The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-07-27
Leaves from the "Portia's Log.
Book.

This was kept very infinitely by the Scribe
of the ships company and extracts are
| hereby offered to make those so unfortunate
as not to be present fairly green with envy.
Early on the morning OF July 9Th, the
company assembled at the rendezvous.
Loading of the ship with ice, provisions.
| grips, boxes, passengers, and last, but by no
means least the bicycles of the party. took
| time, but at ten A. NJ the anchor was
weighed and the cruise begun. At twelve
Turtle Head was passed and the beauties of
East Penobscot Bay began to open before
admlring eyes.
Pumpkin Island Light the entrance to
Eggemoggin Reach was passed at three
forty five and the beautiful little yacht kept
on her way down the reach until half past
five, when harbor was made at the mouth of
Benjamin river, about mile and quarter
from the town of SedgWlck.
After hearty supper the party rowed up
the river to the settlement. The town pump
and the village store having been literally
patronized the return trip to the Portia was
made, the Journey being shortened by songs,
recltatlons and most thrllilng ghost story,
the end of which slightly relieved the
hearers, though much sympathy was felt for
the actor.
The morning of July 9th was foggy and
was spent in exploring the coast and in for
aging. At noon the fog lifted and sail was
immediately made. The cruise this day was
ped ia Center Uarbor and all went on shore.
The ladies were given an lmpromptu lesson
in climbing at the wharf. Several slight
showers occurred during this afternoon.
During one, all were inspecting the Odd
Fellows Hall at Brooklin. THIS is an ex-
ceedingly neat and convenient building and
would do credit to much larger town.
| The view of the Brooklinites over the islands
of the bay is particularly pleasing. A sec
| ond shower found the school-ma' ans upon
| the porch of neat school-house, while dur
| ing a third visit was made to the Dority
House which boasts charming landlady.
| A heavy shower in the evening prevented
| a shore expedition aud the ships company
was initiated into the game of ''hog," except
one, who declined to be inveigled. All, how
ever, enjoyed the peanuts.
| Next morning. the fog was again heavy; at
noon the wind changed and it was necessary
to recall two members of the party who
| were exploring Chatto's Island in a rather
| hurried manner. At twelve-ffteen the yacht
filled away. Queen Island was passed at
two, aud for the first time the swell from the
| broad Atlantic was felt, which proved too
much for one of our party. AT three, Bass
| Harbor Light was passed and shortly after
the wind fell, so that it became necessary to
retrace the way to Bass Harbor. Much inter-
est was felt in the fishing of a flock of
medricks which was flying excitedly over a
| school of pollock, but having very little sue
| cess in the catch.
The yacht glided to anchorage in the upper
| part of the harbor where she was destined
to remain until Monday morning. Here a
landing at the village of fremont, a typical
| fishing town, was made and a boat-load of
ice and scallop-shells was taken on board.
| In the evening, while the mists were gather
ing, the whole ships company gave open
air concert, to which many encores were
given by an unseen bugler. The audience
was doubtless larger than was visible. July
fl,aty
Storm with heavy rain, began about six in
the evening. One of the gentlemen in oil
| skins and sou wester,' made an expedition
after trout, but his principal catch was q
huge bunch of wild roses. In the afternoon
by courtesy of the proprietor, all made a
visit to the sardlne factory, and sampled its
products. At this establishment, which is
kept scrupulously clean, besides packing sar-
dimes in oil, and in mustard. clam chowder
is made ana an appetizing preparation called
EXTRACT of CLAIMS is put up.
A prolonged concert formed the entertain
ment for the evening.
Sunday opened with a heavy rain, which
continued until noon, closing with brilliant
sunset and promise vi both fair wind and
weather for the next day.
Reading, sacred songs and Rotations
appropriate to the day. made the unpleasant
weather almost forgotten At six on the
morning of July 10Th a farewell view of
fremont was taken and the Portia spread
her wings once more. The run to Seal Har-
Dor made in a stiff breeze, and anchor
was dropped at eight, off the Seaside Inn
Here. with mutual regret, the party sepa1a-
ted, two going directly to the Inn, and tax
ing the boat home on Wednesday. The re-
mainder OF the company took wheels about
half past ten for Bar Harbor. The ride was
very pleasant, although the roads had sui
fered severely from the heavy rains, and it
| was discovered that even Belfast hills could
he 81 q m ntajr1 ali
ed all, and had not the pangs of hunger
been felt the distance would have seemed
all too short. On reaching Bar Harbor
lunch was obtained at the Eden Cafe and
then the Tow Path" walk was taken. This
was one of the most enjoyable hours of the
day About i've the return trip was begun,
around the ocean Drive" This famous
road was fully enjoyed by the tourists. A
separation, after evening fell, caused by two
taking the wrong path, made temporary
anxiety, but all met on board the s'Portia."
enthusiastic in the descriptions of their
travels.
Tuesday, July IL, by invitation the party
inspected Seaside Inn, delightful summer
home, equipped with all modern conven-
fences and veritable palace of ease.
At eleven forty-hve, the anchor was
weighed and a trip up Somes' Sound was
taken. For those who know this sound, no
descriptions are necessary, and those who
have never seen it can not conceive its beau
ty by mere words. The Portia ran close to
the quarries and exchanged salutes with the
jolly quarrymen, then wore ship and return
ed to Seal Harbor. All took supper at the
Seaside by invitation, and afterwards ex-
perimented with the megaphone The party
We're shown quite a remarkable echo.
Next morning, July IL, wheels were taken
at hve-tbirty and a ride of three miles, to
the foot of Green Mountain, was made.
Here the steeds were concealed and all
climbed upward. The path up the noun
| tain is very carefully marked and not spec
tally difficult and the summit was reached
at half past nine. The view was now
obscured by clouds and now perfectly clear,
so that an ideal trip was had. Photographs
were snapped" upon the summit; therefore
proofs OF this excursion will be easily forth
coming The descent was made rapidly and
| safely and the half-hour ride at the end was
very restful At one the anchor was weigh
ed and the homeward journey begun.
Though the yacht sailed easily under a
double-reefed mainsail and jib, it was
I thought best to anchor for the night at
Southwest Harbor. This was done at three
thirty. Landing was made after supper in a
thick fog, but no excursion was possible.
Thursday, an early thunder-shower scat
| tered the fog, and it was seen no more upon
| the trip. Weighed anchor at six and stood
across the bay.
At eleven thirty, a bargain was made upon
the high seas with two fishermen trawling,
and the larder was replenished with two
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