Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-03
AT GREEN LAKE.
Unitarian Sunday School Enjoys its At
tractiops-Tha EiSh uatchar,


those who did not 90 on the excursion to
Green Lake last Friday missed a most enjoy.
able time. The day was perfect and many
asaied themselves OF the earIy train and spent
long day in examining the Dish hatchery,
picking bueberres, and few of the youuger
boys amused themselves fishing.
The noon train brought quite an accession
to the sumbers, and after look at the tubs.
tanks, aud pools tthe home OF the young fsh).
Superintendent Munson and his assistant
very kindly answered innumersble questions
regarding the works aud the manner OF propa-
eating the fish, which proved interesting, in
structive and new TO most Of The visitors. The
hsh are fed on ground liver. and through the
courtesy OF the superintendent. all bad the
pleasure of seeing them take their noon meal
Al arrangement had been made with the
manager of the Senator to take the party
on an excursion to Camp Comfort. and also to
shrill whistle of the steamer admonished 1t to
pack lunch baskets. and find its way TO the
boat. One enthusiastic pickntcker writes:
who can describe that delightful trip,
There was scarcely ripple on the lake, and a.
the little steamer glided smoothly along the
shore the splendid growth OF hard wood was
clearly mirrored in the blue waters: many
were the exclamstiOns OF delight. a, our bost
rounded SCOTS Point and Camp Comfort,
the property OF Dr. ". NJ. Haines. IN all Its
picturesque beauty, was in view.
High on the bauk at the head OF the cove,
sud in the mids; OF q splendid grove of maple
and birch, |. located the little building that has
long been fayorite re-or, for merry parties.
more delightful spot could hardly be found
for pleasure resort. The dropping limb. OF
the great naples and oaks shelter the little
house from the sun, and the green turf that
covers the ground round the door. snd to the
edge Of the cliff here the campis located. over
looking the lake. then far back into the grove,
afford q luxurious c0u or Il carpet for a
king.
As we sat in the door way OF Camp Com
fort and looked far up and across the lake,
with it. clear blue waters .himmering In the
sunlight, to the splendid forest on the oppo-
site shore wondered II in the broad world
there cesui be found more lovely resting
place
Bul they we're admonished that within sn
hour the train would pass the station. and II
they wished to have smother look at the hatch.
cry they must hasten so bidding adieu TO
Camp Comfort and it. charming grove. the
return trip WAS made.
After few moments more spent 1t the
hatchery, TIE party ag,,in embarked, and The
bow u the steamer was turned toward. the
statlon. where it soon boarded the train en-
route for home. All speak In the highest
terms Of the commodious and fast little steam
er Senator" that runs for the accommoda.
ton OF parties visiting the hatchery and camp
Comfort, and OF the careful and skiful msn-
sgement Of Capt. Franklin and hi. assistant
The members OF the Unitarian Sunday
school wish to express their thanks TO Or. W.
NJ. haines for his kindness in preparing tables
and seats for the accommodation Of the picnic,
and for other favors gratefully received; 10
Mr.. Mun>On and his assistant for pleasant aud
profitable hours passed ut the hatchery; sud
TO Captain Franklin and bis assistant for the
kind and courteous treatment that coutribd-
tee 20 much TO tho pleasure OF The delightful
excursion and pleasant rem mblauce. Of
picnic at q reen Lake.