Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-31

t-iINt ~ ishFiAi Sl StINII IIHIl dts ljdNlu ana
Thomas COBB, David Thurston, Revs.
jonathan Fisher, William Mason and
jonathan Powers, Messrs. Robert Parker,
Theodore Stevens, Donald Ross and John
Peters, jr., men who by the difficulties
and privatioHs which they encountered
have recorded the deep appreciation in
which they held a thorough education.
Under the fostering care of these noble
sires there have gone from this institution
some whose names stand high on life's
scroll. From her ranks have gone forth
teachers, lawyers, doctors, ministers,
editors. poets, musicians, legislators and
soldiers, who have borne their part in
and lped on the mighty movement of
aeeding years.
REFLEX INFLUENCES.
ne results of these educational efforts
have reflected back upon the immediate
community in which they We're exerted
most favorG My, iHPlantinga love of lit
erature among her people and growing
up cultured and refined citizenship that
is now proving blessing and a power
for good. Among the marked illustra-
tions of this reflex work is
THE NEW ACADEMY BUILDING.
This stands to day as a ready guarantee
of larger future privileges and
suits. The new academy is the
contamination of thought which
originated scores of years ago, and
which has been progressing slowly but
steadily to completion, till now it stands
before us at most opportune time, furn
lshng safe and commodious sheltering
when the old building is evincing the
way marks of passing years.
THE GEORGE STEVENS ACADEMY.
By the last will and testament of the
late George Stevens, esq,-one of the
fathers who knew the value of an educa-
ton, and who wished to confer it as
boon upon his townspeople for coming
generations-therew was left a sum of
money in trust which should be used for
the erection and support of an academy
of high merit The wish of his heart has
reached fruition, in this fine academy
building now erected on the handsome
lot designated by himself for that
purpose.
THE BUILDING
is thoroughly modern in all it's appoint
ments. 1t is 56x56 it. on the ground
with large dormer in front SKIS #.
which forms an arcade as main entrance.
1 he principal school room is on the sec
ond door and is ilx56 it. and has a seat
ing capacity for 100 scholars in single
seats. On this floor besides the principal
room there are landings and a laboratory
ana appdrd tuS room, most conveniently
arranged. The first floor has two large
StIlppl Ut recitation fOoInS ZUS4U II. ana
two cloak rooms Sx22 fit. There is also on
this floor large corridor with standing
capacity for about POO people. There are
tWp broad flights of stairs leading from
this floor to the floor above The furnish
ings of the building are thoroughly up
to date The heating and ventilating
dre according to the most approved
plans, employing three large "Glenwood"
furnaces, which give entire volumes of
fresh air to each room every half. hour.
They are adequate for all demands. The
seatings and other school furniture are
from the celebrated Columbian School
Seating Co., of Cincinnati, O. The
ample black boardings are genuine slate
for the principal room and patent sub
stitute-little inferior in cost equal in
value and superior in convenence-fort the
other rooms. The latest and most i'm
proved chemical and philosophical appara
tus win be used in the new academy, and
this department will receive the special
attention of the trustees
RESOURCES.
Together with the provisions of the will
of Mr.. Stevens satisfactory arrangements
have been made whereby the name, in
tiuence and support of the original Blue
hill academy are consolidated with the
new academy under the name and title of
"fhe George Stevens and Bluehill aca
deny.
HE FIELD.
This academy fills a long felt need and
has a large natural territory from which
to draw its students. A glance at its sur
roundings reveals the fact that it is the
only institution OF its class in the entire
county -undenominationa in its govern
ment and open to all who may wish to
come-w which furnishes an adequate fit
ting for college. AT the same time it al
fords exceptional advantages to those
their educational attachments avora BILE
opportunities for study, near their home,
surroundings that stimulate to best
efforts.
BLUEHILL
is too we'll known to readers of THE
AMERICAN to need extended comment.
Situated at the head of the bay of this
name, close by the mountain whose pin
nacle commands a view OF all adjacent dis
tricts, whose prominence and color gave
name to both town and bay, it is easily
accessible by steamers connecting with all
coast towns from Rockland to Machias,
also by stage from Ellsworth or the west
towns of the county. The beauty of the
place is one of common remark; travellers
of note having given it unstinted praise.
1t is BEAUTIFULLY located, has good pub
lie library, two well-equipped and active
churches Baptist and Congregational,
each with live Sunday schools and c. E.
societies, to which all out of-town stu
dents will be accorded generous welcome.
ACCOMMODATIONS.
There will be no lack of accommoda
tons for those who may wish to avail
themselves of the opportunities here Of
fered. Good board with furnished rooms
can be had at p so per week, and upward.
Every effort will be made to accommodate
those who come here for an education.
The citizens are taking the academy upon
their hearts anew, and are determined to
make for ii name and history.
sonny" said Uncle Eben, "do yoh bes'
whah you is needed, an doan' waste yoh
life tryin' ter be sumpin what nature