Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-09-09
1uckspOrt.-EHcsrsiss Of the Bscksper Re-
fora Clab.

observation-disclosures o. the Buckspor Ne.
fern Clss.
Every body believes In excursions, and
Bucksport people are not behind 1.-THE rest Of
mankind" in their faith in the general efficacy
OF such institutions for both mind and body;
but this belief has been vastly strengthened
and confirmed by the trip Of last Tuesday to
Hurricane Island. under the auspices Of the
Reform Club, it having been 3 complete sue
cess in every respect, and the event OF the sea-
son in that line.
The day was appointed early in the month,
but when it dawn ed, the thckest Of fogs hid
the sun from sight, and as. under such circum-
stances the prospects for enjoyment were eX-
ceedingly fororn, the affair was postponed I'M
til the last day Of August. No such "unpleHs-
antness" had that day In store, but the sun rose
bright and clear. As If its We ~ best rays were
| none TO good for the occasion, and soon
Bucksport was astir with the pleasure-seeking
crowd; from street after street, and from the
vicinity they came. laden with baskets prophet
| ic Of good cheer, and the Clifford" with the
associate Sanford in full gala attire of flags
and streamers received them all. if not with
open arms, with ample space for the comfort
| Of the gallant six hundred bent upon enjoy
ment- AT seven o'clock the boats lief, the
wharf with a merry company ready for any
reasonable amount of fun, in good humor with
themselves, and all the world expecting hap
piness. and in the mood TO End 1t; on we sped.
past the grim walls Of Fort Knox, sleeping as
quietly as If its loud mouthed cannon could
never rouse the echoes again, and through the
'narrows" into the. Bay. AT Sandy Point
large company joined Us increasing the num-
Der on board 10 more than seven hundred, but
the Barge, like an omnibus, has always room. !
aud all found enough Of il. The sail continued |
down the bay, show its blue waters sparkling |
and glancing in the sunbexms, and new OBJ |
lecis OF interest constantly were presented TO |
view; now. in the distance would shine the |
houses and churches OF some little village on
the shore, or some island with its solitary
dwelling or some baby islet upbear 8 tree, al il |
1t had is little part 10 do in this great world.
Travellers tell ofthe wonderful beauty OF the
Bay Of Naples, bnt can our grand Penobscot
Bay be surpassed by any 4; home, or abroad.
BE that as 1t may. there is enough OF beauty 10
content any lover Of nature In this winding
about among these islands, each new turn pre-
senting new pictures Of loyeliness, rousing
wonder and admiration to the iulles, extent.
steamer are putting their WAY in various di-
reciions, full Of business and seemingly intent
on their missions, while we hold our course
through the tortuous channels, with masses Of
rock on every side. One wonders II the pilot
is wise. as the cold rugged forms appear, and
Involuntary come the thought Of the dangers
OF the coast, and wha, ii might be here in
the present enjoyment and the Jest and song
continue undated. Afler many twist and
turn. the island of our destination sppeAr.,
"Hurri cane" apparently no msnomer, for
what, but the mightiest forces Of earth or air
could have so heaped up this immense mass Of
granite: The neat little houses perch upon the
rock as stopping 10 rest for 4 time merely.
and few hardy spruce trees cling 10 the scan
ty soil, with here and there = patch Of grass.
while all beside IL rock. yet on Thu, barren sur
face is the busies, life ono oten seeks last year
SO men worked the quarry, but thi. season =
les. number are employed In preparing the
rugged stone tor use; from the rough masses,
not only blocks are bewn. but pillars
rounded. capitals carved. and ornamsnv cut
from model. furnished BY the architect, and al
80 perfect that each fis in IL Osn place with
cut mistake. The-s hsr. boalder- Ions
held A. good Cor nothing nos form an impor-
tAni brABeh Of industry, and NAM granits .
incorporated into some q the fBe.t huilding.
in The country. The Superiatcnd-ut very
siadiy did the h0noFs Of thu place. and the hal
~ss thrown ofes 70 the eIcursssnists. ~hs
svaiied tbsfnseivs q the opportunity fsr sasaos.
ADe May remained 70 ENJOY Il. whlie The
bo-is crossed 70 yinal Haven through nors
lines q rocks and winding chAnBel.. A busy.
thrivin. "cisy by The sea !. thi.. igl Of life.
An1 ssummer h0ms fsF mAny from the crowd
81, dusty ciiies, who come 70 gather Be~
strerEih nd life from the beautiful breeEes Of
the ocean. bere too are stone sheds and stAl-
var rBen busy in the work: In ons .hed werr
the immense tablet. prepared for the Plymouth
monument % honor the passengers Of the May
flower. but unluckily they were covered. and
only by removing strip q board could
glimpse q the workmanship b. seen. but
enough to show that il doe. credit TO Name
skill a. well as Maine granite; the polishing
mil was the chief curiosity here, and the fne
surface Of the stonC produced by lis mznpulA-
tons. Much more rould be seen, but so many
miles must be reversed 10 reach home that no
more delay could be allowed. and we must
start directly back TO Hurricane for those
len behind, who seemed in no haste 10 leave
then, and the home ward way began. A giori-
Gus sunset rested on sky and sea, identifying
all things, as the boats cut their graceful way
through the waters; then one BY one the stars
came to give their aid, and the lights besmed
from the land As we retrsced the way so cheer
lily passed.over in the morning, no less happily
now, for the joy Of happy day was with US as
= pleasant memory henceforth, and with
thanks TO kind Providence for dangers safely
past, and to the Reform Club for so pleas ant =
day, all went home content. To the Club be-
longs the credit ofthe best excursion Of the |
season and when next they go, "msy / be
there TO see."