Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-08-18

good memories and bad. One thing
7 however, is certain, / shall be glad To
/ leave. The town has given us what
/ il could. The citizens have made ii
as pleasant for us as possible. but IL
I is not home; it is not Boston: IL Is
I not the place we all want TO be in.
AN IDEAL SPOT.
My first impression on arriving at
this place was deep regret for ever
coming TO such dull. dead and, as II
seemed at that time, terrible place to
waste two perfectly good summer
months.
1t didn't take long. however. to
change my first hasty impression to
one of far more pleasing attitude
toward the town, its surroundings
and school life during warm weather.
The environment of this place
makes il an ideal spot for a project
Of this sort. Far away from the
hustle and hustle OF city life. out here
in this quiet spot, one can eoneen-
trate to a far greater degree than
would be possible in the large cities.
HAS DONE A LOT OF HARD WORK
My stay in Ellsworth has been a
pleasurable one In Terms OF results
obtained. feel that I have learned
enough to warrant any minor incon-
venienees, such as lack of lights,
bath, etc. The courses which /
have taken have been new TO me
without exception. II required extra
hard work to complete, with any de-
gree of satisfaction to myself. the
courses l had mapped out.
The climate OF this country is such
as to enable me to do a greater
amount of work than | could posi-
bly, have done in Boston. 1t is quiet.
too Very little is going on, and. in
fact, there is little to take my mind
from my studies.
l only hope to be able to continue
my studies next year In this same
cool, quiet, friendly town.
WISHES HE WERE HOME.
The six weeks have spent in Ellis
worth. have been profitable to me,
both In pleasure and knowledge. The
many pleasant trips, dances and ball
games. and the pains the instructors
take to make everything clear. / ap-
preciate: but l wish | were back in
Boston. l guess l must be homesick.
NJ st MINER Al l0EN EN- / O.N
COVE"
My summer at Contention Cove has
been very nearly ideal. All my life
have longed to be able to live where
could swim, FISH, clam" and sail
from the same location. and the Cove
very nearly fits my ideal OF such a
spot.
must confess that ! have looked
upon my school life as sort of neces-
sary evil, but my school hours and
schedule have been so pleasantly ar
ranged that school life and studies
have caused a minimum of friction.
The climate is such that the ex-
ertion of school life and study is not
distasteful. as II must be in larger
ceuters, and the manner In which the
school has been conducted is deserv-
ing only OF the highest praise.
A SUCCESS IN EVERY WAY.
The summer school at Ellsworth
has been a success in every way. Ny
experience has been that OF the
average student attending the school.
and | have had most agreeable
summer.
The climate here is ideal for a sum-
mer school. Many weekend trips
and picnics at nearby lakes and re-
sorts have relieved the monotony OF
study during the week. The sched-
ule OF studies is we'll arranged. allow
ing time for recreation and whatever
outside study has been necessary.
RARE HOSPITALITY.
The summer school at Ellsworth
a The ats
body has found that the real old New
England hospitality Is still alive and
very much In evidence at Ellsworth.
Real friendships have been made.
The boys have seen another side OF
life: quite different from that Of the
hustle and hustle OF big city, life
that in many ways far surpasses that
of a commuter.
The clear. cool, fresh air OF Maine
has done much to retreshen and
strengthen wfil-power and determina-
ton to do an things right.
Under the direction OF Prof. Bel
latty, the courses of study have been
well-planned so that the subjects
have been well-mastered In the short
time allowed for their study.
From the opening day everything
has indicated a successful term and
all indications have been fulfilled.
HARD TO GET DOWN TO WORK.
My stay in Ellsworth has been as
pleasant as | expected II would be.
/ left Boston for the summer to con-
tinue in the country. and all my ex-
pectations about Ellsworth have been
fulfilled.
As for combining the trip with
school work. do not think II is a
success. | cannot seem TO get II into
my head that / am down here for
work principally, although the marks
are satisfactory. II is with much