Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-02

The H. 5. b. A., gratefully acknowledge
the receipt of fifteen dollars, being the net pro-
ceeds of the Coffee Party given by the mem
bers of the High School last Friday evening.
The Aachias Republican has resumed
publication after suspension of three months,
oeeasioned by the fire. II is thoroughly
wide-awake paper and is a credit to Washing
ton county.
The Methodist Society win give supper
in their vestry on "Wednesday evening. April
s. Suppe will be served from to O'Clock.
Tickets . cents. Ice Cream viii be served
during the yening.
AT Hamiton's hotel. Bar Harbor. on
Tuesday of last week. in the room Of Col. W.
F. Holland. revolver cartridge was exploded,
slightly injuring the Colonel in the head Col.
Holland says it was an accident.
DO not forget the oyster supper and sale
of Easter cards at the vestry of the Baptist
church this "wednesday evening. The Eas-
manufacturer and viii be sold low.
-Callenders Mlns,rels, under the manage
meni of Mr.. Frank A. owen, will give an en-
tertaiument in Hancock Han, in this city, on
saturday evening, April 4. 1t Is popular
company and always draws crowded houses.
Rev. Mr.. Getchel. OF Lewiston, will preach
thl, "wednesday evening in the Free Baptist
Chapel at o'clock and viii hold meetings
every evening during the week and Sabbath ?.
NJ. snd evening at and O'Clock. standard
time.
Schooner Jennie Beazley. Dow. at New
York. from 81. Domingo City. March .. had
main boom broken during passage. She also
had on board the crew OF schooner Rebecca
4. Carter, of Camden. y. j., reported absn-
donej 1T sea.
Mr.. Vim. Watts, lumber surveyor. came
out OF the woods last week suffering from
erysipelas consequent on an injury to one OF
hi> hands. Since reaching home Mr.. Watts
has been confined TO his house. but at latest
reports was somewhat improved.
Mr.. John Ryan. of Lamolne, while driving
an Nj. Desert street In this city "Wednesday
morning. lost brown leather valise from his
sleigh. II the person who picked il up will
leave il Il; John F. Braglon's on Water street.
he viii confer great favor on Mr.. Ryan.
The last ease of liphtherla at Bar Harbor.
was n the house Of Mr.. Caleb Pendleton.
Tho patient. for some time. has been able to
70 out. Owing to the extra precautions taken
by the town authorities, We trus; the place is
a-ain free from this much dreaded disease
The members Of Union Engine and Hose
4, hai fiair 4 .iuu an
Monday evening April G. In place OF the an
uual sociable. following the election Of officers,
IS In the past. collation. will be served TO the
member. at the Engine House Immediately
after the adjournment ~ the meeting.
4 campfire given by Vim. II. II. Rice
Post. 6. \. Il. on Monday evening. was large
" attended and much enjoyed by all present
During the evening the question oi organizing
Womaa'> Relief Corps. anxilisry 10 the
Post. WAS considered. The loyal ladies will
NEE, in Grand Army Hall this "wednesday
afternoon 10 consider the matter further and
1t j. probable that some definite action will be
taken by them at that time.
During the coming season = refrigerator
ear for f-h, poultry. butter. etc, will le.ye
Mt Desert Ferry for Bo>ton on Tuesdays and
THURSDAYS Thi- ear will take In articles at the
several ,ta-i"n.on the Branch snd st Bangor
and then be closed until il reaches Boston.
Refrigerator var will run from Bangor. Dex-
ter Belfast. Skowhegan, Waterville. Farming
ton end All stations on Main Line 10 Boston.
These cars will have quick despatch
The article in the YoNths Companion OF
March 26 entitled The Giant in Cuba was
written by DIR. Addison u. Crabiree. formerly
Of Ellsworth. The publishers are reported
10 have paid him fifty dollars for the article
DR.. Crabirec Is also the author OF Practical
Money Making" which has had quite large
sale here through the agent. Mrs. ID. :. Eaton
pr. Crabtree /, widely known as a writer. and
trayeisr and i the author Of several successful
boass. His home is now in Hartford. Conn.
One OF the most important features Of the
performance given by the celebrated Calender
Colored Ministries i their famous "Zouave
Drill" The dancers who are costumes in ele-
gan, zoua,e uniforms and carry the Remins-
ton arms. OF the regulation weight and size, 90
through 1o4 intricate movements without word
or command. They are said Ia be the best
drilled body % men travelling today. 4 very
fine effect i, created in this act by the use Of
calcium lights The same precision Of move
meni Is apparent where the entire company
give ihi. grand street parade. The wonderful
drum major. who direc; the procession are a
nine-days wonder TO the average small boy.
The Calender Ministries have undoubtedly
the best brass band on the road. II j. CON-
posed Of twenty members. and has had the
benefit OF nearly five wears OF daily travelling
and practice Their instruments were impor-
ted for them by Mr.. Rudolph Wurlltzer. and
are Of the very best quality of German silver,
and arr OF the finest workmanship. The list
Of music which thi. band performs is of the
most varied character, and ranges from the
popular melody of the day to the most rigidly
classical composition. There j. softness and
.wc,.ine,, of tone. coupled with strength and
volume which the Calender Brass Band pro
duc,--. tina, very few bands are equal to Great
iny.
There was Ii slight accident on the Mt.
Desert Branch. saturday afternoon. A short
distance bclond Holden station the trucks I'M
der one end of an empty box car left the track
and were thrown 10 one side the ear remain
Ing in place. held up by the draw bar. A little
further on the trucks from the other end OF
III. ear l,ft the track and rolled outside after
which the ear settled on To the rails but still in
line with the train. The accident was quickly
discovered and the train stopped. BY the aid
Of tsrkle blocks the disabled car was pulled
over ON 10 it, side and outside the track. and
the train proceeded 10 Bangor. having been
DELAYED only abon; thirty minutes by the ae-
cideBt.
The great importance OF the proper prep
srs,iou Of food j. matter that i receiving In
creased attention daily. and in all the large
cities lectures on cookery. in which the various
dishes are prepared and cooked in the pres
enea Of the class, have come TO be regarded as
highly essential. One of the best authorities
on this subject and the author Of one OF the
standard books on cookery is Mrs. ID. A. Lin.
coin Of Boston Her lectures in that city have
been attended by many Of the leading ladies
there and are regarded rs most instructive and
profitable. An effort is being made by Messrs
Drake. Robinson 4 Psfcher to have her visit
thi. city and deliver course of lectures IL
suitable encouragement is given. they Will con
clade an engagement. but as II will be attend
ed with large expense they will require q
considerable number of names pledged TO take