Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-08-14

I naval school ship, the st Mary-, Tia.
I been in the harbor for several DAYS, and
! the Young boys in blue have been ENJOYING
/ their freedom on shore. and liz salt two
| or more have taken An unlimited leave of
absence.
The three masted schooner, on her way
here for cargo Of ice. which went ashore.
on Bakers Island last week. was got OF,
without very serious damage and taken
back 70 Boston for repairs.
goodly number Of the James NJ. Par
ker Post, accompanied by wives ana rrIa-
tiHes, left here for the National encamp-
ment yesterday, via the steamer Mt. Des
ert. G. l.. Lursey. wife and son, with
other wise ones. took old Time by the
iorelock, and started on Thursday, thus
avoiding the Saturday fog. The stay at
homes, though deeply reyrettng their
inability to witness the grand parade, Vet
wish their comrades a cool and thoroughly
enjoyable trip upon this suspicious occa.
sion. May their faith be strengthened
their charity enlarged. and their loyalty
burn brighter under the inspiration Of this
fraternal reunion.
The little white pony, which has become
so familiar to us during several past sea.
sons, has his cranky traits and created
quite a diversion in front of nv home the
other day. Many of the young people at
the cottages and hotels, take turns at oc
cupyng the little dog cart, and on the dsy
In question, two young ladies were driving
at smart pace. when the pony attempted
to call at place where he has sometimes
been halted. His driver urged him on at a
orlsk trot for moment, but an idea was |
evidently working In his brain. for he
suddenly stopped short, causing one young
lady to pitch forward fiat into the dusty |
road She was quick and plucky however, !
and after one sharp ''ouch :" was on her !
feet, shaking the dust from her garment.
and laughing heartily over the mishap.
During the past week had the pleasure
OF visit from bridal pair, who know
have the heartiest wishes of host Of
friends for happy welded life, Edward
P. Lord of Ellsworth Falls, lately united
TO Miss Julia Thomas of West Eden.
young lady who is In every way worthy
Of him, and l could not give her higher
praise, and who we know, will prove
1utlful home-keeper in the new cottage
now nearly completed for their reception.
II the Falls. Among the many beautiful
gifts presented the happy pair. was an
'dd glass cane bestowed upon the bride bv
Ter grandmother Campbell, an heirloom
Nhlch had been In her possession more
han fifty years, which the old lady with
quaint humor, babe the husband take not
&c was given for the special protection
II the wife but il we may judge by Eds
'ast record, it will be some time before he
will need Gaming.
Much attention is paid to the cultiyatio
# lowers at Southwest Harbor, and many
'ardens are now at their best I spent
leightful hour recently 10 two, which
ave attracted deal of admiration; the
rst large and tastefully laid out plot of
round encircled by grand shade trees.
estifes to the skill and care of its owner,
irs- Henry Clark, Jr. She has a great
,any varieties of towering plants, both
nnuai and perennial, so many in fact that
l dared to find fault, should saw
hey needed more elbow room. being too :