Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
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hem on that happy occasion, and nearl,
, hundred awaited themselves OF tn
to extend their good wishes
md pass social evening with Mr.. ana
Mrs. Greene, who are In every wa,
worthy the respect and esteem in which
ney are held.
The rooms were prettily decorated will
,vergreens and flowers. A large center
piece o! blue violets and ferns In tn,
lining room was especially attractive
after some chorus singing OF familiar
ongs, Rev. r. L. ODDS made some briei
emsrks and offered prayer. Mrs. Mayo
hen read the following poem;
After the sleep OF winter
The earth TO gladness wakes;
And fair as a new creation
OF sunshine aud JOY partakes.
Nature again is glowing
With beauties OF land and sky;
What IL we see them repeated
AS succeeding years go byi
Ever they bring us pleasure;
The skies with deepening blue,
The floating clouds of silver,
Contrasting with their hue;
The fragsnt breath of springtime,
The vertiure on hill and lea,
The calm Of morning and evening,
When, like crystal, is the sea.
Buds and blossoms are opening,
In the free-tops overhead
Birds to their mates are calling:
MAY Is the time 10 we'd
What do we see reflected
In the clear and cry stall stream2
yfRinn of life. and hOna and Inv
And picture of"Loye's young dream.
For once in a springtime evening
Some fifteen years ago,
A youthful pair were strayiEg
In the after sunset glow.
The evening star was Venus,
And every ray 1t shed
Seemed TO write upon their pathway:
MAY is the time TO we'd"
The heart of early manhood
Had read the words Alright;
The maid could not interpret them
In the lingering, waning Light.
He tried to make their meaning
Plain to her puzzled view.
sit says: May is the time to We'd
And don't you think so. Lou?"
just then from out tree top,
Upon the air so still,
Sounded plaintiye bird note,
A low, sad whip poor WHIP.
By this unexpected champion
His cause so well was plead,
That there she too decided
May Is the time to we'd"
Glad are we that you needed
The message Of bird and star:
That Is why we have gathered
In your home from near and far.
Brothers. In church and lodges,
Sisters, whose hearts are true
Join In congratulations,
And extend their greetings to You.
Knowing your worth and goodness.
And your lives as cry stal clear,
We oriHg to You and your children
Good wishes and hearty cheer.
Not with words that are empty,
But full of truth aud love,
md of friendship strong and tender
That lie born OF Heaven above.
Friends and neighbors and kindred,
Even johnnie and Fred,
Agree with your decision
That MAY was the time to we'd.
Refreshments were generously served.
dr. and Mrs. Greene were the recipients
Il many beautiful gifts, consisting OF
'arions articles in crystal, china and
fAfIA H"t oAhNA hhhi1Shc anu usctul
lifts. Besides the relatives In town who
ssisted in receiving and entertaining the
,uests, there were present from Els
worth Mrs. John T. Crippen Ia sister OF
dr. Greene), Miss Anna Crippen aud Mr..
md Mrs. Harmon.
Mrs. n. w. Clay returned from Bangor
asst week.
The baccalsureate sermon will be
preached in the Baptist church next
sunday.
Capt. John Douglass arrived from Ban
,or May p with load OF lumber for G
". Butler.
Mrs. Jones aud Miss Laura Jones, OF
Vest Brooksvile, were the guests OF Mrs
. j. osgood sunday.
Capt. and Mrs. Dunn have been to
recently TO maze arrangements
or locating there permanently.
News was received last week of the
Ieath of Samuel Stevens, of New York
dr. Stevens was a son of the late John
'tevens. OF this place, but has resided