Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-16
Opening at Nous. Island.

Opening at Mouse Island.
The samoset House, on Mouse Island, Messrs.
Morrison & Hsines, proprictors, was formally
opened for the season Friday, with due form and
ceremony Chambers Band was pre- sent through
out the day, aud gave two most delightful open
air conco rts, which were listened to with much
pleasure. The affair was success in every par
tcular. Some OF the most prominent citizens of
Portland, Bath, brunswick, Augusta, Lewiston,
Skowhegan aud other places were present to rem
Ter the reception even more brilliant. Messrs.
Mcdonald Of the States, and Quimby of the
Dewitt House, Lewiston, were among the hotel
men present.
Mouse Island IS of the most beautiful
Islands in this vicinity. From il the scenery in
every directiuni is attractive. The island is situ-
ited in Boothbay harbor and the pretty village Of
Boothbay hes across the bay, mile more away.
A hule to the right of tue island, looking sea-
ward, Is Burut Island, on which is a lighthouse.
Beyond this, lying stdl farther out to sea, Is
squirrel Island. where people from Lewiston
most do dwell in the summer months
Cape Newaggn, adjacent islands, and
Pemaqlid 10 full view, and fine
glimpses are obtained Of the ocean beyond, where
the more hardy visitors venture for deep sea fish.
Jog. The island Itself is most picturesque one
portion of the shore being rock bound ana another
sIOplDS away 10 an tACtlltuL DthCu. linen tbefc
are luNuriant growths Of evergreen, and hill and
valley. The island was formerly owned by MIR.
Johnson of Wiscasset, who erected Rosewood
JottaGc, constructed of stone, at cost Of $4,000
Prof. FIets her Speaks for Maine.
The closing exercises of the American Institute
Of Instruction at Fabyan's. in the White Noun.
tains took place Friday night. Minute speeches
n response to the roll call OF States were an
nounced by Pres. Bcknell. lst-Msne. Prof
~ T. Fletcher of the state Normal School at Cas-
tine, responded as follows:
at is embarrassing to be called first to respond.
nut our motto Dirigo, does not allow me TO de-
cline the honor. Maine Is a State is old compared
with her sstets of the far West. Young COM
pared with the thirteen original Sta'es, but 10 time
Of first settlement she antedates Plymouth Rock.
In education we have moved slowly but surely
forward. The extent OF our territory and the
sparseness OF population have presented rapid de.
yeopment Of general education. The constant
exodus of teachers from Maine to States west has
seen our loss though their gam. The reputation
Of Massachusetts schools Is to-day IN no small de-
gree due TO the influence of teachers and superin-
tendents from Maine. The record of the A me IL
can Institute of Instruction shows that Maine
educators have taken honora bic part in its great
work; and the Ioll OF honor has few worthier
names than that OF Warren johnson. This organ
ization has recognized the value aud necessity of
sound political education, and We point with pride
to the record OF Fessenden, Morrill, and Blaine
and many others also to men who have combined
10 n Iare degree the elements VIII ich make scnol-
airs, soldiers, statesmen,-our Howard, Chamber
lam ard Connor. Mr.. President, we too take ~ lde
10 this grand mountain range. Its head. kaiahdin,
rests in the preserved forests of Northern Name.
While we may not rival New Hampshire in the
neght of mountains, we boast of the vast extent
Of our coast, and to its beautiful bays and is
lands TO enjoy its cooling bieezes We invite the
American InsttIte OF Instruction"