Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-08-16
OLD HOME WEEK.
ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL
EVER HELD IN MAINE.
OLD UNION NOTABLE VISITOR
GOVERNOR PLAIsrED GIVEN COR
DIAL WELCOME.

Ellsworth's Old Home week OF 1911 has
passed into history - one of the most sue
cessful ever held in Maine. This Is the
word from outside sources Governor
Plaistsd said it; State Grange Master
stetson, who spent the greater part OF
Sunday in Ellsworth, said the people Of
the State recognized it. "All eyes were
on Eliswo orth last week, he said.
Here ct home we have no doubt about it.
1t was great week. Many ''old home"
folks were here for the week or part Of
the week, and enjoyed their visit - much
as the home folks enjoyed having them,
which is saying great deal.
The carnival and amusement features
brought many visitors from neighboring
towns, and all found day full OF enjoy
ment.
The weather for the week was delight
full. There was only one forenoon Of rain,
aud that could not have come at any time
in the week with less interference with the
program. Indeed, the rain was blessing,
laying the dust and clearing the atmos-
phere Of the blanket fog that had hung
on the coast for a week.
The cornet band, OF Milltown, N. B..
which furnished music the last four days
of the week, gave universal satisfaction.
The band boys were found ever willing to
do all that was asked Of them, and little
more. They kindly remained over until
Sunday morning SO as to give concert
Saturday evening, without additional
charge other than expenses. The band
boys on their part, expressed themselves
as pleased with their visit here.
Words Of appreciation for their treat
ment here have also been received from
the Bangsr and Brewer hose racing teams
and the Waltham Veteran Firemen's asso-
citation.
The only real disappointment OF the
week was the cutting out OF Mondays ex-
cursion down the bay, which was unavoid-
able.
The Old Home week committee is re-
ceiving words of praise from all sides on
its management Of the affair. No one on
the committee begrudges 70 Secretary Roy
c. Haines his full share of credit for the
success of the week. While others on the
committee worked hard, he had the labor
ing oar, and spared himself nothing.
THE AMERICAN last week told the story
of the week up to Wednesday afternoon,
and now continues it to its successful eli
max Saturday.
BALLOON ASCENSION.
The first balloon ascension and para
chute drop was made Wednesday. 1t was
somewhat marred by the fog, into which
the balloon soon disappeared, and few saw
the parachute drop. The man landed
near the Bartlett house at Birch avenue
and Oak street. The balloon was lost
sight OF in the fog, and was not found un-
| til Friday afternoon in the woods NEAR
Moses Mayo's.
The loss Of the balloon prevented the
ascension Thursday, but that Friday fully
made amends. The balloon passed over
Main street and the parachute landed on
Tinker's hill. Another successful ascen-
sion was made Saturday, the parachute
landing near the railroad station.
THE PLAY.
The pastoral drama, "Dors, presented
Wednesday evening, was one of the best
amateur performances ever put on here
Hancock hall was hiled with an apprecia-
tive audience. The cast Of characters was
| ~ follows:
Farmer Allen. ....................Fred 3. Cooke
| William Roy G. Hainea
Luke Bloomfield. Harry L. Crabtree
Jem Blunt.................... Roger Higgini
Willie. .Elleneen Doyle
Dora Allen.............Mrs. Harry L. Crabtree
| Mary Morrison ........ Mrs. Fullerton Merrill
The play was staged under the direction
Of Mr.. Cooke, who in the leading male part
was at his best. Mrs. Crabtree, a. "Dora"
showed decided talent. Mrs. Merrill Wal
also excellent, and little Elleneen Doyle
came in for good share of applause. Mr.
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