Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-03-16

Southwest mArbot.
SILVER WEDDING A>NINEE>ARY.-On
"Wednesday evening, March T. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. b. Mason celebrated the twenty
NTH anniversary OF their marriage by
social reception, and large gathering Of
rrlstives friends and neishpors. ElghtS-
nvc IN number expressed ny word and deed
lhelr cheerful congratulations To the hap
~ couple. who after q quarter Of a cen
tury of Sunshine and shadow passed to
srther, can look forward with faith, HOPE
aid love 10 the declining slope of life-
journey. confident of the buuudle~s posi-
ohiiies Of the wisdom and goodness Of
4 that ruling Power. " hose divine vii should
4 he manifest in all His children Owing to
/ the difficulties Of travelling at this season
/ of the year, relatives from distance We're
unable To b. present but many were repre-
/ -rnted 10y gifts Of remembrance and by
/ cordial letters convey Ing sincere shes
4 fpr future health and prosperity. After the
Exchange of friendly greetings all listened
with quiet attention to an earnest prayer
/ ny Mr. James Clark. Then DARBY and
Joan" WAS sung ny Maud, the daughter Of
he house, who also read an original poem
dedicated to Father and Mother" a low
me tribute highly appreciated by her par
enls. Mrs. Ida Cousins read with grace
! ful effect and ClearneS>, SILVER We'd
ding" poem, borrowed for the occasion
from late AMERICAN, and we trust that
Mrs. NJ. + Mayo, lis author, Will accept
hearty thanks for the loan. ana consider
the selection a. another laurel leaf added
/ u the wreath of her poetic muse Music
added lis charms and Home, Sweet Homo"
+ with other dear familiar songs made mel
ody through the rooms and in the hearts
no. a
supreme good will ruling the hour
Refreshments were served by willing ones
ever ready to ''lend a hand" and smiles
and cheerful chat helped to promote di
gestion. Many beautiful gifts found their
/ way into the house in spite of the EN-
/ phatic injunction that socability and good
I fellowship were to be the prime objects of
4 the reception. very pretty decorated
set of dishes, dinner and tea combined,
would delight the heart of any housekeep-
er, lovely silver cake basket and berry
4 dish with nearly two dozen spoons OF diff
U ferent sizes prove very attractive, While Il
silver butter dish and one half dozen knives
from relatives at Ellsworth Falls add their
shining lustre to the bright collection; a
valuable book, handsome parlor lamp and
easy chair, with several smaller but very
acceptable presents testify to the friend
ship Of the donors and all are gratefully
appreciated by Mr. and Mrs Mason. E.
pecial thanks are extended to those ladies
who gave their time and services SO freely
TO make the occasion pleasant atfar.
May they and all who were present live to
celebrate their diamond wedding days.
Town meeting day wa cold, but clear,
and large force of voters was out on the
\ first day. A few changes were made in
/ the board of officers, the wisdom of which
must be left to time to prove. The Ladies
/ Benevolent Society were once again loaned
4 the use of the Freeman House rooms and
\ led the hungry voters, realizing salts
factory sum OF money, greatly needed in
/ the treasury for the payment of the church
iantor's salary.
Much anxiety is felt here over the
serious illness of John Robinson, who has
\ been suffering severely for some time. Two
or three weeks ago while at his work on
Y Outer Long Island, he slightly cut his
knee. Taking cold in the wound it has
since been badly inf imed causing intense
pain. Physicians have been in constant
attendance and have recommended his re-
moval to his home in Southwest Harbor.
where he can have better care and
steamer has been chartered for the purpose.
Rev. Mr.. Allen of Sanford, n. H.,
Jealous evangelist, has inst closed a series
Of meetings continued through the past
week at Bass Harbor. His methods of
conducting revival meetings are somewhat
different from those who have been here
in the past, but as he is very forcible and
fluent speaker, it is to be hoped the seed
has not fallen on stony ground, though
the attendance during the TWO weeks work
at the Union church here gave good
ground for the inquiry of where are the
/ miner"
Many asplrants are mentioned in con-
nection with the post-office here, but it is
hardly safe to say as yet who will come
out ''at the top of the heap" but we can't
help wishing that civil service rules would
apply here and the present incumbent,
Mrs. Emily Freeman, be retained in office,
the work having been discharged, AS far $
| can learn in very satisfactory manner
and | think most communities dread the
breaking in" of new post-otfice officials.
Surprise parties have heen in high favor
of late at NorwOod's Cove; the last one
occurred on Friday evening at the house
of c. f. Cook, who, when surprised by the
| invading party of thirty, dryly remarked
that he was glad to see them, but couldn't
ask them to sit down as he and his family
had been invited out to spend the evening.
The crowd took charge, nevertheless, and
proceeded to enjoy themselves. The much
abused donkey was retailed In the usual
abused style causing much amusement.
think if our photographer had suddenly
taken a snapshot with his camera at some
of the tableaux presented during the even
ing, he might have made some odd addi-
tions to his picture gallery scenes. The
hostess aided by willing walters served
cake and coffee, which were duly relished,
and proved pleasant ending to the even
ing's entertainment SPRAY.