Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-08-07


ing and stretching down the sides of
ridge OF land commanding an extensive
and charming view of water. rock. forest,
field and small islands, is situated the VII
lage of Bar Harbor-a village of hotels
A broad street runs down the incline to
the wharves, and the hotels are ranged
along its sides aud on small cross str'ets-
with spacious grounds and broad piazZas
Hear the summit is the Rodick House, the
largest OF the lot-a sort o. Siamese twin
hotel-consistinc OF two houses connected
by broad covered passage. Here presides
the proprietor, Capt. Rodick, an ''old in
habitant'' who seems to keep hotel chiefly
for the pleasure OF entertaining his fellow
creatures, so genial. kindly and accommo-
dating is he in all his ways. Although his
house was full to repletion. he addressed
himself TO the task OF placing Us with so
much hearty good will and .iciency that
within an hour we were all provided with
comfortable apartments, albeit we were
distributed in three different houses. We
took our meals together at the Rodick,
where an abundance of wholesome and
well cooked food is served, fish, OF course.
preponderating.
ON the evening of our arrival hop was
given in the dining room OF the Rodick.
the music being furnished from yacht in
y
all there. in their navy blue shirts and jolly
brown faces. They were a party OF con
genial spirits made up with care from dif-
ferent localities. bent upon having a good
time-and they had it. The ladies made
fine appearance and seemed 10 he fret elias,
people.
At about II O'Clock. the yschtmen inyi-
ted the bachelors of our party-the bene-
dicks having been led of 10 bed by their
natural protectors-to 20 and witness for
few minutes another style OF dance then
in progress in hall over \ stable. We
climbed up a long flight OF stairs dimly
lighted. opened a door and entered upon \
scene of light. gayety and motion cheer
ing TO witness. Here was a large hall FILL
cd with dancers, consisting apparently Of
waiter girls from the hotels. stable bows.
porters and natives generally. The male
portion of the assembly seemed little ir-
ritated by our advent and vague muttcr-
inCs, referring 10 throwing down stairs.
pitching out OF windows. punching OF
heads. etc, were duGly heard: but A. we
looked healthy, and not much scared. no
attack was made and the dance soon went
on with renewed vigor. And such dane
ing None OF the mild article which we
saw at the Rodick-no walking about or
gliding. Every step was put in-with
everybody appeared 10 DE ina perfect whirl
and rush OF rapturous enjoyment. ''one
half the world don't know what the other
half is doing"
These yachtmen were a capital set of fell
lows. full of lite, spirit and heartin-ss, and
they made themselves very popular at the
Bar. There were among them several fine
singers. who enlivened the place with
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The most agreeable features OF our visit.
On the afternoon Of our arrival dense
dog day fog held the Island Ia its nIaereal
embrace, but the next morning dawned
bright, sunny and beautiful. The ladies.
whom we had seen clad in the sad hue,l
garments suitable TO drilling day, now
biossomed into q .perfect Kaleidoscope OF
light and festive garments suited TO the
changed aspect of Nature. aud strolled
about the plazZas, grounds and streets In a
very easy and happy way. Presently par
tes began TO be made up for visit, to OBJ
1ects OF Interest and tor picnics, a favorite
diversion here, and two or four horse open
mountain wagons began to roll oil Laden
| heaFlIy with merry groups of pleasure
seekers; while Others more hardy. started
on pedestrian trips with the assistance of
the ''nlpen stock" an invari.,ble concom-
! liant OF these expeditions. Speaking of
plcnIcs-It has always seemed To me that
this deliberately di,agreeablc way Of tor
turing ones self IN the abused name OF
pleasure was originated By some malignant
demon. savagely enyious of mankinds
possibilities of happiness. Yet am bound
TO say that there are two ladies at Bar
HarDor whose genius rises superior 10
circumstances and WHO have actually sue.
ceeded by iudicious selection OF guests,
Dounteous good taste in provisions adj
Tnlrable skill in the selection of place and
above all by the possession of the glorious
art OF entertaining which comes BY nature.
IN Transforming the horrors of one picnic
into pleasures. Few Of these guests on
that occasion win be likely to forget the
genial converse, the beautiful land aud
water scenery with Schooner Head and
Great Head looming high and near BY. and
the deIlghtful ride home enlivened by Jest,
story and song. The popular hour for
returning from picnics is about nine after
which the average young man calls upon
the object of his-temporary-devo
While more serious minded persons make
up games OF whist. smoke and chat idly
on the piazzas or meet around some flow
ing Dowl II We may Judge from the hilsri-
Gus shouts which issue from open windows.
People go to bed early herein fact sleep-
ing is leading pursuit. The days are de.
llghtfuliy uneventful-just such DAYS AS
the worker, who runs away from home to
escape events, desires and needs. Exist
ence here is careless, wholesome and un-
,houghtinl, and many weary brains are
here lying fallow for a season, drawing
rom earth, sea and air restoration of past
waste and nourishment for future exer,iou
oh -FOUR Gays OF the week there is an event
tne ARRIVAL OF the steamer Eyerybody
goes 10 The wharf TO see who has come or
VINO Is gong, for the boat is now full both
ways and very pretty sight il is when
the crowded decks salute the crowded
wharf handkerchiefs. scarfs aud hats are |
waSed-cries OF recognition or farewell
issue 10 all forms and the whole concourse
5 IN lively motion, for here people act |
WITH the abandon Of released school chill. |
iFeh. MS absence OF cORveniionality is
lne OF the greatest charms of the Mace
There is no elabOrateness of dress or eoni.
page nor display of any kind. The people
VINO come here are Of the best class. cul.
waited and refined, with good sense
'nougn 70 enjoy themselves in way suit
a 70 we genius Of the place The prices
\ board are low, the fare plain but nutri-
lous. and everything is simple, natural.
estful and pleasant
On the shore q half mile or so In tho
orthward of the harbor is located the en-
ampDent ofthe coast survey, under com.
land Of Major Dome. Here Mrs. Donne
ntertains her friends in delightful way.
We attractions of her hospitality, sufficient
great OF themselves, being largely en-
Ahced Dy me presence of her charming
lests, the Misses Shepley of your city.
no in their jaunty sailor garb of nav
ne, have turned the heads of half the |
Jung gentlemen on the Island.
Along the shore to the southwark are
e cottages of Mr.. Minot. Mr.. Wells, Mr..
layer and Mr.. Hady-who has with /
I'd his ward, young Sears. Q callow youth
nineteen, distinguished only as the sos-
Ssor OF good many million dollars-all !,
, Boston, Mr.. Roach Of New Bedford. Mr..