Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-01-14
SeathWest Harbes.

The most pressing want among natures
gifts. demanded here at present, seems to
be that of snow. tautalizlng amount
Just now covers the earth, but MT enough
to be utilized in shedding or sleighing
High School at Bass Harbor under the
efficient rule Of W. W. Rich-his sOth
school believe CLOSED Christmas week
after very pleasant and profitable term
Many scholars from this district. VIII,
greatly appreciate this teachers system
and methods of work, especially the COM
mercial line. were very prompt aud regu-
lar In attendance there. MIR. Rich has
lately received . commission to serve a.
trial justice here. whicn however will not
be likely to interfere with his school en-
gagements.
The High School in this place opened
last Monday under the instruction Of A.
b. Cole, who seems from the verdict of
bis pupils TO be well-itted for the position.
Miss Mary Parker is flushing the term
of town school left incomplete BY Mr..
Erskine. Mrs. Caroline Lawlor has Just
finished the winter term on the south side,
her scholars expressing their appreciation
of her services by beautiful Christmas
gifts Miss Jennie Dolliver Is a favorite
teacher at Norwood's Cove, having taught
several terms there. Miss Maud Mason
and George Joy are in charge Of the gra-
ded school At West Bass Harbor
The variable weather Of the past month
has caused much sickness here. Influenza
and colds are the common complaint; no
cases of la grippe as yet.
The fremont W. C. T. U. will hold its
regular meeting on Friday afternoon. Jan
10. at the usual place, the Freeman House
good attendance is requested. as ar
rsngements are to be made for public
meeting to be held at the Methodist
church, Sunday evening, Feb. I.
fremont Public Library WAS generous
ly remembered At Christmas by its chief
patron, Mr.. Alfred Mathews, in a gift Of
eighty-six volumes. the complete works
of f. r Roe. Capt. Marryat. George Eli.
OF, Thackeray, Lord Lytton and Alex Du-
mas Had We few more such thought
full benefactors, steps might be taken for
the building of library and reading room
Of which we stand in need. The Library
Association extends heartiest thanks to
Mr.. Mathews for his valuable present.
Thanks are also due Mrs. A. W Clark
who has replaced the shabby curtains OF
the little library room with neat shades
also contributing 10 addition a box of coal
for fuel "A friend in need is friend in
deed"
At the last meeting OF the Ladies' Be-
nevolent Society. which held it. session
with Mrs. j. b. Mason, a pleasant little
incident illustrated the power Of "the
blest tie that binds" When all the mem
beers had gathered about the tea table. aud
plates were lifted to be tilet with the
plain "circle food" there arose a chorus
of wondering EXPLANATIONS. FOR each had
found beneath her plate a dainty holder
of pretty material and fashioned with ar
| ti>tic needle work. For the next five min
utes, the tea was suffered 10 grow cold.
while guesses a. to the donor flew back
and forth. A little good natured scram
| bling T. secure the plush holders took
| place, until one lsdys declaration Of her
willingness 10 take what the Lord had pro
vided with thankfuluess. settled tn. mat
ter, When quiet was restored the Secrc-
tary read a loving message from far
away sister, Mrs. Phehe 4. Ross, who
from her present abiding place, Gre, lev.
| Colorado, had sent these tokens Of good will
and who will always be held In sweet re-
| membrance by her associate mcmb er- and
| be gladly welcomed osck o her place in the
| circle, when she returns 10 her native
| home, as ii is hoped she will do soon.
| Master Fred Higgins is taking solid
| comfort with his gentle little pony and
| dog cart, though his ears must tingle II
his young girl friends are much gwen to
| envy, for Miss Winnie Hodgkus seems
to be the favored companion of his drive.
| yet Others are occasionally treated to s
| ride. We "old folks" though We NAV
sometimes sigh for the vanished pleasures
| of youth, do rejoice in the innocent CAV
cites of our little men and women
Jan. 10. SPRAY