Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-16

| S'ia AZ tnnt time, auV tnere Is little
doubt but here the bard first cultivated q
liking for the stage, since, in 1889. he was
member OF one of those companies
known as the Queens Players.
Before had looked over those buildings
mentioned had been by direction to the
Golden Lion" hotel and laid in supply of
stores sufficient for this short cruise. As
| have few words to say in regard to this
hotel, think this good time and place
to say them. To any one who cares for a
nice bed, tidy room. gentlemanly host,
lsdy-like hostess, a well-furnished table
to be waited on by pretty, lady-like wait
resses, to be treated as though he were
at home, and welcomed there, for very
small money. l recommend the Golden
Lion" hotel, Mr.. Fry proprietor.
Sunday morning early, 1t was cool and
showery. but in a little while the clounds
broke and the sun shone out bright and
went for stroll over the Clofton bridge
and back This valley of the Avon is rich
In natural scenery at this season. The
tween verdsnt banks. overshadowed by
lofty spreading oaks, lines and elms,
brilliant in their varied hues Of autumn
foliage. The eye of man cannot look up
on scene more pleasing and peaceful
than that which lay before and around me
II almost seems as though the world with
all its hurry, strife and hustle. had passed
away and paradise was left-a little
paradise so full Of loveliness and beauty
that we forget that we ever knew an hours
toll or care. All past events for the time
are blotted from our memory and we live
as In dream-world, where harmony and
beauty govern all; and the dream seems
almost real as in a moment sweet music
ILLS the previous suplit solitude, pealing
in silveiy oillows, rolling through the
clear bright air, from the church tower. be-
meath whose aged pinnacle sleeps the lin
mortal Bard of Avon" AMI flowing down
Avons lovely vale fills all It's land and every
peaceful home with the delicious music Of
its chime. Involuntarily wander to-
ward the delightful music and soon lind
myself In we'll kept churchyard. beneath
the shade of grand old trees whose wide
spreading branches spread out in all d.
rcctions above the time-worn monuments
with ancient lettering and modes of spell
ing that bear testimony Of feelings a. ten
der. and regrets as sincere, for some de-
parted loved one, as does the beautiful
polished shaft OF marble Of more modern
hni>h and design that stands above the
body OF some recently departed friend
Wide before me stands the open door
through which our renowned poet had
passed so many times full of life and vigor
and the remains OF whose manly form now
quietly rest beneath the hslf-length effgy
OF himself Beside him lies the body Of
Anne Hathaway, his wife, and near, other
members OF the family
This is the church Of the Holy Trinity.
II stands on the bank OF the Avon amids,
grove OF nne old trees, the approach be-
ing through an avenue Of lime trees
The church was formerly a collegiate
one with chsntry OF five priests. but
Henry VIII seized the revenues OF the
college, and the corporation now makes an
annual payment to the vicar and priest
chaplain under the charter of King Ed
ward vi" This church represents sever
al different periods Of construction; the
tower is the oldest part and is built n the
early Norman Gothic style. one par; Of
it was built in the beginning of the 18th
century and dedicated TO Thomas 4 Beck
et. The north aisle is supposed 10 have
been built in the reign Of Edward l. Five
elegantly constructed windows reach 10
the roof on each side Of the chancel and
above the altar is a lofty window Of stain
ed glass. Near Shskespesre's tomb there is
very fine stained glass window founded
upon the history of the seven ages of man.
This window was wholly paid for by the
American visitors TO Stratford On the
slab which covers Shakespeare's grave is
engraved:
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