Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-08-04
Dear M. B. Friends:

Dear N. B. Friends:
When read the first line OF the poem,
To-day" it suddenly occurred to me
that was the very thought that had been
in my mind to-day--the day the material
Is arranged for the column. Now for q
hopeful woman to say that may seem
to some Of you out OF pisce, but will
explain . little.
We had been told, and led to believe, to
some extent, that with the constantly in
creasing means OF swift transmission of
news, serious accidents would be avoided
that first with telegraph lines, then by
Telephone, following these .wireiess''-a
these would do away with those fearful
collisions and wrecks and casualties to
which in the past many had been SUBJ
iected. 1t is not for us to say how many
calamities have been averied by these
means, but surely the record for year or
two past is not pleasan, reading, for the
pages are blotted with the lists OF Inflated
ships.
There! ! will say no more about IL, and
we will read on through the poem and
find a ray OF sunshine in every stanxa.
The poem ''To-day'' was taken from
Maine Woods. The poem by Henry Van
Dyke which you sent, E., was Published
in the column in March. It is very fine.
GREAr Pom.
Dear Aasaals:
Can we and better description than this
from Ladies Nome journal of
SUMNER HRExxgs.
Over the hills aud through the valley, sum-
mer strsys with her scarf Of Light winds, and
with utter sweetness earexses The weeds and
flowers blessing every blossom with prcc-
tuas drink OF dew; while Winter draws his
garment ~ frost around him and stands re-
motely aside. sfiensly waiting for something
beautiful 70 happen.
With her scarf blowing against cur faces
Summer gives to each of her gift OF bird
and bee and bloom.
with all OF the ponotony OF life on tn.
farm. where can we lind such beautiful paint
ings have in the changing seasons. or
more Of interest than.seed time and harvest,
,.or anything more enjoyable than the click Of
the moving machine and the smell of new
nown hay.
| forest, lake and stream. and We are very glad
90 welcome many familiar faces Mr.. and
Mrs. whaii, with their party, are expected at
their island home next sunday. As they
terrain great deal, their coming Is looked
forward to with pleasure
To the new members Of the column rs well
As the older ones. extend a glad hand al
| greeting. and 70 those who mourn, much SYM
psthy. Cordially. slsTEa z.
| Thanks, E., for all your help. Maine is
receiving more than her usual quota of
.'city people" this year on account OF the
| foreign war. We do not at sll.realize how
many are enjoying the pine woods, the
lovely lakes, the sea shore and the islands
along our coast-iine, and in return they
take an interest in the places where they
summer; and the libraries receive valuable
additions, and the work connected with
the churches is given q helping hand,
musicians give OF their Accomplishments
for the pleasure OF others.
| Miles away from where Kate Douglas
wiggin at 'sQuillcote", her summer home,
entertains the Dorcas fair, q warm glow
stirs the hearts OF those who read of how
she heartily joins with the country folk
in working for the benefit of the Buxton
Lower Corner church.
! And now, what do you think. all my
/ good Mutuals, when you see that our coll