Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-02-28
Ellsworth At Home to Its Friends.

4 Ellsworth, was fitting celebration Of Washin-
tons Birthday and was in every way most
successful. The day was bright and clear
the perfection of winter day-and every one
seemed bent on ENJOYING the occasion to the
fullest extent.
The novelty OF q railroad train entering
the city drew large crowd TO the depot TO
witness the arrival of the morning train,
and another aud sill larger crowd in the
afternoon to welcome the invited guests who
arrived about 3 80 O'Clock the special train
furnished by Col. Greene. president of the
road. 1t had been obvious for several days
tina, the hotels wouldbe unable to accommodate
the large numbers who would he present,
aud a large number Of guests were met AT the
station by friends here and taken directly TO
their homes, while the overflow from the hotels
were furnished accommodations in private res
licences.
During the afternoon an informal reception
WIS rendered GOV. Robbie In the Hall by the
school children OF the city which was an
occasion ~ no little enjoyment 10 the young.
and TO many Of the older people who availed
themselves OF the opportunity 10 be- present
and meet the Governor. In the evening the re-
which had been very handsomely decorated
by Mr.. Chas. 4. Lowell Of Bangor. >treamcrs
- bunting inprofu>ion depended from the cell
ing. banncr,i> bearing notices were displayed
from he walls. and large banner. with the
motto. Welcome 10 our Guests" was su>-
p,nd,d from the ceiling. shields. stars and
circl,> II coorrd glass reflected back the glare
~ the calcium light, that aided in lighting the
hsll. and which. through plates Of colorcd glass
made the rich and beautiful costumes OF the
ladies hook even more rich and gorgeous. The
hall wa, crowded and finer company j. SCI
dom seen.
some ~ The ladies toilets Were superb many
wcrc elegant. and I'll wcrr fine. Al half-pssi
eight o'cinck Governor Robbie entered the Hall
followed b, biz STAFF which presented a re-
marAably Tine appearance in their brilliant
and fun dr,>- uniforms. The Governor took
position in front Of tie stage aud sup
ported on either >idc by Mayor na,i- and Col.
Burri The Mayor performed the plca,ant
dui, 10 prr,sniiu. Ia tho Gny' rnoT the numrr-
Gus guests present. aud the cordial greeting cX-
tended L. Iii. Execllcncy wa on u the most
pleasant feature, 81 the evening.
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