Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-01-24

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Southwest Harbor.


Southwest Harbor.
On Sunday morning, Jan. 10, at the
Union church, the Rev. Mr.. Packard,
Baptist minister from Liberty, preached
very impressive sermon.
The Owl club will give another of their
pleasant socials at fremont hall Thursday
evening, Jan. "a. literary programme
with fish pond, library table, etc, W Ill be
among the attractions.
Harry Lawton is attending com
mercial school i'll Boston. His sister
Grace went to Augusta about the same
time to fill the position OF telegraph
operator in the state house. Both the
young people will be much missed here
J.B. Mason was called to Bluehill last
week by the critical illness OF his father,
r. P. Mason, who died three hours after
his arrival, of pneumonia, contracted
probably by attendance upon his daugh-
ter's burial which had taken place Dec.
%. Much sympathy is felt for the family
in their double bereavement.
The W. C. T. L. will resume the old
order of meetings now that the grammar
school has closed. The next session will
be on Friday afternoon, Jan. 25, in the
upper room of the school-house. A gooo
attendance will be expected as the change
from the regular day and stormy weather
have caused several postponements. Some
important measures are to be discussed.
very enjoyable invitation social on Thurs
day evening, Jan. 10, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Osborne Cousins. The pleasant
rooms of the large house were well
warmed and lighted, and the doors from
garnet to cellar Hospitality thrown open to
the guests Select readings, games,
music and grab bag, with cake and ice
cream, helped to make the evening pass
merrily. All present declared the social
a decided success, and neat sum was
added to the treasury for the payment OF
the church janitor's salary.
The hosts of friends far and wide who
have during the past few years taken an
interest in our bright, intelligent stamp
collector, Calvin Stanley will, ! know,
sympathize with the parents and home
lrlehas VINO no" ilouii n1' " POI ~
from this life, yet with feeling of JOY
that he has found rest in the better land
His patient endurance Of years Ct pain
and suffering, his cheerful interest in his
Nofh anu new -io''ii q II * w v =,
remain d pieasahs iitsiiioiE AZ ~ g. =
of all " ho knew and loved him.
One of the pleasantest events OF the
season occurred a the Hotel it4fiSo
Thursday evening, Jan. l., the occasion
being d social reception gwen by feeN'J e.
f. Bowman and VIE to Their trends al
large. The weather WAS mid ana
pleasant, and the br-IllantlT-Hghte
Drigo bCamed hospitality from every
window. At an early hour guests tfy he
dozen arrived and after do1fing wraps
We're met by smiling ushers and conduct
ed to prettily-appointe tea-taole
presided over by Mrs. Bowman, assisted
by Mrs. Holden. Guests We're gracefully
welcomed by their entertainers, and
presented with dainty cup OF the beNer-
age which cheers but not lnebrlates
They were then ushered by the maids IN
the little ables scattered throughout the
room. twas plain to see that "jackstraw"
WAS to rule the hour. This simple but
nleasing game was entered into with
great zest, and deal of merriment vas
INDUCED in at the EXPENSE of some I'M