Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-04-23

Southwest Harbor.

Southwest Harbor.
Capt. Roland Lunt, whose family Joined
him in Lynn at Christmas, returned with
them to his home here last week.
George Gilleys house has lately been
improved by "A coat of paint, the work u
his SON in-lsw, Daniel McEachern, who,
with his wife, i making an extend.
visit at her former home.
A new sign board has been placed over
the portico entrance OF the library build
ing, the artistic handiNork of Ralph
Robinson. 1t is a gift, for which he
merits the thanks of the library assoeia-
ton.
Much anxiety has been felt over thu
dangerous Illness OF Pet Holmes, young
daughter Of A. l. Holmes. For several
days her condition WAS critical, but she
is nov much better, and, it is hoped, eat
OF danger.
John Thompson removed his family last
week to Ear Harbor, where he has had
new house built for him the past winter.
All regret to lose these genial neigh bors
but unite in wishing them success IN
their new home.
James Moulden and wife have both
been seriously i'll for several weeks, bat
are now gaining slowly. As their only
nurse has been their young daughter Lii
lie, they have appreciated the aid given
them by kind neighbors
J. e. Mason was glad to hear indirectly
from Arthur II. Moore, postmaster a
Wineton, Washington, through the
Seattle Post Intelligence, kindly sent by
this enterprising young man who, since
he left Southwest Hsrbor some years ago
with his brothers for the far Northwest,
has been very successful in business, a.
well ss in winning the esteem Of his ne"
townsmen. New family ties also bind
him with strong cords to his new home.
EASTER SUNDAY AT UNION CHURCH.
The church was tastefuIly decorated
with poisoning plants Easter lilies in
their spotless purity seeming TO say "Aii
hail the risen Christ These floral mes
sengers of the new born spring en-
hanced the fine effect Of the pulpit room,
which has recently been treseoed IN deli
cate tints, with an Illuminated cross ana
appropriate text, Let sl the people
praise Thee, Oh God
In the morning the Baptist minister.
Rev. NJ. Ninal, presc he'd most excel
lent sermon on the resurrection and ks--
ter lessons. In the evening an Easter
concert WAS greatly enjoyed by a large
audience.
The concert showed that much pains
taking effort by both teachers ana pupils
had been expended in the preparation Of
this pretty Faster service. One Of the
prettiest features wss the charming way
in " hieh the little ones Of three and four
year, fecited or sang their parts. BLOW
ing Bubbles. by Bessie Clark, herself
one Of he fsirest buds smong the bios
SONS, do.ighte all with Is sweet tones
SO clear and distinct. Her sister Annie,
demure and dignided. can always be re-
lied upon for perfect reoitations.
kebeccs and Marguerite Gi!ley sang in
perfees accord, My DIDN'T you Tel
Me q Jesus" Thee and Jessie looked
very bright and wiusome ana recited
very p7ettlly, As did many other little
tots.
The following programme was weil
carried out
s!nstuS-........- ........ Cou1ve- CATION
Responsive Reading.
Prayer
solo-"My Re,eemer, "-.....--...-E L. Higgins
Recitation .....-....... .Irvlns Br3cy
>in-ius liza Freeman FIo-s5e t,{lle4 and