Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-01
The Isle Of SPRINGS,

IeInapS tne readers OF the JOURNAL
would like to know how one is impressed
by this resort. A young man from New
York was asked how he liked. "You sd
not ask me, said he in reply, 81 came here
from my business to spend night and have
staid six weeks" Nearly every transient
has a similar inclination in visiting this
charming spot. The island, as at present
known, is but six years old and is rightly
named. Several springs of purest water
yield an abundant supply. One spring tested
in time of drouth, was found to discharge two
gallons per minute. This fact is giving rise
to the most approved plans for supplying
the cottagers with water. The Ne Kran-
gan, beautiful and slightly hotel and some
of the better cottages are already supple
with bathrooms. flush-basins, sewage &c.
A good bracing atmosphere may be the
first qualification for watering place, but
good water cannot occupy less than second
place.
The island is situated in the main channel
and near the mouth of the Sheepscot river
so that we not only have the full view of the
ocean and the benefit of ocean breezes at
first hand, but the land breeze follows the
river current and the islanders almost al
ways have a good breeze.
The cottages are all attractive though not
costly. And what may seem strange the
best lots on the islands are still available.
A guest was shown about to look at the diff
ferent lots and each seemed better than the
preceding. But you just wait" said the
attendant, "wait till 1, show you some
more" And finally after two hours walk,
he braced himself up and said 'I'd show
you a hundred more equal to these, all
commanding an ocean view. One naturally
begins to think there is future for the is
land.
A well built Casino furnishes ample OPP
portunity for musical and literary entertain
ments during the week and for worship on
Sunday. One of the articles of incorpora-
ton, which were drawn with greatest care,
is that there shall be religious services on
Sunday. And every one feels it peculiar
privilege to sustain them. The close at
tention given the writer August &c, will not
soon be forgotten.
An interesting experience will be appreci-
ated. On Saturday night family of four
- tbo kol
inquired for sail boat, but it was too
late. well then tomorrow we can
SAIL" but there was no answer. On
the morrow they were heard about the
veranda trying to make up party. But
every one said, 1--WE have service at the
Casino at IL o'clock The preacher sat
down to gather what he could from the
varied surroundings. Once and again he
listened to bursts of Indignation that they
should think of having preaching at sum-
mer resort, and similar comments. The
amusement can be imagined when one Of
their number appeared on the platform as
the preacher.
Reference has been made to boating, and
so we may add that the facilities for this
are excellent. If one does not wish for
the strong wind and rough water, he may
seek the shelter of the island where there
is always perfect safety and easy rowing.
A novel excitement on the day of my
visit was the appearance of large, wild
deer running and leaping in characteristic
fashion. Those who saw it gave a very
vivid, but of course, not exaggerated de-
scription. 1t was sufficient however, to
arouse the curiosity of the settlers. If they
failed to see it, it was not because they did
not try.
1t is said that the field day sports this
year were uncommonly fine. 1t will doubt
less give our genial friend, Chase, at the
Granite Bank, pleasure to describe them.
We turn away from the Isle of Springs
only wishing that such days might be null
tipiied