Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
AT GOOD WILL.
Seventh Annual Boys Assembly
Will Open, Tonight.
Preparations Complete for he Best
Assembly Yet Held.
improvements on Grounds Additions 10
suiIdnss-Thosc in Charge.

July 2I-tSpcciaD.- 1.-The prcnarations
for the seventh Good win Boys AS
scmhly are now nearly complete and
everything will be in readiness for the
opening, this evening. Never before
have things been in 50 good order in
al departments Of the work. The
grove is in the very finest condition.
During the year several important ana
attractive improvements have been
made. At the extreme north enl ur
The grove Mr.. Walter NJ. Smith Of
stamford. Ct, has erected a very fine
summer cottage which he Is now oc-
eupying with his family.
The house il queen Anne style IL
architecture, stands facing the river
ana commanding Il full view " Good
VIII Farm and = Long sweep up ana
down the river. Broad piazzas furnish
comfort ana outlook ana Il balcony
window in the south end gives a fine
View down through the pines. There
are niEc large, light ana commodious
rooms ana cdch room is thoroughly
furnished for it's particular use. in
Guiding Fireplace. rrfrigrr1turs. range.
rLpb"drd@. closets, everything. Thr
inside is finished IN natural woods, and
thr outsio, stained Silver grey with
green trimmings
The approach by Land w water is at
tractive, but especially 50 from the
river front. The grounds in front ar,.
beautiful with flowers, ana running
vines are on every hand. Leading up
from boating wharf is a Set IF stairs
broken by platforms. ana at the tor IL
2 canopird landing furnished with rusti.
seats ana chairs. Tn. boat hous,.
stands half way up the bank, above
hiGh wafer mark. and this holds Il COM
pletc outfit for three iirst-class boats.
Mr.. Smiths Meet ~ quite 4 novelty FOR
the ordinary landsman On the kennr-
hcc. \ force pump sends water
through $50 feet ~ hose to supply thu
cottage and the immediate grounds.
Taken all together the outfit is one
If the most complete for comfort ana
convenience ana it furnishes Il most
delightful resting place for z busy
tired man and his family. The plans
ttI titt' bullllnS Were maze bN MI.
Smith ana the work of construction
was done undcr the direction Of Mr.
A. 6. Bowie Of Watcrville.
Another addition is new dining hall
for the general uses Of the assembly
This has been built by Mr.. Smith ac-
rordinG to his own plans and solely by
his generous gift. 1t is a substantial
building of solid frame. 2SxiO feet. ana
has all the appointments Of 4 first
class dining hall It IS finished into
the timhcrs. the inside planned ana left
implanted. 1t is light ana airy. the
sides being hinged 50 that they may
bc raised to give a full view of the
river on front and the grove in the
rear. 1t is prettily decorated with
evergreen ana white. and meals scrv
"a here are sure to prove an attractive
facturc.
\ wide avenue running south from
thu dining hall near the river has been
opened and graded and this Will fur
nish direct access to the tenting
ground. Il most charming place for
campers. The work Of clearing and
grading il various parts Of the grow
has added much to the convenience
and comfort: and surely the grounds
were never in So good condition as to-
day. The Assembly tent mas been inn
proved by enlarging the platform and
by other additions.
I'll, steam launch CIeodora. owned
by Mcssrs. Donnelly and Reed Of Fair
field, has been engaged for The season
as d ferry across the river. Mr.. Lin
coin Reed will manage her ana she is
now in service.
Mir. w. A. Crosby Of East Fairfield,
has been made custodian of the
grounds for the time of the Assembly,
ana we are sure of excellent oversight
and protection. Many Of the above
named improvements have been made
under the eye and by the hands Of MI.
Crosby. The dining han is to bc un-
der the direction of Miss Jane L.
assisted by Miss Alice l..
tIncklcy, and this assures success |
there: the kitchen is to be in the care
If Mr. David l.. Porter of Old Town, |
Miss Palmer, Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. |
Camp. The boys and al who come are |
sure Of fine service in this depart |
nent
The full programme has been ar
=
having been unusually successful in Sc |
curing excellent speakers and other |
helpers. The exercises Will continue |
for 10 days, closing on Sunday, Aug. 6. |
The mornings and evenings will be |
given to literary. musical and religious |
exercises, while the afternoons will be |
devoted wholly to various games and |
sports.
TIE outlook is good for Il good time, !
ma it IS expected that many will avail |
of the opportunity. Tents |
are provided for a large number of |
boys. and several Of these are already |
Engaged All Of the conditions are fav-
orabc for fine opening and for a |
most successful meeting. 1t is expect
"a that no one day will be the best,
but that all alike may prove pleasant
and helpful.
Several parties have planned eXcur-
sions and others are now arranging. /
1t may be made a very pleasant out
ing" and more TOO for day for IN
iivduals, families, Sunday Schools or
any well ordered company. All viii pc !,
welcome.