Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-01-24

/ rotary, Joseph W God, Bar HarhOr; Treas
urer WIN. 3. Laphsm, Augusta; Cor. Sec
/ retary. George Il Watkins. Portland Ex-
ecutive committee John F Hill, Augusta.
! George II. Gilman. Houlton. George :.
Rowen Ported The reports Of the
county historians We're read and accepted.
on Friday morning the Association met
according to adjournment in the chamber
/ If the Judiciary at the State House al 30
} O'Clock
J Mr. Pillsbury introduced for membership
the name of Asher G. Hines. Or the Port
/ land Pros, aud he was admitted a. mem
( her Of the Association
The following were chosen county his
toran,
oggin-Howard owen. Augusta
Aroostouk-Geo II Gilman. Houltou.
! Cumberland Brown Thurston, Port
| land
Franklin-E + McLary, Pennington
! HsnCocs-J & ChilcDlt. Ellsworth
! kcunc5,"-W Is Lapham Augusta
! Knox II VI Lord. Kockland.
! Incoln-k VI. Dunbar DsmaTiscoits
/ oxford-Arthur + Forbes, Paris
ren"h>cot-B A Burr. Bangor.
ih<rataqGiS- : Haskell rirt~feid
Sagadahoc- Ray Thompson Richmond.
Nomer>ct--,I- .. smith skow hogan.
Waldo-C \. p.ll>hury. Belfast
\ WaShing'ou-G " Dri,ku. Machias
York; II Dexter SpriBgvale
Major Rowell Of the committee On nom
mating poet and c>sayi>t FOR the next year
reported the follow g nominations
! E>-avi-t, j o. Smith Skowhe-an; Al
ternate G. H Gilman, HoCl;nn-
Poet {. Chilcot,, Ellsworth; Alter
nate, 6 + Bracket Belfast
Mr. Elwcll from the committee On sum
mer excursions reported that thc commits
tee would make report in favor Of no par
tcnlar route. He suggested trip across
Seha2o Lake to Pheasant Mountain or
/ through The Franconia Notch
On motion Of COL Adams il was voted
unanimously to % up the Sagucnay on
motion Mr. F G. Rich. Me>sr, Rich.
Bracket and Gilman were appointed sub
! committee 10 nominate committee Of ar
engagements for the summer excursion.
/ Me~srs VI y Rich NJ Adams and g
: Rowen were nominated and accepted by
/ The Association a. such committee.
on motion u Mr. Wood Of Bar Harbor,
+ il wa- voted tina, the Association express
il thanks 70 the management Of the Maine
Central X. q l.. and other railroads 10
the proprietor Of the Augusta House, to
H.. a-I To h.., -
/ The House and Senate for courtc-tc~ ca
tended.
The Senate chamber was packed Friday
afternoon to enjoy the literary exercises
# the Association. The ladies were spec
tally numeron. and the Governor. several
members Of his staff. few Of the State
officers and quite number ~ senators
and representatives were also IN the audi
ence. 1t was an appreciatiye throng and
the admirable essay By Mr.. George ;. Row
ell was warmly received. Many parts OF
il were humorous and pointed AMI received
much applause. In closing Mr.. RoNell
gave q strong review Of the conduct Of
new spaper from bushes, point of view.
His suggestions were practical and time
ly and received close attention and warm
concentration Of the audience. Mr.. Row
I'll stands in the front rank of shrewd bust
mes, managers. and doubtless gave his
hearers the results OF his own experience
and observations. Mrs Hunts poem was
pronounced admirable. Everyone was de-
f lirbf.-i with ~ and h.. M commitment.
which Augustus talented poctess received
upon her production showed that her ef
! forts for the success OF the meeting were
fully appreciated
When Mrs. Hunt had completed the read
ing of her sweet poem, Bro Howard owen
! Of the Maine Farmer arose to express his
appreciation of Mrs. Hunts efforts He said
that Bro. T. L. Simonton who had been
! appointed poet, had at a late day informed
President Miller that it would be impossi
/ Bile for him TO prepare the part assigned
I him. President Miller at once wrote to
I him, Mr. Owen asking that gentleman
how the deficiency might be supplied
/ Bro. Owen promptly interviewed Mrs.
J NUM- anu dshtN " ltfist Lfdd ltE
poem Of last year. which, after much per-
! suasion, she very reluctantly consented to
4 do Il informed President Miller of that
/ fact, said Mr.. Owen. and will now read
| from his letter which have here what he
/ said in reply"
1 Il object" excitedly protested the Pres
/ ident. Mr.. Owen gave no heed. but cool
/ ly read as follows: Il am very glad that
Mrs. Hunt has kindly consented to revise
| her excellent poem for our coming meet
| ing. As token of my appreciation |
could hug her with a good will :" This
brought the house down. and the applause
was continued for several minutes, the
poor President all the while blushing all
over his face and neck.
A most brilliant social event was the re-
ception rendered the members of the As
sociation by Captain and Mrs Cobaugh at
their beautiful home in Togus, Friday
evening. 1t was large assembly, COM
prising in addition to the journalists of
Maine, the Governor and wife, several
ulcIuucis VI tHt OONtTuOE SIAN, Il
Der of members of the legislature. includ-
ing hon. A. p. Wiswell of this city. and
many prominent ladies and gentlemen of
Augusta and other places. 1t was a most
| congenial company and the occasion was a
thoroughly enjoyable one to all. Captain
Cobaugh and wife are charming hosts and
made their numerous visitors Immediately
at ease. The large parlors were filed with
an animated and distinguished throng and
many pleasant acquaintance were formed.
The Home orchestra furnished some de-
lightful music, and some fine singing also
added to the pleasure of the evening. A
whistling solo by Mr.. Woodward of Mass
achusetts, who at the same time played
piano accompaniment, also entertained the
company. 1t would be difficult to esti-
mate the number of those present, but we
should say that there were one hundred
and fifty, if not more. During the latter
part of the evening refreshments were
served In most bountiful manner. The
ride out and back in the bright moonlight
was greatly enjoyed By all, and by none