Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-10-02
UNDERWRITERS MEET.
STATE CONVENTION HELD HERE
LAST WEEK.
CONCERT WEDNESDAY BIRMINGHAM.
QUIET THURSDAY EvENING--TRIP
TO BAR HARBoR THURSDAY.

QUIET THURSDAY EvENTNG-TRIP
TO BAR 'HARBOR THURSDAY.
The convention of the Maine Undertake
ers' association in Ellsworth Wednesday
end Thursday Of last week was very inter-
esting.
This is the first time the convention has
been held east OF Waterville, and many
from the western part OF the State were
U liable to attend, so that the convention
was smaller than usual. All present,
however, expressed themselves as de-
lighted with their entertainment, and put
their appreciation on record at the bust
ness meeting by vote OF thanks to Curtis
r. Foster and wife, of Ellsworth, whose
untiring efforts contributed so much
toward the success of the convention and
the entertainment Of members present.
The convention was disappointed by the
unavoidable absence of Prof. Eckels, of
Philadelphia, who was to give lecture
and demonstration on embalming, We'd
nesday afternoon, and also OF member OF
the national association. Chief-Justice
Emery and Associate-Justice King were
also unable to be present to speak at the
banquet Thursday evening, both being
out OF town holding court.
Wednesday afternoons meeting was
omitted and the gentlemen Joined the la
dies in drive around Ellsworth. Thurs
day afternoon the members and ladies en-
joyed a trip to Bar Harbor and drive
around that beautiful resort,
BUSINESS.
At the business meetings Of the conven-
tion the usual matters were disposed Of.
Votes OF thanks were passed to the Maine
Central railroad, to Mr.. and Mrs. Foster,
and to the people of Ellsworth who had
helped to make the convention interest
ing. The following memorial resolutions
were passed:
Resolved, That las an all wise Providence has
seen At to call from our midst and from their
beloved families three honored members Of
this association, we bow in sorrow to the will
of God, and acknowledge our great loss in the
deaths Of Brothers John NJ. Clark, OF Bath,
Abel Hunt, Of Bangor, and Guy Sawyer, OF
Gardiner.
Resolved, That we tender to the family Of
each our heartfelt sympathy in their great
loss, and pray God to grant them strength to
bear the burden which He has placed upon
them.
| Resolved, That these resolutions be placed
upon the records Of this convention and that
| a copy of the same be sent to the family OF
| each deceased brother.
| Officers were elected and installed as
follows: President, George M. Phoenix,
Alfred; vice. president, Frank B. Wood,
Hallowell; secretary, A. s. Piummer, Au-
burn; treasurer, H. w. Rich, Portland !;
members OF executive committee, J. F.
Jefferds, Livermore Falls, and c. r. Fos-
ter, Ellsworth. The other members Of the
executive committee are j. c. Flagg, A. 8.
Plummer, V. E. Trouant, w. s. Hinckley
and G. G. Downing.
THE CONCERT.
| The concert Thursday evening was en-
joyed by the members and guests of the
association. All the numbers were we'll
received. The programme follows:
Music-spring Song (Pinsuti)),
Miss Giles, Mrs Cunningham, Mr. Tap
| ley, Mr. Cunningham
Violin solo-Retrospect (Tolhurst),
Miss Higgins
Reading-Como. ....................Mis Aiken
Music-where Would Be? (Zollnerl,
| Male Quartette
| Solo-Roses in June (Dermar). ...Miss Giles
Violin solo-Sixth Air, Varied (Danda),
! Miss Higgins
| Reading-Selected... miss Aiken
Music-Soldier's Farewell (Kinkle).
| Male Quartette
Mrs Harvard Greedy, accompanist.
| THE BANQUET.
The convention closed Thursday evening
with banquet. Many Ellsworth people
were invited and met the undertakers and
their ladies socially for an hour before the
banquet was served. The party was a
congenial one and pleasant acquaintance
were formed.
The banquet was served by Caterer John
H. Leland, and left nothing to be desired.
The menu was as follows:
Tomato soup
| Cold turkey Cold ham
Mashed potatoes
Lobster salad Escalloped oysters
! Hot rolls
| Olives Pickles
| Fruit Ice cream
| Cake Coffee
Ishka spring water
| President Phoenix, of the association,
presided as toast-master. Happy re-
advertisements.
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Eat What You Want.
| Science Has Now Found the True