Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-09-01
FRANK


When a score of boys hands in Mrs. NJ.
F. Blalsdells Sabbath school class were
raised in favor Of Georges Pond as the
objective point for the forthcoming picnic,
It was question in our mind how trans
portation for so many children could be
arranged But we had yet to learn the
executive ability of our committee, Austin
Mcneil, Henry French, Eftie Whitaker
and Cassie Burke. Good Deacon 7. him
self drove Billy" with a conveyance full
of bright boys and girls, and Austin pro-
vided q similar passage for as many more;
then there were double and single wagons
bound for the same destination, demon
stratsng again that Georges Pond is in
high favor for picnic resort. As we
drove within the shade of the towering
trees, the ice-Cream cart first met our view.
and We fastened to pay our respects, As
that seemed the custom, and were re-
warded by a saucer Of frozen cream.
Swings and hammocks were swaying
here and there, a large sail boat at the
beach was Just starting out with its living
freight, anu right here We wish 10 extend
our sincere thanks to Mr., Howard Hooper
for his thoughtful kindness in furnishing
free sail to the many who so continuous
ly thronged his boat. At dinner time
bountiful spread was served to which all
testified their appreciation. We counted
one hundred and twenty five who made
the happy company. A little of from the
main crowd, We noticed Revs. ). s. Gross
and S. A. Blaisdell engaged in an after
dinner. clerical chat. Away down the
beach, many OF the boys were lin the
swim" and near by the little girls We're
wadiug while some Of Us "chldren of
tary sci IN t.f
and enjoyed wade In q clear, warm
stream. But pleasant chats and pastimes
must cease, parting songs are sung. reci-
tatlOns given and the elders are making
preparatory gathering Of belongings-and
how We mixed those dishes up. In groups
they are fast leaving and finally we arc
among the last TO depart from the deserted
grounds after one Of the most enjoyable
picnics We have ever attended.
Mr.. Edgar Gay who returned from
South America the first of the summer, is
to leave for Boston soon, where he Will be
employed. His young friends to the mum
Der OF nfteen, made musical party for
him the evening Of the 10Th. Doubtless
the sweet tones will long linger in his ears
Misses Eiith NJ Dyer and Nina Foster
left to-day for the Castine Normal.
Miss Dellie Gerrish returned to Swans
Island with her friend Miss Morse, where
she has pupils on piano, organ and banjo.
Mcssrs. Wm. l.. Maxwell and J. o.
Beers Of SaugertieS, n. Y are at the
Relay for a few days
Mr. John W Springer and little daugh-
ter OF Portland, are visiting his father,
Mr.. OTIS Springer.
Mrs. Georgia French Burleigh and
daughter Gertrude, of Lawrence, Mass,
are with relatives in town.
Master Carroll Swan has come up from
Hancock Point to spend short time with
Master John Blaisdell
Dr. John X. Hooper's wife and little
daughter Of Camden, are visiting her sis
ter Mrs. L. O. Bragdon.
Rev. $. A. Blasdell and wife OF Lewis
ton, are the guests Of his brothers and
sisters here.
A ride to Sorrento was in order Satur-
day in which many joined and sailed
across the bay to Bar Harbor.
Aug. 22. LEON