Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-31

rows, cares. crosses and blessings has
written it, history upon the annals Of
time, and new year presents far, an
blotted page for another inscription.
What shall the record be:
oar green Christmas" at Southwest
larbor, though damp overhead and soft
underfoot, Yet did not deter the crowds
who tbronged the stores. loading them
selves with mysterious packages, all bent
on participating in the worlds great gift
enterprise. A little bird whispers that
outside the customary good will eN-
changes. rue htuevoenct carried tokens
OF cheer and comfort into mccoy ZONES
and, no doubt, many hearts in this and
other communities can truly say 1t is
more blessed TO give than to receive" A
group of trees Al fremont Hall OH Christ
mas eve, bore boun iful burden of things
useful and ornamental, toys of all sorts,
and generous supply of popcorn and
candy for the little folks. Santa Claus
came with a merry jingle Of bells, gruin-
bling little over the lack of snow and hi,
rough slide over Beech Hill mountain. bat
ready TO answer the many queries of his
young friends. Excellent remarks by
DR.. Bates preceded the gathering OF the
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the Pemetic the deaCon's trees shone re-
spleudent, the big hall being gayly decked
with eyergreens. comfortably filled with
merry, expectant people, After few APP
proprlste exercises. singing by the choir,
prayer and address ny the Rev. K, ireland,
rectation- by Lizzie and Clarence Colt
the gifts were distributed and all made
happy, to judge from the smiling faces.
A very interesting song service with re-
sponsive readings commeroratlng our
Saviour's birth was given at the Union
church on Sunday evening. Mr.. Ireland's
address was replete with zeal, fervor and
truth, on the theme of the greatest gift of
God to man. A beautifully reCited pray
er by little Wilma Robbins gave sweet
picture of reverelt trust and faith.
ON the afternoon Of Christmas Day, the
officers of fremont Lodge of +. and A. n.
We're publicly installed by Deputy Grand
Master Hsdley of Bar Harbor. assisted by
an able marshal. The grand principles
and precepts Of the injunctions to the Of
ticers elect and fraternity were so clearly
and impressively enunciated by the Install
ing officer, that all must have felt the so.-
emn and binding nature of the vows of
obligation and must show forth in their
lives the noble fruits of the order. Ex-
cellent singing by the Congregational
choir, with a beautiful solo by Maud Ma
son, was listened to with close attention.
In one respect it was unfortunate that
Christmas Day was chosen for the install
lation services, as the supper heretofore
prepared by one Of the church societies,
could not be prepared on account of the
heavy press of Christmas work. Owing
to this cause, bad travelling and home fes-
tivites, but comparatively small num-
Der were present.
Deep sympathy is felt here for the be
reaved family of Mrs. Rose Tracy, whose
husband and six children are mourning
her loss, their loss but her gain, as she
rested in the promises Of her Saviour of
eternal life to those who put their trust in
Him.
Mr.. James Clark has moved his family
into the Freeman cottage. His daughter,
Mrs. II. NJ. Estabrooke, with her three
children, is spending the winter with him,
her husband being absent in Massachu-
sets during his vacation from Orono col
lege.
One of the largest factories in the State
is being erected for Alton Farnsworth at
Freeman's wharf; dimensions, so by 35
furnished with full equipment of can
ming machinery and will approximate a
cost of eight or ten thousand dollars. Mr.
Farnsworth's tested energy and business
tact will, no doubt, increase the canning
facilities here to suit the enlarged capacity
of the new building.
The work ON the sunken British schoon.
err Trojan. near Sutton's Island. is now
nearly COMPLETED. and the wreckage has
been saved in good condition.
Gilley has canyassed districts No. | and