Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-07-15

Crumbs by the Wayside.

Having lately returned from two weeks
,ojourn At Bluchil, perhaps few note, taken
during my stay there may not come amiss
notwithstanding the fact that the quiet little
town il ably represented By Rob" and
other correspondents.
The boat-ride from :. w. IIarbor to Se,g-
wick, though lacking In the distinctive feat
urcs which mark the grand and rugged coast
line 10 Bar Hnrbor, i yet very attractive.
>edswick j. 4 pretty rambling town, whose
thrifty looking farms surrounding neat and
we'll painted buildings, testify 10 the energy
and industry Of the inhabitants. II would BE-
great improvement upon the present mode
vi conveyance from Sedgwick to Bluehill, il
connection could be made vita the Henry
Morrison As it is, one must DO The remaining
distance OF twelve miles By stage coach. unless
they have. a. did, friends kind enough to
come all that journey, purposely 10 convey
them TO their destination.
Vegetation along our route seemed TO be
fairly thriving despite the prevailing drought.
one farmer. Mr.. Daniel Allen, | think
might be called Il cabbage millionaire, a. he
had about an acre Of plants in flourishing
grower Of that vegetable, it is safe to conclude
that he has made compromise with the de-
structiye cabbage worm. Que OF the most At
tractive feature, in this locality is the narrow
Salt Pond winding in and out many miles in
length. The pretty iron suspension bridge at
the Falls, claims il share OF attention, being
visible at great distance, and must be of
great benefit in shortening the route. As we
neared Bluehil, a beautiful cedar hedge en-
closing a velvety lawn elected my admiration,
wealth OF cinnamon roses peeping out here
and there added to its beauty, and | felt sure
that the owner thereof must feel repaid for
the care bestowed upon 1t. | looked with a
deal of interest upon an old family mansion,
after being told that talented actress was en-
joyng the fruits of her labor in this cool and
shady spot. solacc to her mothers declining
years; the rich hued blooms of the garden
made me long for more than a fleetng glimpse.
As we approached the old homestead on the
brow OF the hill, was prompted, as | have
been before, to sing 'Beuah Land with a
slight variation
"Fair Bluehill Land, Sweet Buehill Land
As on thy highest mount stand,
And look away across the sea
Where lovely views are spread for me,
rare picture indeed,to which the farm house,
with its wide spreading orchard, the tall ce-
dars and rose trees on the grand old hill, form
charming background.
A visit to Penobscot, with the privilege Of
looking through the Condor Knitting Estab-
lishment, will ever remain a green spot in
| memory's field. More than two dozen ma
chimes were buzzing merrily away, guided by
their def fingered managers, while dozen or
| more winders supplied the busy workers with
bobbins of yaru; five or ten minutes sufficed
to turn out mitten, complete, with the ex-
ception Of the finishing off process.
We were indebted to Miss Bowden the fore
woman, for interesting information regarding
the several stages of the work, until it lay, as
we saw it, in huge piles Of pressed mittens of
every size and quality, ready for the packers.
In addition to her knitting department, Mrs.
| Condor has good stock of millinery and dry
| goods on the first floor Of her commodious
| store.
One Of the most enjoyable afternoons spent
during my stay, was afforded me through ac
cepting the kind invitation of a dear friend
and former teacher, Miss Ella A. Slower, to
be present at the closing exercises of the Gram
mar school under her charge.
| As seated myself at a desk in the cool and
pleasant school-room, and noted the quick-step-