Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-01-04

On the evening of the 22d, Capt ]. w.
Carroll was surprised by loud rapping at
the door Of his house. On opening, in
marched large company of relatives. At
ter friendly greetings and merry, social chat,
the guests arose in force, took possession Of
dish closets and tables, and soon set in ele-
CANT array large table in the big kitchen
Of the old Carroll house, suppl, ing it boun-
tifully with refreshments brought with them
in capacious baskets. The guests we're
hosts and walters and the evening flew by
! on eagles wings, with recitations of ancient
ballads and singing Of ancient songs, and
with amusing defamation. All spent
happy evening with only one drawback.
Time would not wait. and the drivers came
for the party too soon. So they let, all
present wishing that such pleasant visit
may be repeated at very distant time.
Among the many pleasant Christmas
entertainments one of the most enjoyable
was that under the auspices Of Dea. IL. H.
Clark, who generously opened and warmed
the large hall IN his new hotel, planted
Christmas tree and invited his friends to
join With him in the festivities Of Merry
Christmas. Christmas gifts lay thick be-
meath the tree and on tables around. and
hung gracefully from ITS branches. The good
deacon appeared bending beneath the weight
of two large baskets filed with Christ
mas tokens Of his love and good will. AZ
ter season Of play among the children and
social greetings and chat among the Others,
interspersed with music on the piano by
Mrs. VIM. Lawton. the assembly was called
to order and the good Deacon gave a short
address on the meaning and true use Of
Christmas. Then followed the presentation
of gifts, first from the Sabbath school to
their Superintendent, Mr. Thomas Clark.
beautiful album, next to the organlst, Mrs.
Augustus CLARK. a gold eagle. The pre-
sentatIon address was happily pronounced
by Mr.. Joseph Parker. who also acted as
substitute for Santa Claus and assisted by
DR.. and Mrs Lamont distributed the gifts
after which refreshments were carried
around, raisIns. dates, nuts and candy.
When the hour for the children to 90 home
arrived all departed feeling they had had
very happy and meFr, Christmas.
MIR Arson l. Holmes. has been offer
ing for sale at his new store very large
and attractive assortment Of Christmas gifts
\ vessel has since arrived bringing load
Of goods which are now being unpacked
and arranged for sale at his store. Mr.
Holmes nas shown good deal of enter.
prise hy investing much In HIS new store
! and stock 81 goods. and We wish him much
success.
christmas evening passed pleasantly
here, the trees as usual we're loaded with
nice fruIt and one III particular produced
I horse and wolverine sleigh robe and fine
\ loi Of other thing. Mr.. Santa Claus wears
the marks NJ age, but 1, a smart. aifabe and
4 Ioll, old gentleman, with IN de,raction from
Ill., former generosity. Bat the most unique
spectacle VA, observed Oh HE nd 4 grand
Y father. great grandfather, tone mani three
grandchildren, ana four great grandchi,-
dren all sot upon a ti'fse ,iri and went H.
Y to the forest after a CHRISTMAS tree. and RI
\ turned 10 high spirits With \ nice one Of for
\ 81 spruce. We nave read Of a tree saving
King, but never before heard of tree
4 producing 4 horse.
. The schooner A. f. Herrick. lies Al
Swans Island, ready To sail fur Boston the
81, with . cargo of potatoes.
at Colts Island, Capt, Erastu. Got,
Y and brother went after f,h !a-' FRIDAY, auG
\ brought IN 500 pounds Of nice cot. which
found a read, market near home.