Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-04-18
PATRIOTIC DAY.
IMPRESSIVE DEMONSTRATION IN
ELLSWORTH WEDNESDAY.
UNDERLYING FIRES OF FATRIo TIsM
BURST FORTH IN A MANNER SUR
PRIs1Na EVEN TO THE PAR
ELEPHANTS.

PRIs1NG EVEN TO THE PAR
| TICIPANTs.
Last Wednesday was patriotic deg in
Ellsworth. II it is appropriate to speak
of such demonstration as success,
such it certainly was, to the credit OF
the committee in charge, but 1t was more
than that-it was a revelation.
The outstanding feature OF the day was
the parade. Stirring and eloquent words
from the speakers OF the day were ex-
pected, and no one was disappointed; .
generous display Of the stars and stripes,
almost the sole method of decorating, was
expected and was realized; but the spon-
taneous outpouring OF citizens to particle
pate in the parade and in the exercises
was q revelation.
| The parade was not spectacular, the
demonstration was not q noisy one, but
the hundreds Of men, women and chill
dren, mostly two abreast and each bear
ing flag, the line reaching from High
street to and across the Union river bridge,
was an impressive and inspiring sight.
| Fred g. Smith acted as grand marsh al
for the day, with John A. Stuart, Carroll
Johnston, Willis Dunn and Carroll Ian e.
ley as aides. Walter l.. Smith, in the
costume of "Uncle SAM" was also
mounted.
The uniform rank Of Donaqua lodge, X.
Of p, acted as military escort, and with
the Ellsworth band headed the first
division. They were followed by the
Knights Of Pythias, bearing the huge flag
loaned for the occasion By the Knights OF
Columbus of Millinocket. Members of
VIM. H. H. Rice post, g. A. R., and the
relief corps occupied post OF honor in
the line, riding in automobiles.
The only visiting delegation in line was
the Omaha tribe OF Red Men from Han
cock, which made good showing, but
there were many out of-town men in
line, including the lawyers and officials in
attendance at court.
The Ellsworth firemen were in line in
uniform, making line appearance. The
second division of the parade was headed
by Clark's fife and drum corps, recently
organized, this being its first public
appearance. The members wore neat
khaki suits. A feature of the citizens
division was the company OF employees
from c. L. Morang's garage, each one
wearing an automobile tire as military
sash.
But the most inspiring feature Of the
entire parade was the line of school
children, some 500 in all, from the little
tots OF the first grade to the boys and
girls OF the high school. The high school
contingent was led by Dana McGown
and Edwin Austin, drummers. 1t was
the first opportunity the people OF Els
worth have ever had to see the children
OF all its schools assembled in one body,
and the showing made was in itself a
revelation.
The parade was formed on High street,
and the line of march was down Main
street and across the bridge, circling in
front Of Odd Fello vs. hall and counter
marching to Hancock hall, where The line
was disbanded.
The exercises opened with a flag raising
in front of Hancock hall, under the aus
pieces OF VIM. H. H. Rice post, g. A. R.,
William Small commander. As the flag
was raised, the band played 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner" and the school chill
dren sang.
A short but eloquent address was then
delivered by Hon. Fulton J. Redman, who
was introduced by Mayor Hagerthy.
The exercises in the hall followed the
fiag-raising. The nall was filled to over
flowing, many being unable to gain adj
mission. The hall was attractively dec
Grated with flags and bunting, while an
American eagle occupied prominent po-
sition near the speakers stand.
On the stage were seated the speakers,
Lieutenant Richardson and officers from
the naval reserve recruiting station at
Bar Harb members Of the city govern
ment, and, at the back OF the stage, the
members OF the Ellsworth festival chorus.
Some OF the older school children occu-
pied front seats in the hall, and with the
festival chorus led in the singing, with
Mrs. E. J. Walsh as conductor.
After the singing Of 1.-THE Red, White
and Blue" and "The Battle Hymn OF the
Republic" the meeting was called tc
order by Mayor Hagerthy, and prayer
, was offered by Rev. r. B. Mathews. The
mayor then introduced Hon. A. w. King
as chairman for the afternoon.
Judge Kings opening speech, present
ing the objects of the meeting, rang witt
t true patriotism. The first speaker pre-
1 sented was Lieutenant Richardson, who
told with such latitude as was proper thu
steps being taken for the protection O
the Maine coast line, and he made an ap'
peal TOR enrolment in the coast patro
service, calling upon Ensign Kingsley Of
his staff to state in more detail the vari'
GUS capacities in which men were needed
and the duties and pay Of each. This wal
a touch of the practical side OF the war il
;. which the United States is now engaged
and was heard with interest. After the
meeting the enrolling part went to thu
| Hancock house, where several enrolled il
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