Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-08-30
Dear M. B. Friends.

w men you READ the memory system rs
given above, 1 want you to remember
that the poem was sent us by one who is
lying in bed at the Maine general hospi-
tai, Portland, after suffering . serious sur
gical operation, and who will be Obliged to
continue in the same position for weeks
longer. A kind personal letter contains
these words, which shows her sympathy
with her fellow sufferers:
What . lot Of suffering and sorrow there 10
In the world! And this is where one realizes
| 1t 10 the utmost. Near me 10 young lady to-
tally blind, another lady perfectly helpless
| with rheumatism and An old, old lady with .
broken leg. and 80 on--ultii feel that, how
ever pitiable my condition. there are others
| still more unfortunate.
I shall not be able 70 reune this year, but
shall think Of you all, and hope you may have
. most enjoyable day. I have little selection
which ! am enclosing. hoping you may ind IL
| useful for the column ut some futare time.
lam sure some OF the nieces will take
pleasure in sending . word OF remem-
brance TO "Ah". am glad 10 report that
II. o. B. had considerably improved when
last heard from. Her address is SO Con-
gress street, Roslindale, Mass.
have received some very interesting pro
| and con letters in regard to the reunion.
While feel sure s'the evidence is not all
i'm, and may be assuming more than my
rightful powers in acting both as '.jury
and judge, have decided that to attempt
to hold reunion at the fair grounds that
week, would not be q satisfactory pro-
ceeding; therefore, will say that hope
to make definite arrangements for holding
q reunion later, and hope to be able to an
nounce date and particulars in the column
next week.
! think, however, you are entitled to
know some Of the ideas expressed on the
question, and SO will insert them here.
The following letter will be much enjoyed:
Dear Au~s Madge and N. BIS:
Some one, Irish Molly, think, said that
she thought we had to receive an inspiration
to write to the M.B's. Now when read
Joan's letter, 1 had sort Of sensation which,
among my many duties, rolled away, but when
] read the proposal to "reunev at Bluehill
fair. the sensations" were stirred again and
thought would sit righ, down and write. II
hour of a. m. might account for some things
or at least make NJ. Be-. more tolerant
Well, know some OF the NJ. BIS. have had
experiences in the moving business, so
won't dwell on mine, which happened in the
excessively cold spell we mad last March, but
want to tell Joan she need not go to Biuehili
to see me now. though it would be depriving
her of a great treat, for there is no more
he fn1 spo N hxhn in all a, -
Maine.
have been very busy this summer. have
to attend the coming and going of the trains,
especially those to which the Bluehill stage
go. l only go as far as my front door, and
cannot tell who is on the stage, but then
know 1t has come from or is going to Bluehil
and there may be some one know. Last week
! was very busy attending the band concerts
and occupying the piazza when the band went
TO the station, for did not mean TO miss the
music. was also quite attentive to the ball
loon ascensions,and was very glad was, for
met two Of our new last years members who
were 1t "Dell's" reunion, the mother and
~school marin" daughter. There was . lady
with them, slArs. c. think, who ought to be
an n. B.. iorithe good Of the n. B's. "A little
laughter now A1d then 10 enjoyed By the best
Of men, "xxd II ~ ~ that member IL wouldn't
be laugh l6*ind then. but all the time.
went or sAh6ft visit 70 IN old friend, and
found that she wss an n. B. and also the
daughter. also saw 8. J. Y. and A. Y. had
. most delightful time, and had the delight Of
picking some biusbsrries. expect We will
have blueberry pies, cakes, etc.. galore for the
NEXT week.
What glorious weather We have had this
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