Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-01-14
On Wednesday evening, Jan. 6, the annu-

| On Wednesday evening, Jan. 6, the annl-
al meeting Of the Womsu's Club for choice of
officers was held In the pleasant parlors Of the
president. DIR. A. NJ. Fulton. Although the
snow was falling fast and the walking bad
twenty members were present. Precisely at $50
the club was called to order and the president
delivered her annual address In clear and
impressive manner. Ii was listened to with
marked attention by the members and at its
close received the hearty applause II 90 well
merited. Mrs. Fulton then informed the club
| that Mrs. DIR. Psrcher wished to record her
name on the books as n member of the club.
| The announcement was received with express
sions Of satisfaction, for, though an invalid for
many years, Mrs. Psrcher has never lost her
interest in the outside world and In all re-
forms. A very interesting and pleasant letter
| was then read from Mrs. L. NJ. N. Stevens,
| and also one from Mrs. Georgia Pulsifer Por-
ter, full of pleasant "reminiscences and best
wishes for the club. The vice-president then
took the chair and called on the committee to
nominate a president for the ensuing year.
The name Of Dr. Abby NJ. Fulton was presen.
ted for reelection and received unanimous
vote. Mrs. A. +. Greedy was again elected
first vice-president and Mrs. n. II. Cheney,
second vice-presdent; Miss Annie Stockbridge,
secretary; Mrs. J. NJ. Hale. treasurer; execu.
tive committee, Mrs. X. H. Cheney, Miss Anna
Hight and Mrs. Louise Bsckus. After an hour
spent in social conversation and partaking of
refreshments the club adjourned TO meet Sat-
urday afternoon. Jan. l6, at the hospitsble
home OF the president. We are glad to an.
nounce that by especial request Of the club our
presidents annual address will be published In
the next issue Of the AMERICAN. AFG.
1t is the best entertainment that ever
saw in Ellsworth" was what We heard \ vet
eran citizen say In Hancock Hall, Tuesday
evening, relative to the grand minstrel concert
which had just closed. This veteran has been
intimately acquainted with Ellsworth enter.
sa'iiiue".- Ivi more tnan three-score years. aud
being man of intelligence and discrimina alton
his opinion is worth something. We thought
be was not far from right. for we were de-
lighted with the "cOlored troubadours'' and
their unique concert. The music. too. by the
symphony orchestra was excellent. The fol-
lowing was the program:
!. Overture, Orchestr,
>. Opening chorus,
The Coored Four Hundred.
8. False Love Of Long Ago,
H. b. saunders and Chorus.
I. Mariners Homes the Sea.
J. A. Cunningham.
5. Carry me back to Ole Virginny.
A. p. Mcfarland and Quartette.
6. Susan Brown,
H. B. Stockbridge and Chorus
!. Swing dose Gates ajar.
G. Foster and Chorus.
!. Lullaby,
II. b Saunders and Quartette.
,. "Sgnior Bing Bingor.'
A. X. Cpshman.
3. Little Darling"
o. Tapiey and Quartette.
t. Character Song. H. Brown
D. Song and Dance.
q. Topical Song. j. Grant
:, stump Speech. W Pratt
;. Song and Dance.
g. Trombone solo, F. Sweenv
TO- Suwanec River, Full horus
All the parts were encored again and again,
A. X. Cusbmsn and the clog dancers receiving
ungo,erned applause. Relstive TO the clog
dancing the grave and dignifed clergyman
Tho sat by our id. dryy remarked: That
i better than could do The entertain
ment was followed by Pleasant dance which
vas greatly enjoyed.