Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-15


cences, it is fitting we express something
Of the high esteem in which we held her,
acknowledging our own Indebtedness to
her. We love to feel that her associa-
ton with this church brought her beloved
friends, solace and happiness.
When the building of the vestry was
completed, then came the settling and
furnishing Of the much-desired, long
talkedof rooms. Never was a bride
gayer, happier in arranging her first
home nest than these dauntless women
| settling the vestry. There was great
excitement over buying the new dishes,
and explanations of delight over the gifts
| OF linen, silver, and all sorts Of things to
be used either in kitchen or parlor. How
rich we felt when we had brand, new
wooden carpet for the parlor! But never
was present more gratefully received
than that S35 that the ladies OF the Meth
odist church had given ten years previous
to the church fund. 1 love to remind you
of that, as under conditions then existing
| it was notable event.
| November 10, 1875, the yestry was
formally dedicated. A most bountiful
supper was served to 200 guests. The So
ciety wanted to welcome the whole pub
lie, but limited room prohibited, SO the
society and every person who had in any
| way contributed partook OF this famous
supper. Divine blessing was invoked by
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, OF the Methodist
church. After supper little time was
spent in social conversation and congratu-
lations.
| The formal exercises commenced with
anthem by choir, followed by prayer OF
dedication by our pastor. Mrs. Greedy, as
chairman OF the building committee, gave
its report, and then, as president OF the So
ciety, made the opening address. Mr.. Cole,
of the advisory committee, made fine
speech. Then after an anthem by the choir,
"Peace ON Earth, Good Will to Men,, Rev.
Mr.. Lyon made an address developing the
idea 6, church home, concluding in part
with these words
We dedicate this vestry with the help OF
God to the closer union Of our church in all
| elevating fellowship. We dedicate it to the
encouragement Of innocent recreation and
! fraterual socisbiity. We dedicate it to
| pTdCttCAi eAeFcisS OF SnTiSlidn nOspltdlItys
Christian benevolence, religious training of
| the young. Long may we gather here for
these purposes and may the pursuit of them
| help us 10 be better men and women in all the
relations of life.
| As one by one We pass from the stage OF
life, may our children, strengthened by this
| training, take up the responsibilities we let
fall.
Mr.. William o. Mcdonald followed with
remarks, speaking specially of the Sun
day school. Hon. Eugene Hale congratu-
lated the society upon it's happy success,
and believed every person in Ellsworth.
| of whatever religious faith, should rejoice
at our prosperity. MIR. Arno Wiswell
attributed much praise to Rev. Mr-And
Mrs. Savary, who had laid such a splen-
did foundation. He hoped success would
always attend our efforts.
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, of the Methodist
church, responded in remarks liberal and
manly. The exercises closed with all
singing 'Nearer My God to Thee", and
benediction by the pastor.
The debt incurred proved an impetus to
even greater activity. Such fairs, such
straw berry festivals, dramatic entertain
meuts. operettas, minstrel shows and the
animal masquerade. given under the
auspices of the u. r. CT
Mrs. Greely. as major general. with Ed,
Hopkins and Frank Macomber as first
lientenapts. every winter in her store
would arrange and do much of the pre-
lHminary work for the successful mas
querade ball, which to this day affords
many bright conversations and hearty
laughs-
In enumeratiug the diverse functions or
features OF Mrs. Greely's store, an imporl-
ant ore was omtted-tbat OF costumer for
priyate theatricals. Any man, young or
old. who had been cast in any Unitsria
affair. could rely upon Mrs.. Greedy for
suggestions; assistance, if need be, to cut,
l fit snd> sew. What though she laughed