The Republican journal., 1875-07-22
gr1rAsr BAY AS A SUMMER RESORT A.

mainly cares to cope with, there comes over
mankind longing for the cooler and purer
| air of the mountains or the invigorating breezes
| of the sea-shorc. There fingers in civilized
| man portion of the savage nature which at
such times asserts itself i'll desire for out OF
door life, the companionship of the woods, the
waters and the open sky. and Il yearning to
throw of the artificial in life and get close to the
honest bosom of good old mother earth. 1t is
| TINS Which has made popular the mountain re-
| glolis and the sea-coast of Maine
| Our own Penobscot Bay is acquiring repu-
| tation as a seaside resort for those who seek
! economical quarters, with all the advantages
| Of bathing, fishing, sailing and cool breezes.
|! The western shore has become lined with neat
and tasteful cottages, built by citizens of Bel
fast as well as persons residing in the interior
| Many of these are beautifully situated, and
| have all the accessories OF comfort. The one
nearest the city is that OF W. q. Frye, Esq, at
| which he usually passes couple of months
| with his family. Just below, and near Little
| River, is very pretty cottage built by Isaac
| Allard, the late Charles X Thombs and others,
which at other times than the tcnting season
II Sttlc VI Nltl5 IldTltS Ibf Illt discussion
of chowders, &c. just across Little River,
| Henry L. Lord and II J. Locke have quiet
| little nests for resort On leisure days. Below
| them George q. Wells has INST bought a hand
| some half acre on which he Will build 4 cot
| ta9e. Next is 4 very comfortable and slightly
| place recently built by George 7. Pole, of the
firm of Pote X Quimby. still further down
Il, ri
| ust been finished by DIR. Lombard and Fred
| earle, and few rods south similar building
with a stable by G. p. Strickland of Bangor
These are the most expensive and commodiou>
of the summer residences. On Il slight eleva-
ton, With broad grayelly beach in front, a
pebble may be tossed from the doors into the
waters Of the bay. 1t seems the very height OF
rcsttul comfort to sit on the broad Serandal,
watch the white sails 90 by, or the White sum
| Iner clouds gliding along the Ky, while the
waves murmur on the beach.
just below this beautiful spot we come to
the Wesleyan Camp Ground, where the march
of Improvement has been aetonishn@ly rapid.
A picket fence now encoses the grounds of the
Association, and serves to keep out ntruders.
The means of access by water have been much
improved. The substantial wharf erected last
fall will admit of the largest coast steamers
landing at low water. A general renovation
of the grounds is soon to be undertaken under
direction of Mr. George f. Dodge. of Carmel,
who has been appointed superintendent.
Streets are TO be laid out regularly, and Il new
highway entrance made by which the long hill
in the road from Belfast will be avoided.
The largest private building now being erect
ed is the two story cottage of Warden Rice, of
Thomaston. which is lSN2l, besides ell, adjoin-
ing that for several wears owned by II. A. Rich
of Wintcrport, and close to that of Hon Hiram
Rngglcs of Carmel. Mr.. Il. usually spends
considerable part of the summer here. The
larger portion of the buildings erected this
year will be south of the hitherto occupied por-
ton of the grounds. Here we fnd, Nesting in
the edge of the grove, Il row of tasteful cot
tages owned by Bangor parties, Messrs. Dick
ey, Bragg, Curtis, and SWEET. A little farther
from the water is another row OF houses, own
ed by Mr.. Holt, cashier of Neazie National
Bank, Bangor, by Mr.. Cullett. and Mr.. Whit
ing, of same place. Still further up the hin
Mr.. j. +. Parkhurst. of Bangor, formerly OF
Unity, has a cottage with the unusual luxury
Of cupola. Messr>. IIiilyrr, Thoms and
Swan ;uc also putting up nice simmer resi-
denceS
Beyond the Camp Ground, towards the
Bluff, are some pleasant spots many of which
are already appropriated. just over the line
from the Wesleyan grounds f. b. knowlton is
putting up Il two story building, the basement
of which is intended for Il store. Beyond that
Newell Mansfield has built & Summer cottage,
and still farther down is one lust erected BY j.
q. Damon. Capts. L. Ii. Herman and &. W.
Conant have one at the farther extremity Of
the bluff
The most important elilice to be completed
this season is that now in course pt erection by
the proprictors Of the ground, and intended TO
feed and lodge such Visitors as may apply for
it. The main building is 100 feet by 80, be-
sides IN ell a by Sc feet. The latter is design
ed for cooking, the foundations for the ovens
and ranges being laid deep and broad with
rocks. The main hall for dining will be very
spacious and easy of access, and with the res
taurant in the basement is capable of dining
80 persons at once. There will also be re-
ception room. Above this han will be 20
lodging rooms There is no plaster about the
rooms, all the finish being in wood. a grocery
store will be a part of this establishment. The
whole cost will be $4,000, and it will be ready
for occupation in about one week. II win be
kept by Mr.. Dodge, superintendent of the
grounds So that the stranger within their
gates will have no just ground afseomplant on
the score of wholesome food and1 place where
in 10 lay his head.
1t will De seen from all this, that the western
shore OF our bay is becoming popular sum
mer resort. Indeed, few more attractive spots
can be found on the coast. 1t has the combin-
I'd attraction of hills and water scenery, from
the broad stretch of blue water in front, made
more attractive by the passage Of steamers and
vessels. II has got such start now that it is
sure to become famous resort. Some enter
prising citizens have the control of a tract of
desirable land immediately adjoining the Camp
Ground at the north, which they viii soon put
in the market for building lots.
And so, as the years 60 by, those rlacea win
grow in population, in impros cment, ann quiet
beauty, each season bringing something new
to add to the attractions of lis predecessors.
The weared man Of business shall find rest
from his perpleNity, and the tired housewife
respite from her cares Little children shall
realize new life from the invigorating breczes
and abundant exercise There shall be tree
empowered walks, broad avenues
With seats beneath the shade,
For talking age and whispering lovers made"
And posterity will acknowledge debt of graf
itudc tc those whose forethought has secured
and dedicated 20 its Use this beautiful spot
More Yankee Shooting.
LONDON July 49,