Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-12


are to be initiated. The newly-elected
officers will try to make things interest
ing. Several important moves for the
benefit of the scouts will be made.
George r. Lowell, one OF Ellsworth's
esteemed citizens, had an enjoyable birth
day anniversary on Sunday last, when for
the first time in many years his three
children were with him for family re-
union. They are Harry B. Lowell, of
Portland; Howard Lowell, OF Penobscot,
and Mrs. Walter R. Parker, OF Ellsworth.
The republican caucus for the nomina-
tion OF a candidate for mayor will be held
at Hancock hall Friday, Feb q. at 7.30
O'Clock p. m. Wards /, 2, 8 and caucuses
will be held Immediately after the general
caucus. Waro 4 caucus will be held at
Agricultural hall, North Ellsworth, at 2.30
O'Clock in the afternoon of the same day.
The Ellsworth high school basket ball
team took the long end OF the score for
the first time this season in the game
with Hampden academy last Friday night.
The score was "a to in favor OF Ellis
worth. The Ellsworth boys have been up
against heavier and more experienced
teams all the season, and have taken their
medicine bravely. It has been good for
them. Next Friday they will play Cherry
field at Hancock hall.
The Ellsworth festival chorus will meet
for rehearsal at Society hall tomorrow
evening. Members are requested to bring
Verdis "Requiem'', the "Parsifal" cho-
ruses, and the Elgar choruses which were
sung in 1909 - "Challenge OF Thor" 'It
Comes from the Misty Ages" 'Light of the
World" "Go Forth Upon Thy Journey"
In view of the expected visit Of Mr..
Cha apman at next weeks rehearsal (Which
will be on Friday evening instead of
Thursday, it is OF the utmost Importance
that every member who can possibly come
be present at tomorrow evenings re-
hearsal.
The concert given last Wednesday even
ing at the Congregational church by the
choir and organist OF the First parish
church Of Bangor was a most delightful
affair. Everybody knows what to expect
from Mr.. Hall, the organist, for his pre-
great satisfaction, and at this concert he
again showed himself master Of the
organ. The choir, composed OF Mr.. Pote,
Mrs. Brown, Miss Glass and Mr.. Libby,
heard here for the first time, sang with
| fine effect. All were liberal in response to
| recalls, and if ''recalled" to Ellsworth
| they are sure of most cordial reception
Mrs. Caroline P. Tripp, formerly Of
| Ellsworth, died at her home in Bar Har-
| bor Sunday, aged fifty-seven years, after
| an illness of few days of heart trouble.
Mrs. Tripp was the daughter of the late
| Ezekial Jordan, of Ellsworth. She was
married to John w. Tripp, who died at Bar
Harb Dor some years ago. Her Home was in
| Ellsworth until about fifteen years ago,
when she novel to Bar Harbor. She had
large circle Of friends in Ellsworth, who
| learned with regret Of her death. She
leaves two daughters-Mrs. Georgia Hig-
gins and Mrs. Mary F. Abbott, both of
| Bar Har Dor, and one brother-Andrew p.
Jordan, of Ellsworth. Funeral services
were held at the home in Bar Harbor
yesterday morning. The remains were
brought to Ellsworth for interment.
The installation OF officers OF Blanque-
fort commandery, K. T., was held last
Monday evening. The installing officer
was Hon. A. W. King, past grand COM
mander, assisted by ]. W. Nealley az grand
warden. The officers installed were: Har-
ward C. Jordan, eminent commander;
Edgar J. Trussell, generalissimo; Chester
e. Norris, captain general; Edward F.
Robinson, jr., senior warden; Thomas E.
Hale, prelate; Edward F. Robinson, treas
urer; Charles W. Joy, recorder; George
E. Davis, sword bearer; Harry c. Austin
warder; George F. Haskell, sentinel The
junior warden, Harry E. Rowe, was absent
and will be installed later. A banquet was
served at $50 at which group of mem
bers Of the Eastern Star served as walters
"a pleasing innovation. The young ladies
were Misses Mabel Edith and Ruth
Lord, Mrs. Albert Cnshman, Mrs. Carrie
M. Smith, Misses Alice and Ruth Garlsn6
and Mrs. Julia Niccols. The installation
ceremonies followed the banquet, and the
remainder of the evening was given oyei
to dancing and cards. Sir knights, witt
their ladies', from Bar Harbor and La
moine were present.