Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-28
BOYS ASSEMBLY
In the Pines, Good Will Farm,
Will Open, Today.
This Beautiful Resorts Gift Of W. M.
Smith Of Connecticut.
Everything in Readiness--Ma any Visitors Al.
ready Present--Assembiy Notes.

The Assembly Pines, Good Will
Farm, July 27.-(SpeciaD. This new
and beautiful resort for visit and
recreation is now duly opened and
nearly ready for service. One year ago
The Pines" was bought by Walter M.
Smith of Connecticut, and by him
decided to the recently constituted cor
poration, the Good VIII Assembly. The
hopes of years are now being realized,
the prophecy of last year has speedy
fulfillment. During the last few
months much thought and effort has
been expended in preparation Of the
grove and erection of suitable build
ings and other necessary appliances.
This work is now well advanced and
everything done gives proof of wisdom
and energy.
At the extreme northern part of the
grove, under the tail and fragrant
pines. Mr.. Smith has erected IA summer
cottage fer the Use of himself and
friends. Supervisor HinckIey finds
here most comfortable home and rest
ing place. The cottage is thoroughly
fitted in every part. and answers well
to the name inscribed upon il. Rest
Awhile" Near the center of the grove.
80 feet back from the Kennebec river.
is the new and elegant Assembly
Tent" This too is the gift of Mr.. Smith
and attests his love for and interest in
Good VIII Farm and the boys and
girls in need. The tent is thoroughly
constructed of first quality duck, is
waterproof and mildew- proof II is
iox,0 feet, and Will seat 500 people. 1t
was made by Boyle of New York, and
is superior in every point Its location
is charming. its purpose inspiring.
The dining tent is hard by" and moth
ing has been omitted to furnish All any
decent man could ask for The cook
house stands near at hand and Il well ana
pointed IN every way. Mr.. +. w. Hagar
OF WaterViile, well-knoWn and highly
esteemed caterer. is to have charge OF
this department this year. Meals for reg
uiar guests and tranSients are to be
srVed here. In a most charming location
in the grove there have been pitched al
ready 10 or more tents, and more will be
raised later on These attending the as
sembiy viii be accommodated in these
tents. the beds and other appointments
being comfortable. The transportation
across the river is to be by the steamer
castine. She will make regular trips.
aHordlng carriage a very low rates. This
boat carries % persons very comfortably
and Will be in use throughout the week
She starts near the railroad station at
Good VIII Farm and lands close to the
Assembly tent
The preparations for the assembly are
now nearly complete. The first part of
the programme will be presented tomor-
Tow morning. AT 1890 the Assembly tent
Will be dedicated by appropriate exer-
elses. Al Il o.elock, a beautiful flag will
Ia ~ Al
there will he interesting exercises. on
morning Olive Thorne Miller.
a distinguished naturalist. will speak to
the boys. The programme for the week Is
nun OF good things for all but the boys
especially will find much to interest and
instruct
The work of the week has been we'll
opened, today. by the annual meeting of
the Good VIII Home Association The
report OF Supervisor Hinckley was of 4
most hopeful character The last wear
mas been in many respects the best in the
history of the work This report will an
pear IN full in the Good VIII Record for
August. The report of the Treasurer
showed large increase of receipts and
expenses. but the balance is on the right
side. The officers of last year were re-
elected, ana some other Items of business
were attended to. 1t is 4 most suspicious
opening and gives promise of u good year.
mere have been present, today. Mr.
Walter NJ. Smith of Connecticut: Hon
Moses Giddings. Hon. J. II. Fogg and
secretary K. A. Jordan Of Bangor; Hon.
and Mrs. j. Q. Smith. l.. l.. Walton ana
daughter. Skowhegan, NJ. NJ Bailey.
Portland: {. /. Bailey. Winthrop: +. il
philbrick, b. 7. Mayo ana Rev A. T.
Dunn, Waterville; Mr.. and Mrs. ". r
pfnkham, Arthur Winslow. l.. NJ An
irews, Mrs. c. Il. A. Winslow. Miss Alice
'arrar and Miss Minnie Farrar, Oakland;
2. T. Pinkham. Sacramento, Cal: Miss |
Nora Greeley. Pawtucket. r. L.; Mrs NJ
NJ. Bartlett. South Berwick