Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-09-12
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So much has been written and sail If
the Old historic town Of CHStinc. that any
new attempt o. SET forth its natural beauty
and attractions might be ln.t a repc tittnn
of what has been often portrayed by ADLER
pens than ours. The season now closing
has been one ~ unusual 1aicty, aud a
larger nun Hvr ~ summer visitors and
tourists have been IN tow than ever t,e-
fore. he harhor and adjacent waters
furnish the finest opportunity for satin.
and boating on the coast uf New England
and the drives extending into surrounding
towns src unsurpassed in land and water
scenery saving perhaps Bar Harhor Not
III" lcas. attractive arr the beautiful drives
through Evergreen Park" The owner.
Geo. IL. Wither!e Esq. wealthy and
puhlic spirited citizen has At large cx-
peu-c. Cleared and built many beautiful
avenue, through the evergreen forests
which form enchanting retreats for u"
lovers Of nature. Among the summer %
lourncr- have been several di,tin. al she'd
artists who have employed much Of their
time in taking local sketches and recently
gave = free exhibition ~ their work IN the
town hall, which was highly creiitahlc 20
themselves. and afforded the citizens and
others rare treat Among the distin-
guishcd visitors attracted hy the beauties
Of the place IS Prof Amos OF Harvard
law school, who ha- purchased the Old
Perkins homestead Just 81 the peninsula
and has added extensive improvements
intending - make It a permanent residence
for large part ~ the time. Prof kcener
also OF Harvard. has recently purchased
the homestead OF Jesse Gar,incr In the
same locality, and coutemplatcs making
immediate and extensive repairs. ready
for next season MANY Improvements are
being made Throughout: the village AMI II
Il hoped that the OH town ha. taken a
new iea~c Of NE The hotels have been
Literally patronizrd and every available
boarding place has been occupied 1t Is
understood that the proprictors OF the
"Acadiau" contemplate large additions 70
their house the coming winter.
The addition To- the State Normal buIil.
Ing Is nearing completion aad when
finished will aid much Ia the architectural
appearance of the building ss also Ia tho
convenience Of the teachers and students
The fall term Of the Normal school com
menced on Tuesday, Sept 81 There are
now 10 attendance about ninety, with an
entering class ~ between tLirty ami forty,
and Others arr expected Prof. Richard
son. the principal Is proving himself 10
be very popular and efficient teacher
Among thu notable local events there j.
hu; little 10 record None perhaps has
given rise TO more speculation aud crti-
cisin than the notable reception given on
board the revenue steamer Woodbury.
hy the officers Of that vessel The courte-
sy Of the gcntlemaniy officers was of the
Chesterfield standard and the music line
but the nature of the beverage so bounti-
fully served on the occasion. IL -hrouded
In mystery. Some Of the .ia!d citizens
whose voices are often heard In the tenn
peraoce meeting, seemed 10 take kindly IN
1t. and some pronounced its flavor hne,
while others thought it very invigorating,
and 10 some. IL IL rumorcd 1t proved very
exh'laraiiug. II j. suggested by some #
the psri4kcrS that the seductive .rIn
performed Thu same service a. di The
apple 10 the garicn Of Eden
VISITOR.