Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-01-11

ing ranks and growing indrmities Of mem
bers, the time has come when the post
feels compelled to ask the towns to ap-
pfcpriate money to decorate soldiers
graves, and make arrangements with some
local organization to see to the carrying
out Of the work. The post, at its last regu-
lar meeting, BY unanimous vote decided
to 30 notify the towns named.
The play .Western LAnd', written by
Harold F. Moon, Of Bangor, will be pre-
sented at Hancock hall Friday, Jan. q, by
. Bangor company Of fifteen. The play
has been we'll received wherever presented.
The author is son Of Fred Moon, Of the
Penobscot Exchange, . former surry boy.
A dance will follow the play, with music
by Monaghan's orchestra.
Mrs. Ida Jenness Moulton, Of Beverly,
Mass, impersonator and musical enter
tainer, will appear ct the Methodist church
this evening. This 10 Mrs. Moulton's
third engagement here, and those who
heard her on her previous visits will be
glad Of the opportunity to hear her again.
The entertainment is given under the aus
pices Of Mrs. Pomeroy's Sunday school
class.
At the annual meeting Of the Royal
Arcanum the following officers were
elected: F. B. Aiken, regent; w. A.
Alexander, vice-regent; G. G. Burrill,
orator; J. e. Parsons, sitting past regent;
o. w. Tapley, secretary; F. L. Mason,
Oov1 4
Mclearn, chaplsin;i F. w. Rollins,
guide; Colin Mckenzie, warder; T. E.
Brown, sentry.
Lygonia lodge, F. and A. NJ, has elected
officers a. follows: Harry G. Austin, w.
NJ; William T. Doyle, 8. W.; Roy c.
Haines, J. w.; George A. Parcher, treas
urer; Harry Il. Rowe, secretary; Andrew
]. Falls, 8. D.; Fred u. Smith, J. D.;
Henry L. Moor, proxy to grand lodge;
Henry L. Moor, J. w. Nealley, T. e. Hale,
finance committee; George F. Haskell,
tyler; T. T.. Hale, trustee Of masonic hall.
The Sylvester Lord house near Bonsey's
wharf wss burned early this morning
The house was owned by John A. Meader,
who had small insurance. 1t had been
occupied recently by Wilfred L. Blaisdell
and Fred Brown, the families moving out
yesterday. Mr.. Brown had moved about
all his belongings, but q large part Of Mr..
Blaisdell's remained in the house ready
for removal to-day. He had no insurance.
The, origin Of the fire is unknown.
The agricultural exhibit at the Ellsworth
food fair Feb. 2o-26 is developing into an
important feature. State Entomologist
Hitchings is taking an active interest in
this department, and will furnish large
exhibit, the first installment Of which has
already arrived here. Leon 8. Merrill, of
the University Of Maine, will also assist
in this department as well as the State
agricultural department. The Maine
Central railroad has granted special rates
for the food fair week.
The rededication services at the Baptist
church will take place next Monday even
ing. An interesting program is being
arranged for the occasion. Rev. l. B.
Mower, D. D., secretary Of the State con-
vention, will be one OF the speakers.
There will be special music by the choirs
OF the church, assisted by Arthur W.
Clifford, tenor soloist, and James
Marcyes, cello soloist, Of Bar Harbor.
Those who were privileged to hear Mr..
Marcyes at the commandery installation
last year will be eager to hear him again.
The public is cordially invited.
The members Of the Recreation club ten
dered q pleasant surprise in the way Of Q
Mother Goose shower on Mrs. Charles 8.
Grows, formerly Miss sadie Fiaeld, at her
home on State street last evening. The
party arrived promptly at 8, each one in
Of Eye olden times". Soon after
their arrival they showered the bride with
useful cooking utensils attached to which
were appropriate verses. These were read,
much to the amusement of all. As fur
ther reminder of the pleasant evenings
spent together, beautiful hand painted
dish was given. After social time spent
by ail they departed for their homes leav-
ing behind them showers Of confetti.
AT the annual meeting yesterday of the
Union Trust Co., the following board of
ulkoCtOIn Wnb elSCt0Qs WlAAAaW O0AP-
bell, Fred A. Chandler, Henry w. Cush-
man, Alfred B. Crabtree, Lucilius A.
Emery, John r. Graham, Myer Callers,
Henry Il. Gray, Eugene Hale, W. A. Havey,
Frank L. Hodgkins, Barney B. Havey, L.
Elrie Holmes, John 8: Holmes, Arno W.
Rins, Albert 3. Mace, Leonard N. Moore,
Frank c. NAsA, John A. Peters, Bion M.
Pike, HSAfy W. Sargent, Elmer p. Spot
tora, o. ". Tapleya John o. Whitney,
Robert B. Holmes. The executive board q
as follows: Lucilius A. Emery. Arno w.
King, John o. whitney, Henry W. Cush-
man, Myer Gallert, John A. Pssefs.
The Journal Nevs, Of Two Harbors,
Minn., says; "DuriDg the stay OF Mrs. O.
P. DeLAittre in this city, the guest of Mrs,
b. O. Hanson, she kindly consented to
give talk on her impressions Of the
Passion Play at Obersmmergau, which she
and Mr.. DeLaittre attended during theil
s&ay abroad iast summer. Her presenta-