Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-07-27

yston, with broad gravellv beach in front,
pebble may be tossed from the doors into the wat
crs of the bay. 1t seems the very height OF rest
full comfort to sit on the broad vcrandahs, watch
the white sails go by, or the white summer clouds
gliding along the sky, while the waves murmur
on the beach.
Just below this beautiful spot VIC come to the
WESLEYAN Camp Ground, where the march of i'm
provement has been astonishingly rapid. pick
ct fence now encloses the grounds of the Associa-
ton, and serves to keep out intrudcrs. The means
of access by water have been much improved.
The substantial wharf erected last fal will admit OF
the largest coast steamers landing at low water.
y general renovation of the grounds Is soon to be
undertaken under direction OF Mr. George j..
Dodge. Of Carmel who has been appointed SUI
perintendent. Streets to be laid out regularly
and new highway entrance made by which the
long hill IN the road from Belfast will be avoided.
The largest private building now being erected
is the two story cottage Of Warden Rice, of Thorn
aston ch is lSx2l, besides ell, adjoining that
for several years owned by II. A. Rich of Winter
port, and close to that of Hon. Hiram Ruggles OF
Carmel. Mr.. X. usually spends a considerable
part Of the summer here. The larger portion OF
the buildings erected this year Will be south Of the
hitherto occupied portion of the ground. Here
we find, nesting IN the edge OF the grove, row
oftasteful cottages owned by Bangor parties,
Mcssrs Dickey, Bragg, Curtis, and SWEET lit
tie farther from the water another row of house
owned by Mr.. Holt, cashier OF Ncaze National
Bank Bangor, by Mr.. Cullett, and Mr.. Whiting,
of same place. Still further up the hill Mr. }. F.
Parkhurst of Bangor, formerly of Unity, has a
cottage with the unusual luxury of cupola.
Messrs Hyer, Thomas and : van are also put
ting up nice summer residences
Beyond the Camp Ground, towards the Bluff,
are some pleasant spots, many OF which are al
ready appropriated. Just over the line from the
Wesleyan grounds f. i. knowlton is putting up a
two story building, the basement of which is in
intended for a store. Beyond that Newell Mans
field has built summer cottage, and still farther
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T. Ii. Herman and b. w. Connant have one at
the farther extremity of the bluff
The most important editice to be completed this
season is that now in course Of erection by the
proprietors of the ground, and intended to feed
and lodge such visitors may apply for it. The
main building is 100 feet by 80, besides an ell "a
by 80 feet. The latter is design ated for cooking,
the foundations for the ovens and ranges beingl
laid deep and broad with rocks. The main hal,
for dining will be very spacious and easy of access
and with the restaurant in the basement is capable
of dining $50 persons at once There will also be
reception room. Above this hall will be 20 lodg-
ing rooms. There is no plaster about the rooms,
all the finish being in wood. grocery store
will be part of this establishment. The whole cost
will be $4,000, and it will be ready for occupation
in about week. 1t will be kept by MIR. Dodge,
superintendent Of the grounds SO that the strang-
er within their gates will have no just ground of
complaint on the score of wholesome food and a
place wherein to lay his head.
1t will be seen from all this, that the western
shore ofour bay is becoming popular summer
resort. Indeed, few more attractive spots can be
found on the coast 1t has the combined attrac-
| ton ofhills and water scenery, from the broad
stretch of blue water in front, made more attract
i've by the passage of steamers and vessels 1t has
| got such start that it is sure to become q
| famous resort. Some enterprisng citizens have
| control of tract of desirable land Immediately
adjoining the Camp Ground at the north, which
they will soon put in IN .rket for building lots.
And so, as the wears go by, those places will