Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-09-02
THE M. B. REUNION.

The M. b. REONlOA>.
Bluehill, Aug. 81.
Some days in life's calendar stand
out as clearly as an electric sign that
flashes it's message to the hurrylng
crowds on a city street, and Aunt
Madge's M. B. reunion is one OF
those DAYS. So, on August Il, the
APPOINTED date, one of the committee
was early at the picnic ground, where
trees softly waved near the long
table that was spread for many
guests. The golden rod waved It's
yellow plumes and the waves muir
mured invitingly as they lazlly
tanned the shore near the long, gray
building that later would be hlled
with many nieces from all sections Oh
Hancock county.
The picnic ground is beautlful LOT
situation, and parties from many
states in the Union have camped and
rested here, while journey1ng IN
Maine. One of the attractions Is
stone building, massive and mysterl-
ous. that stands at the right OF the
nicnic ground. 1t is reminder or
husy period when granite was quar-
ried here and cut into blocks 10 Dullu
MANY famous buildings in the great
cities of New England. At that Time
the long sheds were filled with pusy
men. and the big-wheeled carts came
from the quarries with the huge
blocks of stone ready to be drilled
and cut into many shapes. Many Oh
the gargoyles decorating buildings III
New York city were cut In b!uenlii'
where the M. B. members nad their
picnic, so you will see that IL Is
historic ground.
The day was cool and sunny. Aunt
Madge. Narcissus and Zilla came
early. bringing a large carton OF
strawberry ice-cream. Two members
of the committee, Beth and Esther,
and Mr.. Burrill, from Bucksport, and
Dedham, were prompt in arrlvlng'
and brought many good Things 10
grace the feast. H. O. B., ana her
grandson, from Brockton, and
"Our Helen" who writes the very
interesting California letters, were
among the early arrivals, and then
we stopped counting noses anu ran
to blacksmith shop, where Max
we'll coffee, furnished by Aunt
Madge, was made over a forge nre.
Clear and sparkling, it was like the
coal over which it simmered, as the
hungry guests began to arrive.
Later. at the table, it mingled Win
Jersey cream from Glenbrook 1arm'
and in company with salads, sand
witches, fluffy biscuits, doughnuts,
cakes of marvellous sweetness and
pies, frosty and golden, magically
disappeared.
We fingered long at the table, and
spoke softly and affectionately OF
20. X" and other members, who
had once gathered with us, and were
now beyond the stars" Later IN
the afternoon, Aunt Madge read sew
eral letters from absent members,
and showed us many views or Porto
Rico, where Laura from Lynn" is
living amidst the tropical splendor of
that West Indian island. Helen"
also showed us a map Of Catalina,
Cal, where she spends her winters,
and talked very entertainingly Of the
scenery there. She pointed out the
home of Wrigley, the famous gum
manufacturer, and told many in
cidents of his life. Zane Grey, famed
for stories of desert life, also has
home there.
After the literary and social hour
we "broke and entered" the ice
cream carton, and I am not going to
tell you how good it tasted or how
much we ate, but it took three
women and boy to lift it out of the
car when it came, and one woman
could handle it when we finished.
We left the picnic ground very re-
luctantly, and hoped that Aunt
Madge, whose birthday is August "a,
will be with us for many more happy
reunions.
Yours as always,
Ford"