Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02
on THE MAINE COAST.
Proups Neck Described by Braule-
bore VisitOr---HoteI de WiEgin and
Its 0ueer Landlord.

rrout'a Neck Described by Hrnttte-
bore Visitor---HOieI de wiggin Rad
Its Queer Landlord.
PRouT's NECK, Me, July 29th, ~.
Editor, Phpnir Prout's Neck is in the
town Of Scarboro, Me, and is four miles
from the Scarboro Beach station on the
western division of the Boston x Maine
railroad. Regular coaches run from all
trains to the Neck A number Of wealthy
gentlemen from New York and Philadel-
phia have cottages here, and there are sew
eral hotels accommodating many hundred
guests, large proportion Of whom are from
Montreal, Toronto and the West. Among
the principal hotels are the Cheeky House,
The Willows, The Cammock and West
Point. There is very good surf bathing,
and pleasant walks through the woods and
fishing from the rocks. In many respects
the place resembles Kennebunkport though
the facilities for rowing do not compare
with that favorite resort there being no
river at the Neck The summer residents
have erected neat chapel, where the ser
vices Of the Episcopal church are held dur
ing July, August and September. A large
congregation is always present at the morn
ing service, as there is no other place of
public worship, although religious services
are held in the parlors Of the hotels in the
evening, there being no way of lighting
the church There is a post Office at the
Neck and two small stores. A favorite
walk for the summer visitors is to the Kirk
wood and Atlantic houses, which are stu
ated about a mile from the Point, on the
ocean beach. On the opposite side Of Saco
bay are Pine Point and Old Orchard.
The game of cricket is quite popular here.
A match game was played last week be
tween the ladies of the Cheeky and West
Point houses and the cottagers, in which
the latter were victorious. The two colors
worn were red and yellow, the ladies being
decorated with red berries and the golden
rod. The field itself looked very gay with
its display of bunting, and there was a
large gathering of interested spectators.
On the way from the hotels to the bath
ing beach is situated the Hotel de Wig
gin, the proprietor of which is quite
character. The "hotel" advertised in the
accompanying circular is about twelve feet
square and one and a half stories in height
| On the lower floor are two rooms, the kitch
en- and dining room, and there is also a
small addition in the rear. A pavilion $50
called about ten feet square stands near the
house, with table in the centre where the
steamed clans" and Holsters are served.
The shells of two large Holsters, with holes
in their backs filed with sweet pea bios
SONS, are usually seen ON the table The
Steam apparatus" mentioned in the circu-
lar is an old wash-boile painted green,
mounted upon an ancient range. The zero
| mores (chromos) were not visible to the
naked eye at the time of the writer's visit,
but the "bokaysn, composed of sweet peas,
marigolds and nasturtiums, were a reality
The passers-by are always attracted by the
curious building and its odd proprietor, and
it is his boast that he entertains more
guests than any other landlord on the Neck.
Very few, however, enter the building,
which is covered with United States flags
flying from every corner. The writer sue
ceeded in obtaining one of the landlords
advertisements, which is here given
HOTEL
SEASON DE SEASON
e. WIGGIN
1889 Scarboro Maine. 1889
The Landlord of this celebrated Hotel would in.
form the Public that the past season he has at an
enormous expense of time and money enlarged
aud furnished the same
Notwithstanding this vast outlay, his prices will
not be any lower. All bills have been paid and no
mortgage remains
Same Rules and Regulations as in the past will
be strictly enforced in the future The Sanitary
arrangements are perfect. 1t is the intention that
this Hotel shall rank ahead Of any on the shores
of Saco Bay not excepting Old Orchard or Pine
Point.
Cromores and Bokays in their season given Il
Guests.
Boats and Clam diggers to let as formerly.
LoBsTERs
will be- served as heretofore; unexceled by any
one as thousands of former patrons can testify.
CLANS.
AT very large expense Steam Apparatus Ia,
been put ill., and IN the future Steamed CLAIMS viii
be served the only perfect way these Bivalye'
should be cooked so say all great epicures.
The CLANS served are the Genuine ScarbOrt
only to be had out Of the clean sand near the Ho
tel. Thankful for the past and trusting for TIA,
future and
lit is by our work and not by our words ",
would he Judged" these will sustain in tn,
humble though proud station We have 81 lonl
held JOHN WIGGIN.
PRoPRITOR AND LANDLORD.
} A description of the personal appearance,
of the proportion" is not attempted h,
must be seen to be fully appreciated T,
use his own language, it is not his appear
ance but his winning ways" that serve t,
tourist. WI. c.