung large portrait
of Gen Garfield pret,ily draped with flags,
the whole producing a charming picture.
But what shall we say Of the tables and the
bountiful feas, with which they were
spread? Three hundred and twenty plates
we're laid on six tables, each extending
nearly the whole length Of the Hall. and
shorter one on the stage for the Band. Ele-
giant bouquets orDamented the tables. and
on each plate was placed beautiful button
hole bouquet which was quickly fastened to
the lapel, and then the Boys" fell to with
a will. Coffee and tea Was served BY the
ladies who proved TO be royal entertainers
and allowed no one TO wait for want Of at
tention. As fast as an article Of die, disap-
peared its place was supplied by other and
even more tempting articles Almost every
dish tina, could he thought Of was within
reach or could be had for the asking. I, is
needless 10 say that the Club showed a
hearty appreciation Of the good things set
before them, and displayed a capacity for
endurance that augurs well for the success
of the party in November. Others came in
later, ard. in all, abou, four hundred were
fed, and still the supply exceeded the de-
mand. a. many invalids and destitute peo-
pie could testify the following day when a
w TIT %! least " as
made.
After supper, Judge A. 7. Wis~ell, who,
as presiden, of the Club. presided a, the
supper. arose and in very happy speech
referred TO the work which had been done
by the Republicans during the campaign,
and the sympathetic part the ladies had
taken as expressed in the boun,iful repas,
Just finished. In behalf of the Club he
thanked them for wha, they had done, and
pea, the victory of September in the No
yemher election. Speeches were also made
by Hon. l.. A. Emery. Senator elect. Judge
A +. Dnnkwater, Mr.. James T. Cushman.
Representative elect. DIR. u. o. s Lowell.
principal Of the High School. Mr.. J. c.
Chilcott and Others. The speakers we're fire.
quently interrupted by cheers and applause
at happy hits. local and political, and the
Band added much to the enjoyment by It's
excellent music After the speaking, several
patriotic pieces were sung, in which all who
could sing joined. Judge Wi.~ell. Who
showed great skill as presiding officer on
such an occasion. then called for three
cheers for the Republican ladies Of Els
worth. The cheers were given with such
will as to fairly shake the Hall. and were
responded TO BY three cheers from the
ladies. Only those who have heard ladies
a;temp; to cheer can fully appreciate the
effect which they produced. They certainly
bad the merit Of being hearty, but. wha,
cheers.
1t ~as nearly 10 O'Clock when the COM
pany broke up and every one united in pro-
nouncing il one Of the grandes, entertain
ments ever given in Ellsworth. Let US rs-
member that these ladies are watching.
anxious that every one should do his whole
political duty from nov till the nigh, of the
election in November