Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-29

! themselves ana their families In theSe re
tired precincts. Lake Point Cottage.
as il il is called, with its broad veranda
its rustic pillars, its REDEEMED roof, it!
cool ombow ering, and its picturesque ap
> prodches, presents an inviting appear
ance, and is passed at y distance will
regret.
The "carryn 10 Indian Rock. which
: enters the wood here at the outlet of The
lake, nearly opposite the Mountain View
House. is rough wood road about two
miles in length. There is no conveyance
across it except tor stores and baggage
but the walk is not Iatiguing. Ii is
rather q relief after the Incidence OF O
long sail by steam. and the attractions o.
the forest are new with every step. Now
the path touches little clearing. where
remain the ''bCau-poles" OF u deserted
camp OF "river-drivers." as the lumber
men are called; and now it draws for n
moment near the stream at point where
E a massive dam stems is current. and Gre
ates a roar of water which breaks pleas
antly upon the prevailing stillness.-
Again il buries itself in the forest. away
from every sight and sound OF the work
OF man, where the startled rabbit darts
almost from under your feet TO cover,
and the affcighted partridge whirs away
into a more secure seclusion. The soil
tude is intense, and the halt hour which
the walk consumes too quickly passes.
Indian Rock. perhaps the best known
locality in this lake country, Is the tradl-
tional spot where OF old the aborigiues OF
the region met in council. 1t lies at the
cor fluence OF the R4ngeley and kenne-
bago streams, and within half mile OF
the great Mooselucmaguntic and Cup
suplic lakes, and so was q central and
easy place OF meeting. The rock itself
possesses no imposing qualities. being
simply ledge level with the ground,
and not so easily dis,inguishable from
the soil with which il is incrusted.-
Biologists, however, have found not q
little 10 interest them in its formation.
When the. writer frs. visited The spot,
now nearly twenty years ago, The only
touch of civilization that marked it was n
narrow clearing and a homely cabin
wherein a hermit by the name OF Smith
had made TOR himself q hunters and
trapper'S home, and where the occasional
visitor who s'raYed so tar in quest OF fish
and eame could iiud n little companion
ship and "A few friendly and helpful min
istraiions. Now this same spot, directly
acIos, The stream from luditn Rock, pre-
sents TO view a wel.-finished clearing OF
ten or twenty acres. a productive farm,
and group of tasteful and tidy build
ings, hall q dozen or more in number. 1t
i, now Camp Kennebago, the thriving
aud popular head-quartersoi the Oquos-
soc Aogiing Association.
Some years ago circle of New York
and Philadelphia gentlemen, the central
figure Of which was Jay Cook, became
c4ptivated with the charms of Rangeley
and its outlying lakes, and by lease from
tow nship proprietors and accompanying
legislation IRON the State, secured valua-
bic and extensive pleasure rights and
privileges throughout the region. The
Oquossoc Angling Association was in-
colporated in 1870. and though Jay
Cooke has retired from active psrticipa-
ton in its concerns, its administration
continues. The fine property at Camp
Kennebago is of its creation. and the
superintendent thereof. Mr.. c. I. Rich
srdson, is an agent in its pay. The
buildings comprise two large lodging
houses. one for men and the other for
women, the agents house, barn, and
several subordinate structures, the boat
house. giving shelter to fifteen or twenty
boats, also belonging to the association.
George Sheppard Page, of Stanley, New
Jersey. is now It's president, and r G.
Allerton, of New York city, its treasurer.
The membership numbers between fifty
and seventy-five. and meetings for the
transaction of business are held at con-
venient intervals. The total value OF
investment at Camp Kennebago is not
far IRON $40. 600. Members, Of course,
have the first claim upon the privileges
afforded at the camp, but after satisfying
this demand, It's accommodations are
open to the public on reasonable terms
aud during the months OF July and
August great deal of miscellaneous
company is entertained. During the
fishing season the Oquossocs are apt to
stake up their claims" in good numbers.
The tare at Camp kennebago is sur
prisingly good, when its distance from
the base of supplies is considered. A cup
OF such breakfast tea as Mr.. Richardson
can set before his guests is luxury not
often met with in the woods, or, indeed,
anywhere away from the large cities.
The interior of the main camp presents a
novel and interesting scene. The long
and lofty apartment is dormitory. sitting
room, and office all in one. Two rows
of beds along the sides give each sleeper
an independent mattress and accountant.